Waterloo Evening Courier Ad Notice and International Offices
The Waterloo Evening Courier announces advertising rates and subscription terms with office details. It lists overseas mail distribution and foreign post options for readers traveling to Europe, including offices in London Paris Berlin and St. Petersburg.
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Waterloo
Martman Coutant
Wort Park
Fara Acaras
A.W. Putansom
Gee'y-Trees
Mgr
Bow York Oolice
Alf
Mapager Cabcage
Rune
Alben
Namages
Ior
Wateries
Sunde
Rees
Primite Bracc
Europe
Waterloo Evening Courier
Oden
Trafalgar Building
North Vomberland Avennue
Eapreas
Haymarket
Dewe's Steamship Agency
Green Street
Paris
Boulevard Des Capucines
Cornet Place du Wopera
American Express
Rue Scribe
I Bertin
H. O. Bernbrock Announces Candidacy for County Attorney
In a political notice to Republican voters of Black Hawk County he seeks renomination as county attorney and also declares candidacy for the Iowa Legislature subject to the June 3 1912 primaries. He asks for support if his record merits another term.
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Black Hawk County
Iowa
H. 0
Bernbrock
Cedar Falla
W.P. Hoxie
Bis
What Will Teddy Do Roosevelt’s Dilemma Grows
The piece ponders Theodore Roosevelt facing a weakening political surge as Taft gains momentum. It suggests Roosevelt may abandon the Republican party to run as an independent, risking a Democratic victory and a dramatic political split. The text hints at looming dramatic actions and a strong response from Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Papa
Taft
New York
North Dakota
Mr. Roosevelt
Teddy
Vocational guidance proposed for urban youth
Chicago club women study adolescence and urge a vocational bureau to aid untrained girls. An expert is hired to investigate employment needs and a system of guidance is recommended to curb indolence and delinquency during the critical years of youth.
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Club
Chicago
Bureau of Employment
Conditions of seed and of possible employment of girls from 14 to 14
The editorial argues youths face harmful ideals and scarce resources at age fourteen and urges protective focus on this period. It cites President White of the United Mine Workers praising workers for seeking peace and compromise over wage demands to avoid mine closures and broader national harm.
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Waterloo
President White
United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers
Supreme Court curbs interstate power over water lines
The Supreme Court ruled the Interstate Commerce Commission can compel water utilities to report on intra state activities, signaling a major government regulation victory. Town business leaders back a National Citizens league push for banking reform, while banker J. A. Wilsett notes funds recovered from tomato can banks and moved to postal savings banks.
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Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
High Tribunal
Interstate Commerce Commis
Commission
Supreme Court
National Citizens’ League
J. A. Wilsett
Des Moines
Towa
Postoffice Department
Illinois Sets Preferential Presidential Primary Under Law
A political notice states Illinois adopts a preferential presidential primary via new law while Larimer leads Cummins in ranking though the former senator abstains from primaries and the latter participates.
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Ilinois
Tll
Larimer
Cummins
Hat That Would Not Last In The Ring
A single hat becomes the focal point in a tale about misfortune as its owner realizes the headpiece would face rough treatment if the wearer understood how it would be treated in the ring. The piece hints at fate and hard knocks in a vivid, compact sketch.
One Insurgent River Rumbles Yet Cedar Rapids Notes
A Cedar Rapids Gazette column praises the Cedar River for its unruly yet orderly rampage, noting it behaves more decorously than some other rivers during floods. The piece keeps a humorous, local-tone reflection on nature’s mischief.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Can't Plead Tenorance, Mason City Times
Local rail line update mentions Rock Island and Burlington trains arriving and seed corn markets showing activity as ponies race in the area. Brief notes on transportation and farming season hint at regional economic pulse.
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Mason City Times
Rock Island and
Burlington Railway
Seed corn reminders and political notes across Iowa
A miscellany of items notes farmers urged to plant seed corn this spring and recalls a Brooklyn lawyer tricked by pickpockets after a quick loss of seven dollars. Cedar Falls announces W P Hoxie’s renomination bid for county attorney, while Des Moines reports Taft Roosevelt delegate tallies with many contested seats looming at Chicago.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Taft
Roosevelt
Taft Jacon
Chicago
Lorimer Case Debate as Res Adjudicata Duo
The piece argues that applying res adjudicata to Lorimer's election is flawed due to new evidence from a second investigation. It cites testimony about Hines soliciting funds, unkept records, and unexplained sudden access to $100 bills by lawmakers, challenging the Dillingham committee's dismissal of this evidence.
