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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1915
Page
2
The Waterloo region presses discuss World War I strain and conscription prospects as Britain battles on. Meanwhile Samuel Gompers backs teachers unions, sparking contention over public schools remaining free and under public control. The piece notes Belgium’s harsh penalties for German inquiries and hints at modern wartime questions.
A reflection on youths’ dream driven lives as builders of futures and the value of youthful aspirations, followed by an discussion of England’s conscription debate in parliament and publicist skepticism about passage. The piece notes strong individualism in England and suggests conscription may only be used as a last resort.
A reflective exhortation to cherish each breath and minute. It urges embracing life, seeing Marvels in daily vision, and aligning thoughts and deeds with a shared human purpose. The piece celebrates service as life’s zenith and invites joyous living amid eternity.
The article describes mountain climbing as a costly, illegal yet appealing sport for men bored with standard games. It outlines procedures, risks, and grim fatality comparisons with aviation and deer hunting in Wisconsin, noting climbers seek peaks with guides and rope, endure cold, and relish aerial views despite dangers.
A column argues that conformity governs social life, noting two sisters who prize originality and endure mockery as “the Abomination of Desolation.” It urges readers to weigh personal happiness against dependence on conventional society before embracing genuine queerness.
Readers see a critique of alcohols role in crime as Collier’s Weekly and Des Moines Capital call out bartenders saloonkeepers distillers and government as responsible for violence and deaths. The piece condemns drunken chaos across the nation and urges accountability from society and officials.
A fragmented OCR item discusses Sherman and Cummins for Illinois politics, western states alignment, and the role of the police in enforcing liquor laws. It mentions Des Moines and Polk County concerns, with critique of police courage and enforcement intent amid bootlegger activity and public safety expectations.
Ada and Paul Clarke overhear a burglar testing the hall to shed alarm. Billy the bird trips the hidden wire, triggering the alarm as the thief pockets the silver tray. A passing officer arrests him, revealing the $36,000 reward as Paul’s lucky hit.
The governor, had he announced last winter he would run, likely faced little opposition. The remark suggests that timing and political climate favored an uncontested bid, indicating potential vacancies or rival weaknesses in the field.
The advertisement lists numerous individuals including Miss Lucile Ashton Mrs Grace Baumgaertner Miss Nellie Beam Miss Edith Benson and many others in a tail advertised at Watertown. The roster includes Miss Ella Dav ison Miss Mae Felton Mrs Cecil ox Mrs Mona Funk and Professor J Mumper among numerous names dated September 35, 1915.
The text explains nervous energy as a bank account and neurasthenia as nervous bankruptcy. Dr Williams Pink Pills are touted as a tonic that rebuilds blood and nerves, claiming relief where other methods fail. Sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady NY. 50 cents a box, six for $2.50. free book offer included.
A long list of individuals appears in the page image, including Mrs Hattie Ware Miss Carol Washburn Mrs Alois Waber 4A J Wallace Mrs J B Webster Allis Duana Weber Miss Mary Whit more Miss J C Williams Mrs Anna Wilson Miss Helen Wood Miss Mary Worthey Mrs Byron Wright Iva 4%eigler Robert Ackley and others such as FLWH Barley F Beatty GC J Boulter Gus tav H Borecharat J R Bruner Peter ea Bundgaard FP G Campbell George Cecil Cecil Cack Isaac Cohn John Crow Martin Cunningham Tom Davenport Pearl Dilecker Wilbur 7.
A dense roster of personal names follows a line of officials and local entities including National Hatchet Co Par son Feeder Co Home Cafeteria St Thomas Mercy Hospital and diverse individuals with titles and roles. The fragment resembles a community or organizational directory with numerous personal names and affiliated groups from a period source.
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