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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1911
Page
2
The Iowa advertising forces unite into a state association to promote commercial interests by improving advertising for merchants manufacturers and publishers and by sharing information on Iowa manufacturing commercial and industrial opportunities. The piece argues collective effort boosts the economy through speeches songs and rallies, calling cooperation the steam powering advertising.
Des Moines reports claim farmers petition against state highway administration. The piece argues for scientific road planning, comparing to tariff commissions, and urges the Iowa press to educate farmers to support a robust, inspected highway system for progress.
A Council Bluffs Nonpareil editorial mocks the idea of a Waterloo girl who promotes all things Waterloo in other towns. The piece warns readers to favor local products at home and avoid overzealous patriotism that irritates others.
The piece argues reciprocity faces filibuster resistance but may pass with a new congressional session and cabinet pressure. It notes endorsements by the Association of Commerce and western boards of trade in Chicago, Tama Jim's reassurance to Iowa farmers, and shifts toward motor vehicles reducing horse-drawn road damage and dust.
A bill in the Iowa senate reports favorably to forbid public exhibitions of human freaks and abnormal persons, labeled a restraint of trade. The writer questions the legislation’s value and defends personal choice amid calls to focus on broader state needs such as poverty relief and progress.
The national House members, in the majority, voted to add half a million dollars annually to expand the body and reduce efficiency. Senate Democrats may oppose the reapportionment measure, fearing a Republican gain in the electoral college.
In a satirical note, writers argue that the affinity between Senator Bailer and his friend Lorimer is cherished by some yet seen as problematic by others. The piece hints that the U.S. Senate would be better off without both figures, emphasizing a desire for separation.
The article accuses State Senator Sammis of pushing a bill to strip city councils of power over local futility corporations in favor of a state board that the firms could influence. It voices alarm at intrastate and interstate trusts needing curb and criticizes federal limits. It mentions Representative Moore’s anti treaty bill being sidelined and questions Moore’s actions.
A Boone man dies shoveling snow while a Des Moines reader collapses while perusing Harvey Ingham editorials. Sioux City notes egg prices as Canada reciprocity looms. Davenport cites standpatters and the president. Kansas pensions eyed. early protection theory outlined. Lafayette Young enters race for U S senator with campaign soon.
President Taft rejects vague nationalism and aims to inform Ohio neighbors about reciprocity with Canada. He agrees to speak beyond his audience, knowing his words will be read nationwide and judged by the public. He seeks to supplement the country’s understanding with his arguments.
A homelike appeal to Congress is delivered with a personal tone aimed at neighbors. The message emphasizes reciprocity in public life and stresses shared community values.
A Boston paper reports a Massachusetts woman urging a pledge by all women to abstain from smoking. The writer argues most American women do not smoke and that sensationalist depictions misrepresent the middle class. She criticizes reformist rhetoric and defends ordinary women as the country’s backbone.
Des Moines reports Governor Carroll will likely sign the Oregon primary law now approved by both Iowa houses, paving the way for the top November vote getter for U S senator. It advances with large margins, prompting talk of a possible 1912 senatorial bid. Also, Harriet Evans advocates woman suffrage, and hearings address employers liability and insurance tax proposals in Iowa.
Yesterday marked the thirty six year arrival of contractor C. W. Campbell in Waterloo. He retains the last coupon from a railroad ticket bought in Williamsport Pennsylvania for Freeport to Cedar Falls, which wasn’t punched as he left the train at Waterloo. The ticket was issued by the Philadelphia and Erie line with a February 8 stamp.
Winslow reports visits and social updates as Mrs Watson stays with the Isaac Moon home at Bois. Miss Tillie Kjarsgaard of Newell visits Mrs Anna Hook while several residents travel or host relatives in Waterloo and Waverly. Daniel Newell ships a carload of cattle and W H Maldzahn delivers a horse fat at Waverly.
The funeral of Mrs. Henry Bockmann, who died last Friday at her home north of Wilmar, was held yesterday at the Wilmar church. Services were conducted by Rev. C Weltner. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Salge and leaves a 3 year old child.
An advertisement extols Gold Dust as a universal cleaner that performs well on clothes pots and pans floors woodwork refrigerators and bathrooms without soap or harsh chemicals. The copy repeats the claim that the Gold Dust Twins need no outside help.
Liveryman J. P. Hummell guided Mr. Campbell to the Uncle Charles Hummel home in Cedar township after arriving at Waterloo. Snowdrifts along the sleigh route reached as high as fences, illustrating harsh winter travel conditions of the day. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for curing colds and has earned wide reputation and sales. Sold by all dealers.
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