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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1911
Page
2
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The water board proposes lower rates for private consumers by shifting costs from taxation, but the state utilities commission warned that municipal water services used for public needs should be tax supported. It noted an inequity in charging private users and set 40 percent municipal share against 60 percent private bearing, urging fair allocation of depreciation, interest, and lost tax revenue.
A Madison decision defends differential water rates while revealing a plan that would place roughly half operating expenses on taxpayers and the rest on private consumers. The commission notes small users subsidize the system and calls for rate readjustments between small and large users, despite overall praise for the schedule’s scientific basis.
The article extols the opening of public schools as the year’s most important community event. It notes that about 4,000 pupils will enter Waterloo schools on Tuesday Sept 5 and urges taxpayers and parents to consider whether they support the system adequately and with proper attention.
The text notes that postal savings banks have not held large numbers of depositors but have drawn out hidden wealth to be placed under Uncle Sam, contributing to the nation’s circulating capital. It describes the banks as accomplishing their intended goal by emptying stockings and hoarded earnings roping them into formal circulation.
The excerpt notes coin hoarding, public savings, and a lengthy congress session lowering payrolls while Chautauqua platforms thrive. It claims Bryan is repeatedly overwhelmed yet will recover, as the Peerless One endures yet again.
A paragraph notes Democrats seeking spoils in 1913 would view Bryan as a boat rocker. It admires Underwood for attacking Bryan but questions the nerve of the southern gentleman.
Cedar Rapids Gazette reports David Brant grilling Governor Carroll and Fort Madison Warden Sanders over prison management amid calls for reform. The piece notes beliefs of mismanagement, yet questions about Sanders, and blames the state for unsanitary conditions. It also includes editorials on independence in politics, democratic prospects, and weight in measures.
The baseball figure known as Rube Marquard explains his real name is Richard de Marquis after Indianapolis scribes mistook his name. After authorities correct the record, Marquis wins six straight and improves to ten wins in twelve starts, outpacing many greats. Foley Kidney Pills advertised at end.
A column discusses sleep habits and the benefits of training to sleep in multiple positions, including on the back. It cites cases from appendicitis and a shoulder injury caused by rigid sleeping habits, and warns about long hatpins after a graduation incident, urging caution on pin length and hat design.
The odd phrasing notes Marquard, alias De Marquis, once mocked as a lemon, now evidently improved or transformed. References hint at a quirky nickname evolution or public perception shift, with a playful tone suggesting a sports or local figure’s reputation change.
Washington reports Vice President Sherman wrote to Wilbur Wakeman of the American Protective Tariff League, saying the editorial favorable to protectionists is sensible and hinting he may not seek renomination with Taft. The letter sparks debate on 1912 tariff policy and New York Republican tactics.
A love triangle ends in violence at Sheffield near Mason City Iowa after a wife shoots her husband Willard A Rush station agent following a disputed postcard message between Rush and Lulu Warner 18 an operator at the Sheffield exchange The wife obtained a revolver after a confrontation at the office and left for Osceola before returning to shoot Rush later that day The incident follows rumors of infidelity and a failed attempt to sever the affair with the Warner family involvement noted The same issue reports Waterloo firm F M Michael Co winning a bid to paint the Y M C A building in Waterloo Iowa
In Peoria Illinois and New Orleans Louisiana women report being saved from surgery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related products. Christina Reed credits relief from inflammation and a doctor’s verdict to the remedy and Liver Pills. Lily Peyroux of New Orleans says years of female troubles ended without operation. The letters claim widespread success and invite further inquiries.
A Vassar girl quips that Richun did not refer to love and marriage directly. She would not have let him go if he had mentioned it, noting he only alluded to the subject in a confidential exchange with a friend.
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