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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
2
A compact meditation on thought as the root of social upheaval and revolution. The speaker argues thinkers unsettle kings and churches, expose privilege, and mobilize the many against the few, labeling thought an ever present disturber of peace and a modern force.
The English Channel is described as a 23 mile wide, wet barrier that has protected England for centuries and hindered invasion. It is praised for its military utility, keeping hostiles at bay while shaping British life and taste, and noted as the most curious body of water, endlessly turning visitors inside out.
The editor peers address intercollegiate football as sport versus athletics. They argue football is not true athletics and should be funded only as an advertising or program expense. Emphasis is on gymnastic reform, voluntary recreation, and the university army idea as defense preparedness rather than a substitute for athletic training.
National Municipal League secretary Clinton Rogers Woodruff told an Iraine convention in Baltimore that among 69 commission governed cities 61 ran per capita costs below the average for 195 cities. He noted nine Towns under commission government operated within their income for the first time in 1813.
A report claims General Pancho Villa may visit the United States drawing intense public interest despite European conflict. The piece notes Americans would pay to see him on Chautauqua or vaudeville circuits due to extensive newspaper publicity.
A New York Times symposium discusses Pere Fables in Slang and the role of Billy Sunday. The piece defends Sunday’s use of street vernacular while praising his moral aims and urging readers to attend his meetings for insight into his impact.
A Des Moines Register and Leader missive from Knoxville, Iowa objects to a public address excerpt alleging coarse blasphemy about the Holy Spirit. The writer seeks clarification after two weeks of silence, condemning the remark as blasphemous while inviting correction.
The report notes numerous overseas and domestic efforts to aid war victims. It highlights a specific charity praised as worthy, while stressing that the time for action is approaching and that many projects are in progress.
An elderly aphorism notes that America should support the Grasshopper poor at home during winter after self-sufficiency in summer. Despite foreign conflicts and cannon fire in Europe, the nation must not ignore local suffering and must act to aid those in need.
A reader letter asks whether current college athletics justify the cost and proposes a university army comprising the entire student body. The writer suggests broader physical development and a national benefit from trained, athletic students ready for leadership and defense.
Realty deeds list several transfers including E. M. Sherwin to C. B. Santee on Jot 1 block 6 Normal add Cedar Falls. Sherman A. Wolgamot to John Adams partial ownership in sw 1-4 se 1-4. Wolgamot to Florence Adams part of m 1-2 ne sec 4-90ii. Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute to Willy Jackson part of Walnut street Cedar River park. FE. M. Storm to Lily Jackson lot L block 2 division Cedar River park. Agnes a McNowell to Delilah J. Jovy lot 2 block 21 Hudson. Kemper Mebride to Agnes I. Mee Towell at 2 block 21 Hudson.
An advertisement touts Amolox as a cure for eczema and skin eruptions. It claims instant relief from itch and burning, with a mild solution for diseased skin and sleepless nights. Wangler Bros and Henderson Rug Co. are named dealers offering refunds if it fails.
Improved shipping conditions after wartime disruption ease trade. Atlantic and Gulf routes show regular sailings from most lines except German owned ones. Freight demand for grain coal and barrel oil to Europe rises while rates stay firm. Some ports like New York Baltimore and Mobile report near normal operations with resumed sailings and steady tonnage.
During September United Fruit Co changed eight of its 14 vessels to American registry, all moving from New Orleans. The Cartago was the first. Luckenbach S Mae announced its steamer Pleiades will reach New Orleans by early November from San Francisco via the Panama Canal with wines and canned goods. A return cargo of hardwood lumber from New Orleans and machinery from Chicago is assured. This service will establish steamship links between New Orleans and San Francisco with regular sailings.
Ruth Cameron warns against well meaning praise that fuels false hopes and reckless moves. Many young people travel to big cities chasing quick success after vague assurances from friends. The piece questions how often such encouragement leads to mediocrity or ruin.
A passage satirizes editors who praise manuscripts to spare feelings, while rulers in China allegedly would demand perfection. It notes editors cite “precedence to others” or “not suited to our needs” as common reasons for rejection, then mockingly suggests reverence to a ruling decree.
Bank clearings for the week ending Thursday November 19 totaled 1 408 670 53 with last year at 1 527 213 48. Realty transfers show deeds 42 amount 131 694 66 and mortgages 18 92 479 25 for the week ending November 18 1914 with prior figures listed. An Interstate Chemical Co fire extinguisher demo is set for tomorrow at 3 p.m. on Morris Motor Car Co. lot East Kirk Street Waterloo admission 1 50.
A dealer reveals accepting a smaller profit on LOVERA Banderos than on any other five cent cigar to offer the best five cent Havana on the market.
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