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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
2
A Senate committee hearing in Arkansas is parodied as Representative Macon denounces Peary as an idle loafer while the state’s experts flaunt arcane geography. The exchange mocks Arkansan scientific pretensions and polishes a caricature of high office scrutiny.
The piece accuses senate standpatters of using bad faith to thwart progressives. It cites failed Tariff Board legislation and obstruction over Lorimer as examples. The article frames these actions as partisan tricks to block reform and control caucus dynamics.
A vintage ad describes a do it yourself cough syrup to treat coughs colds and throat infections. It outlines mixing Essence Mentha Laxene with granulated sugar boiling water and a pint of syrup to create a family remedy promoted as cheap and thorough.
The piece denounces Senate caucus maneuvers over representation on committees and allege insincerity by Penrose and Gallinger. It shifts to anti trust scrutiny of the lumber industry led by Herbert Knox Smith and Attorney General Wickersham, noting concentration among Southern Pacific, Weyerhaeuser, and Northern Pacific. It condemns Tuberculosis Sunday sermons and critiques Democratic tariff positions and New York Governor Dix’s peacemaking appointment.
Residents are urged to join the spring clean up next Monday and Tuesday to tidy the Water loo area as part of a community effort.
On the birthday of Ulysses S. Grant the piece recalls his unlikely ascent from a 39 year old failing clerk in a provincial town to United States president. It highlights his Mexican War service, early defeats, and later rise to major general and president, ending as a resonant rebuke to would be failures at any age.
A jumble of excerpts from Iowa newspapers suggests editorial stances on language use in sports writing, political figures like Clark of Adel, and Roosevelt’s renewed political potential. Readers are urged to watch for rising public debate as personalities maneuver for influence.
A fragment notes a sudden awakening to a cyclonic event prompting people to seek shelter. It also mentions a cleanup day in Toledo.
The Civic Federation formed by Toledo residents leads a community cleanup effort to remove winter trash. It emphasizes voluntary participation by households and businesses with local grocers and butchers supplying disposal support for a single cleanup day and prior preparation.
Local editor Macon experiments with a playful sports metaphor to discuss polar science topics. The column blends humor with curiosity, inviting readers to consider explorers like Peary through a accessible lens.
A congressional hearing transcript shows Capt. Peary fielding questions on the magnetic pole and expedition weight changes. Officials challenge his science knowledge while debating centrifugal theory and the feasibility of reaching the pole.
Mr Macon and Mr Butler question Capt Peary about a theory and observed effects. Peary says he never heard of the matter and has noticed no such condition or effect on any member of his party or dogs.
The Crystal Theater presents Moro Arabian Acrobatic Act and a novelty singing duo W M Werden and Marie Gearin in Art and Song. De Hollis Velora perform a comedy juggling routine, Vanion the Talkative Trixter delivers humor, Hawkins Hazelton join for a comedy skit. Conductor Wilford Adams credits Foley’s Kidney Remedy for curing rheumatism and returning him to work in Lexington Kentucky.
Robert Johnston known as Bob to longtime traveling patrons has moved his residence and will devote his time to managing the Wahkonsa Hotel in Fort Dodge. He gives up the Ellis Hotel lease in Waterloo and plans to base his family in Fort Dodge, joining the local Commercial club once his family health allows.
A survey across Waterloo and East Waterloo townships finds unusually favorable soil condition and optimism for a large crop. Farmers expect corn planting soon, note some delayed plowing but most grounds ready by then. Oats, barley, hay and pastures show strong growth and orchards bud early with bright fruit prospects barring a frost.
April 27 New York tale of a Fourth division Naval Militia dinner ending in a raid. Detectives bought seats for 2.50 each after a tip from Deputy Police Commissioner Reynolds about “offensive performances.” A rug covered four linked tables and a scantily clad dancer appeared as cordials flowed. Police secured exits and arrested Louis Swirsky, proprietor, and Joseph Tighe, son of Magistrate James C. Tighe, at the longtime King County Democratic club headquarters.
Cedar Rapids Republican quotes Mayor Miles saying if he lived in Waterloo he would visit George Boyce daily for eye exams and would buy glasses weekly, praising his service.
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