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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1914
Page
2
A reflective piece urges decisive action over perpetual doubt. It argues hesitation harms the will, warns that even bold choices may be wrong, and counsels balancing probabilities to decide promptly rather than overthinking. The author invokes philosophy and daily habits to combat indecision.
A compact biographical sketch of John Randolph of Roanoke detailing his political rise as an insurgent, opposition to the alien and sedition laws, stance against Jefferson and Madison era policies, duels with Henry Clay, and later nullification opposition. It notes his Virginian roots, education, and lifelong Congress tenure, balancing anti slavery rhetoric with strong states rights beliefs.
The Courier and Reporter urges Iowa voters to vote correctly before election day. It explains that ballots now require separate marks for each candidate, especially for supreme and district judges, and warns that overvoting will invalidate those selections. It notes judges are nonpartisan and emphasizes intelligent, independent voting to preserve constitutional rights.
Col George Harvey editor of the North American Review and an Independent Democrat challenges the Wilson administration’s finances. He cites the party platform’s call for economy and fewer offices, argues appropriations exceed prior levels, and questions the move to unseat a top Iowa governor over supposed economic reform.
Analyzed are Turkey's move under Enver Pasha and its potential to draw many czarist forces into Germany's orbit, threaten England with a holy war across the Mediterranean, spur Balkan and Italian entry, and alter the war's balance, ending with a grim note on political rhetoric this year.
Ruth Cameron discusses the growing idea of auras in psychology noting that auras are subtle emanations from people. She describes worry, restlessness, discontent, and peace as visible atmospheres that affect others. The piece invites readers to consider their own aura and its impact.
A 1912 style political note urges supporting either the Republican or Democratic winner and not wasting a vote on third parties. It mentions WT Hutchens in Georgia suffering rheumatism with Foley Kidney Pills marketed as healing, noting the product available from druggists nationwide.
The piece urges persistent personal effort to build civic consciousness, praising past public works in Havana and Panama, and highlighting Waterloo’s Woman's Club civic department. It calls for improving garbage disposal, smoke abatement, food purity rules, and park developments, stressing beautification, riverfront plans, and yearly city planning with citizen participation.
Clarksville Star reports strong party support for Burton E. Sweet Republican candidate for congress in the Third District. Ackley Inter-County Journal quote lauds Sweet as highly acceptable and electable, with cross party appeal noted through Hardin County voters. Real estate transfers list multiple Waterloo and Kalona properties changing hands in December.
Albert 8. Cummins denounces circulating libels as base and false. He asserts the bureau misrepresented his remarks on church and state, religious faith, and politics. Cummins, a Presbyterian by birth, defends his lifelong opposition to government involvement in religion.
Iowa voters face a smaller turnout this off year with an expected total near 432000, down about 60000 from two years ago. Republicans lead in early estimates while Democrats and third parties show varied gains. Governor and Senator contests require at least about 175000 votes to win.
An advertisement extols a deep acting remedy said to target rheumatic pain by cleansing the blood. It claims rheumatism is a primary blood disease that lodges in joints and muscles, and that deep action via tiny glands helps eliminate toxins. Readers are urged to buy a bottle, follow directions, and seek free specialist advice from The Swift Specific Co.
The excerpt debates Republican and Democratic vote splits with Cummins Connolly Clarke and Hamilton mentioned. It notes expected turnout ranges for each side and suggests divisions among Republicans and Democrats. It also includes literary asides about history and dialogue from May and Belle in a separate exchange.
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