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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1915
Page
2
A vintage Waterloo newspaper entry outlines pricing, circulation, and advertising notes, with editorials on market optimism and farm profit, plus reflective musings on illusions about life and future happiness.
The piece notes the U S treasury general fund balance as of Aug 23 at 6760889 down from 126663844 two years earlier under Republican laws. It also cites a $27282411 deficit in the first fifty four days of the current fiscal year.
The speaker lauds the OL settlers and Waterloo’s founders, praising their foresight, industry, and courage. She speaks of skyscrapers, churches, bridges, parks, and factories, asserting the city was built from their toil and exhorting continued progress toward a greater Waterloo. The speech honors the founders and pledges to press onward.
In a recent speech William J. Bryan argued that funding a strong army and navy to build roads would aid an invasion. He warned that paved roads could enable quick enemy movement unless natural defenses like muddy roads hindered advances and allowed ambushes.
Despite a record billion astel cron outlook, analysts project wheat prices to rise. Indica and cerca varieties show continuing gains as the market signals sustained upward movement, with prices hovering near the dollar range for wheat.
Fragmentary notes mention Hindenburg arriving in Petrograd and the question of restoring St Petersburg. The piece also notes Waterloo fans speculating on a 2916 Pennant for the local baseball team and references Bryan and Roosevelt with unclear dispatches on their views.
Morbidity is a contagious disease of mind, says Pepper Talk. It arises from brooding and inaction and leads to personal and social harm. The cure is decisive action in service and work, shaping character and reducing suffering for others.
In Watertown the title of best builder goes to Col Cal Kingsley for constant city and farm building. His projects include remodeling the Irving hotel adding a bungalow on Kingherd hill and the 10 story bank building on Commercial street. Officials face tax and revenue questions as Made in Iowa Week ideas launch to boost local commerce.
A reflective essay argues that human stories and motives captivate people and shape a shift toward greater care and social reform. It traces empathy from fiction to real life, noting baby health movements, fair wages, and social safety nets as signs of growing brotherhood. The piece urges ongoing pursuit of mutual aid and shared responsibility.
See America First notes Lincoln burial in Springfield Illinois draws thousands yearly to view his tomb and monument. The piece highlights the cemetery, grand monument, and relics in the Lincoln home and state house, plus Lincoln's early hardships and shy nature.
A Cedar Falls Methodist preacher Rev J W Holland is noted for a throat whistle. An Iowa state piece highlights his unique talent as part of a Rock River conference quartet. The article claims he has the only throat whistle in the world, located in one of Iowa's liveliest small cities.
Davenport Times notes the dollar remains the world’s standard of value with no war impact, valuing it higher than gold. Mason City Globe Gazette comments editors of Rolfe Arrow and Eagle Grove Eagle siding with supervisors on road choices, praising gravel roads and predicting useful input from the Arrow and the Eagle.
A mountain farm couple and twin Aral find a magical harp that promises wealth. Aral leaves home seeking happiness, grows wealthy abroad, but true happiness remains with family. He returns, discovers the harp now turns to gold and jewels, and shares wealth with his aging parents and younger brother Roda.
A reflective piece contrasts youth’s urge to plan with experience’s lesson that some things unfold well without meticulous planning. An older woman advises Molly that patience and flexible timing often yield happiness, while the narrator admits to overplanning and vows to change. The essay classifies people into three groups and cites personal missed opportunities from planning too far ahead.
Carroll Herald reports on road building aims toward hard surfaced routes while noting dirt roads will improve yet never be finished. Bernard Murphy declines a spot on the honorary road commission amid debate over fair distribution, with speculation about his motives and positioning within Iowa local press.
The Des Moines press comments on local rules about tipping, praising Iowa literacy and schooling while poking fun at state and local regulations. References include Marshalltown Times-Republican and Burlington Hawk-Eye noting South Dakota literacy and Des Moines clubs with tipping bans.
Newspaper readers are invited to obtain the up-to-date Encyclopedia of Etiquette by Emily Volt under gift terms. The volume, highlighted for social forms and deportment, is promoted as essential for correct manners amid recent changes. Couriers continue distribution with certificate details printed daily.
Indianapolis report states Roeder a saloon keeper and a member of more than 100 indicted with Thomas Taggart and Mayor Joseph Bell pleaded guilty before Special Judge W W H Bichorn. He was released on recognizance without sentence. Roeder is the eighth to plead guilty in the conspiracy case. Mayor Bell’s trial opens next Monday.
Denver Colorado Sept 3 The state supreme court will be asked to take original jurisdiction in an action seeking to enjoin city and county officials from granting saloon licenses beyond Jan 4 1916. The move follows Colorado’s prohibition amendment taking effect that date.
Albany Sept 2 Governor Whitman ordered a unit of the national guard stationed at Watertown to take charge of the strike at the St. Regis paper mills in Deferiet. He said he had no further details on the situation.
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