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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1913
Page
2
Waterloo Evening Courier lists editions and circulation details, with prices, offices, and foreign and domestic distribution points. A page features a mixed column of literary notes, charity musings, entertainment trends, and brief sociopolitical observations including charity, crime film preferences, a jewelers trust case, a Chicago divorce suit, and international figures like Emmeline Pankhurst.
In the Harry Thaw case the author argues the real issue is liberty and state power. The piece questions the insanity claim and warns that punishing a nonviolent offender by confinement in lunatic asylums could set a dangerous precedent.
Judd Mortimer Lewis of the Houston Post quietly runs a baby adoption bureau with hands on work. Since starting six years ago he has placed fewer than twenty babies, insisting every home is thoroughly investigated. He warns charity donors may boast yet offer little real help and urges personal involvement over money.
Sioux City Tribune notes a Kansas City man claims celestial heat and dreath are causes. Des Moines Capital reports Gene Foss of Massachusetts will not seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination, praising his alignment with party wishes. Sioux City Journal covers Willard case, arguing death stemmed not from a blow but from shock and trepanation. Ottumwa Courier notes Iowa’s 3,000 bushel corn crop equates to dollars for farmers, who see autos as affordable with hope. Sioux City Journal references European cannon fodder questions.
A critique of non-resistance as weakness argues Jesus taught restraint for noble aims. The author cites Nietzsche praising mercy as the ultimate luxury of power and notes readers misinterpret the "consciousness of power."
A humorous essay extols the ham sandwich as America's travel staple. It mocks thinly sliced ham, mustard, and railroad lunches while lampooning price marks and class divides in travel fare.
The article praises trained talent and warns against regression after Panama Canal work. It notes faith, hope and charity shaping Wilsons dip lomacy with hope the strongest. It urges continued improvement of the Mississippi Missouri and Ohio rivers to unlock the world’s greatest valley amid necessary corrections.
Edmonton Alberta reports show 80 percent of wheat cut in Alberta and Saskatchewan with average yields 20 to 21 bushels per acre. Fine weather supports rapid finish for crops including barley and oats within two weeks. F T Fisher notes this year’s crops may equal past records. Farmers expand stock and poultry as virgin lands open. 3874 homesteads issued in eight months by Dominion Land Office.
A quirky collection of humorous bits from several papers. Miss Passay returns from the east seeking bragging rights and caught reports. The mock dialogue touches politics economics and neighborhood foibles with light wordplay and local flavor.
An Arkansas judge hears a meek prisoner claim innocence in a rooster theft from Mr Jones, then the man admits stealing two hens from Mr Graxton the same night. The judge accepts the confession and orders discharge. The tale is recounted in a satirical fashion.
Town Falls Ia Sept 8 Special Herbert A Huff who has served Hardin county in the Iowa House for two terms may face opposition in the next June primary William Weimer a longtime county Democrat and former supervisor is reported as a candidate William Schmedika who ran on the independent ticket last fall may also seek the Democratic ballot Huff may run again his supporters praise his two session record and his bid for speaker status.
A reader argues a Pennsylvania marriage law requiring disease declarations is a practical move toward breaking the silence on sexually transmitted diseases. The piece contends phased public health legislation, though controversial now, will force accountability and reduce secrecy around these illnesses. It cites Talcott Williams and urges broader physician reporting and formal public discussion. An editorial note follows on giving animals vacations, noting horses deserve rest in the countryside during vacation season.
A plan from Cincinnati by Miss M. C. Dow of the Ohio Humane Society proposes a horse vacation program to rest worn out city horses during hot periods. It aims to boost working capacity and prevent animal deaths by offering rest in humane retreats. The concept has taken hold in Cincinnati and is urged as needed elsewhere.
Webster City will entertain the Iowa synod of the English Lutheran church October 16 to 20 a state meeting drawing Lutheran laymen ministers and leaders. Earlier this week Universalists of Iowa held their state meeting and next month the Northwest Iowa conference of the M E church meets there. For a square deal see The Peoples Furniture Co 706 708 Lafayette St advertisements.
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