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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1911
Page
2
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Taft faces a clash over wool tariff revision after the La Follette plan cuts 35 percent. He seeks a science based revision and postpones until tariff board findings, while Democrats and Progressives push faster cuts. The piece argues Taft should sign the bills and let Congress bear the political consequences.
Fragmentary testimonial appears from Toledo merchants asserting F J Cheney’s 15 year reliability in business and finance. The text mentions wholesale druggists and a court context, with scattered product claims and a questionable medical remedy sold under several brand names.
The passage laments bulky silver currency and heavy coins, praising paper dollars to save physical energy. It compares currency to wampum and Chinese coinage, notes bankers may embezzle, and argues newspapers reveal risks to deter reckless banking behavior. It calls for adopting paper currency in the West.
A strong critique says lawmakers rejected by voters end up on the government payroll at high salaries with little to do, calling it a refined form of looting the public treasury.
A witness notes Lorimer was highly regarded by the Illinois legislature’s Democrats that elected him to the senate. The description reflects the legislature’s character and the Lorimer faction’s spending reputation.
Democratic state organizations condemn Woodrow Wilson for machine tactics and unholy alliances. If progressive Democrats stay united they will resist efforts to marginalize him. City labor unions join the push for a public market plan and pledge solid support to the council in the current local reform effort.
In Canada the public will decide soon if the nation will pursue reciprocal relations with the United States. The issue centers on how close Ottawa will align on trade and policy with Washington.
A Cedar Rapids figure EF. R. Moore is urged as a possible governor candidate against Speaker Clark. Davenport Times backs the president doing what's right for the country on the Wool Bill. Carroll Herald reports Governor Carroll seeks penitentiary revenue and a leak audit. Keokuk Daily Gate City hints at a statewide inquiry into food prices.
Commissioner Van Duyn will lead inspectors to survey the entire state for possible price fixing among commission men producers and retailers. The effort aims to uncover combinations affecting costs to producers and consumers with several interesting developments anticipated.
A Waterloo consumer argues against Harris and Co plan, noting the plant will be worth $700,000 by April, with an $825,000 bond issue. He says the plant earns value fast, water is free for churches and schools, and municipal ownership yields low rates with no tax levy. He urges residents to support water plant ownership over proposed increases.
Boston, Mass Aug 1 A special train carrying Iowa admen arrived in Boston at 120 o’clock yesterday one hour ahead of schedule. The Iowa contingent led the group as the first to reach the city with Texas and English delegates following. The Iowa delegation pledged to support T. W. Quatte of Des Moines for vice president of the national association.
The piece invites choosing a second mental train that marshals the other person’s fatigue and pressures. It argues anger fades when you consider their stress, vacation timing, work strain, and possible misperceptions, urging courage and fairness to admit fault.
Miss Madge Oberdorf of Waverly marries Mr. Frank T. McCurnin of Belmond Ia in Cedar Falls Catholic church. Oberdorf joins the Catholic Church after instruction. groom owns a Belmond drug store. They will reside there and honeymoon at Lake Minnetonka Minnesota.
Chicago reports drought decimates crops in western South Dakota drying fields and water sources. Many homesteaders return with families and new babies, seeking relief from land payments. Some proffer relief petitions to Congress while harsh conditions persist across Cheyenne River and Standing Rock regions.
The passage notes a mass exodus of settlers lacking funds to cross another winter. Hundreds obtain government leaves of absence and return to former homes. Camp wagons carrying homesteaders with families travel eastward through Dupree, a common sight. Most overland travelers drive due to no money for horse shipping or rail fares.
Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern railway adopts standard blue wool serge uniforms for motormen and conductors on city and interurban lines. Palace Clothiers supplied first batch of 150 outfits. uniforms bear the company monogram on gilt buttons and may be worn on or off duty, purchased at cost to employees.
Real estate transfers reported by Black Hawk Co Abstract Co show Fairview Cemetery association selling lot 101 in section 18 to William F Koch for 80 dollars. Robi Anderson transfers land in 2 and 7 90 14 to Joseph G Anderson for 1 dollar. J D Maynard sells lot 8 in Morris addition Cedar Falls for 31 800. Mary E Maroney sells lot 47 Auditor Rainbow’s plat No 4 Waterloo for 1200. Hubert B Beckley sells part of lot 1 Miller’s 5th addition Waterloo for 1. Alice M Walker sells lot 20 and part of lot 19 block 2 Leland Park addition Waterloo for 1. Henry G Catkins et al sell part of lots 4 and 5 block 2 Cooley addition Waterloo for 3040.
Do not allow kidney and bladder trouble to develop beyond medicine reach. Foley Kidney Pills promise quick results and prompt relief from irregularities. J. K. Joder & Son.
A ten year old boy Rudolph Murray of 1127 Ackerman street fell from a brake wheel on a box car on Parker street interchange between Illinois Central and Waterloo tracks Sunday afternoon. He suffered serious bruises but no bones were broken and is expected to recover quickly.
An old newspaper ad claims Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy strengthens weak hair, brightens dull locks, and may restore color. It promises daily use with safety and a money back guarantee, offered at fifty cents a bottle by druggists led by H. W. Taggart, Special Agent at 537 Commercial Street.
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