29 May 1916
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
1
A Waterloo Evening Chronicle fragment covers political talk on Senator Cummins as compromise candidate and a case update on Dr. Arthur W. Waite’s murder trial with a swift verdict and death penalty. It also notes Japan’s dreadnought orders and Roosevelt era political commentary from editorials and letters.
A reflective piece urges honoring fallen soldiers on Memorial Day by placing flowers on graves, flying flags, and remembering the cause their sacrifices served. It rebuts critics who claim patriotism has faded, affirming national pride and readiness to sacrifice for the country’s ideals.
Julia Marlowe has appeared on stage for the last time amid reports of her retirement after a storied career. The upcoming retirement of Mr Sothern and the looming loss of two theatrical lights are noted as a blow to American drama.
A political column endorses Senator Cummins as the strongest Republican candidate, arguing his wartime preparation stance and defense plans would deter European aggression and deter naval threats. The piece lauds his credibility and warns of another path.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a daily cheer line fragment promising virtue and strength through action. The readable pieces hint at a period voice from a newspaper page but lack clear events, names, or dates.
Helen a crippled girl in a tale travels to a forest where a fairy troupe dances and a magical water cures her. A grateful princess rewards Helen with gold and asks her mother to live at the palace, ending with a happy union. The tale centers on selfless aid and miraculous healing.
The text surveys editorials from Iowa papers critiquing national politics and Democratic platforms. It notes editors argue the anti Clinton style and emphasize state perspectives on leaders and policy debates.
The readable bits reference a general counterrace and Methodist delegates, with mentions of a ban on duels and a gathering at an isolated site. Names and places are incomplete, but the fragment suggests a political or religious conflict context and a debate over restrictive measures.
City ordinance requires all buyers and sellers to use sealed and marked weights and measures for trade. Violations carry a fine up to 50 dollars, with half paid to the dealer and half to the city treasury. City officials defend the weights and measures department as essential for public protection amid criticism from dealers.
National medical expert warns post grippal neurasthenia affects nervous tone irritability and sleep. Dr Williams Pink Pills promoted as tonic to strengthen nerves and blood. free pamphlet offered by Dr Williams Leukine Co Schenectady New York.
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a mustard oil ointment that relieves neuralgia and head pains by drawing out inflammation. It lists conditions like sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma and rheumatism and markets 25 50 cent jars and a $2 50 hospital size from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
The Waterloo Commercial club reports a large turnout for a Waterloo Get Acquainted event led by Charles Van Vleck. W T M Hoxie of Waterloo Fruit and Commission Co is praised for his chivalry as he supports a suffrage meeting in Northwood with a generous contribution. A suffragette's exclamation, Oh, you perfectly lovely man, is noted.
Washington May 29 The formal order directing trial by court martial on June 1 at Fort Sam Houston Texas of 116 Texas National Guard members who refused to present themselves for muster into federal service was forwarded today to General Funston Colonel Edward A Millar Third Field Artillery is named president of the court and Major Blanton Winship Third Field Artillery judges advocate
A Health Teacher in Waterloo promotes Quaker Herb Extract with testimonials from grateful users. A 54 year old man on Virden Street reports relief from chronic catarrh and stomach troubles after regular use. The ad touts cures for stomach liver kidney and blood troubles and offers trial bottles at Hansen & Hansen Drug Co., 215 Last Fourth Street.
An old ad promotes Zemo as a remedy for skin troubles including pimples blackheads eczema and ringworm. It claims affordable prices at 25 cents for a small bottle and one dollar for an extra large bottle from a Gay Drain store and Cleveland advertisement copy.
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