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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1910
Page
2
The piece defends Senator Young’s Friday speaking style as a flirtatious, home‑aimed defense of Iowa farmers. It mocks his aim to influence tariffs and condemns corporate dictation while praising his bravado and public impact in the senate.
The text questions how even a simple first effort can conceal a hidden motive, noting that a smile cannot reveal true intent. It ponders whether readers can discern sincerity or deceit in spoken words.
The piece argues Evangelist Sunday worked six weeks free of charge to fund city meetings in Waterloo and to aid moral causes. It defends his high past fees as justified by his volunteer ministry and warns skeptics that supporters should finance his health and ongoing mission, noting his efforts to save souls and aid charities.
In a town paper piece, a three year old cat named Biddy is found by a fireman in an alley near the engine house where TT had been left to perish. JT’s eyes were not boned when Biddy became a member of engine company No 34. The piece notes rural districts keeping residents in poverty and ends with a town face of failure.
The article describes Taft pushing tariff reform one schedule at a time and supporting Senator Cummings' resolution to limit amendments to a single schedule. It notes Cedar Rapids Gazette urging other papers to treat Des Moines Capita fairly while backing Senator Young's election.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican summary notes an auditor who has examined state city accounts for five years argues towns without saloons are generally more prosperous than those with saloon license revenue, while questioning the auditor’s broader knowledge.
In remnant chatter a street slang term kid is described as a nanny goat suckling babe while Lux emburgers nickname young girls as Jaides. The piece notes responses to terms Boetshe Ziekel and kin the kid with Mary Susia or Katie names. It ends by promoting Lillie Jack coal from J. B. Young & Co.
The note invites shoppers to begin Christmas buying early and enjoy a smooth season. It urges timely planning and emphasizes getting into the holiday spirit with practical tips for a stress free approach.
A narrator recalls a train rush encounter and a rule to resist anger by imagining the other person’s perspective. The piece shares personal tests in a lunchroom and urges readers to delay indignation, noting empathy can calm immediate reactions.
The text discusses Victor Ib of Milwaukee as the first socialist representative, noting a 75 percent vote increase since 1908 and Milwaukee county victories. It analyzes Karl Marx’s Capital, its critique of capitalism, and the socialist program aiming to abolish poverty and wage slavery through cooperative governance and democratic reform.
Des Moines Iowa December 47 Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion refuses to allow Frank Gotch to referee a planned match He will attend ringside and may speak Manager Helwick had arranged for Gotch to preside over the bout between Hackenschmidt and three Iowa men including Davenport Tiger Pat Galvin Also named are Charles Challender What Cheer and Frank Mendino Des Moines Reimer is lined up as Mendino's partner with Jess asserting the ex champion will be forced to meet his match
Sioux City Journal notes a cautious view on bank positions and comparisons. Charles City Intelligencer urges Progressives to unite behind a single senator candidate. Council Liufis Nonpareil mentions President George as a focal point in political chatter.
The article notes three of Iowa's top men and many eager challengers, excluding Reimer and Gotch, seeking a bout with Hackenschmidt within an hour. Manager Helwick has received letters from numerous hopefuls, including Ben Reeves of Guthrie Center who asks to wrestle Hackenschmidt.
Nora Springs Dec. 17 One of the major district court cases this term concerns heirs at law of the late Peter Warburton challenging probate of his will. The will, from a second marriage, left nearly 50 000 in land and property to Mrs Warburton. Warburton died shortly before April 2 1906. The widow has sold much of the property while children from a former marriage claim shares. The contest must be filed within five years of probate.
The court faces a contentious matter over the premises that has generated broad discussion. Lawyers anticipate a formal order clarifying rights, responsibilities, and any curative actions, with the decision expected to address ongoing concerns and potential remedies.
In Elizabeth New Jersey a couple courting by phonograph cylinders planned an elopement with James Stone Smith ready in Philadelphia. A mixup overheard by James W. Evans halted the scheme, as his daughter Hallla M. Kivyang reportedly thwarted the plan amid a wealthy family dispute.
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