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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
2
The Courier discusses Kansas City Kansas adopting a commission government and suggests a city manager option for Waterloo. It cites tax cuts, bond payments, and a surplus, praising efficiency and foreseeing benefits from modern governance. It notes Dr. J. C. Stevenson’s final contributions and honors his work.
The Hold Over Paper is described as the Paper that all Waterloo reads on Saturday nights and thoroughly digests Sunday, marking a ritual of weekend reading and reflection.
The Evening Courier comments on a proposed Iowa bill to ban mixed dancing and bar school publications from advertising theatrical performances. It questions legal prohibitions and urges reformers to offer positive programs rather than impose restrictive laws. It praises dogs as symbols of law and order and discusses the success of a commission form of government with mixed outcomes.
The column compiles brief notes across Iowa newspapers. It cites the Shankland bill facing desertion, Cummins Wadler support on the right track, a quizzical remark about a hoax involving President Wilson, and a note on vocational training needing work for 25 000 youths aged 14 through 16 in Indiana.
Ruth Cameron discusses trends toward bare windows and minimal decor in middle class homes. She notes drifting from heavy carpets to bare floors and few rugs, arguing simplicity adds dignity and beauty while avoiding overstuffed rooms.
Collier's reminds readers that those with children feel blessed while many suffer homelessness and loneliness. The piece contrasts joyful dawns of Christmas with dire circumstances of single women, barren couples, and those in poverty, urging compassion for all who lack a home or family yet still seek warmth and heritage.
Columbus Ohio a city of 180000 people and state capital is depicted as a maritime wonder with extensive trolley lines. The piece satirically notes eight railroads broad Broad Street and a famous Chittenden hotel concierge while praising state institutions and political influence in Columbus.
The passage reflects on enduring worldly turmoil and royal and governmental changes, contrasting them with the value of life and the importance of immortality to the reader. It emphasizes enduring spiritual perspective over transient power.
Perry December 20 over 225 Milwaukee bridge engineers in Chicago are drawing a $3,000,000 concrete double track bridge to span the Des Moines river near Madrid Iowa. The project will be nearly 200 feet high and almost one mile long. Foundations and winter work will employ hundreds as Milwaukee aims to shorten its Chicago Omaha line with fewer grades and curves, claiming it will be the shortest route in the region.
Marshall County officials buy three tracking hounds suggested by peace officers. The pups arrived from Emporia Kansas bred by Carl Moore and will live and train at the county farm under Superintendent J Koontz. Two females and one male comprise the trio.
A letter from Mrs. Nancy J. Terrey of 148 Heckman Street recounts her daughter Ruth’s eighteen month scalp ailment and lasting relief after using Resinol Soap and Ointment. The ad claims instant itching relief and offers free samples from Resinol Chemical Co. Baltimore.
The pups are five months old and after posting to the county $225 will not reach full growth until about eighteen months. Training starts immediately and continues almost daily for an indefinite period. Also notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a non narcotic cold cure for children, advertised by dealers.
Farmers in Black Hawk county are urged to send exhibit grain to the state corn show in Ames from January 1 to 11, 1918. Premium classes cover corn by ears numbers and silage, with additional classes for oats wheat barley clover and timothy seed. Winners receive a large and varied set of valuable prizes.
Cash premiums totaling 1206 dollars will be awarded along with five silver trophies. Farmers are invited to exhibit grain and gain county recognition. For the premium list and more information, send a postal card to H. L. Eschling Secretary Ames Iowa.
U.S. engineering teaching remains at Iowa City as officials deny reports of moving the school to Ames. The coming year’s university bulletin reportedly includes a full engineering schedule, contradicting claims of an administration order erasing the program.
Charles O. Richardson of Manchester died at his home yesterday afternoon after two years of illness from heart trouble. The obituary notes the long illness and reflects on his life in the community.
Richard son is survived by his widow and two sons, and three brothers and two sisters. The remains were taken to Hopkinton today where funeral services were held from his sister's home.
Blim and Co offers five dollar Viviola coal for heaters or furnaces. Phone 1716. Good value for the money.
Hair tonic claims to keep the scalp healthy prevent hair loss restore natural color and, with regular use, keep hair soft and fluffy promoted by Hen derson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co.
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