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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
2
The Waterloo Courier and its European bureaus outline locations where travelers can access the paper, listing offices in London Paris Berlin and St Petersburg. It notes differing postage and distribution details while urging readers to support wildlife protection and migratory bird legislation via advocacy to lawmakers.
The piece argues that international tribunals fail in national disputes and warns that Britain’s protest over canal tolls challenges U S rights under the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. It warns of European-biased arbitration and British dictation shaping future U S policy and independence.
The column discusses a proposed widows pension bill drafted by Representative Shankland and Mrs. Weinstock for town consideration. It questions total cost, suggests funding from beyond regular state revenues, and advocates for aiding orphans under sixteen with ten dollars monthly per child.
The Iowa City Republican notes that Judge Archibald is still spelled Archbald by the Associated Press and by the headline writer, a lingering usage discrepancy highlighted in the column.
The trouble lies with the people who raised the girls rather than Jack Johnson who is blamed for their misbehavior. The note suggests parental or community responsibility for the girls camping on his trail.
The Des Moines Capital reports five Oregon murderers under sentence of death and describes the Oregon Sobo squad sending petitions for reprieve. It also covers editor Bailey of Britt as a national figure in journalism and Davenport Times on the one term plan, arguing for term limits and reform of nominating methods.
Ruth Cameron argues mothers often approve of daughters modern choices, while older women profess virtue of domestic life yet show surprise at daughters choosing careers and smaller families. She suggests both generations seek happiness along the path of least resistance.
The act allows widows who are mothers of dependent children under sixteen to apply to the Board of Control for state institutions for maintenance funds. The board must investigate within sixty days to assess character and fitness, and may grant aid if the widow is deemed capable of caring for the child and unable to support them.
A flowing, humorous portrait of New Mexico tracing its early settlement by Spaniards in 1598, growth through centuries, and rugged geography. It notes Santa Fe’s age, dry climate, mountains and deserts, and the Santa Fe trail now replaced by a railroad, with playful jabs at Indians and traders.
The article details Iowa legislation giving widows of certain children up to ten dollars per month per child, with distribution controlled by the state board, and outlines conditions for reductions and county liability. It also discusses residency requirements and implications for local governance and partisan movements.
The Chicago Tribune notes the Des Moines Register and Leader quote from a conference of western leaders. It says the progressive movement is broader than the gathering and party, and only a great party with a great program, grounded in practical achievement, can emerge from 1912 events.
Anna Winchell transfers land in 17-88-12 to Julia A. Winchell. Mt Zion M. E. church transfers land in 9-89-12 to Mt Zion Union cemetery for $1. Ellis E Wilson transfers land in 26-96-13 to Charles H Rath for $1. Ownership records show nominal consideration in these transfers.
A Guthrie Center jury ruled in favor of A D Lemmon proprietor of a drug store clarifying that selling toilet paper and newspapers on Sundays does not violate Iowa blue law. The case tested Sunday sale enforcement as city officials pushed to close drug stores and eateries on Sundays in Guthrie County.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline Danderine claiming to double hair beauty by cleansing dust oil and dandruff. It promises roots strengthened, growth stimulated, and scalp refreshed with a 25 cent bottle from drugstores.
The notice says sale bills for farmers auctions will resume Sunday business unless the city acts to stop them. The Courier uses these bills in its advertising columns. W. H. Hartman Company publishes the Waterloo Evening Courier at 200 213 Park Avenue West.
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