This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
2
A collage of scattered items from a historic newspaper including travel desk mentions for the Waterloo route and American Express offices, diverse editorial quips on gym culture, crowd sizes at sports events, politics with Mr. Bryan’s Waterloo visit, a ladling of humorous or curious snippets on starch baths and cigaret stubs, plus regional notes from Des Moines and Burlington about frost and daily baseball chatter.
The piece argues that societal views have shifted since 1899 and that while past practices seemed acceptable, they were not universally crooked. It notes that beliefs once gospel are now seen as outdated and that publicity of hidden actions has increased, framing the era as a shift in viewpoint rather than universal vice.
The piece argues that regular exercise through gym work cures despair, linking philosophy to the liver and suggesting sports like basketball and boxing drive out devils. It laments gyms’ harsh, unattractive atmosphere and urges men to adopt physical activity for themselves and their families.
In a collage of editorials the Des Moines Capital mocks Hobson’s stance on Japan as a private war against Underwood while Cedar Rapids Gazette frets meddling in Mexico. The Indiana Herald notes Des Moines politicians hurry a congressional nomination if Judge Prouty runs. Marshalltown Times-Republican cites Nebraska’s $800,000 state bank deposit guarantee fund and questions the idea’s value. Ottumwa Courier references Cardinal Virtue in a truncated item.
Fragment from Dr. Frank Cranp argues that suffering is a mental abstraction not a universal human condition. He contrasts gloomy realism with the world where people enjoy life, children play, and elders tea, citing ancient voices on life and marriage.
A regional column extols the bull pup as a tenacious fighter and cites its stamina over larger dogs. It mixes a humorous note on dog fighting with a consumer forecast for eggs, butter, bread, and corn huskers’ wages, followed by an advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as a safe cough remedy.
A Washington Star fragment notes a quarrel over who pays taxes and who leads. It mentions a widow Doyle receiving home repairs for free after a broken engagement, then marrying the plumber. The piece references the term Vidders and a literary humor voice.
Washington report says Secretary of State will speak on Democratic policies at a cattle show. Bryan slated to travel to Waterloo to address patronage disputes among Democrats. details remain unverified. Possible Dubuque appearance noted. Connolly arranged Bryan trip and housing. Real estate transfers and local notices accompany the item.
The piece satirizes medical procedures by comparing operations to mechanical repairs on a car. It notes surgeons’ daring, the high costs, and the vague promise of restored health, ending by claiming that women with multiple operations talk endlessly and avoid trivial topics.
A fragmented OCR snippet blends autumn imagery with snippets from papers including the Christian Science Monitor and Pittsburgh Post, referencing price concerns, a strike in Australia, and a prison labor dispute. It mixes quotes and misread phrases without a clear single event.
A narrator recalls and reenacts childhood joy by visiting a small shop window full of penny candy. She buys assorted treats including all day suckers jelly beans licorice and peppermint selections, reliving simpler days and urging readers to try the experience.
A fragmentary notice describes two large pictures in a high school corridor, one featuring the Matterhorn and the other Abraham Lincoln, referenced from Ariadne an bert's "More Than Conquerors." The tone echoes a literary column or school collection piece from a historical newspaper.
A playful note recalls delicious childhood candies and urges sharing treats with a diet friendly approach, urging timely tasting rather than waiting. It hints at memories of long ago sweets and a desire to preserve golden memories through thoughtful, early sampling.
Cedar Rapids must raise 47000 more in stock to fund extending the Cedar Valley road from Urbana to Cedar Rapids. The Commercial club reports 103000 already subscribed including 25000 from Dows Smith Reed interests. A further meeting is planned as several capable subscribers have refused to sign up.
The brick Riverview Hotel near Cedar river at Park avenue and Water street opens for business. Owner F M McGlade receives praise for the site opposite Alnois Central depot and the fitting name Riverview.
A home cough remedy uses Pinex and Sugar Syrup to relieve coughing rapidly. Mix 14 pint warm water with granulated sugar, add 2 pints of Pinex in a 2 pint bottle, dose a teaspoon every one to three hours. Promises quick relief, appetite boost, slight laxative effect, and general consumer savings. Pinex is described as a pine extract with guaiacel and related elements.
Athens Texas reader Mrs Sanam R B Wanting reports relief from long standing female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts widespread testimonials, claims 30 years of impact, and offers confidential medical advice from the Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
To cure pimples the KRESKO preparation is applied at night and washed off with KRESKO Soap each morning. A few applications claim clear, beautiful skin. Trial size 25c large jar 50c family size $1.00. Free samples by mail Kresko Laboratories Dept. 83 450 Fourth Ave New York. Sold by multiple drug firms.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.