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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1912

Page

4

Roosevelt Explains Trust Position and Woman Suffrage

Roosevelt declares himself in favor of woman suffrage, defends the progressive party platform, and urges universal regulation of big business. He criticizes Archbold and Penrose, calls for a strong administrative commission, and warns against sole reliance on the anti trust law. The speech condemns the old parties’ support of trusts and praises clear laws and public accountability. A medicine testimonial from Lindsay Scntt is noted as a local aside.

St. Johnsbury Court House Square Roosevelt Progressive Party John PD Archbold Senator Penrose Senate Jane Addams Chicago Interstate Commerce Commission Public Utilities Commission Interstates Commerce Commission Commerce Court Stanles Penrose Standard Oil Trust

Market Day Sets Record at Public Market Amid Big Attendance

Thousands of buyers and producers filled the public market as 105 wagons offered a wide range of produce. Prices drifted lower for potatoes to 60 cents a bushel and corn sold for four to eight cents a dozen. A mammoth 23 inch carrot grown by J F Friday drew interest, with gherkins also on display and pricing around 25 cents per 100.

J. F. Friday Lafayette Street Mr. Friday

Cheyenne River Indian Farm and Stock Fair Planned

Unique northern fair runs September 9 to 14 in Dupree. Indians host the Cheyenne River Indian Farm and Stock fair under government supervision to showcase farming and stock progress with about 1500 prize money. Events include horse racing broncho riding roping parades war dances and athletic contests. Grounds near ready eight to ten thousand Indians expected from Standing Rock Cheyenne River Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations.

Dupree, & D Northwest Cheyenne River General Indian Council Standing Rock Pine Ridge Rosebud

Bishop Grafton Dead in Fond du Lac Diocese

Bishop Charles Chapman Grafton of the Fond du Lac Episcopal diocese died yesterday at Fond du Lac Wisconsin. A leading exponent of the high church idea in America he was famed for early life work in London slums and service as volunteer chaplain at a cholera hospital in Shoreditch. Born in 1831 in Boston.

Fond du Lac Wis Charles Chapman Grafton Grafton America Sondon Shoreditch Boston

Why Women Are Not Rich and Blood Health Claims

A historical misinformed health ad claims that men are vastly wealthier in blood cells than women. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy to increase red blood cells, claim better digestion and nerves, and includes testimonial-like notes from a patient in Washuu, Texas.

R. V. Pierce Oregon Wash Uu Torn Route 2 Dr. Pierce Sud Besarao Muneo Pietor

What Shall We Do With the Negro

Commentary by Booker T. Washington on the one hundred million strong Black population. It argues against deportation and calls for whites and Blacks to share responsibility, noting poor living conditions, diseases, and social issues. A national, regional, and local approach is urged to provide a square deal and fair citizenship.

Ooker T. Washington Washington Africa United States

Nimrods Gather as Hunting Season Opens Record Licenses Issued

C W Dahl and about fifty friends will spend two days at Winslow cottage for hunting. Among guests are Wagner, Mickley, Coram, Hacker and others. Joe Schtel heads to Wall Lake for season opening. County Auditor Hainbow and George Welker issued licenses. total near 600, a record for this early in the season. The new year began July 1.

C. W. Dahl Winslow Mr. Dahl William and Michael Wagner Thomas Mickley Walter Coram F. J. Hacker Jacob Geyer William Brunner Ole Dahlquist Wiliam Burke A. C. Clausen John Seeland Martin Fowler Ed Westhoff Joe Schtel Wall Lake Hainbow George C. Welker

Clark Urges Whole Democratic Deal

Champ Clark, speaker of the House, spoke at Bar Warrior Me urging Democrats to unite behind Wilson and Marshall as standard bearers. He argued for all three government branches to share party faith to test Democratic theory. warned that mixed control would deny any party the chance to govern.

Champ Clark House of Representatives Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Thomas R. Marshall Indiana Baltimore House Senate

Washington House bills vetoed by Republican president

The speaker notes that in Washington a Democratic House passed bills aimed at reducing living costs and easing tax burdens, but the Republican president vetoed them as fast as they reached him. He frames this as a clash over relief measures and fiscal policy.

Washington

Happiest Boy in Iowa Cannot Walk

Walter Haehlen of Hampton, praised as the happiest boy in the state, cannot walk but remains optimistic. A bright high school student, he moves by edging and body throws. Local businessmen funded a modern light wheelchair, enabling rapid, independent movement. His goal is education and a livelihood despite paralysis. Also mentions Chamberlain's remedy recommended by farmer W S Gunsalus of Fleming, Pa.

