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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1914
Page
2
The piece reflects on four great drives driving humanity love religion intoxication and combat as central forces shaping lives and civilizations. It quotes a darky’s wry remark about dinner time and ends with a brief note of philosophy and sentiment about Afro American and American perspectives.
The article lauds the Duden and other warships for bold acts in wartime. It notes the Binden's raids across oceans and the Biter 10’s harassment of enemies. It argues that despite doom, crews upheld gallantry amid destruction and global praise for brave enemy actions.
The speaker defines riposte as a rapid bayonet thrust after parrying a foe. He urges a strong follow up to strike at the heart and leave the opponent a widow with orphans, framing it as blunt wartime instruction.
The piece laments the enduring sorrow from war and notes the world’s response through Christian charity. It highlights United States generosity with Belgian relief, the Dollar Christmas fund, Rueckefeller foundation gifts, and aid from Minnesota flour Idaho potatoes and Town corn. It urges shared humanity and renewal through helping others.
Dayton city manager reports six months to June 30 show expenditures tied to estimated revenues, a businesslike approach like private firms. Commentary notes the need for restraint, compares to New York editorial practices, and mentions meat prices, Senator Cummins reelection, and a pocket wireless telegraph receiver invention.
A Collier's account describes wartime grief and civilian hardship in Port Arthur and Manchuria. It contrasts brutal casualties with quiet dignity as women mourn, share offerings, and brace for fate amid mass lists and public displays of sorrow.
The article notes a shift back to long bayonets after open country warfare in the great war. It details U S and other nations arming infantry with six foot reach bayonets on rifles, compares French and German bayonets, and mentions issues with French blades snapping and bayonets often being lost in thrusts.
Forty years ago Waterloo notes Captain Edgar Pickett from Lincoln township has become a city resident, as Daniel and J. P. Hummel upgrade premises with new walks and fences. Street work continues as Commissioner Siberling plans gutters, while a local builder pits a cellar and new dwelling on Fourth Street. Levi Minson’s suicide follows long despondency after a leg loss, and Iowa’s autumn weather is praised as unusually mild. The green apple trade grows with 1000 barrels arriving, Illinois Central business lags on wheat prices. Martin Adams and Margaret Clark wed November 8 by Dr Crippen.
Thieves bold as cold weather hits town with thefts at Congregational church. Paul Davis overcoat cap gloves stolen from ante roga area near organ loft. Lamar Sinnard robbed of pay in delivery job. attacker struck him with a slung shot and fled. Also notes reelecting John Lusek as director of the Gounod club and a Chicago blizzard report with five inches of snow.
A dramatic reflection on bayonet fighting and military vigor contrasts with Iowa political life as candidates line up for a Republican primary two years hence. The piece muses on how strong personalities may become governor, noting jokes may become realities in the nominating process.
The article reports on post election reflections among Republican figures. Colonel Hoosevalt contemplates capitulation or mediation after a national vote. Senator Cargut is mentioned in the context of ticketing and party strategy amid tariff debates and governance. Budding candidates and Des Moines Capital commentary frame the scene.
War correspondent and humorist Irvin S. Cobb weighs what makes the best joke at The Times symposium. He recalls a favorite tale of a slow footed man in a Texas rail station as the noon whistle blows from a nearby canning factory, finding humor in old stories that feel new.
Ruth Cameron's Evening Chit Chat reflects on vacation mood versus home life as characters discuss sunsets and scenery. The Cynic and the Author-man's wife entertain differing views while Molly notes the tendency to savor travel moments only away from home. The piece argues beauty and outdoor joys belong to home as well, urging readers to carry vacation feelings into everyday life.
In Dubuque Times Journal a logic problem notes Uncle Sam has taken land from Indians and pays an annuity. This week the Winnebago Indian agent will distribute $900000 in accumulated annuities to the tribe urging purchase of land. Land bought cheaply could now be worth much more. Courier ads promise results.
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