Rest room for visiting women urged in Waterloo appeal
A letter argues Waterloo should establish a public women’s rest room similar to Marshalltown’s. It cites benefits to visitors and city trade, noting steady use since opening and suggesting a women's exchange in support. Small contributions could fund the project with local women’s societies and boosters backing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wattthog
Marshalltown
Court House
Isi
Waterloo
Lesson From Europe On Child Labor Laws
An American text warns that European reports show child labor in Austria starting before age six and in Belgium and France protections are weak. It argues strict enforcement and severe penalties are needed to deter violation and protect children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Censis
Department of Commerce and Labor
Europe
Austria
France
Christmas 18 Coming Attend to Early Shopping
Notice warns that Christmas is five weeks away urging readers to plan early shopping. It emphasizes avoiding last minute delays and encourages timely preparations for holiday gifts and celebrations. The message aims to spur proactive buying before December 23 or 24.
Early Shopping Urges as Christmas Rush Approaches
A newspaper piece urges shoppers to buy early to avoid shortages. It highlights store stocks, contrasts last minute purchases with planned gifts, and notes pressure on workers during holiday periods. The Pullman Co faces a reduced upper berth rate policy driven by the Interstate Commerce Commission and executive remarks signal voluntary nationwide reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
VMNE
Pullin Company
Ilerstale Commerce Commission
Giaod
John Hummels
Fmaneral
Ucom
Sensational Economists and Political Gloom From Ootumna
The Ootumna Courier mocks downwards tariff revisions, warning of party defeat if altered. Champ Clark’s leadership rumors rise as Missouri’s minority role looms. A Pittsburg glass trust verdict orders dissolution and 500 laid off workers await wage talks. Doctors claim a grafting method to join legs to heads sparks ethical alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ootumna Courier
Elbert Flubbard
Mystery Women Rise From the Dead List
Mrs Crippen and Mrs Gane Ness join the supposed dead in a wave of mysterious women. The note urges not to let the wife be the murdered Belle Elmore.
Editor in the Senate and the Des Moines Capital
A scrambled editorial discusses the U.S. Senate editor scene, noting Chiraca Tribune critiques and the Des Moines Capital’s influence. It argues Dolliver’s stance and contemplates if Young could become a progressive if elected to the remainder of Dolliver’s term, highlighting tensions with the Old Guard.
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Chiraca Tribune
United States Senate
Magne Verson Mies
Tf Des Mointes
Teo Novies
Senate
Dolliver
Swarns
Legislatiae
Mr. Young
Vaalliver
Cumming Afr
Old Guard
Young may quit senate after two years says observer
The source notes that Mr. Young would not want a six year Senate term, calling the senatorial life tedious. It suggests his influence as a newspaper owner could affect his stance. Also mentions picture framing by Peterson Bros at 221 AWW.
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Young
Senate
Peterson Bros
The Two Spy-Women And Neighborhood Gossip
In a fragment from The Evening Chit Chat two women gossip about spies in the secret service, neighbors under constant scrutiny, and Mrs Rice's doctor visits. The dialogue shifts to judgments on public observation, social propriety, and the shame of constant spying while noting both the spy-women and townsfolk lack meaningful interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service Department
Quan
Crese
Ruth Blakely
Lucy
Madge Holbrook
Mrs. Holbrook
Blakelys
Janie
Germany
Thice
Mrs. AT
Move for Harmony and Discord in Iowa Senate Picks
Iowa presses react to Governor Carroll’s appointment of Lafayette Young to the U.S. Senate. Critics warn the choice may split factions and complicate Dolliver’s successor, while supporters argue the pick could foster unity. Strong opinions surface from Ottumwa, Davenport, Sioux City, Dubuque, Muscatine and other papers.
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Ottumba
Carroll
Lafayette Young
Iowa
United States Senate
Cumming
Young
Youngs
Dolliver
Des Moines
Cummins
Carroll Latreied
Davenport
Afr
Dubuque
Metropolitan line accident injures man on elevated track
A man aged about sixty was found dead on the Metropolitan elevated railway line after a collision with a passing train. He suffered head injuries and was unable to speak or move. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and identifying the deceased.
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Turton
Klein
Care of the Bathroom Daily and Weekly Cleaning Guidelines
The bathroom should be cleaned daily and scrubbed weekly. For the tub use a solution of Cold Dust washing powder in water, scrub hot suds on tub basin and closet, then flush with water containing Gold Dust at two tablespoons per gallon. Clean nickel and brass fixtures with a mix of whiting and Gold Dust.
Forward movement vs Iowa progressives in senatorial shakeup
The Cedar Rapids Gazette discusses a shift in Iowa politics as Governor Carroll’s ally Late Young enters the senatorial fight, signaling potential discord with progressives. It notes a possible legislative deadlock, the risk of two Des Moines senators, and a volatile path ahead with coalition dynamics. Also mentions a medicinal ad for cold remedy featuring E. W. Grove.
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George
Cummins
Siroux City
Young
Coalliver
Des Moines
Marshalltown
T.K
Dolliver
Iowa
Paisgns
Iowa Taft Club
United States
Cedar Rapids
Carroll
General Assembly
Real Estate Transfers for Waterloo and West Waterloo
Mary I Leonard transfers Lot 3 in Wo. L. DMling worths addition Waterloo for 6000. Grace C Shallenberger transfers part of lots 9 and 10 block 34 original plat West Waterloo for 1. John MM Murray transfers land in 18 and 1987 11 and 13 24 and 23 87 12 for 45000. United States transfers to Joseph Munger Jr jans in 17 90 13. George A L Dixon transfers Tot 4 block 16 Linden Price Waterloo for 1.
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Mary I. Leonard
Addison W. Chamberlin
George AL. Dixon
Willard Eddy
Linden Price
Waterloo
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Jaterloo
John ©. Hartman
W. Peterson
Sec-Treas
New York
Tribune
Alfred B. Lukens
Chicago
A. W. Allen
Einstsineniinen Heen Daily Courier
Pestorice
Wattter
Erica
Towa
Courier Ig
Associated , Frese and Love Evening Dress Association
Black Bank
Cen
Courier
Furene Will
Watertos Courier
London
Trefalsar
Bartheam- Ferland Avenue
American Expresn
Gand
Baymarket
Dawe’s
Starmehin Agency
Green Street
Paris
Boulay Place de Topera
Fepress Roe
Berlin
Unter den Tinden
Ft. Petersburg
Neveky
Fnet
The
Cor
Lafayette Street
F. UW. Latier
Mindiger
Tel. C. B
Champ Clark
Missourian
Champ
Cannon Night
Glass Trust
Pittsburg
Senator Young
Muscatine Journal
Porter
Centerville
E. W. Grove
Bradfield Regulator CO
Pesta
Scott
Black Hawk National Bank
Commercial
Fourth Streets
Attorneys AT Law
Waterloo Land CO
Cady & Gallup
Galloway Gibson Inv. CO
French & Frazee
Texas Land
Towa Mavsoleem CO
Telephone
Williams
Fourth Street
Marsh-Place
E. Williams
Consolidated
C. Murtagh
W. KB. McMurray
Central Iowa Grantee Company
A. G. Reid
Consolidated Hone
Pike & Knapp
Weeeee
Mary Forsythe
Black Wawk Bank
Thone
Japan
Standard Oil Company
Patent Vulcanite Roofing CO
Chicago, Ill
F. H. Latier
la Fayette Street
C. B
Evening Courier
LaFayette Building
Cornar 4Th Street
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