Waterlow Evening carrier ad 1913 notices and commentary
The Waterloo Evening carrier notice lists rates, staff, and policy language for the Daily Press with ads rules, followed by commentary on the automobile industry and banking shifts in the United States, noting growth, collateral use, and global vehicle demand. It discusses Maine and political angles, with reference to Cox, White, Marsh, and fundraising dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Ei Eee
W. HO Martman CO
Weat Park Ave
Julia C Martman
W. Peterson
Treas
Gen Migr
Lown
Waterhoo
Associatng Press
Associated Press
D. G. Buresy
Munser Bldg
E. G. Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooke & Finley
Rep’s
Maine election clash hints at GOP edge in uncertain count
The Springfield Republican, after Maine's election, cited a potential 29 000 plurality for Parkhurst as a clear GOP victory though initial figures were not yet final. The next day proved troubling for the paper as events followed with incomplete results and shifting interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhurst
Springfield
Maine
Guy
Cox
Massachusetts Journal
Springfield Republican
Wold
Springfeld Republican
That Fatal Letter Sparks Herring Kendall Campaign Clash
Des Moines magnate Clyde Herring seeks votes including women while Nate Kendall exposes an old anti suffrage letter. The piece mocks political letters and calls for conserving energy through scientific innovation, urging smarter use of water heat wind and waves to save coal and labor.
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Clyde Herring
Des Moines
Nate Kendall
Herring
Waterloos Parting Salutation to Chautauqua Friends
Fragmented text references Waterloo and chautauqua, a familiar tone, and hints at travel and time together. It mentions unfamiliar rules about weapons, aircraft, and boats, with garbled phrases about Alberta and migratory waterfowl and an unspecified agreement with the United States. The overall piece is incoherent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Alberta
United States
Insects as Disease Vectors in Health Talks
Dr Huber outlines how flies bedbugs cockroaches ants and ticks spread diseases including tuberculosis typhoid fever cholera malaria and plague. He discusses cockroaches as germ carriers and ants as potential spreaders in kitchens and stores, urging readers to send questions for future columns.
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Cattle Mountain
Texas
Tropics
West Indies
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
Imogene asks for Andrew’s frank view of her new dress. He hedges about the design noting it lacks appeal and mentions waste material in the top section, implying dissatisfaction with the garment.
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Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Andrew
Imogene
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd No 387 Tea mixture profit puzzle
Miller sells a blend of two teas at 20 cents per pound with costs of 25 cents and five cents per pound. He mixed 41 tablespoons and earned a profit of 15 cents. Determine pounds of tea used in the mixture.
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Sam Loyd
Miller
Why Donkeys Are Stupid Tale for Young Readers
A bedtime fable recounts a forest king election where a clever rabbit, after seeking magical water to become big, becomes a donkey and is publicly mocked for his braying voice. A wise owl notes the rabbit’s lack of wit despite size, warning that ego can mislead.
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Rabbit
Remark on Hoover and a penny-pinching campaign tale
A columnist quips about Herbert Hoover not leaving a forwardin line while a woman argues for frugality, noting she travels far in the country to save a few pennies on peaches. The piece comments on thrift and political prominence in a humorous regional voice.
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Herbert Hoover
For the Coming of the Dawn by Frank L. Stanton
Poem recounts faith and endurance amid hardship with references to dawn hope and divine shelter. It contrasts earthly troubles with heavenly rest and notes Adams fall and human striving against a rocky world. The speaker urges perseverance and contentment despite adversity.
Donkey Tale: Big Body with Rabbit Brain at Feast
A man ill-treated at a feast is reduced to donkey form, his body grows large while his brain remains small. He wanders the woods until a farmer tames him with a wagon. Thus the tale explains why donkeys plod through life with small brains.
Iowa editors abuse and effect in political scene
A compilation of editorials from multiple papers analyzes Democratic and Republican fundraising, voter education, and public sentiment. It notes Democrats trail Republicans in campaign contributions, questions the implications, and comments on public figures Cox and Cleveland with varied opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Nature Notes by John Burroughs_excerpt questions and musings
Nature Notes presents a series of reader questions and Burroughs reflections on wildlife. It ponders how chimney swifts deter intruders with fear, how elephant mud use hints at higher traits than instinct, whether hunger or fear dominates birds, crow winter gathering behavior, mice behavior at traps, and the charm of wild flowers over cultivated blooms for their surprise and wild spirit.
No-To-Bac Tobacco Habit Breaker Ad
Quits tobacco with No-To-Bac tablets that curb cravings quickly and safely. If the product does not relieve all tobacco desires, the druggist will refund the money. Made by Cascarets owners, the ad claims reliability and easy use.
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsed By Althea Walker
Althea Walker of New River Pa reports two years of weak kidneys improved by Foley Kidney Pills. She says rest comes easily, night sleep is solid, and kidney function now normal. The ad touts relief for aches pains and rheumatic symptoms, claiming thousands of users. Sold everywhere.
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Althea Walker
New River
Foley
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Ad
An old newspaper advertisement urges readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets for various ailments.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Lil
Foley
Cow Controls Water Supply by Twist of Horn
Nevada City water chief uncovers a cow in a lot causing water flow variances. The animal’s horn pressed against a wheel cut water when the herd wandered and the culprit was found after the superintendent spotted the cow.
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Nevada City
Calif
Did The Children Get As Much From Their Vacation
Father John’s Medicine claims to rebuild health and strength in undernourished children returning to school. It presents the product as a natural food-based prescription aiding weight gain and stamina without alcohol or addictive drugs, touting sixty years of use in thousands of homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Father. John
Protect Your Child and Otrees Cough Remedy Ad
Beginning of school brings coughs and colds to children. At first sign give Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, safe cough medicine. Mrs. J B Plummers Passaic NJ endorses it as best for her boy. Good for coughs colds croup whooping cough hay fever and asthma. Sold everywhere.
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Foley
J. B. Plummers
Autum St. Passaic
N. J
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Proves Helpful Testimony
Mrs H E Timberlake of Indiana Pa describes suffering from pneumonia in the past which weakened her throat and lungs and caused bronchitis. She learned of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from a neighbor, bought a bottle, and found immediate relief from her persistent cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. E. Timberlake
Indiana
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