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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1911
Page
27
A. W. Allen discusses Western states growth across crops, banking, irrigation, and new capital. mentions Paris capital impact on trade and California irrigation bets based on rising demand and supply constraints. notes regional prosperity despite price pressure and competition with eastern stores.
James M. Rownd, the first saddler and harness maker in Black Hawk County, established his shop after arriving in 1802. His family settled near Cedar Falls, Waterloo, amid a sparsely settled frontier with deer and Indians roaming. Rownd’s father Samuel II Rownd bought 3100 acres east of what is now the State Teachers’ College, much of it on War of 1812 warrants at 87 1/2 cents per acre.
Alfred Bukens, Eastern Manager of The Waterloo Evening Courier, surveys 1911 year end in business. He notes uneven gains, idle capital, stronger New England prospects, and a hopeful view that 1912 will bring looser credit, improved advertising, and steady confidence despite a presidential year and market cautions.
The passage presents Longfellow stating success comes from doing well and not seeking fame. It claims achievement is deserved and not pursued, and warns against misgivings disappointment or frantic excitement.
The piece extols Warrenton Oregon as a natural Pacific Coast harbor at the Columbia River mouth. It argues the port’s strategic value, compares it to New York City’s growth, and claims federal investment will improve the Columbia River mouth for national shipping prominence.
Germania TrustCo promotes Hollywood Park as Warrenton’s growing city extension near the railway, offering 556 lots with direct deed and abstract from the company. Promises future value as Warrenton expands, urging buyers to study the topography and rely on natural growth.
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