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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
2
A fragmented 19th century clipping discusses advertising rates, foreign post offices, and travel agents in Waterloo Courier listings. It surveys great inventors and leaders, praising Edison while critiquing Carnegie and noting moral contrasts between humans and animals, with scattered anecdotes on ships, dogs, murders, colds, and quarantine rules.
The Hold Over Paper is described as the primary Waterloo newspaper read over the weekend with thorough digestion of Saturday and Sunday sights.
Evening Courier previews Andrew Carnegie’s ranking of the twenty greatest men in world history. The list includes Shakespeare Jenner Edison Bell Franklin Stephenson and others, noting American president Lincoln and Scottish and English pioneers, with occasional misprints and unclear phrasing throughout.
A fragmented report claims Taft Roosevelto plans a major speech edit, trimming his message to roughly 6,900 words. The note suggests progressive content may be removed from his SOM Nigsage to shorten discussion in Congress, stirring controversy among supporters and critics.
Local jumbled clipping mocks Champ Clark and Canadian annexation idea with garbled phrases. Cedar Rapids Gazette riffs on a hawk’s head trade mark for Iowa, suggesting the joke as a broader point about branding and regional identity.
A survey of Iowa political chatter notes Clarke Invincible in the governor race, Palmer's potential bid, and local doubts about a Palmer challenge. The Des Moines Capital reports bridge companies paid for rooms at Mason City and Clear Lake during the supervisors meeting, amid talk of improprieties. The Des Moines Register argues for a positive youth mindset focused on discipline and harmony.
J A Flowwell Pracy Ohio bought Waler's Honey and Tar Compound for his wife. Her case seemed hopeless with severe consumption symptoms lungs sore persistent coughing hoarse voice. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound gave immediate relief and after three bottles she recovered completely, according to H W Paggart.
Frederick Thompson brings Polly of the Circus to the Waterloo with matinee and night shows. Georgie Olp stars as Polly. the production features a large hippodrome and many horses. Also shows The Girl in the Train and a local kidney cure endorsement precede updates on Samuel and Mrs Turner.
Davenport December 3 Special Iowa moves to educate residents on Iowa made goods with a Made In Iowa expositions plan. An exposition company would display clothing food household utensils and more in larger cities, with photographic exhibits for large products. Sales would be by orders to manufacturers, not on-site sales.
A reader asks if a fiancé should be required to take her to theatre outings. The columnist urges common sense, noting theatre for two costs more than him going alone, and that sometimes he will be away. She argues he may seek personal recreation to bridge separations.
Advice on love and jealousy urges a woman to accept a fiance’s social life as proof of his quality. Value independence, avoid suspicion, and support shared interests while granting freedom to prevent a brittle union. Endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cold treatment from Waverly Virginia source.
Taft discusses his views on a general income tax and related constitutional issues. He notes support for a graduated tax in emergencies and outlines concerns about inquisitorial methods. He defends judicial appointments as sacred duties and emphasizes the courts as defenders of civil liberty.
The president outlines a calendar of unfinished business centering on tariff reductions guided by the tariff board, Alaska development without harming conservation, and ratification of peace treaties. He says Congress will decide, politics rarely influence his decisions, and he seeks independent judgment over self-interest, valuing duty over office.
The administration notes that another party could serve the public interest more effectively, suggesting a strategic shift to maximize advantage. The statement frames a transfer of duties as a means to yield greater benefits for the administration and stakeholders.
Meritol Cough Remedy touted as superior for colds and throat troubles and especially effective against croup when given at the first coughing signs. Widely used in thousands of homes and sold by Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co.
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