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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1911
Page
2
The Evening Courier lists advertising rates and mentions its circulation as the largest in Black Hawk County. It provides foreign post and subscription details with vacation mailing options and offices in London Paris Berlin and Petrograd. It notes rate changes and offers mail service to travelers, with weekly and monthly subscription costs.
An 1870s style account praises Madison Wisconsin for its ideal municipal market. It describes a concrete brick structure 1345 by 75 feet with a 560 by 190 general market room, waiting rooms, toilets, steam heat, platform scales, and a market master. The piece notes initial outreach to farmers, a $55,000 initial expense, steady consumer benefits, and advocates aligning opening hours with modern patterns rather than colonial precedents. It suggests Waterloo could adopt a similar model and questions the town’s early opening time.
A fragmented op ed captures political jabs at Governor Carroll and Taft, interwoven with aviation tragedy and social critique. The columnist mocks Brant the country editor, questions insurgent and Democrat tactics, and revisits Wright brothers and Pauline Taft while highlighting farm value and campaign publicity in early 20th century Iowa.
The passage argues that most people have found no evidence supporting the claim and that a majority of Congress in both houses doubts the Ways and Means Committee can handle tariff questions without help. It notes Congress authorized the president to appoint a tariff board to study home versus foreign production costs.
A neighborly tale shows Mrs L resisting a day’s adventure to finish grape jelly, then muses on the mastership of daily plans. Hugo and an English essayist warn against rigid schedules turning life into a burden, while warning about excessive zeal. The piece contrasts discipline with freedom and cautions against extremes.
A fragmented column from regional papers mocks Taft era politics. It notes Des Moines and Cedar Falls voices praising or criticizing the President, with jokes about Congress and the tariff. The items mention Tama Jim, Champ Clark, and public welfare concerns amid a broader Iowa political tone.
Postmaster W R Law noted no official word but expected a postal savings bank could be ordered in Waterloo soon. Des Moines opened the first class postal bank yesterday, with plans for others. Banks serve many foreign born customers who distrust private institutions, preferring government savings despite lower interest.
Des Moines July 21 Governor Carroll issued a scorching rebuttal to editor Dave Brant of the Iowa City Republican who charged lenard W Haley, a prisoner at the state penitentiary, is kept in solitary confinement. The governor calls Brant's piece a mass of lies and says the allegations harmed prison discipline and spurred escapes at Anamosa and Fort Madison.
In a public statement the governor rejects charges of immoral acts and forged prisoner signatures in prison articles. He says smuggled materials may have reached readers via the Republican editor, notes prior inquiries by a state commission, and asserts a change in management if warden charges are proven. He endorses the investigative commission and urges public trust in the process.
A distressed woman endures backache headache nervousness loss of appetite and poor sleep. Doctors say her ills stem from kidney and bladder troubles and Foley Kidney Pills offer quick relief and renewed health. J. K. Joder & Son promote the remedy for women.
York Maine transcript notes rising interest as voters decide whether to retain prohibition in the state constitution or allow liquor. The piece recalls Maine’s historic dry status, cites growing dry states, and mentions shifting momentum in Texas and other regions toward stricter liquor laws.
A vivid compendium contrasts Maine New Jersey and Kansas on population, schools, licenses and property values to stress reform. The piece urges careful consideration of facts while segueing into an advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills by J. K. Joder & Son.
Real estate transfers compiled by Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co list numerous lot sales in Waterloo. Transactions include Elghmey to Stokes for two lots at Blowers addition, Riehl to Hanne for lot 3, Riehl to Hanson for lot 2, Uren to Watkins for part of East Waterloo, Reeves to Myers for multiple lots in Shilliam's sub, Place trustees to Iowa Real Estate Co. in Enterprise Place, Reed to Voight for lot 9 Lakeside, Riverview Development to Groff for lots 28 and 39, United States to Hosford land in 18 and 2087-12, Galloway Co. to Swift for lot 5 Westfield, Caldwell to West for part of Cowin's, Maxson to Flanagan for Linden Place lot 6, Carleton Sins to Rust for Home Park lot 12.
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