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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
2
The Waterloo Evening Occuri er and Waterloo Reporter publish daily except Sunday. Circulation and advertising details appear, with rates for daily, weekly, and mail subscriptions, and want ad pricing.
A editorial argues the Navy must be depoliticized and run on a scientific basis by a permanent naval commission akin to a supreme court in power and composition. It condemns shifting civilian heads every four years and cites Admiral Dewey and Admiral Fiske as valuable commission members.
The Frank case draws unprecedented public sympathy for Leo Frank with letters from leading lawyers judges and reformers urging clemency to Governor Slaton. Prominent figures across states have joined the crusade and governors have weighed in, signaling a near unanimous public verdict that Georgia must act justly.
The message urges immediate use of the road drag while ground is soft. Smoothing and packing by traffic now will keep roads in good condition throughout summer. Each drag in the county should be deployed now. an hour today saves a day later.
The Illinois Legislature has appropriated nearly three million dollars for road building, up from one million last year. Illinois led the nation in miles of permanent roads last year, and the current plan signals a broad expansion. The state is constructing brick concrete roads under the tire state aid act, with county cooperation and expert supervision.
A Davenport Democrat editorial urges wartime action against English sparrows with modern weapons, criticizing slow road building and bond issues, while noting Edison’s phonograph transcription invention for court evidence and various wartime headlines from the era.
George Matthew Adams urges forming a Thank habit to improve mood and interactions. Acknowledging service with a sincere Thank You elevates both giver and recipient, turning days finer, people more cooperative, and actions into dividends that enrich life.
A nostalgic meditation on Mount Vernon describing Washingtons home as a preserved relic. The piece notes the site’s architecture, gardens, and outbuildings, and recounts how public devotion funded its purchase by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association. It highlights the tomb and the enduring lesson for American children to prioritize country above personal interests.
A reflective piece argues ridicule is a weapon of cowardice, not justice, and warns against turning serious reform into mockery. It stresses the difference between a healthy sense of humor and a habit of derision, noting how ridicule can derail good causes and mislead the crowd.
A motivational note urges starting now to form a habit of appreciation. It argues the Thank habit is the easiest to learn and teach, with lasting personal joy. Delays cost future satisfaction as every minute without gratitude delays benefits. Begin today to cultivate appreciation in daily life.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican reaction questions the need for the Republicans in Iowa to endure a wet and dry nomination fight next year. The Sioux City Journal argues the prohibition rests not in the statute but in its enforcement, framing the dispute as a legal climate issue.
Sioux City candidates spark controversy as claims arise of lawmakers being overridden by lawless approaches. The Britt Tribune endorses Harding for governor while praising Clarke as a solid successor, criticizing opponents as flashy poseurs and predicting a strong conservative administration.
The Freeman-Tribune endorses stopping the practice of sending cattle and hogs to Chicago and shipping pork and beef back to Iowa. Cedar Rapids and Sioux City packing plants back the idea as railroads allegedly discriminate against Iowa packers. Other papers note political angles including a temperance pledge at the Republican state convention and a quip about white hair from the Providence Journal.
In a pamphlet titled Fighting Trim the U S Public Health Service stresses that individual effort is vital in the war against disease. Surgeon J Ms Hager notes infectious disease victories have drawn attention away from the equally urgent need for personal health discipline.
A call to individual and public preparedness against disease as a permanent national defense. Emphasizes personal hygiene, sanitary organization, and the duty of every citizen to maintain health to avoid burdening others and strengthen communal resilience. Doctor Eager notes extensive health literature on work, exercise, sleep, air, temp, food, and cleanliness for self-guided study.
A periodical remark cites schools and clubs for fostering wholesome practices as regular exercise and for developing the ability to instinctively choose courses that lead to bodily health. It emphasizes habitual routines guiding daily actions and life choices toward soundness.
Des Moines police were alerted when Murie Yates a 15 year old girl from Albia ran away this morning and boarded a Burlington train. Officer Skinner removed the girl from the train at the Union Depot eleven minutes after the call.
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