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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1913
Page
2
The message lists publisher entities and city offices tied to the WAIGBIOO EVERING COURIER and Associated Free Publated Daily. It names W. Hartman Company, Joan C. Hantwas, Alfred B. Lukella, and A.W. Allen as managers with Chicago and New York address references at Tribune Building.
Fragmentary notes describe a scene titled The Bboy Girl's Dream set around Xmas. Vague references to presents, shoppers, and streams imply a holiday shopping moment with unclear details and characters.
An editorial extols regular Sunday afternoon concerts funded by admission in Des Moines and other cities. It argues sacred music free of charge offers social and moral benefits, citing New York high schools and the College of the City of New York, where free organ recitals entertain thousands weekly and help fill idle Sunday time. The piece notes community value and a positive balance over expenses.
A historical note reflects a president’s daughter avoiding White House glamour as national leaders declare Thanksgiving Day amid crops, peace, and a call for gratitude. The piece references Mr Sayre, public life scrutiny, and a prologue to national thanks in 1913 with praise for blessings and restraint in celebration.
Fragmentary prose questions the suitability of Francis B. Sayre for a position tied to President's daughter Jessie Wilson. The draft argues the idea of courting a powerful family branch rests on masculine appeal and artificial attachment, with references to sacrifice and social advantage.
The tariff law operates for weeks with little price relief noted. Economists and leaders anticipate how a free list may upend markets, while Germany faces similar cash shortages during Christmas. Vice President Marshall vacations in Arizona as McReynolds turns to fish prices and consumer protection.
A whimsical essay describes icebergs formed in polar regions and drifting to warmer waters. It notes vast sizes from nine to forty billion tons of fresh water, their fragile constitution under heat, and the notion of harvesting them into blocks for bathing and shore use.
Fort Worth era brief page notes Tweed's twelve year sentence plus a fine of 12750 dollars. Mr and Mrs B K Ware plan a month eastward trip. J G Hoff returns from merchandising trip to New York and Boston. Logan Shutts Co dissolves with Logan retiring and Earl Barber joining. Excelsior Cornet band hosts Thanksgiving ball at Union Hall. Rev M K Cross subbing at Baptist church amid pastor illness. Young Men's Literary Association formed with debate team names listed. P Raymond returns from east with 9500 barrels of apples for Waterloo, Waverly, Charles City and Lincoln Neb. Marriage announced Charles City Oct 23 1875 Aaron Breckner to Kate S Canfield. Local produce quotes Eggs 18c, butter 18-22c, potatoes 7-10c. Live hogs range 2.60-2.78.
A D L Kk Fullerton rests after gasoline blast burns. Gov Boies temperature normal. Miss Jesse Boies shows improvement. Illinois Central carried 19,249,684 passengers during Chicago exposition. Arthur H Pinkerton wed Emma Jennay in Chicago, Pinkerton & Co. groom in clothing firm. Cold wave with zero reading. Cresco snow suitable for sleighing. Grippe sickens many. Hay Mat Kat fines total 54 dollars after seizure. Father Nagle receives many gifts at St Joseph’s church.
A mixed column notes Col Henderson’s recovery with reduced fever and fewer amputations. It reflects holiday banter, a Cedar Falls plan for a daily paper, and village social items including theRho Chicin organization led by several young women.
Congressman Vernon K Reecord notes that Pepper would struggle to defeat Senator Cummins in a direct election. He argues Cummins is a strong Senate figure from coast to coast, while Pepper remains an unknown in the House and has yet to prove himself worthy of a higher office.
A collage of brief observations from various Iowa papers on topics from rising egg prices to modern tech and politics. The notes poke at tariff debates, Lincoln’s era versus today, holiday toy costs, Bryan Wilson dynamics, Huerta’s Mexico plan, Carnegie’s wealth call, and a bid for New York Central leadership.
The author argues confessions are unreliable as self insight. They reflect a confession’s point of view and a claimant’s motives rather than objective truth. Illusions of selfhood distort how guilt and motive are interpreted.
A Courier suggests a wanted man can save money by hiring legal counsel. The text argues that a person cannot be forced to provide self incriminating evidence and that an individual is an inept witness for or against themselves.
A fragment notes a club name inspired by Greek letters and a flowering plant, calling it The Beautiful Gum Club. It references Lyons and a Democratic Press quotation about sympathy for the underdog, plus a travel snippet on engines too large to pass a bridge in Council Bluffs Iowa.
A promotional notice extols Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a fast acting cure for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It claims one dose convinces skeptics and cites thousands of users reporting health and happiness. The ad directs readers to request a booklet and lists Chicago supplier Geo Ho Mayr Mfg and Wangler Bros Co Hasteth and Lafayette streets with additional druggists elsewhere.
Two light locomotives attempting a crossing near Council Bluffs Valley Junction were denied access to the Union Pacific bridge over the Missouri. The engines, each weighing about 31 000 pounds and extending twelve feet beyond the next largest in use locally, carry a coal reserve of fourteen tons and hold 8500 gallons of fuel. They must be ferried to Kansas City for further transit across the Missouri.
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