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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1911
Page
2
A vacation requisition notice explains that during trips out of the city the Evening Courier may be mailed and the delivery address changed as often as desired. Subscription rates are payable in advance with one week cost ten cents and one month twenty five cents.
The message notes rain soaked roads around Waterloo with hog wallows near two western city bridges and urges the Waterloo Auto Club to repair mud holes. It clarifies John Hartman not president of any real club, comments on road conditions from the pavement to Black Hawk creek, and recalls the old crossing when no bridge existed.
The piece criticizes Congress for using tariff measures and business investigations as political leverage. It argues the Democratic prescription seeks to negate Republican policy, while supporting tariff reduction to match production costs and urging balanced scrutiny of big and small business.
Fragmented OCR text references a reward offer for two sent items with unclear phrasing. Mentions Cheney & Co Toledo and possible financial or legal notices, but readable facts are minimal and names are uncertain.
Henry Clows argues against sweeping re auctions and urges trusting the tariff board for global studies. He critiques political manipulation, champions scientific reform, and warns of democratic reaction and trade paralysis, urging direct public action over partisan games.
A local essay argues small towns decline from lacking public spirit, contrasting thriving towns with active boosters to stagnant communities. It cites Waterloo’s growth, a Minnesota town reviving itself with a citywide baseball league, and notes social cohesion as a key driver. It ends with a jab at political scandals and Chicago water woes.
Fragmentary report notes water mains ruined by electric currents from surface and elevated railways. Walls penetrated by mains along railway lines, causing severe damage. A snappy aside mentions Senator Cummins and monetary commission critics, with a quip about gravy.
A compilation of clipped editorials from multiple papers debating political figures and policy. Notable notes include praise and critique of Senator Cummins, reflections on recall proposals, and debates over road funding and rural progress versus urban affluence across Iowa outlets.
Essay explores subjective vision as three people on a street notice architec ture cars and people differently. It argues perception is colored by inner ideas and memories, like a selective artist shaping light, not a neutral camera, and uses examples from a dog and an apple tree to illustrate varying viewpoints.
Resolutions of necessity call for cement walks in Westfield and Litchfield with final council review Sept. 11. If approved, walks will be built this fall, funded by assessments on abutting property, affecting nearly every street in both districts.
Heavy rains may raise the rapids at Keokuk allowing the immense transfer boat B F Yoakum now in Dubuque harbor to steam downriver to Baton Rouge La within forty eight hours. Dubuque Boat and Bollar Works await word from Keokuk as the big vessel remains in the harbor.
Boston report says Mrs. Jack Geraghty, Newport society figure, blasted society life and its snobbery while pursuing love with a chauffeur. She and her husband-to-be reportedly joined the Catholic faith in Springfield. She praises Eleanor Sears and criticizes social climbers, noting Newport’s famed exclusivity and acceptability of scandal.
Flood waters surge after heavy rains raise the Mississippi by over a foot at Prairie du Chien and threaten the Yoakum steamer's southward crossing. The vessel, a major lift on the Frisco line between Baton Rouge and a river town, may be delayed until spring. Also note a local ad for Foley Kidney Remedy by J. K. Joder & Son.
Eggs continue higher in price despite ample supply nationwide. At most stores this morning prices edged upward as buyers faced modest increases.
Price notes show butter at 23.2 cents per pound and eggs at 20 cents per dozen. A nearby store offered 19 cents per dozen. Potatoes are commonly 45 cents per peck with selling by weight. The market widely adheres to 15 pounds per peck.
Miss Marie Thompson, while home with a sister as the family were in town, spotted a tramp loitering near the house. She grabbed a magazine rifle and warned him to leave, then fired a shot at the ground when he advanced. The scare caused the tramp to flee, dust rising from the impact.
An old saying links gray hairs to needing help from nature. Experts favor a sage tea based treatment, Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, claimed to refresh dry hair, remove dandruff, and gradually restore color. Sold by druggists at fifty cents a bottle, agent H. W. Taggart lists 537 Commercial Street.
Doctor Jerger has relocated to Suite 411-12 First National Bank Building. Contact phone 259. Office hours are 10 to 12 and 2 to 4.
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