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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
2
A reflective piece explores how nature and human creations become meeting points for souls across generations. It posits that moon, oak, stars, and walls gain meaning through shared dreams, pains, and loves. The quoted lines by Alexander Smulth frame quiet nocturnal contemplation.
A satirical Thanksgiving meditation contrasts national gratitude with the plight of a defeated candidate. It notes Americans face varied hardships from illness to unemployment and war, yet the holiday remains a unifying, if ironic, ritual as readers are reminded of resilience amid loss.
The Panama Canal has shifted focus from wartime Europe to new commerce routes. In two months after opening, 653,949 tons moved through the canal establishing four major routes between US coasts, US to South America, North America to Europe, and the Atlantic US to China and Japan. The Penrith Castle’s voyage from Galveston to Yokohama with 327,000 tons of cotton signals rising US-Japan trade, with Japanese cotton imports rising from 1.26 million to 42.57 million dollars by 1918, suggesting deeper economic ties and potential diplomatic benefits. This canal activity is expected to spur general business and support Schwab’s predicted postwar trade revival.
Andrew Carnegie celebrated his seventy ninth birthday while Hetty Green also reached 79, both claiming robust health as wealth sails toward octogenarian life. Other magnates like John D. Rockefeller and James J. Hill aged mid seventies to mid eighties show vigor, challenging the idea wealth shortens life as the administration moves troops from Mexican soil.
The canal has carried 683,949 tons in the first two months of operation from Aug 15 to Oct 15. Major routes include Atlantic to Pacific coast cargo, with US manufactured goods bound for California and Puget Sound. eastbound shipments of canned goods, vegetables, salmon, lumber, grain, wine from New York and other ports to West Coast destinations. Northbound Chilean nitrates and southbound US and European manufactured goods feature prominently, plus grain traffic from Pacific US ports to Europe. Additional activity includes US Atlantic to China and Japan petroleum shipments and notable coal traffic from mid-Atlantic to the Pacific.
A column opening with a long letter about a former housemaid stealing lace cuffs draws reflections on judgment and gender. It contrasts unfounded accusations with lawful proof and laments gossip. The piece moves to an 1915 almanac ad and notes education requirements for teachers in agriculture across nineteen states.
Eldora is center of a Hardin county inquiry into county engineer charges. Indictments reportedly include S. B. Gardner and others on takeoff and bond failures. Grand jury has returned indictments. thousands may be recovered and ouster actions loom.
Des Moines reports that dry forces won before the supreme court in the Jones versus Welch case. The high court enjoined Welch from selling liquor under a rule that paying the general tax for retail liquor constitutes prima facie evidence of keeping liquor for sale, despite Welch’s claim of avoidance.
Noon events include a Presbyterian Thanksgiving service at 7:46 p m with Rev C A Eastman as speaker. A Missionary Society farewell for Mrs Julia Hohl took place at Mrs Catharine Sherman home. Every Other Writing club held a dinner at Mr and Mrs M C Young. A successful parsonage reception drew 125 names despite bad weather. Miss Lola Walker wed Horatio N Merrick at Mr and Mrs Jas Daltons home with Rev Thomas J Elwick officiating. groom a Marble Rock resident. bride previously a teacher in Marble Rock and Marble Rock public schools.
Advertises Mi o Na tablets from Wangler Bros Co as a harmless prescription to neutralize excess acid and gases, stop fermentation, and improve digestion. Claims relief from sour stomach headaches biliousness and nervous fatigue with a money back offer if symptoms persist.
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a $22,000 damages award to Earl H. Woodworth, a switchman, against Iowa Central and the M. and St. L. railroads. Woodworth, who lost both legs after a jolt threw him beneath a locomotive, had sued after an injury in Oskaloosa yards. The court rejected defense that the purchase contract absolved liabilities, calling such clauses a basis for fraud. The judgment was from Hardin County before Judge C. E. Minrook.
Jesup notes report WHareld Winkel changes at Prim rose cafe and Park Walker moving to Muncey residence. Mrs. Henry Oliver and Mrs. Mary Shimer visit Omaha and Center Point. Palmer to run a picture show. The Georgian Stock company arrives with Two Sisters at Grand theater. Ladies Aid and W. A. G. hold meetings with brief social details.
S S S is touted as a cure for catarrh and related blood issues, claiming the tonic cleanses the blood and nasal mucous, relieves bronchial symptoms, and prevents further gland and digestive trouble. The ad urges readers to obtain a date for S S S and consult the company’s free medical department for advice.
John Dorsett Jr. of Oelwein, a pioneer butcher formerly of Jesup, died Sunday evening after moving to Oelwein about ten years ago. The Newton family and Mrs. H. L. Hawkiee are mentioned among those in Wa terloo and Independence. The notice lists Miss Nellie Newton and Miss Nettle Bell of Waterloo and Mrs H L Hawkine of Independence as relatives or acquaintances.
Plainfield updates log travel visits, such as Ralph Small jet’s trip to Canby and Will Thompson’s Minnesota return, plus local mentions of funerals, restaurant sale, farm transfers, and upcoming lectures. Schools reopen for winter term, and a new compact Berlin police telephone device is described alongside plans for Venezuela’s first large electrical paper factory.
Otterville notes a newborn girl born Tuesday morning November 17 to Mr and Mrs Art Smith weighing eleven and a half pounds. Carrie Rupert of Waterloo was a business caller in Otterville and visited Bert Coons. Stellan Merrill’s friends mourn the death of her 500. Mr and Mrs Troup of Lamont are noted in the week’s brief items.
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