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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1914
Page
2
A humorous critique of first class travel on ocean liners contrasts luxury with social snobbery. The piece notes steep costs for five days of premier amenities, the spectacle of wealth, and the misery of crowded decks filled with second class travelers. It ends by lampooning awkward farewells with privileged passengers.
Des Moines reports on Iowa Supreme Court pleas and a recurring tear squad, detailing Lockard and Blodgett petitions, the Jones case postponement, and a note on harsh petitions against justices. It also covers rising farm wages with four year state averages and town results, plus Elgin cattle quarantine approval and dairy group updates.
The governor announces annual Fire Prevention Day on October 4 to stress carefulness in storing eating plants and preventing fires. Waterloo’s fire inspector reports about 90 percent of inspected businesses in satisfactory condition, a notable improvement though dwellings remain uninspected. The article notes insurance influence on vigilance and the risk of losses if fires occur.
In a clear daytime incident the Waverly wreck shows failures in bridge supports and reveals the high price of unsafe temporary structures. The tragedy underscores the need for strict safety first measures to protect daily rail travelers and prevent future calamities.
A wartime banking critique notes Western banks held 27 to 30 percent reserves versus 40 to 74 percent in the East and South. Secretary McAdoo faces accusations of hoarding and a push for even lending caution while auditors report no significant rise in Iowa interest rates, with rates between 6 and 7 percent remaining.
The piece reviews John T. Hamilton candidate for governor on Lesser Iown platform. It notes his past as a state board of control member who signed a report calling for double the prior period’s appropriations, later trimmed by $148,000 by a Republican legislature. The item casts Hamilton’s economy assertions as political buncombe.
An address by Dr. Simon Plexcer outlines advances in understanding infantile paralysis. The disease spreads via carriers like houseflies and dust. cases rose from 800 (1881 1904) to over 9 000 by 1911. Separate notes report Des Moines opposition to a Sunday tabernacle and a typhoid outbreak at Clarinea state institution, now said to be under control.
A dated opinion piece argues pessimism marks cowardice vulgarity and self-pity. It claims pessimists fear kindness justice and death and are egotists and failures citing Car Hilty about striving for high life goals.
Arthur Bullard notes the French president and the Kaiser spar over dumdum bullets. He explains how the bullet expands in a soft target, causing gruesome wounds, and argues steel bullets wound less efficiently yet are favored for strategic reasons. He also jokes about the grim practicality of war’s human cost and mentions wider power to weld coal.
A friend’s home lacks a couch prompting reflections on rest and energy. The piece urges regular, brief relaxation and self care, recommending naps, warm baths, and facial care to conserve vitality. It notes the body’s need for ease and proper rest, and ends with a travel note on all steel trolley cars between New York and Boston.
The Elgin dairy district faces limits on cattle sales as veterinarians target Dorsey a cattle dealer. Dorsey allegedly sells tuberculosis free claims yet ships unhealthy cattle and faces revoked licenses for health certs. Veterinarians report denied Holstein membership reflecting industry disapproval.
Colfax Sept 29 The Star theatre was filled as Senator A B Cummins spoke to Colfax residents on the election campaign. He attacked President Wilsons methods in directing Congress while praising the presidents patriotism and power use but opposing its extent. He blamed the European war for Iowa farm price supports and outlined tariff discrimination and currency law concerns.
Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann advertises Asthmador and Asthmador Cigarettes sold by J. K. Joder & Son at 302-5 West Fourth Street with a money back guarantee if instant relief is not achieved. The ad promises relief within ten to fifteen minutes regardless of attack severity and offers nationwide delivery through local druggists or directly from Dr. Schiffmann in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a cure for headaches and digestive issues. It claims torpid liver foul gas and reabsorbed poisons cause brain tension, promising a night dose to clear the head and restore regularity by morning.
The Courier’s classified advertising segment shows strong profitability. Industry observers note steady demand across categories with steady revenue from listings and inserts.
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