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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
2
A Chicago fire editorial argues after horror subsides that officials must regulate to prevent future disasters. It praises firemen yet cautions chiefs to prioritize lives and property, noting Chief Horan’s leadership amid the deadly blaze and urging safer firefighting practices.
A long critique of Senator Clark’s 7 million dollar New York mansion project, alleging ostentation and misused funds. The piece questions the value of wealth gained through disdain for artists and architects, contrasting the cost with public interest and warning of life risk in reckless displays. It also satirizes media coverage and media expectations surrounding such ostentation.
A Wishita Kansas man died suddenly after presenting his daughter with a gift. Authorities say no foul play is suspected and the death is being investigated as a possible natural cause. Further details were not available at press time.
The Christian Science Monitor notes the United States and its allies steadfastly back peaceful arbitration. Francis J. Loomis, acting secretary, cites Secretary Knox on establishing a court of arbitral justice as a pivotal step for judicial settlement of international disputes.
Discussion emphasizes the United States duty to support an international court and to mobilize global opinion for its creation. Mr. Joons notes that while Britain and continental nations have peace groups, the U S may bear the main burden in propagating the cause and pledges government openness to arbitration.
A mash of editorial snips from Iowa papers voices concerns over tariff reform and western solidarity. Tropes include stances against conservatives and calls to heed regional interests while noting political churn in Des Moines and Des Moines area discourse.
Minneapolis reports a 22 month old boy died after eating matches picked from the saloon floor on Washington Avenue. Autopsy by Dr. C A Smith and Sheriff Seashore found poisoning. Foster mother Mrs George Edwin Piper, of Brooklyn Center, claims the child was given by its mother in February 1909 under a temporary arrangement.
J W Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe lumbago needing injections. He credits Foley's Kidney Remedy and Tamglad to relief from back pain. Sold by all druggists with listings for Superior Vaudeville and Crystal Theatre timing next Monday.
A hostess recounts a phone chat and warns about how confidences are betrayed. The piece muses on gossip, trust, and self preservation, noting the inevitability of damaged confidences when people discuss others. It highlights the archetype of the secret-spreader and the risks of turning on former lovers or friends.
The Pittburg Gazette Times hails Tutner Burbank for a new garden pea that will not roll off a knife blade and jokes that a knife safe for the mouth would please the plain people, echoed by the New York Herald.
Cedar Falls high school juniors defeated the seniors 29 to 17 to claim the school basketball championship. The game, refereed by Hanger of the Teachers' College, was played at the Lincoln building gym.
Miss Christine Hemingson of Beresford visits friends in the city for Friday and Saturday then returns to Newell for two weeks of school duties. Merner family of 1021 Main street depart for St Louis to spend the holidays with their son in wholesale drug business. Danish Baptist missionary Rev C H Bolvig leaves after visiting. Mrs J B Jones and her mother leave for two weeks visiting southern Iowa towns. Cantine family from East Orange arrives to spend holidays with the Robinsons on State street. relatives plan a Christmas reunion.
Post office handles higher volume than last year with inside staff and carriers clearing backlogs. Grand rush anticipated Sunday through Monday as Postmaster Law secures two appropriations to hire extra hacks and assist carrier crews.
All substitute carriers join the eligible list for holiday work. Regular carriers handle first class mail and papers, followed by substitutes delivering Christmas packages. Some districts will get one delivery, business areas two. Office departs at 8 but sorting delays push routes to 9.
George Redding of Jamestown was convicted of attempting death by own action after a failed throat-cutting attempt. He pleaded guilty under state law and received ten months in Sioux Falls, marking the first such case in twenty five years.
Merital Sore Throat Tablets are promoted as a distinct preparation for relief of sore throat in various forms including tonsillitis quinsy thrush ulcers and canker throat. The ad claims prompt results and urges use by customers. Henderson Drug Co the Meritol store.
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