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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1914
Page
2
Local party notes show ASHSIDE CUMMINS of Polk County Maine supporting a U S Senate ticket. The item highlights regional backing and the candidate’s ties to Maines residents.
A fragmentary portrait of Andrew Carnegie tracing his origins as a Scottish bobbin boy to Pittsburgh steel and oil ventures. It notes his later philanthropy, library gifts, and a satirical view of peace efforts and a Mexico remark, ending with a pointed comment on potential wars.
A Waterloo editorial condemns reckless driving after a spree of auto related injuries and deaths. It urges strict enforcement of speed and traffic laws to protect residents including children and the elderly. The piece argues for prompt law enforcement and public accountability for offenders.
Nine hundred delegates at a W C T U convention in Akron endorse a movement to prevent future child births to halt warfare. The piece argues such measures are ineffective, unchristian, and falsely address war's causes, warning they would weaken nations and increase global unhappiness.
Henry Clews voices the Dollar Christmas Fund appeal for homeless Belgians, arguing gifts will be remembered after the war and personal sacrifice can brighten holidays. The piece notes widespread destitution, urges relief, and recalls unemployment in Congress, with a wary eye on November 3.
A Chicago Tribune summary notes Collier's Weekly discusses Democratic economy focusing on tax spending and government efficiency. It cites 1914 1915 appropriations and contrasts Republican waste with Democratic calls to reduce offices and costs ahead of elections. It mentions figures like drainage payrolls and party leaders such as Representative Fitzgerald.
A speech condemns Democratic lawmakers for defying party platform pledges while accusing Republicans of wasteful spending during the prior administration. The river and harbor bill is cited as the era’s worst, with both parties criticized for lavish public expenditures and political posturing.
A three way session at the National Poultry, Hutter and Egeneiation convention discussed giving federal inspection of produce in cold storage priority over city and state oversight. The proposal also require reporting the age of cold storage eggs to the agriculture secretary and set 16 months as retirement age for rice preserved eggs.
The Supreme Court initially affirmed the Northern Ohio federal district court ruling upholding the one person law but later recalled the decision and transferred the case to a summary document for oral argument on November 8.
Democratic U S senator candidate Maurice Connolly planned a special train tour through Iowa with Bryan as the lead attraction. The piece urges Connolly to address disputed records and respond to charges raised by Frank Good, noting his absenteeism in Congress and challenging past campaign claims. It also reports a Tribune world World survey foreseeing Republican gains in the House and possible Senate outcomes, including Connolly’s bid in Iowa.
The Dubuque Times Journal argues Democratic congress actions would raise per capita taxes including one billion dollars in federal appropriations and multiple $1 per capita taxes. It criticizes Democratic policies as costly, while praising Republican obstruction and leadership.
In the Eleventh district race Representative George C. Scott of Sioux City is expected to win reelection easily despite some trouble in other areas. The assessment notes no serious opposition facing the Republican incumbent.
Corneil Bluffs Oct 27 The Illinois Central railroads defend against a government suit filed by United States Attorney Claude Porter alleging telegraph operators at Denison worked over hours on May 1 2 and 3 last The plaintiff cites M A Penny daytime operator worked over hours on three days and Edward W Wenzel night operator over hours on two days The district attorney seeks a statutory fine of 2500 on each charge
Advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a quick cure for stomach digestion issues. Two Iowa testimonials claim strong health gains after first dose and the product is said to cleanse the digestive tract and protect against operations. Sold locally by J K Joder Son and Wangler Bros Co. and other druggists.
A newspaper advertisement touts Amolox as a cure for eczema and skin diseases. It claims a physician observed rapid scalp healing and new hair growth after one week, with instant itch relief and a 24 hour complexion improvement. The ad offers a trial bottle for 50 cents and a money back guarantee from Wrangles Bros. and Henderson Drug Co.
Testimonial from Ernest P. Wilcox claims Eckman’s Alterative aided his pneumonia recovery and strengthened lungs. Advertises the remedy as non habit forming, sold by druggists with prices for $1 and $2 bottles and requests mail booklet from Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
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