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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1911
Page
2
The Easter message proclaims death swallowed by victory and joy. It links resurrection with nature’s rebirth, urging renewed church attendance and a deep renewed hope for life and the world to come. Cast aside worries and embrace Easter as the day of eternal life and renewed vigor.
The legislature praised for overall work but critiqued for road policy failures. Three road measures pass yet yield little lasting effect. A county surveyor is replaced. a two mill tax outside towns funds roads. a horsepower tax adds about 270000 for counties. a compulsory road dragging plan promises dirt road gains but lacks permanent improvement.
The legislature failed to pass key road and anti corruption bills while approving funds for beef dairy interests and state extension work. Over 259 laws were enacted, including higher pay for lawmakers, teacher certification measures, and aims to curb crime via preventive surgery. The road reform block and political limits marked the session as memorable and relief followed.
A quotation from Judge Ken yon's acceptance speech to the legislature emphasizes retained ideals despite population loss in Iowa. He asserts that Iowa did not require a grand jury or a congressional committee to investigate a senator's election.
Lawyers argue their clients invented no harm and did not commit wrongs. They describe packers' tactics as amusing yet disgusting, hoping the defense leads to freedom despite the beef industry case.
The Southern Lumberman urges Edward Hines to resign as President of the National Lumber Manufacturers' Association to spare the group from the embarrassment tied to his name. The publication commends its discernment and fitness in recognizing the issue.
Des Moines Register and Leader reports legislative veto of Carroll's U S senator pick in exchange for veto of the Oregon plan. Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Congress to tackle woolen schedule. Nonpareil endorses Kenyon for 1912 primary and praises Dolliver’s line. Des Moines Evening Tribune urges Senator Young to accept the current honors.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald reports Kenyon, longtime railroad attorney, is seen by friends as not beholden to railroad directors. They claim his conscience stayed with the public interest, and that he might carry forward Dolliver’s work in the legislature.
A passenger recalls a backseat conversation about mistresses and madams on a trolley ride. The speakers praise a kind mistress who tolerated her husband’s faults while noting the maid’s candid views and the dangers of gossip.
Former Roosters pitcher Harry Hughes says he will not return this season and is a free agent. He writes from Dubuque that Duluth backs the transfer, noting a past transfer in the summer and that Boyle missed some minor tech aspects during that move.
A testimonial from J J Southers of Eau Claire Wisconsin praises Foley Kidney Pills for restoring deep sleep and improving appetite and overall health after back pain kidney soreness. The account claims rapid improvement and complete cure. Also mentioned are J K Joder and Son and potato offerings at N J Berkey's for Reed and Table Potatoes.
A devotional meditation on immortality, doubt, and the Easter message. The author cites Shakespeare and Coleridge, reflects on grief from a lost child, and recalls Yale President Woolsey's Easter talks as strengthening faith in the resurrection and life everlasting.
Reports from Glenville Minnesota describe a tar and feathering attack on Dr J P Freeman amid rumors of dry movement activity. Investigations span Worth and Freeborn counties with possible arrests and a recalled Freeborn grand jury.
News was received of the death of Mrs. Lydia J. Anderson, longtime Waterloo resident, age 73. The obituary notes her status in the community and marks her passing, with local interest in the family and survivor details to follow in later notices.
The death notice lists Mrs. Frank H. Burbank of 1032 Brent Avenue South Pasadena Calif as the deceased with survivors including her daughter and son C H Anderson both in South Pasadena. Funeral services followed the death and the remains were interred at Rosedale cemetery in Los Angeles.
James Black of the James Black Dry Goods Co. has returned from a trip to Ireland to visit relatives and to buy henna and other goods. He was accompanied home by Mr and Mrs John Patterson and four others.
An offer urges readers to secure a free recipe claimed to cure weak kidneys and related symptoms. The ad promises simple, harmless remedies and a quick recovery, requesting readers send for the formula by mail to Dr. A. B. Robinson in Detroit to receive the instruction in a plain envelope.
Mr and Mrs James Black and their daughters Misses Mary and Maggie Black arrive from Raymeltown and stay at the James Black home on Independence Avenue. Mr Patterson has rented a residence at 316 on the same avenue and will move in soon. James M Graham met them in New York and accompanied them home after purchasing new goods for the season.
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