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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
2
The article argues for nonpartisan progressive clubs to back reform measures and practical achievements over party labels. It highlights E. L. Hosteter's local efforts as a model and urges continued civic engagement for better government.
A Los Angeles tragedy described as an unwritten law case where a mother alleges brutal beatings by her husband. Her son, driven by instinct to defend his mother, shoots the father as violence erupts in the home. The account emphasizes moral responsibility and calls for fair judgment.
A compilation notes a spirited push by Taft Barnes and Pep rosa to drive out progressive Republicans. It also references varied Iowa items including prosperity claims, advertising impact on merchants, literary fame, urban politics, and stock exchange revelations amid national interest in Chicago progressives and Joe Tinker trade talk.
The Washington Post notes Secretary Wilson’s final Agriculture Department report as a swan song of prosperity after sixteen years. It credits education and scientific farming methods for growth in sericultural products amid urban population shifts, underscoring the nation’s expanding needs.
Key Pittman will move to Washington to fill the late George S. Nixon’s unexpired term. He defeated Senator W. A. Massey by eighty nine votes in the primaries. Pittman, a Democrat from Tonopah, previously ran against Nixon two years ago and was defeated.
A Des Moines man uses Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatic shoulder pain and recovers after three days. The article lauds Secretary Wilson for doubling farm production from 4 billion to 9.56 billion and retiring as a nation’s prosperity symbol. Farmers praise him while Hot Springs treatment ads conclude the page.
Story City attorney Ta J Tjernagle, an ex convict who survived a pardon battle with Governor Carroll, lectures on prison reform praising abolition of contract labor. He argues prisoners earning 2 to 7 dollars outside are paid 60 cents inside and his tale highlights state losses and impact on families at Fort Madison and Anamosa.
The writer urges shoppers to reward shops that treat female workers well during the Christmas rush. She cites experiences from girls in different stores, noting commissions, seating, and courtesy as key issues. The piece calls readers to say thank you with their trade to supportive employers.
Greene residents greet old friends and conduct business while Waterloo visitors stop in. City council closes pool halls for weeks, families recover from illness and welcome new births, nurses train, and a funeral for Mrs. Baldwin is reported in Marble Rock as Rev. Stivers and daughter visit Greene.
A humorous critique portrays dentists as necessary yet painful figures who mine for nerves in teeth. The piece lampoons the drilling, filling and polishing process, comparing dental work to inquisition and touting long term benefits despite discomfort.
Dr Call hosts mother visiting from Osage with relatives J Williams and C V Cave. Hazel Debs recovering after illness period. Mrs C A Bier and Carleton travel to Freeport Illinois after learning Mrs Otto Bier’s passing. Amanda Hubbard remains ill as four daughters arrive to assist.
An Austrian burglar suspect, just arrested in Davenport Iowa, escaped five officers escorting him to a patrol wagon as shots rang out. Earlier a confederate was captured and named Ladley as the man’s partner.
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