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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
2
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In 1971 the Republican party faces a split risk similar to 1912. The Democratic policies disappointment fuels a desire to return to old Republican principles. The party must unite and nominate a progressive platform to win.
A critical report argues Russia loses the war not just to arms shortages but to Petrograd bureaucracy that hoards supplies and profits from private schemes. It claims army officers face slaughter while officials seek oligarchic control, warning reform could bring free governance or benevolent despotism as a remedy.
The piece notes Iowa figures push for a Cummins presidential bid in 1916 and argues a public announcement is needed. It also critiques the income tax law, citing unc lear provisions, double taxation, and calls for fuller return analysis by statisticians.
An Iowa City boy rejects elocution in school claiming disbelief in capital punishment. meanwhile Archduke Stephen of Habsburg is slated to become king of Poland. Also report notes further arson against Black residents in Texas and ongoing intrigue over the Bug river in Poland.
George Matthew Adams urges readers to rule themselves with kingly leadership. He exhorts zeal in work and personal leadership, stating true majesty comes from self mastery and pushing mental horizons to limits. He emphasizes self rule over external power as ultimate authority.
The article portraits Niccolò Machiavelli born 1469 Florence as a shrewd political thinker whose career spanned banishment and return. It notes his role in Medici Italy and his writings including The Prince, arguing his ideas shaped statecraft despite moral controversy.
A reader muses on why men misread women's fashion and the quirks of style in relationships. The piece notes men favor bright colors and simple dress, while women balance cost, appearance, and social signals. It closes with a reader question about engagement jewelry and affordable symbolism.
A hungry orphan named Ivan helps a blind man with cattle and seeks to save the man’s eyes from the Black Dwarf. He drinks, climbs to the cave, frees the man’s eyes with a briar branch, and returns to share treasure from the Dwarf. The duo later becomes wealthy and rebuilds the castle.
Iowa editorials recount Senator Harding’s views on state legislatures and commissions, with criticism from Sioux City and Sibley papers. The Fremont County Herald notes strange weather claims, while Dubuque Times Journal and Emmetsburg Reporter discuss county supervision and road spending debates.
The Alton Democrat notes W B Palmer of Sioux City as a strong but contested candidate for Iowa governor on the Democratic ticket. Wilbur Marsh denies candidacy. Clarkson's prohibition stance could doom the ticket. Palmer is praised for leadership, campaign skill, and business status in Sioux City. The piece weighs party prospects amid drought of unified support and debates over policy lines. It also touches on Mexican border tensions affecting Texas and cross-border communities along the Rio Grande.
In Monterey, Consul General Phil C. Hanna, in charge of sixteen civil service consuls and many agents across northern Mexico, takes an indefinite leave. His North Mexican post faces revolution bouts while he travels in Iowa, saying nothing alarming for Americans and insisting his absence is due to a long stint of service and a chance to rest.
The piece casts doubt on Texas raids being linked to the Mexican revolution and questions their orchestration. It notes the presence of the Mexican consul general in Iowa and suggests sensational headlines may be manufactured for a purpose.
Postmaster M. EL. Welly reported postal business for August 1915 rose by 1872.04 compared with August 1914. The figures were presented this morning, indicating stronger activity in mail processing and revenue.
George W. Clough of Prentiss Mississippi, seventy seven, reports Foley Kidney Pills helped his long kidney trouble after trying many remedies. He warns others not to neglect urinary symptoms and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
An advice piece argues age alone does not determine health and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness. It urges reduced meat, no stimulants, calm routines, walks, milk, rest, and sleep as preventive steps. Mrs. Charles Brown reports relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Wangter Bros. Co. Drug Store.
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