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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
2
The passage contemplates love as a continual miracle beyond intellect and worldly power. It contrasts nature's brutal efficiency with human love, arguing only generous, believing hearts can truly grasp love, while the learned may fail. The speaker echoes Omar and Carlyle to emphasize love's sacred mystery.
A chaotic portrait of Galicia once part of Poland now under Austria and Russia depicts its 30,000 square miles, nearly 8 million people split between Poles and Ruthenians with 900,000 Jews, its capital Lemberg and Cracow major cities, rugged geography, and a history of emigration to America as locals seek an elusive Hylux amid upheaval and spelling errors in place names.
The piece argues for a Greater Iowa campaign to boost employment, farming, roads, schools, and urban growth. It envisions selling allotments to Belgian refugees and other nationalities, expanding intensive farming, and aligning agricultural schools with a new standard to attract residents and revive prosperity for Iowa and beyond.
The auditor of state released the seventh annual Statistics of Iowa towns and cities showing Waterloo with a property tax rate of 61.4 mills the second highest in the state Clinton at 66.25 mills leads. Waterloo per capita debt is 49.68 dollars only Keokuk at 84.05 exceeds it. The article notes saloon licensing impact and mentions Keokuk adopting a commission form of government while suggesting Waterloo consider modernization.
A broad critique argues political parties cannot be built on pure morality, noting prohibition trends across fourteen states under various administrations. It cites internal tensions, the need for reform within established parties, and references elections and local issues such as Davenport's free employment bureau and Iowa crop experts votes.
A quirk filled page notes jokes and humorous anecdotes about jokes and joke tellers, recalling Bert Leston Taylor and a favorite office chuckler. It also includes a dog inspired poem about early morning barking and a Crystal Theatre ad announcing Hearts & Masks starring Kathryn Wil.
Ben I Salin Ry has been elected to the Iowa Supreme Court bench amid partisan tensions. The report notes his advocacy for a nonpartisan judiciary and suggests his candidacy influenced by internal party dynamics.
Leaders of the Progressive party say they cannot yet determine the movement's future. They await complete returns and reports from state chairmen before Decembers Chicago meeting. Prominent figures like Perkins Davenport and Hotchkiss discuss continued influence, possible alignment with Republicans or Democrats, and Roosevelt's nonparticipation in 1916 race.
The article traces Ben’s political ascent through Kenyon's anti saloon support and a sweeping endorsement that swayed wets. It notes Ben’s local backing in Carroll where he reconciled foes including clergy, and questions how he learned politics and became a self made compromiser.
The fragment notes that several men say he learned and practiced the skill as a Knight of Pythias, suggesting a fraternal origin or influence on his methods.
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An OCR fragment touts MEN THO BZE as a clean pleasant remedy for rheumatic pain muscle soreness and many ailments. It claims no injurious drugs and lists distribution by Lerc Medical Co Fort Dedgs Ind with pricing 2hc a box.
A fragment hints at a local boy famed as a wonder for the Iowa gang pals amid a general scare about Lita, with some people believing the situation is more serious than others.
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