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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1912

Page

2

Evening Courier and Courier Tri-Weekly Ad Rates Listed

The Evening Courier, distributed daily except Sunday, lists advertising rates and contract options with special pricing for longer commitments. It notes a private branch exchange and office details, plus foreign travelers can access Waterloo Evening Courier locations in London Paris Berlin and St Petersberg for foreign postage services.

Associated Press Fee W. B. Hartman West Park Avenues Martman Pevenson Gas Tribune Courier Waterien Eny Dally Europe Waterloo Hrening Don Trafalgar Building Northumberland Avenue American Hxpress Haymarket Dawe's Steamship Agency Green Street Paris Boulevand Des Capucines Place de Lopers American Express Rue Scribe Berlin Unter den Linden Petersburg Nevsky Prospekt

The Hold Over Paper

The Hold Over Paper is presented as the Saturday issue the Waterloo readership consumes fully. It promises in-depth digest content across topics, aiming to be the weekend staple for local readers seeking thorough summaries and analysis.

Republican candidates announce for Black Hawk County offices

Advertisements show multiple Republican contenders announcing for county attorney county treasurer county recorder county auditor clerk of district court and representative of Black Hawk County in the Iowa Legislature. Primary election is in June with support from Republican electors.

Black Hawk County Iowa H. C. Bernbrook Republcan Black Hawk Frank T. Bentley Charles Plummer James J. Rainbow

Lincoln LoRimer quarrel in Minnis winds primaries tangle

The Winds primaries produced a sharp clash over Lorimer and Lincolns image. Voters rejected Small, tied to Lorimer, in a clash that exposed fraud allegations and exposed the shadowy backing behind the gubernatorial bid. The piece polemically defends Lincolns memory while denouncing the Lorimer faction.

Lorimer Abraham Lincoln William Lorimer Kathreomn Lincoln League Pelf Len Small Lorimer Band Minnis Mlindis Bart Lon Winots Pelf Society St. William's

Voting Machines In Illinois Raise Political Tempers

The week brings a harsh critique of Taft Roosevelt split while Illinois tests its first voting machines. Systems delay voters, with many lines four to forty minutes long and some unable to vote before closing. Critics say machines bias toward politicians and hinder independent ballots.

Illinois Ilinois Chicago the Tribune Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Marshalltown's First Annual Report Under City Government

Marshalltown's annual report shows financial gains under the new commission form. Bonded debt rose from 90 000 to 110 000 with 25 000 in bonds to cover warrants. unpaid warrants fell by 19 974.60. cash on hand rose 14 004.42. city debt dropped to 10 939.42. Water receipts climbed from 39 285 to 322 632 3. saloon revenue undercuts cut police costs by 2 900. saloon license income was 10 200.

Marshalltown Commission STV News

Aviator profits from harrowing experience for science

An unnamed aviator, after surviving a harrowing incident, intends to convert the ordeal into a contribution to aviation science. The bold move aims to advance understanding and safety in flight, demonstrating practical learning from perilous experience.

Roy

Safe and Sane club urged to curb aviation deaths

The piece notes a rising toll in early aviation accidents from 1908 to 1911, urging Walter Brookings to promote a Safe and Sane club to advance scientific safety measures over daredevil stunts. It also reports Senator Cullom’s defeat linked to Lorimer tainted votes and hints at Taft’s nominal chances amid strong opposition.

Walter Brookings Jess Lieut. Selfridge U.S. A Safe and Sane Club Washington Cullom Illinois Tuesaday Lorimer Taft Lincoln-sorimer League

Good Soldier and Neighbors Drive Highway Improvement

A Cedar Falls and Waterloo effort is praised for improving a road near John Call’s farm east of town. Call’s initiative dragged the road out of mire into a passable flow, urging other property owners to take similar interest to ease highway problems.

Cedar Falls Waterloo John Call

The Evening Chit Chat on Faces and Expression

A reflective piece argues that beauty stems from expression, not form, citing how cheerful or intelligent expressions can outshine physical features. It notes sneers and discontent mar a face, while happiness and inward serenity illuminate unattractive traits, urging readers to study faces around them. Roosevelt Lorimer debate commentary follows, critiquing demagogy and political tactics in Illinois.

Jme Wei Earth Mars Brant Iowa City Roosevelt Lorimer Ruth Cameron Hook Taft Illinois

A Revolution Favors a Western Progressive Leader

Sioux City Tribune argues Iowa voters show revolution against the old politics and favor a middle western leader. The paper calls for a progressive candidate respected for state leadership and service in Washington, backed by Iowa support.

Sioux City Washington

Easton’s Opera Tastings and a Rum Mage Sale Gaffe

Washington Herald reports on Edward M. Easton, a leading talking machine maker, hosting weekly grand opera concerts at his home for his servants from diverse nationalities. A Swedish housemaid showed evident pleasure, while the piece also notes a humorous incident about a rum mage sale where a hat was sold for 25 cents.

Washington Herald Lina Edward IT Easton

Cummins for presidency despite Taft’s renomination hopes

The speaker argues Cummins has all but one qualification for the presidency, faulting Taft’s supporters and the federal machine. He warns Iowa against believing Taft will be nominated on the first ballot, predicting disappointment. He asserts Iowa backs Cummins but accuses the state of deception and urges repentance.

Albert B. Cummins Jack Taft Iowa Cummins

A Curious Mix of Soprano, Slang and Sales Gags

A jumbled clipping mixes comic vignettes and a street anecdote about borrowing money from an optimist, a department store mouse trap anecdote, a girl delaying a sneeze, a Pittsburgh Post quip, and a Mrs H Silks Sydney testimonial praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, all reflecting light everyday humor and ad style.

Chamberlain

Get Rich Quick Wallingford at the Metropolitan

The Minneapolis Journal notes that George M. Cohan's comedy evokes country hotels from travels and cites the Palace hotel in Battlesburg as the intended stage setting. The scene mirrors an Iowa inn, with Cohan arranging sketches and photos to recreate that atmosphere on stage.

Iowa Minneapolis Journal Wallingford George M. Cohan Metropolitan Palace Hotel Battlesburg Middle West Mfe Ihostelry Cohan

Local News Highlights From Winslow Area

Miss Mary Hickelberg returned from Chicago. Mrs Bickelberg and daughter Anna visited Waverly. Louis Barthing hosted Easter with sister Tred Paul at Boles. Bridges at Shell Rock Union and Washington undergoing repairs this week. Ed Messier and W A Beatty of Cedar Falls called on W H Bickelberg. George Davis assisting Louis Bartling with spring work. Mrs Will Davis visited Janesville. Farmers began field work this week. Dan Rice and John Stivers of Cedar Falls visited last Monday.

Bickelberg George Davis Louis Bartling Will Davis Janesville Dan Rice John Stivers Cedar Falls

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