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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1914
Page
2
The piece lampoons trunks as resilient carriers while noting how baggage workers and rope profits arose from stolen straps. It then shifts to wartime agri-food concerns, detailing sugar price rises, flour costs, bean prices, and coffee trends, urging press cooperation to curb market panic.
The article notes shifting food costs as domestic shortages and import cuts from Germany and Austria push prices higher, with beef cited as a key example. Washington reports that Justice Department probes into food prices fizzled as prices normalized, while public vigilance remains essential amid concerns over extortion and supply reliability.
A quoted Navy League statement argues permanent world peace comes from concentrated military strength in pacific communities. The text suggests a lion inside a ram reflects inner strength behind pacific postures and deterrence.
The article lists Dayton Ohio achievements under city manager government and notes Bandusky population 20,000 as a new adopter. It mentions Jackson Michigan Bakersfield Visalia Oakland New York towns Waterloo Iowa and predicts legislature support for city manager laws to improve efficiency and reduce taxes.
The piece foresees near perfection of power weapons a submarine crew can wipe out ships without battle airpower makes siege obsolete and explosive turpinite could kill in mass. It asks if unlimited slaughter without combat portends peace and questions humanity’s restraint in future wars.
The piece notes Red Cross relief for wounded and disabled in Europe and contrasts with noncombatant Belgians facing destitution after being attacked. It cites Belgium’s peasant villagers as in need, mentions J P Morgan & Co as depository for Belgian relief funds, and urges Davenport readers to support local aid efforts amid a string of community items.
A meditation on how mockery wounds deeper than blows showing ridicule as a deadly weapon. It argues laughter aimed at a person erodes dignity, surpassing cursing or imprisonment, and warns against false pride and hollow shows. It cites La Bruyere and Catullus to emphasize the power of a smile.
Oscar B. McGlasson testifies before the Chicago Association of Commerce that war fears drove headlines on food price rises. He lists price comparisons for 1913 to 1918, notes modest sugar increases, and argues most foods remain U.S. produced while imported items rise due to beet seed and sugar shortages.
The discussion centers on a non partisanship campaign and alleged presidential influence over Democratic lawmakers. The Vinton Eagle urges Hamilton to call two state officials McConlogue and Murphy as witnesses to test the handling of public funds.
The Connally campaign is portrayed as foolish by Senator Cummins who argues Connally would be controlled by another vote. Cummins emphasizes Connally’s repeated pledge to ardently support President Wilson and uses it to challenge his independence.
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