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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1914

Page

2

Waterloo Evening Courier and Waterloo Reporter Notice

Fragmented OCR notice from Waterloo papers. Mentions Associated Press, daily issues, rates, carriers, and publication details. Indicates offices in Waterloo and business terms but lacks coherent event data.

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The Waters Fine Oor Editorial Column Context

A fragmented single column text from an editorial page discusses editorial tone and layout choices. It mentions contemporary language and column formatting as it touches on how topics appear in print, plus notes on readability and page design.

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Patience and Principles Shape Iowa Governorship Debate

The piece argues Senator Cummins avoids campaign mudslinging while Governor Clarke faces a tougher opposition. It notes Clarke's one term, fiscal policies, and a dispute over property valuation that shifts tax burdens. It defends Clarke as honest and steady under pressure, praising his restraint and perseverance.

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Riis the Reporter Who Survived a Fire Then Forgotten

The late Jacob Riis, famed for aiding suffering in New York, is shown as a plain man who rushed a fire story to his desk then slept. Minutes after he left, eight to nine victims were recovered from the blaze, and the Tribune did not publish the big story the next day.

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Not a Grandstand Candidate Grout’s record as a state legislator cited

The Courier and Reporter examines Henry Grout of Black Hawk county in the 34th and 35th assemblies to show substantial service. It highlights his chairmanship of the board of controls, securing cuts to a proposed $1.6 million state institution appropriation and pushing for a later judge in Black Hawk county. The piece contrasts noted service with sensational headlines and notes Canada’s bill levy and the broader political climate as context for judging Grout’s legacy and future.

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Editorial on Life and the Purpose of Education

The piece debates life ideals and university priorities, arguing for balance between moral conduct and intellectual growth. It critiques overemphasis on campus athletics and dormitories, praising Williams College for aiming to fund better salaries and scholars. It envisions prizes expanding beyond sports to poetry, essays, and fiction, urging sustained support for literary efforts in colleges.

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The Evening Chit Chat Devoted to Ruth Cameron Notes

A long column mixes civic acts from the 34th and 35th Iowa General Assemblys with local notices and a moral meditation by Ruth Cameron. The piece contrasts proposed amendments and administrative matters with an editorial on inner growth and remedy for the aching void between ideal and real self.

Ruth Cameron

I AM by George Fitch. A playful Siam sketch

A humorous survey of Siam describing geography, rulers, and culture with playful errors and corrections. It notes Siam’s location, a king’s death, P. T. Barnum’s influence, and odd facts about elephants, twins, and transportation. The piece lampoons geography lore and the idea of travel costs.

Alfalfa Experiences Farmers on Field Trials and Yields

Thirty four acres were planted to alfalfa eight years ago with oats and Canada field peas, later manured and harrowed. The stand varied by section, but some plots yielded about a half ton per acre per cut and others showed strong growth after manure and reseeding. Farmers expect alfalfa to boost protein, nitrogen, and overall crop value.

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Political candidacy notices in Black Hawk region

A collection of political announcements from Waterloo Iowa era candidates. Names include Upton B Kepford Sidney D Smith James S Rason H E Tullar Clayton E Bronson B H Kascht T R MElhindy William J Burbank B W Grout Fred J Orth and others. Voters in Black Hawk County are urged to support Republican or Democratic primary candidates in June.

Black Hawk County Upton B. Kepford Sidney D. Smith Sherif Jack Hawk County E. A. Leighton James S. Rason H. E. Tullar Waterloo Black Hawk Co Jane B. H. Kascht T. R. M'Elhinndy William J. Burbank Black Hawk-Grundy Repub- Mean B. W. Grout Poyner Barclay and Fox Townships Fred J. Orth

Possible GOP Gov Candidate Contested Over Eligibility

Des Moines May 28. Democratic leaders would file a protest and seek injunctions to bar G. Lee of Ames from appearing on November ballots if he is named as a distinctly negative candidate. They may challenge eligibility before the ballot board and, if needed, in court, arguing that a judge cannot hold office during the term for which elected. The attorney general has not ruled on Lee’s case.

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Court debate on Lee eligibility after resignation

The piece discusses how Lee backers claim resignation affects eligibility, noting ineligibility applies to the term for which he was elected and ends when a successor is elected and qualified. It argues the exact start of eligibility is a legal nuance contingent on future events and not determinable now.

Investigation Tour Studying Poultry Farms in Black Hawk County

On June 18 eight farms in Black Hawk County will be studied focusing on poultry raising and management. The tour will compare adaptation of different poultry types, housing and feeding effects on chicks and pullets, disease and pest control, marketing of market poultry and eggs, stock quality, and pricing.

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The Green Wings on the Market

An inexpert labor note invites help for Waterloo homes where this paper is sold, suggesting inexperienced workers can gain efficiency by employment. The brief notice promotes Want Help ads in the paper’s distribution area to attract applicants.

Beat Waterloo

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Testimonial

Mrs Martie Haley of Danville Virginia credits ten dollars for improving her health after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. The notice urges women with female troubles to try the remedy and invites letters to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.

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