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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
2
The Waterloo Evening Courier and Waterloo Reporter publish editorials and notices on national policy, naval strength, and international events. Commentary cites Rockefeller’s typhus relief, Lafayette birthday holiday talk, and Kansas train incident amid war era headlines.
A Constantinople dispatch claims Ambassador Morgenthau secured Turkish Premier's consent to move the Armenian nation to the United States. It warns such emigration is historic and unlikely, citing massacres and starvation since May, and argues rescue is the only remedy.
George Matthew Adams argues that accomplishment stems from a compelled need to act. Cultivate the Must and Ought spirit to foster duty, habit, and willingness to act, driving purpose, collaboration, and shared glory beyond self.
An essay on tramp steamers describing their workmanlike, unadorned ships and global routes from Liverpool to Melbourne and beyond. It notes their role in world trade, the economics of carrying grain to Europe, and the absence of US-flag tramp fleets while highlighting hardy crew and adventurous spirit.
An exploration of social pressure and the urge to resist being pushed into actions for others. The piece contrasts selfish motives, poverty, and personal autonomy with a skeptical tone about where decency ends and coercion begins. It highlights how financial strain influences choices and questions whether resisting pressure is a sign of true will.
A compilation of Iowa editorials notes strong anti saloon sentiment in the South amid rising temperance support. It highlights revenue declines tied to reduced alcohol consumption and comments on farming, management, road policies, and land use, citing various local papers.
A Quaker girl Prudence raises a colt to warn General Washington of a planned British dawn attack. She rides through night to alert the American army, Washington praises her with a miniature of himself, and she returns home with a soldier escort. The tale colors Revolutionary War heroism.
A group of Waterloo business men toured northern Iowa including Mason City to promote cooperation and use of Iowa made goods. They advocated supporting local industries, exchanging cement mills brick plants and packing houses with Mason City, and urged mutual prosperity through friendly trade.
A brief note records a leave of absence allowing a person to depart paradise and establish residence in Waterloo, signaling a temporary relocation or change of domicile.
An ad explains that digestion improves with cheerfulness exercise fresh air baths and good habits but emphasizes that healthy well oxidized blood is the main aid. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to enrich blood and ease chronic indigestion. The offer includes a free art book and mail order details.
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