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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1912
Page
2
A reflection on ongoing global suffering and progress citing Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The piece contrasts modern improvements with 19th century harshness, noting debt prisons, child labor, and lack of reforms, and arguing humanity’s advance toward reducing poverty and cruelty through organized aid and science.
The speaker notes shifts in government and society toward less selfish living and highlights efforts by individuals to fight poverty and improve laborers' lives. They cite fortunes spent on aiding the unemployed, teaching kindness to children and animals, and enabling self-help, arguing modern charity is a science that offers chances to uplift the less fortunate.
Editorials warn against farmers overestimating labor needs as railway officials debunk 60 000 to 104 000 harvest claims. Duluth reports and local fear give way to reality: few extra workers are required and rail travel costs deter movement. In Iowa, flies threaten food safety and legal action may crack down under pure foods law on exposed eatables.
A public debate over food safety and legislation is discussed while Dave Brant aims to defeat two progressive Iowa senators in the current political muddle. Cummins opposes Taft. Kenyon is supported by anti ticket groups. An Iowa City editor urges alignment or retirement from public life. A Texas dispatch warns anti Roosevelt elements face danger. Hearst seems to bolt the Democratic Party over platform disagreements. Davenport and the Second district face another convention on August 22.
A collage of Iowa newspaper blurbs notes Vice President Sherman’s notification debated, Taft state wins teased, and Roosevelts third-party prospects. Des Moines papers joke on campaigns while Mason City questions Roosevelt’s efficacy with a divided Congress. Descriptions cover Ames freshmen, international students, and farmers missing Iowa State College’s pull.
Dr M F Egan US minister to Denmark at dedication of the Danish American National Park speaks on Danish virtues and civic values. He lauds Danes for integrity in democracy, education, industry, religion, and republican loyalty, noting their contributions to American society and the need to educate children with virtue.
Ruth Cameron reflects on lofty ideals versus daily conduct. She notes inconsistency among idealists who neglect small duties, like punctual meals or paying debts, and argues true consistency lies in practicing higher principles in everyday acts.
The piece argues the Bryan and Taft platforms misrepresent trust policy, condemns anti trust rhetoric, and urges national regulation of trusts rather than destruction. It notes competition cannot be compelled, cites oil and tobacco trusts, and ends with an ad about a pain relief ointment.
Washington correspondent for the New York Sun surveys Iowa's congressional members on politics alignment. Senators Cummins shown opposing Taft yet not favoring a third party. will seek to remain independent of party organization.
A Sun letter cites Ken nedy of Iowa as the lone regular Republican among the delegation supporting Taft and Sherman. The writer says the rest are progressive or influenced by Senator Cummins, contrasting with older party lines. Indicates Kennedy’s alignment amid 1912 era GOP splits.
A historical column questions the necessity of heavy infant clothing arguing protection is unnecessary for healthy growth. It urges minimal attire like a diaper in hot weather and warns that fluffy starched robes increase accidental fire deaths among children, urging sensibly dressed babies.
The Chicago Tribune analyzes Hearst driven动 editorial insight on Wilson and Bryan. It notes Hearst’s warning to Wilson over Bryan’s support could cost Hearst allies and alter Democratic alignment. The piece tracks Hearst reads and campaign tactics shaping voter shifts.
Modern science offers no such effective agency for indigestion dyspepsia constipation and impure blood as Meri Sol Tonto Digestive, the product of the American Drug And Preas Association and marketed by Henderson Drug Co and Red-Crown Drug Co with association members across the country.
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