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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1911
Page
2
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The inquiry into Dr. Wiley’s charges reveals efforts to clean out the department. Three cabinet officers alleged to have overruled Wiley are named, with Wilson facing criticism for weak leadership. The personnel board backs Wiley’s dismissal, promising a broader probe into buried poisoner networks and government betrayals. An explosive conclusion is foreseen as findings emerge.
An editorial denounces the wool bill as a political game driven by special interests. It argues the veto shows the issue is broader than wool duties, portraying the bill as logrolling that harms honest tariff reform and signals a broader fight over economic policy.
The wool schedule revision due in December follows a heated fight. Taft’s veto is framed as a principled stand for future indulgence, while critics say the public demands lower wool tariffs. The piece contrasts political risk with presidential resolve and notes shifts in public understanding.
A reader questions the feasibility of an airship that could defy gravity and separates the president from the earth. If the president fell from a plane would Taft fall or would the earth rise, highlighting skepticism about the claimed machine and the forces at play.
A collage of headlines reflects trades and opinions across Iowa papers. Topics include Canada and yellow journalism, mull over annexation sentiment, and cautions about speaking to reporters amid matrimonial rumors. The Cedar Rapids Gazette urges opportunity appreciation as a path to success.
A critical blend of editorials questions wool tariff rates and fiscal honesty. It argues 29 percent is too high if 36 percent is too low, condemns both house and senate for ignorance on wool trade futures, and cites price gaps from farm to consumer while urging a fair city market. It cites Barty June apples pricing in Florence and political leanings across the West favoring Harmon or Wilson, with Jacksonian anti office sentiment cited.
Mr Balent of 1214 Little Penn Ave Streator Illinois suffered kidney and bladder trouble causing lost time and pay. He took Foley Kidney Pills for a short time and recovered, returning to work healthier than before. Foley Kidney Pills described as a tonic with quick results and able to aid workers with kidney ailments. J K Joder and Son advertise.
A girl named Dot adores a pony cart and courts Donald, a newer boy in town. Her pushy pursuit backfires as Donald resists, revealing the age old dynamic that men seek to pursue rather than be pursued. The piece closes with a reflective observation on gender and courtship.
The speaker compares love to stalking a deer with windward concealment and notes that a woman can pursue a man but must avoid revealing the chase. Dot, the spirited pony cart girl, endures a rough lesson in love, yet the speaker finds her fortunate to have learned early and with less heartbreak.
Minneapolis Journal notes Hannis Taylor argues against arbitration of the Monroe Doctrine in treaties with France and Great Britain. He contends the doctrine cannot be arbitrated, especially by a mixed American and foreign commission, and warns that England already accepts its principles.
Des Moines Register and Leader notes Kansas City launches a campaign to regulate and eliminate offensive billboards. Frank Land, head of the Municipal Art League, cites photos showing filth and skyline destruction from billboard advertising. The campaign aims to curb the nuisance and calls for Des Moines to imitate the effort for cleaner, prettier surroundings.
Des Moines Register and Leader report a hearing about the phrase Best Town in Iowa being forwarded to Des Moines. The incident occurred at the local post office, illustrating the contested designation.
This column warns small investors to beware of corporate stock manipulation and get rich quick schemes. It explains how ownership rights can erode when big players control a company with leveraged loans, and urges calm, independent advice before any purchase. It cautions against rushing decisions and emphasizes avoiding emotion over reason.
A misaddressed postcard from Friday is forwarded to Waterloo with a note noting proper addressing but unclear recipient. The sender infers Waterloo is the best town in Iowa while the postal clerks deduce the final recipient lives in the Cedar City area.
Montclair New Jersey residents report a bizarre local conflict as the town declares war on birds of all kinds. A park employee with a shotgun has been commissioned to patrol at night, causing noise and unrest as citizens struggle to sleep.
A long protected bird population has surged, with more than 600 birds seen in a single night, including robins and blackbirds. Residents complain the constant cawing and rustling keep them from sleeping, despite ongoing protection measures.
Myrtle Cobrum of Newburg Alabama recounts years of severe back and head pains and facial pimples. A friend advised Cardus, she took two bottles and was cured. She praises Cardul as a mild vegetable tonic for women and says her mother and aunt benefited as well. She urges others to try it. The ad invites letters to Ladies' Advisory Mesikine Co. Chattanooga for information and a 64 page home treatment booklet.
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