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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
2
The Courier discusses 1935 calamities and the Titanic disaster, then moves to U S politics. It covers the moving picture trust case, parcels post zone system, and a note on Jane Addams and the progressive platform. The piece uses a reflective tone on public affairs and voter empowerment.
A collage of short humor items and wry remarks about friendship, gentility, and social jargon. The notes compile quips from various sources, including a boy defining beat friend and a judge clarifying gent. The items spotlight humorous exchanges from period papers and a Boston traveler anecdote.
Minneapolis Journal argues the progressive convention in Chicago was melodrama not tragedy and that third party movements wane as elections approach. It notes loosening party ties nationwide, cross voting, and splits in Congress affecting the navy vetoes. It warns a reformist third party risks losing support by self seeking larceny.
A collection of editorials from Marshalltown Times-Republican and others questions Roosevelt’s Iowa chances noting Judge Stevens schedule. while Dubuque Telegraph-Herald and Sioux City Tribune attack Canadian parade politics and display of American flags. Congress Still Counts urges focus on legislature and districts. Britt News predicts Kenyon reelection. Spencer Herald mocks Jane Addams as a third party “likely man.”
The document outlines progressive pledges for pensions to soldiers and widows, support for ex Confederates, a parcels post with fair rates, civil service enforcement and reform, government administration improvements, and stronger government supervision to curb stock scams, ending with a call to unite progressives across affiliations. The platform emphasizes efficiency, protection of savers, and equitable retirement, urging voters to back a united progressive organization.
The piece lauds Senator Kenyon of Iowa as diligent in opposing liquor shipments into dry regions and in excluding Lorimer and Stephenson from the Senate. It urges support for his reelection, praises his work with the Interstate Commerce Commission, and warns against coercive political forces while stressing accountability to his record and public service.
The piece argues women are more prone to attract attention than men and cites male discomfort with being stared at. It notes men tolerate attention for beauty or clothes but dislike loud eccentric dress or behavior. Ruth Cameron comments aimed at readers.
Theodore Roosevelt will visit Minneapolis and address spectators at the state fair grounds on Thursday afternoon September 4. The event, promised by fair authorities, will be held before the grandstand at the fair.
A summer resort tale contrasts attention seekers with those who attract notice through absurd conduct. A woman, elated by name recognition, scoffs at the idea of fame while others mistake ridicule for distinction. The piece notes fame and notoriety are not the same.
Boston mayor proposes a practical cure for high rents and living costs. He urges city renters to buy on time in the suburbs, building homes large enough to grow vegetables year round. He also suggests meat consumption could drop 25 percent without hardship.
A perplexing scene unfolds as a doctor contends with a patient repeating a wife’s name Emma. Tension rises in the waiting room as miscommunication and privacy concerns surface amid an awkward exchange.
Roosevelt will tour the west from Sept 2 starting in New York and visit many cities through September. Important stops include Denver Sept 19 return, St. Louis in September, Spokane on Sept 8, Seattle and Tacoma Sept 10 11, Portland Sept 11, Oakland Sept 4, San Francisco, Sept 4, Los Angeles Sept 16, Albuquerque Sept 18 and then Denver.
Six Dubuque aldermen and the mayor, who traveled for seven days at city expense to scout an auto fire truck, have released an itemized report of their tour expenses. The trip included stops in St. Louis and Lexington.
A claim promotes Runyanites Meritel Rair Tonic as an unrivaled remedy. The text urges readers to trust the association and try the product, citing a trial as proof. Henderson Drug Co. and Rod Crosa Drug Co. are named in the appeal.
Ky Cincinnati Battle Creek and Chicago inspectors toured outfits and returned to Dubuque unable to decide on truck type. Total expense 494.84. The trip was voted a success as aldermen reportedly studied governance aspects. A fire truck from a local firm has since been chosen. W S Gunsalus of Iv Inn Fleming Pa endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after fourteen years of use. offered for sale by dealers.
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