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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1911
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notices indicate postal processing and advertising rate details for a local paper. Mentions Aranciated Freepand lowe Evening Press Association and circulation notes in Black Hawk County with telephone contact and rate changes.
City editorial argues Waterloo must become an ideal city with higher standards and urges action on smoke nuisance garbage disposal aseptic sewage handling and safer railroad crossings. It calls for public education campaigns to reduce smoke and improve heating efficiency and waste management.
The Courier argues for municipal garbage heat and power plants and river pollution controls in Waterloo. It suggests using waste to generate energy or feed hogs, cites sanitation and economy, and urges elevating railroad tracks or installing watchmen for safety while urging civic action and responsibility.
The piece mixes political wins and defeats including Tearney’s council seat and Al Tearney’s nomination while noting national worries about Japanese movements. It contrasts legislative actions like Iowa’s anti treating bill with Tacoma saloon trends, and comments on public sentiment and entertainment from a lengthy, opinionated column.
The piece laments Chicago’s political corruption after a decisive defeat by Merriam forces. It credits apathy in the wards for the loss and calls for renewed effort to strengthen the reform movement, praising the Tribune News and Record-Herald for support.
A collage of editorial notes from Iowa papers critiques recalls of judges linked to rail interests, taunts Democrats over tariffs, and outlines a Des Moines campaign for moral legislation. It cites Keokuk and Castana items, plus regional quips on legislative mood and old-fashioned assembly zeal.
Des Moines Register notes Senator OGorman's rise via Tammany and Murphy influence. It argues his election perpetuates deadlocks and suggests Mr Sheehan would have been a stronger choice given training and fitness. The piece warns colorless candidates may appeal to factions in any stalemate.
Miss Hattie Garrison, superintendent of the Mitchellville girls reform school, has resigned amid a looming legislative investigation into the institution. A new superintendent takes charge today as officials push for transparency, arguing the public deserves full disclosure of the school’s inner workings and governance.
Des Moines Capital calls for a publicity measure to mark goods produced in Iowa as Made in Iowa. The paper argues the legislature should act to promote state products and boost the commonwealth amid a broader war advertising effort. It notes Iowa’s potential and urges faster progress in building the state’s wealth. A separate public notice states on April 1 W. M. Evans gains control of Harold J. Evans's affairs.
The piece recounts a narrator who eschews summer travel, noting the appeal of a regular winter break, pleasant home comforts, and avoiding heat, crowds, and travel woes. He defends his plan amid critics while recalling a disastrous Lake trip and endorses domestic rest.
The Waterlon area organizes a Made in Iowa and Grown in Iowa league to boost demand for state products. Supporters say it could spur agriculture, raise factory output, and keep millions of dollars from leaving the state, noting Chicago mail-order houses have long benefited from Iowa’s goods.
The article explains four forms of U S money gold silver gold certificates and silver certificates. It notes regional preferences with metallic money favored in the south and Pacific coast and demand for small bills in the east. It recalls Al Field placing the dollar sign on ads in 1886 marking a fixed price for admission.
The note claims higher production costs still justify the best quality. a Rasaca Georgia resident Mrs. T. B. Kendrick praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup and it is advertised as available from all dealers.
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