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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1913
Page
2
The Waterloo Evening Courier lists Associated Press and Daily notices, with postal distribution details and foreign box locations in Europe. It cites circulation, pricing, and ad policies, plus notes on a planned easier money discussion and a royal marriage entanglement involving Vincent Astor and European property wealth.
An essay urging monthly solemn consideration of war to expose its folly and crime. It argues war as a modern invention of nations and emphasizes the silent combat between writers and soldiers, invoking a quill versus gun metaphor from a past English critic.
The item discusses a prominent Waterloo match of a property heir with a chosen outdoorswoman, a Cedar Rapids building collapse blamed on no single person, census clerks barred for liquor fumes, theories on human origins from a skull found near Folkstone, plans for a Thanksgiving high school football game, and Waterloo’s desire for a million dollar bank to support local deals. It also notes political tremors around Senator Lewis and William F. McCombs, plus the era’s census and exen production figures and a misprinted figure.
A satirical essay argues travel broadens the mind but can hollow the purse. It contrasts American travelers who fear European puzzles with those who overindulge, noting Americans miss genuine local resources in France and the Grand Canyon’s appeal. The piece suggests Americans should first explore home, then pursue Europe with patience and restraint.
A compilation notes calls for pedestrians to form a safety campaign now that railroads and auto drivers have adopted safety first efforts. Frank O Stuart of Chariton announces candidacy for United States senator on the Progressive party ticket after a Des Moines conference with party leaders. La Follette predicts the Progressive party will fade while Republicans seize the field, but the Progressive presence seems assured.
The Republican national committee plans a genuine re organization of the party after the convention completes its labors. If the re organization is authentic the party may have a fighting chance at the next presidential election.
A Des Moines saloon near Union Station shows a large sign reading If Your Family Needs Your Money Worse Than I Do Dont Spend it With Me, read from the train. The contrast with a harsher warning about whisky and business is noted as a hopeful gesture.
The ad asserts the common cause of insomnia is stomach disorders and constipation. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets correct these issues and help sleep, noting availability from all dealers.
A garbled mix of dialogue and names details a fragmented scene with errant phrases about a woman Mary, a man named Maex Wad, and mentions of peddling, harsh words, a diamond, and various oddities. The text suggests a low coherence excerpt with scattered references to domestic life and social events.
A clipped Baltimore American snippet notes Mr Smith declines a social invitation to a piscatorial excursion, citing a fishing party. The brief cites Dr H W Sigworth of Baltimore and an address on Russell Street, hinting at cataloged advertisements and personal notices in a late 19th or early 20th century paper.
In Dubuque Iowa the Iowa supreme court ruling that consent to operate saloons in towns over 5000 now hinges on the last city election rather than the last general election spurs renewed petitioning. Workers copy poll-book names alphabetically to meet a revised canvass standard in Dubuque and the county, aiming to secure enough signatures to sustain saloons and liquor manufacture despite the new rule.
Louis Murphy, collector of internal revenue, answers on partnerships and corporations tax rules. He explains for private banks, partners file separate returns if each nets over 3000 dollars. corporations pay 1 percent normal tax with no 5000 deduction, and individuals may deduct up to 4000 jointly or separately with limits. He covers exemptions, rent, repairs, capital gains, and bond coupons with certificates.
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