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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1911
Page
2
Fragmented OCR lists telephone numbers and offices for The Courier in Europe and American traveler services. It mentions Coagher Private Branch Exchange contact, Waterloo Courier file locations, American Express, Daw's Steamship Agency, and various street addresses, all in a jumbled local notice style.
A 19th century critique argues that current school histories push unwarranted anti English prejudice. It notes many English and colonial leaders favored liberty and that revolutionary war motives were political. The piece urges focusing on a shared heritage from England to the Revolution and beyond.
The author argues England’s popular government operates without church or nobility interference, closer to American institutions. The piece urges teaching impartial histories to children to foster patriotism that respects other nations and recognizes differing paths to progress, warning that universal peace fails if nations teach patriotism via war cries.
The Iowa senate boosted Dr. Sumner of Waterloo, secretary of the state board of health, from 1800 to 3000 dollars. He earned praise for fighting sanitary issues, notably impure milk and infantile paralysis, and for beginning to tackle stream pollution. The Courier applauds his work and the senate’s view that quality service deserves fair pay.
The discussion notes that reciprocity will free most lumber products and cut duties on planed lumber and shingles to aid home builders, especially in prairie states. It contrasts U S and Canada remissions, argues for the farmer’s benefit, and cites expert testimony as it critiques the broader political framing.
A baseball team of preachers has been organized at Grand Junction Colorado. It is expected that these professionals will rebel against Sundsy playing, following initial senate investigation remarks about whiteness and whitewash.
Minted wey reports a jab at Harrison as a potential fix for baseball schedules. The note hints he could run an administration with Kennas and Coughlins as aldermen if given a chance.
The Harrison habit remains a strong cultural thread in Marshalltown. The piece traces its roots back to Tippecanoe heroism, noting how Benjamin benefited from the log cabin campaign of William Henry and how "Young Carter" built on the fame of "old Carter's" popularity, revealing a lasting local persona.
The Davenport Times argues for washing streets over sweeping noting flushing cleans like rain by sewer drainage removing dirt dust and disease germs. It claims sweeping merely stirs dirt into the air and redeposits debris elsewhere, while flushing washes it away.
Iowa City papers defend the State university amid a debate over local interests. Voters may divert students to other communities, while Mount Pleasant Free Press notes Republican disarray and the need for decisive action. The Sioux City Tribune comments on pressure for Kohlsaat to name sources about Lorimer slush funds.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye argues the Black Hawk county method of repaying a $150,000 debt in eight years for courthouse and jail construction is prudent. It condemns long bonds and repeated refunding, urging counties to avoid debt and follow the eight year plan for funding improvements.
The Register notes the proposed public utilities bill, passed by the House, is before the Senate with sharp scrutiny. It deems the measure a corporate bill that would free corporations from regulation while acknowledging some acceptable features, though it warns of a deliberate wrong policy in vital aspects.
The article traces geographical, industrial and political internationalism from 19th century rail and telegraph advances to Marxist union movements and Adam Smith inspired trade principles. It notes The International legacy, Bakunin versus Marx, and the later shift to organized labor, commercial exchange, and peaceful dispute resolution led by Taft Grey and Grotius. It ends urging unity across nations.
The text argues the bill's franchise provision is framed to deceive and urges comparison with Wisconsin public utilities law. It warns that good government allies will oppose the bill as drafted.
A reflective dialogue unfolds as a young journalist and a panel of readers examine hypnotism and psychic claims. One skeptic proclaims all such phenomena fake, while a courteous professor notes the ignorance of those who dismiss them without study.
The author argues that beliefs in clairvoyance hypnotism and telepathy grow more credible as science advances. He notes ships sending messages from sea and predicts tomorrow’s wonders may equal wireless telegraphy and film. He urges readers to study scientific books to broaden understanding of a wondrous world.
President Taft attended his first ball game of the season in Washington D C yesterday as spectators noted his interest in the contest.
The president walked from Potomac park with Secretary Hilles and Major A. W. Butt, then stood in the White House ellipse watching nearly an inning. He appeared happy, mingling with rooters as amateur trams warmed up. Foley Kidney Pills ad promotes relief of kidney and bladder ailments. J. K. Joder & Son.
The will of Mrs Adelade Yerkes filed for probate in New York on April 8 leaves one ninth of the residuary estate to each of eight siblings and another ninth to a nephew and niece, children of a deceased sister. Seven servants receive 1909 dollars each. William Savory Lower is named as a faithful friend with a 35000 bequest. The sister Anna H Sims of Bronxville receives 100000 and all jewelry and personal apparel, with no charity bequest. The estate value is described as considerable. the widow had inherited about 3000 from her late husband’s estate. A separate notice mentions Mr Wilford Adams, who recovered from rheumatism after Foley's Kidney Remedy and returned to work as a conductor in Lexington, Kentucky.
Judge M J Wade of Iowa City met in Washington with N D Healy of Davenport and house leaders to discuss the contest by D D Murphy against Representative Haul en The officials planned to proceed to Philadelphia for legal matters while Wade conferred with Representative Hopper and other Democratic leaders on the case and its next steps
General Judge Wade acts as counsel for Murphy with preliminaries completed and the contest before the house now started. Representative Frank OConnor of Iowa will aid Murphy in the contest, combining legal leadership with legislative backing.
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