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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
2
An editor urges a Waterloo census recount amid disputes over voter counts and population figures. The piece defends registration totals and challenges callers to prove or drop the issue while praising governors conferences for promoting unity without expanding executive power.
The Hold Over Paper is the Waterloo weekend read, delivering a Saturday edition that readers digest Sunday. The paper promises thorough coverage and a wide readership across the community.
The piece denounces Dr Frederick A Cook as a monumental liar whose Arctic claims collapsed under criticism. It contrasts his perceived weakness with Shackleton’s fortitude and honesty, arguing Cook merits only pity and not restoration of respect.
A fragment notes the Cedar Rapids Republican observing a potential suspicion in the last conduct of counts. The terse snippet hints at scrutiny over tallying or numbers, implying political or civic oversight in a city context.
Progressive enthusiasm over Lafayette Young's appointment fades as complications mount. Dolliver loyalists resist harmony moves and oppose Cummins leverage while Young faces past clashes with Iowa judges and looming Supreme Court questions. The scene unsettles party unity and alarms reformers.
The report questions what the Cedar Rapids custodians of Unat Westminster Church were doing as a gang of boy desperadoes met nightly in the church basement to plot crimes against the community.
Grinnell notes Taft's upcoming message to Congress will shape his policy and destiny. Home News-Republican comments on Cummins as Senate leader, praising his balance amid progressive strength. Also reports on Newark fire tragedy and highway concerns in Iowa, plus a Cedar Rapids Gazette jab about Iowa popcorn profits.
Albert Elwell of Chicago died in early December after kidney trouble. He requested cremation and for his ashes to be brought to La Porte City to inter in West View cemetery beside his parents, with funeral services at Oak Park crematory before the transfer. He leaves a widow Alice and son Phil.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a rare remedy for skin conditions including acne tetter salt rheum and rashes. It claims immediate itching relief and gradual disappearance of lesions with complete color restoration. A testimonial from Mrs Jessie Beach of Rockford Michigan supports efficacy with a note on free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York.
An Evening Chit Chat column ponders giving away a piece of one’s mind. It notes talk about a cult and a friend’s devotion, and argues that while generosity of speech is tempting, most people need their brains for daily life and cannot afford such loose talk.
The sermon decries hollow churchgoing and worldly acts, urging genuine faith. It condemns atheistic cynicism and calls for repentance, forgiveness of enemies, and Christ's power to free from sin while warning of divine judgment.
Sioux City Iowa December 2 Port Sheehan known as the champion corn husker of Iowa spends a few days here after a strenuous month husking. He averages 114 bushels a day for 32 consecutive days. He began at Pete Tribr farm near Hawarden and finished at Ed Brunston farm near Eagle Grove. He notes a 31 day average of 115 bushels a day and invites others to try to beat his record. He resides in Maquoketa Iowa.
Messrs G E Tathwell and Chester Viages, now Waterloo residents, plan an ornamental cement work and artificial stone factory on Cedar and Second streets. The main 20 by 40 foot building will face Rock Island tracks, with two stories and accompanying offices and sheds. Seven to fifteen workers are expected. the site was purchased from Mrs. John Krug after locating near rail switches.
The Universalist church schedules its annual meeting next Monday at the church and Sunday services feature Rev. A. R. Tillinghast, former pastor and Tri-State secretary, who will speak on Tolstoi in the evening. Waterloo friends of Rev. Tillinghast will attend.
Firefighters battled a stubborn blaze that damaged a house, nearly destroying it and requiring a second alarm after the initial effort. The fire started in the garret and burned for about an hour before being extinguished. Residence insured for 500 dollars and household goods insured for 400 dollars.
La Porte Progress News reports a Monday night fire on Main Street at a residence owned by the Noah Gotton estate and occupied by Webb Renn and his mother. Neighbors and firefighters arrived after C. J. Powell raised the alarm. upper floors remained untouched while most belongings were destroyed or badly damaged as the house burned.
Cough remedies are urged for child care during cold season to prevent diphtheria or scarlet fever. Meritol Cough Remedy is promoted as safe for children, with only non narcotic ingredients and strong parental endorsements, sold by Henderson Drug Co.
The ladies of the church plan a picnic supper on Monday evening and the annual meeting will be a social occasion and a time to elect officers and transact other business.
Three eastern trunk lines plan a fare battle starting New Year’s Day. The Grand Trunk Erie and Wabash will cut Chicago to New York and Boston rates, first class by eight dollars and second class by three six. Insurgent lines issued notices to thirteen western railroads at a secret Chicago meeting.
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