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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1915
Page
12
The Literary Digest polled U S newspapers on woman suffrage. Of 526 replies from all states, editors favored 391 to 97 with 33 undecided. communities favored 237 to 156 with 183 undecided. Strong regional splits noted, Iowa editors most decisive, Le Mars opposed due to foreign born population.
The Southern Labor Congress representing 150000 wage earners in the south voted unanimously for woman suffrage at its Chattanooga convention. Only two voices opposed the resolution as the body declared taxation without representation conflicts with democracy. Mrs. Walter C. Jackson of Murfreesboro, Tenn., spoke to the gathering and was met with immediate support from attendees.
The National American Woman Suffrage Association issued a call for its forty seventh annual convention to be held at the New Willard hotel in Washington D C from December 14 to 19 inclusive. Signed by President Dr Anna Howard Shaw and other officers the call lists officials including Mrs Stanley McCormick Mrs Nelle N Somerville Dr Katharine B Davis treasurer and secretaries.
Des Moines Oct 16 A book of campaign methods is being compiled by Mrs Frank Dodson campaign Manager to be distributed during the state convention next Week This will serve as a text book for county chairmen Almost every question upon which the suffrage workers may seek enlightenment will be answered in this book.
Des Moines notes urge Iowa suffragists to attend October 20-21 state convention. Open invitation, talks, discussions, and a feature with Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Melting pot crucible fundraiser and broad attendance expected as a school of methods for the campaign. Norway votes expand women’s franchise with tax paid eligibility. strong socialist gain and broad turnout.
Suffragists in Iowa plan a window trimming week across every town and hamlet in the state to promote the Vote Yes message. The event will feature Suffrage colors and a playful rivalry among window trimmers, with merchants invited to participate.
President Wilson will cast his vote on woman suffrage next Tuesday, becoming the first U.S. president to vote on the issue. News that he and cabinet members from suffrage states will vote for suffrage, except Secretary Lansing, has thrilled suffragists who see this as boosting public sentiment for the cause.
An advertisement claims Catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. It touts Cannery Cure by F. I. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the only guaranteed remedy with a $100 reward if it fails. The copy urges readers to send for circulars and testimonials and mentions Yalla’s Family Pills for constipation.
Denver jury reports an eight to four split for conviction in the libel case of Frank Li Rose against Don F Lindsey juvenile court judge. The jury was discharged after Lindsey was removed from the courtroom amid a dispute with defense attorney J J Sullivan over conduct and attire.
Bruning Nebraska resident Myrtle Orth writes of severe facial pimples that caused itching and bleeding. She tried multiple treatments without success, then used Cuticura Soap and Ointment twice daily, with the result that her face is now clear. The note ends with a general promotion for Cuticura products.
Grace Methodist church presents a program by Grace M Be, Alferlo Sum, Natit, Marguerite Austin, and Marlene Jedstrum. The trio has toured nationally, with Miss Austin teaching and performing pieces by Salvi, Paganini, Schubert, Bach, and others. A varied concert lineup includes violin, harp, and vocal numbers, with a youthful, touring recital atmosphere.
An advertisement asserts rheumatism can be relieved by cleansing the blood through S. S. S. powerful tonic and purifier. It promotes a blood bath approach, claims rapid relief of pain, urges readers to obtain S. S. 5 from a druggist and request a booklet.
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