Walter Haehlen Hampton J. A. Haehlen Waterloo LaPorte City Walter W. S. Gunsalus Fleming Chamberlain

Licensed to Wed. Harry M. Shearer Cedar Falls

Harry M. Shearer of Cedar Falls and Pearl B. Masonholder of Letts are listed as licensed to wed in a brief marriage notice.

Harry M. Shearer Cedar Falls Pearl B. Masonholder Letts

Husband Holds Vein to Save Wife in Beloit

In Beloit Wisconsin on August 31 doctors prepared for a blood transfusion after Mrs Benjamin Berns was wounded when she slipped carrying an earthen jar. Her jugular vein was severed and she bled severely until her husband pressed and held the vein for an hour while a son fetched a physician.

Beloit Wis Benjamin Serns Berns

Waterloo area fairs and city health posts dominate week

Waterloo residents face out of town attractions next week with the Henton county fair at Vinton and home coming festivities at Cedar Falls drawing large crowds. W. W. Wyant was named city sanitary inspector to probe produce handling sites while city funds cover remodeling of the city hall. A local advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills with testimonials from H. W. Taggart.

Waterloo Henton Vinton van Horne LaRue Galloway Nebraska Cedar Falls Black Hawk County W. W. Wyant City of Mr. Wyant

Library notes on Division A reopening and repairs

Division A has been open a week after redecorating and cleaning. Reading rooms and work areas finished in green and buff with forty new shelves added to the stack room. Overdue books will be fined two cents a day starting Sept 2. books from Division B may be returned to Division A. Sunday opening resumes Sept 1 from 2:30 to 5:30. Labor Day hours are 10 p.m. to 5 p.m.

War talk from Canadian MP amid blitz rumors

J A M Atkins a Canadian member of parliament from Brandon Manitoba says Germany and England are at war and the fighting could end quickly or drag on. He expects Canada to provide strong support once aware of the situation. The note urges parents to obtain Brady War Pictures for school children from the Waterloo Evening Corner with a coupon on page 3.

London Germany England J. A. M. Atkins Brandon Man Canada Waterloo Evening Corner

Dr Bruce Galloway Opens Waterloo Naprapathic Practice

Dr Bruce Galloway, Naprapathic physician, has moved from Chicago to Waterloo and will open his permanent office in the Black Hawk block for professional work starting Tuesday September 3. He has leased space in preparation for duties.

Bruce Galloway Dr. Galloway Waterloo Chicago Black Hawk Bawk Building

Waterloo Iowa Notice of Hearing on Street Improvements

City of Waterloo Iowa announces a hearing to consider a resolution of necessity for Wellington Eighth Ninth and Tenth streets and Sixth Street paving, curbs, gutters, and intersections. Meeting at city hall council chamber at 7 30 pm September 28 1912 with twenty days notice.

Waterloo Iowa Wellington Street Fifth Street Ninth Street Eighth Street Washington Street Jefferson Street Tenth Street Sixth Street

Findley Physicians Pioneer Medical Care in Iowa

A historical notice highlights Dr William McKenzie Findley and his lineage of medical practice in Iowa since 1844. It notes early service with the Fourth Iowa Cavalry, battles such as Vicksburg and Lookout Mountain, and a shift toward non surgical chronic disease treatment. Drs Findley J B P A and E O Gable expand the Waterloo office with a staff of specialists offering free exams and consultations as they install new equipment.

Wm. Me. K Findley Kentucky Ohio Sandusky Wrandottes Mc. K Findley Dr. Findley Iowa Iowa Cavalry P. A. Findley United States Gable Waterloo Drs. Findley Co. Ara

Waterloo paving assessment rules dated August 28 1912

City of Waterloo details cost allocation for paving abutting properties and intersections. If benefits are less than cost or pavement cost exceeds 25 percent of actual property value, payment may come from the improvement fund. Funds warranted as provided by law. Notice to interested parties. Dated August 28 1912. Mayor R C Thompson, City Clerk R L Degon.

City OF Waterloo R. C. Thompson R. Ll. Degon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Teddy Bays Lindsay Scntt Temple Ind Dupree 8. D Bishop Grafton By Charles Stelzle Amy OF Nimrods Clark F. J, Cheney & CO Toledo F. J Hebey Watoina Kray de Marvin Wholecale Drugenta Mall Minnesota H. Ellsworth Baldwin St Rochester N. Y Saya Foley Foley H. W. Taggart Library Notes C., RT. & P. Railway Company and Co. G. W. Railway Company Drs. Findley Co
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