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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1912
Page
2
Thomas Cascaden, famed Waterloo booster and builder, died after years of hard work for his city. His loss shocks the community. officials call for renewed effort and loyalty as Waterloo honors his memory and continues his projects.
A Dubuque notice from August discusses widespread cornworm damage in northeast Iowa. It argues that birds are essential to controlling pests as the grain supply relies on birds to curb worm populations, criticizing civilization for harming bird life and noting farmers’ mistreatment of game birds.
A vintage advertisement touts WAKEFIELD'S BLACKBERRY BALSAM as a trusted remedy for diarrhoea dysentery cholera and infantile cholera across 56 years. It claims safety non habit forming action and gentle bowel movement with a pleasant taste suitable for all ages including children.
The article highlights immense crop values in 1912 surpassing all U.S. railroads capital, equaling nine billion dollars in crops versus about five and a half billion in railroad capitalization. It stresses farmer significance, especially town farmers, in the nation’s subsistence and wealth.
International Harvester claims credit for lowering wholesale prices in binding twine from 11 to 6 1 2 cents per pound and Manila from 18 1 2 to 7 7 8 cents per pound while noting prison-made goods inflated trust prices.
Hoss Flinn says he will remain in the Republican Party though he supports Theodore Roosevelt for the presidency. The decision does not clearly help or hurt the party or its base.
Cefar Rapids Gazette notes Samneidd Blythe argues candidate personalities and nominating process weigh more than party platforms. He supports Blythe's view that candidates themselves become the platforms, citing Taft's nomination and ballot-seat disputes as influential factors in the looming race with Roosevelt.
Henry Clews reports a bumper crop outlook with wheat at 700 million bushels and corn at 2.9 billion, oats 1.2 billion, plus strong hay and potato yields. Agricultural wealth could reach about 9 billion, boosting rail stock value and overall business confidence despite political noise. Bankers and rail investors foresee favorable conditions and cautious tariff changes.
The Roosevelt personality is seen as the key factor in a growing third party movement with his primary victories unsettled by opponents using delegates from Democratic states. Wilson of Baltimore is viewed as a defeat for party reform, while Wilson’s win signals backlash against Boss rulers Murphy Taggart Ryan Belmont among others. The Chicago victory by machine interests and Baltimore’s defeat of bossism shape voter shifts toward Wilson or Roosevelt camps.
Ruth Cameron reflects on the habit of souvenir hunting by travelers and guests at hotels, arguing theft of spoons, china, and bric a brac is a form of stealing. She notes losses average $10 to $16 per trip, divides blame between guests and stewards, and contrasts with more serious robberies while urging ethical standards. The piece ends with a product endorsement for Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound.
A montage of editorial clippings from Mason City Times Webster City FreemanTribune Cedar Rapids Gazette Council Bluffs Nonpareil Iowa papers critique dress trends truth in politics election timing fence politics and Taft Roosevelt and Debs coverage with stance on water power grants and Pinchot opinions.
A satirical collage of jokes and verse from old newspapers. includes cartoons, blues, and anecdotes about a northern visitor, a burgled home, and a spoof political candidate promoting free lunch and reform. Notable snippets feature improvisational humor, parodies, and playful ethnic caricatures typical of the era.
Parents urged to obtain Brady War Pictures with text matter for students. Sixteen weekly sections are being distributed by the Waterloo Evening Courier, with a coupon available on page 8.
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