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Chicago Tribune
United States Senate
Lorimer
Bennecessary
Clarence 8. Funk
Edward Hines
Cyrus McCormick
BE. A. Bancroft
Funk
Hines
McGowan
Wiehe
Burgess
Willam C. Blair
Holstlaw
John Broderick
Broderick
Chicago
State Bank of
Senate
Dillingham Committee
Dillingham
Bailey
Jewelry Store Changes Owners in Manchester
The W. N. Boynton jewelry store in Manchester changed ownership as Henry Prowse of Rockford Illinois took possession. Alongside, A Holbrook, previously with Boynton as watch repairer and engraver, bought an interest in the J. G. Lewis jewelry store. Harry Gray and Emma M. Worthing married at the bride’s uncle Frank Parkhurst’s home near Masonville and plan a wedding tour before settling back in the city.
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Manchester
W. N. Boynton
Henry Prowse
Rockford
Boynton
A. Holbrook
J. G. Lewis
Harry Gray
Emma M. Worthing
Frank Parkhurst
Masonville
Yestersday
Mr. Gray
Gray Avery
The Intertexture of Character and Self-Control
Ruth Cameron argues that self-indulgence weakens overall character and that mastering self in one area strengthens discipline across life. She uses examples of temper, health, and parental influence to show how consistent self-control builds a person’s power to do the right thing. For rheumatism relief, Chamberlain's Liniment is recommended by dealers.
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Ruth Cameron
Chamberlain
Oppose Paving in Manchester Ta April 8
Manchester Ta special report on city council session where residents petitioned to defer paving Main and Union streets citing opposition from property owners. Previous meetings had begun paving steps for many blocks despite objections raised. Local advertisement promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy claiming prompt relief and cure for coughs and colds.
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Manchester
Union
Post Office May Be Improved at Waterloo Building
A visit by R L Appleyard of the treasury department and a construction superintendent sparked talk of extensive improvements at the Waterloo federal building. The crowded work floor hinders mail handling and plans include using the basement for extra space and a balcony around two work arcs to aid carriers.
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R. L. Appleyard
Treasury Department
Waterloo Federal Building
Des Moines Dealers Form Iowa Made Goods Branch
About twenty five Des Moines manufacturers formed the Des Moines branch of the Iowa State Manufacturers association at a luncheon. The move aims to boost Iowa made goods statewide with a 6000 factory supply train and eight state association service departments backing local efforts. G A Wrightman led the push, hoping to expand similar branches in other cities to curb outside sales competition.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
Suviery Hotel
City
G. A. Wrightman
State Association
Fragmented humor and social notes from a late 19th century paper
A collage of witty exchanges and anecdotes from various U.S. city papers. Bits on theatre audiences, family life, a banishment remark, a political booster tale, a jail guard incident, and a joke about wearing glasses end with a humorous quip about eyelashes.
Mellin’s Food Co Ad Promotes Baby Formula Sale
An old, feverish testimonial claims Mellin’s Food aided a severely undernourished infant. The note describes weight gain to 23 pounds after trying Mellin’s Base, urging readers to request a free sample from Mellin’s Food Co of Boston.
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Mellin
Robt
Ferdon
Mellin's Food CO
Bostoh, Mass
Long Eyelashes Stirly Compliments For Miss Thornhill
A Chicago Tribune snippet recalls a flirtatious moment as a man comments on Lucy Thornhill's eyelashes. The exchange hints at subtle social play and nascent attraction in a refined setting.
Muscatine Mayor Reinstates City Curfew
Muscatine mayor announces curfew enforcement resumes with the city likely the largest in the region to require all residents to observe the ordinance after sunset. The curfew returns as an active measure under local statute.
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Muscatine
Cleaning Fruit Jars to Prevent Ferment Germs
To remove ferment germs from fruit jars, thoroughly cleanse and sterilize. Boil jars and lids, using cold water with a tablespoon of Gold Dust washing powder. immerse tops in boiling water and avoid old rubbers. After filling, shake and screw on tops carefully to seal airholes.
City curfew extends to all under fourteen after nine
Mayor C Koeb Jer issues proclamation banning children under 14 from city streets after 9 PM. Police note no violations observed as curfew first tested last night. City officials ordered to arrest violators.
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C. Koeb Jer
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