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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
2
A scrambled OCR fragment from the Waterloo Courier describes edition details including publication days and offices. Mentions editors and offices in Waterloo and New York, plus distribution notes and courtesy references to a Broadway area file.
The article surveys alternative city government forms focusing on a professional city manager or mayor model. It cites economist Richard Ely, notes pilot use in Germany and the United States, and discusses Iowa interest and local sentiment toward adopting noncommission governance. It mentions a Marshalltown banker endorsing study for broader Iowa adoption.
The Courier notes a shift toward a single expert city manager over multiple salaried commissioners. The piece argues the plan avoids regional bias, promises daily departmental focus, and could save salaries while delivering a scientific business approach to governance. It invites Waterlon residents to weigh the change.
The piece alleges Johnson engaged in a marriage after a scandal to gain leniency, claiming the wife’s suicide followed. It argues lack of nobility in pursuing marriage to avoid testimony and cites senators Cummins and Kenyon backing Lew Bryson for Davenport post master with Taft naming S. A. Finger, noting Freely support for Kenyon.
Des Moines hosts the Iowa Good Roads association gathering December 17 and 18. Waterloans in the region are urged to attend as boosters are not few.
A former drinker praises the Courier stance to keep saloons closed in Waverley for a trial. He argues sobriety saves money for families and reduces temptation linked to employment and moral decline. He condemns those who defend taverns and urges ongoing prohibition.
A Waterloo letter-writer denounces any defense of the liquor trade and argues against restoring saloons. He cites bank savings accounts opened during saloon closures, questions the economic benefits claimed by brewers, and states he will not sign a petition to bring back saloons. He identifies as a resident opposed to reestablishing the saloon.
Cedar Rapids raises 250000 for Coe College with praise for large donors and recognition of many small givers who often sacrifice. The piece urges appreciation for both big benefactors and the broader base of supporters.
Dubuque Times Journal cites New York papers about a congress candidate who lent $200 to a campaign committee and observed the disbursements. all but $50 vanished into the committee’s pockets. The piece warns the candidate’s stance on committee integrity could backfire.
Opinion piece argues the Sherman law is vindicated with a clearer view of trust issues today. It credits past figures like George Floar Edmunds and John Sherman and notes ongoing efforts to curb capital aggressions.
James L O'Brien of Oelwein was elected president of the Iowa branch of the Motion Picture Exhibitors League of America at a Des Moines session yesterday. He owns the Orpheum theatre in Oelwein and has wide connections across the state, notably for obtaining state rights to the Gotch Zybysko wrestling match.
George Fitch presents a humorous biography of Martin Van Buren noting his Dutch roots and firm stubbornness. It traces his rise from New York politics to the presidency, his role in Jacksonian era turmoil, and his defeat in 1849 amid party shifts and Free Soil ambitions.
Ruth Cameron recalls losing a pearl pin during furniture moves and suspecting a dishonest mover. The pin reappears between pages of a book, leading to reflections on trust and avoiding unkind suspicions. The note ends with a local hotel development rumor tied to Davenport, naming George Miller as a possible manager.
Duluth Minnesota voters approve a new city government plan by 524 to 330 with 5000 ballots needed. The measure replaces the ward system with a five member commission and carries in all wards except the Fourth.
In Dubuque Iowa discussions heat up for a possible hotel development led by local and regional investors. While not guaranteed the plan shows strong momentum with backing from key businesses and municipal officials.
Petition drive to reinstate saloons in Woodbury county towns failed as the filing deadline passed. Anti Saloon League officials call the result a victory noting opponents would have had time to withdraw names if filed. The story also includes an advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound by H. W. Taggart.
Sioux City Ia Dec 5 Three thousand dollars was left to charitable and benevolent purposes according to the will of the late Mrs Mary E Flinn probated today The sum of 1000 is given to the Boys and Girls home of this city and equal sums to the Woman's Homes Missionary society and the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church
A Canadian steer won the world's championship at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. Glenmarnock Victor, a two year old grade Angus, raised by James D. McGregor of Brandon Manitoba, led the field. Second went to Black Rock shown by Iowa State Agricultural College. Glenmarnock Victor was fattened on Canadian barley oats and hay and never tasted corn.
Rumor circulates at progressive headquarters that Theodore Roosevelt may abdicate his third term bid in favor of Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana. Beveridge is slated to attend a conference here next year and may preside at a session Tuesday or Wednesday.
New York delegates from 40 states gather for the sixth annual meeting of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents. The agenda centers on betterment of service, preserving funds, prolonging policyholder lives, and tailoring policies to buyers. Notable speakers include Ambassador Myron Herrick and Senator Luke Lea.
Mrs. Libbie Seymour Cammack a missionary in Angola and Iowa State grad donated curious valuable and unique specimens from Africa to the University of Iowa. Prof C Nutting zoology head notes Africa collections are rare in the United States making the donation especially prized by local scientists.
The ad promotes TIZ foot bath relief for corns bunions calluses and chilblains. It claims drawing out poisons and urges readers to buy at 25 cents a box or request a free trial from Walter Luther Dodge & Co in Chicago.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a guaranteed cure for grippe and severe colds. It claims dosage every two hours for three doses ends the illness, relieves headache feverishness and nasal symptoms, and notes the 25 cent package contains no quinine and has a pleasant taste.
A university museum displays many items in its anthropological hall within the fireproof natural science building. The collection features Tom-toms slave shackles baskets musical instruments hatchets arrows wallets for letters sleeping mats charms cane combs skins leather goods and basketware. Mrs Cammack was graduated from liberal arts in 189% and medicine in 1904.
The piece urges fear of sickness and loss of strength among workers, claiming health as their main asset. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles, advertising the genuine product in a yellow package and warning to refuse substitutes.
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