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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
2
A Waterloo editorial urges citizens to clear snow from sidewalks to ease winter misery. It argues enforcement is costly but citizen responsibility should prevail, noting the risk of pneumonia for those who fail to shovel.
The Des Moines Capital exposes graft in Polk county with $45,876 in 1911 bridge work by Supervisor Malley and Stark. It accuses lack of cost detail, missing blueprints, and unitemized bills. Massachusetts imposes a five day notice for marriages to curb runaways.
A London editor discusses the Hay-Paunce treaty and Taft era views on canal tariffs. The piece argues the canal remains U S property and that equal, non-discriminatory terms for all nations guard diplomatic relations, while special U S rates for internal ships would amount to a subsidy.
Dubuque Telegraph-Herald notes the township road fund in Towa aggregates 5 1 2 million dollars annually. If redirected into scientific road construction, Iowa’s highway problems would be quickly solved. The Cedar Falls Record comments on Prof. P G Holden facing political pressure from supporters seeking advancement beyond his role at Iowa State College. Knoxville Journal reports Ruben Smith visiting Des Moines to negotiate disposal of Marion County clover seed with Iowa Seed Company.
A farmer notes seed harvest yields exceeding 30 bushels with potential for more, estimating $610 per wagon load at $11 per bushel. The piece also cites editorials praising Iowa Senator Cummins as a strong presidential candidate and discusses tariff board impact on wool policy and political unity.
A Boston wedding party disrupted by a car crash after the ceremony left two women dead instantly and a third severely injured. The article urges restraint at celebrations while praising wedding customs and suggests stopping revelry at the front door to prevent further harm.
Prisoners at the Anamosa reformatory presented Warden Marquis Barr and Mrs Barr with a handsome silver service as a Christmas gift as he prepares to relinquish control next week. Chaplain Pickworth, Father Powers, and inmate representative O N Frankfort spoke, praising Barr's five year tenure and urging compliance with rules thereafter.
The Minneapolis Journal condemns a proposal to sell remnants of the battleship Maine as souvenirs. It calls the ship’s remains a mausoleum honoring American sailors who died in service, arguing such relics should not be commodified.
Professor Holden proposes hiring a county teacher of agriculture to organize and oversee the subject across the county. A competent educator could be employed for about 100 per township and would systematize agriculture education as a science within schools. The police report no merchant complaints or shoplifting during the holiday period despite large crowds.
Miss Mabel F. Dawking of Fort Wayne Indiana describes three years of catarrh and blood disease. After trying many doctors and remedies she credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with her recovery, noting renewed strength and recommending the medicine.
C M Wray MD advertises practice limited to office work consultation and general surgery. Hours are 10 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday evening by appointment. Office phone 827 residence 2260 Red. Bank bid 509 10 First National Bank.
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