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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1913
Page
2
The piece reflects on newspaper advertising evolution and public attitudes toward women’s suffrage, noting changes in ad staff roles and the broader media environment. It contrasts English suffrage tension with American progress and comments on advertising practice shifts from past to present.
A discussion of pension systems across Europe and the United States notes broad support for aging benefits funded by states or teachers themselves. The bulletin surveys Great Britain and Germany cases, debates in U.S. states, and the idea of teacher pensions tied to social insurance principles.
Washington Star notes Bryan’s Iowa dairymen speech may hint at mild praise for buttermilk. It criticizes Mrs Pankhurst’s leadership of suffragists and mocks Easter fashion trends. Diaz arrives in Mexico. public salience grows for Spencer’s hanging and Huerta potentially touring the U S.
A report recalls Emmeline Pankhurst meeting reporters on the French liner Provence as she faced immigration officials at Ellis Island. An admiring, frail portrait contrasts with her militant reputation and police scrutiny.
An American writer humorously surveys Vienna’s history and charm. He notes its population, cultural life, and lasting appeal of music in restaurants. He compares Vienna to Chicago’s west side and mentions the Ringstrasse and famous hospitality.
A reader laments the hardship of permanent Oklahoma residence as drought pressures drive desperate acts. He notes crops burn and the economy suffers, comparing personal ruin to the toll on the wallet amid seasonal dryness.
A quirky mix of satire and religious anecdotes with a tale of a murderous insect on an onion, a curate explaining why brides wear white, a boy asking about men in black, and a quip on the uplift movement. The tone mirrors light newspaper entertainment and social observations.
W. B. Barney Iowa dairy commissioner says Waterloo dairy show ranks just below the national Chicago show. He notes 800 cattle exhibited in Waterloo with 1,000 to 1,200 expected nationally. He recalls helping launch the Waterloo exhibit years ago and credits Waterloo boosters with funding to secure the event.
A mar chioness laments being old and out of date while clinging to traditional tastes. She rejects modern spirit, preferring old books, old house, old furniture, and old religion, insisting her age speaks with yesterday’s tongue.
The note praises Mrs Pankhurst as a brave leader whose intellect and motive drive a world spreading movement. It argues suppression by the English government would be ill chosen and that her intent is to redress injustice, not for personal gain. The writer BLAND from New York City signs the opinion.
A heated moment unfolds as he proclaims she is the first woman he has kissed and she replies that her kiss is not like his previous experiences. Their dialogue hints at evolving romance and emotional tension between two unnamed lovers.
A compilation from Iowa papers critiques Roosevelt Mexico diplomacy and Wilson policy. Columns reference O Gorman Reed Hitchcock speeches and Bull Moose prospects, with notes on concealed weapons law validity and a Cedar Rapids Republican item on Oklahoma land views.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills provide rapid relief for backache and rheumatism by strengthening inactive kidneys that fail to cleanse the blood. It asserts improved kidney function leads to better health and urges purchase from all dealers.
Miss Rose Sullivan a stenographer and bookkeeper for the Manchester Democrat married Gus Muehe of Waterloo at Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. The wedding remained secret until days after the event. Mrs Sullivan’s daughter, she will reside in Charles City with her husband.
An advertisement asserts Foley Kidney Pills restore vitality to home keeping women. It claims pills invigorate the body and cure weakness, nervousness, aching joints, and irregular bladder action, with sale through all desirers.
Judge Frank Hessell visited Waterloo for several days to attend court and judge the Iowa dairy show. He witnessed prize cattle from the United States Canada and Europe and compared the parade to the Durbar of India noting Guernseys and Holsteins on display outshining the state fair. He praised the dairy industry as a strong field for western Iowa farmers.
In Moretown Vermont Mrs. W F Sawyer describes years of pains and weakness with fainting and neural sensations before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanstive Wash, claiming the medicines cured her and let her work daily. Another case from Gifford Iowa features Mrs. Iva Slagle reporting relief from female weakness displacement and headaches after taking the same product.
The article notes high bank deposits up to 15000 in eastern Iowa and Col. French of Davenport promoting dairy farming profits. He aims to prove a cow costing 100 dollars annually can yield 100 percent profit, asserting his means to back any theory. It stresses soil fertility as central to dairy farm value.
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