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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1915

Page

2

Waterloo newspaper listing with circulation and contact details

Waterloo Evening Courier and Waterloo Reporter published by W. Ho Hartman Co. at 09 11 13 West Park Ave. John C. Hartman president editor Alw Peterson secretary treasurer general manager. Daily rates per week by carrier ten cents yearly by mail 3.00. Notices include want ads two cents per word with minimum fifteen cents.

Associated Press Audit Bureau of Circulations W. HO Hartman Kny Waterloo

Children Exhibit Highlights At Waterloo Fair

In Cedar Valley the Waterloo school garden exhibit draws praise for youthful gardeners aged nine to fourteen amid a tough growing season. The piece urges prizes for all young exhibitors and cites perseverance against poor conditions as inspiring next year.

Hverr Cedar Valley Fair Black Mawk County Waterloo

Defense and political notes amid war era tensions

The piece comments on Mr. Bryan's influence and Republican rallying for defense, condemns a British prize court ruling against American packers as piracy, urges firm U S action, discusses pacifist ideas and naval service dreams, mentions the Waterloo Y M C A growth, and notes historic campaign themes and harvest caution for farmers.

The Donkey and Its Slanderous Critics

A humorous piece mocks the donkey as a fool of burden though patient and endured. It contrasts the animal’s endurance with human foibles, noting drivers’ abuses and the donkey’s silent resilience. The essay likens public folly to a nation’s misplaced praise for loud ignorance.

Let Well Enough Alone In The Suffrage Debate

Ruth Cameron argues against the phrase let well enough alone in the suffrage context. She cites women like Mary Lyons and Alice Freeman Palmer who advanced education and library access, noting that progress often comes from those who refuse complacency. She warns against clinging to the status quo and references Stevenson to emphasize caution toward stagnation.

Mary Lyons Alice Freeman Palmer Frrsp Stevenson Ruth Cameron

Iowa editors weigh town history and hard roads debates

Des Moines Capital recalls Edgar R. Harlan's plan to index town notables and public records for a complete state history. Marshalltown Times-Republican notes Senator Allen pushing hard road districts and local option reads, while Sioux City Tribune previews Weeks' presidential platform and Council Bluffs Nonpareil mentions a legislature effort to organize groups in Iowa.

Des Moines Edgar R. Harlan Harlan Alison Kirkwood Dodge Marshalltown Republican Allen Altho Towa Warding Sioux City Board of Supervisors Harding Alen Weeks Sioux City Tribune Senator Weeks Massachusetts Boston K Orean Transportation Connecticut John New England Council Bluffs Iowa

Fox Steals Nut Cookies Then Dares Jack Rabbit’s Trick

Mr Fox sneaks into Jack Rabbit’s pantry and steals a dozen nut cookies. Rabbit finds the loss, outwits Fox by baking more, and later Fox suffers a spicy comeuppance after trying to eat the bagged goods. Jack Rabbit revels in the victory.

Jack Rabbit Mr. Fox Jack Stabbit Mr. Pox Jack Caim Mr. Pax Wester McClure Newspaper Syndicate New York City

Drainage Districts Reclaim Land At High Cost

The article notes that drainage districts reclaim thousands of acres at millions of dollars in expense. It argues that drainage investment has proven a good return and suggests a road law allowing groups to combine for road improvement within a year, predicting similar benefits and investment value.

Chicago United States Way Efit Saeng Britaion Germany

Blinded Soldier Regains Sight Aboard Hesperian

London Sept 23 A wounded Canadian soldier from Chambers who had his sight recover after the steamship Hesperian was torpedoed. He had arrived from France May 2 with twenty Canadians and received treatment at Ilford hospital where his case prompted the captain to grant him leave. He bid farewell to Mr. Ben Bailey and predicted a possible submarine attack might restore his sight.

Hills Newell Duight Hillis Brooklyn Dr. Hillis Magnolia Grinnell Iowa Hillis Mr. Hillis Dr. Willis Zack Tillis Wall Street Willis Happin Hfe WirenWany Iettery Sir Walter Scott Isborine Mark Twain Bela London Chambers France Ilford Ben Bailey Iford

End Dandruff Fast With Liquid Argon Treatment

An advertisement touts dissolving dandruff with four ounces of a liquid argan solution applied at night. Rub into the scalp, then wake to reduced dandruff and improved hair texture. Product claimed to fully dissolve flakes after several uses. sold as an inexpensive drugstore remedy.

Sight Restored Hope After War Injury

The quoted line reflects a World War I era patient, Chambers, who lost sight due to shock rather than organic damage. Medical experts thought recovery possible as optic nerve function remained intact though temporarily impeded, and a further shock could reverse the impairment.

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