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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1912

Page

2

Waterloo Evening Courier advertising and foreign bureaus

Waterloo Evening Courier announces pricing for per week and per year subscriptions with city and mail rates. It lists offices in Waterloo and New York Chicago and includes foreign travel bureau placements in London Paris Berlin and a European distribution note.

Aterloo Evening Courier Associated Press Tee W.W. H. Hartman Company Sopit West Park Avenue Joan C. HantMan W. Perenson Sec'y-Treas Gen. Mgr New York Tribune Alfred B. Lukens Chicago Cartier Cotrier St the Portefice Waterloo Iowa Barger Branca Europe Waterloo Evening Courier Sie Trafalgar Building Northcumberland Avenue American Lapress Haymarket Dawe Green Street Boulevard Des Capucines

The Hold Over Paper

The hold over paper a Waterloo reader’s nightly habit remains popular, with readers digesting the Saturday issue thoroughly on Sunday. This brief note highlights the paper as a weekend staple in Waterloo reading habits.

All Waterloo

Single Term for President A Reform Argument

The editorial argues for a six year non renewing presidential term to reduce political bitterness. It claims two terms fuel constant politicking, hampers reform, and that a six year limit would let presidents pursue lasting policies and avoid third term conflicts. It cites insurrection and factional politics as consequences of re election pressures.

Baraboo Omnin

Simplicity and Toolishness in Inaugural Ceremony

The piece contrasts ceremony and democratic virtue in state events. It mocks both elaborate royal style and bare, plain inaugurations. It criticizes Governor Hunt of Arizona for lacking dignity in the act and questions what constitutes worthy public ceremony.

America Jean Hunt Arizons Capitol

Alleged dynamite conspiracy and civic reform pleas

The piece critiques bourgeois complacency in Waterloo and argues for a YMCA housing project to uplift women. It also discusses the Indianapolis federal indictment and calls for fair trials, plus notes on municipal skating, Arizona statehood film rights, and a context of national symbols.

Indianapolis McNamaras Republic

Senator Kenyon Suggests $125000 Cut For Veterans Relief

The Webster City editorial endorses Senator Kenyon’s idea to reduce annual allowances for congress members by $125,000 and redirect to worthy Civil War veterans. It notes the proposal lacks wide applause in Congress and calls for reforms in pool hall conduct in Iowa with emphasis on improving character and public image.

Webster City Freeman-Tribune Kenyon Congress Dubuque

The Lady Who Always Knows Keeps Extra Pair

A woman buys six pairs of stockings and finds seven when opening the package. The other woman suggests keeping the extra pair, while the author’s wife questions returning it. The unnamed smart woman insists on taking back the surplus.

Molly Miy Chicago Records Herald

The package mistake and a shop clerks dilemma

A conversation between two women about returning extra items in a package and choosing honesty or self interest. The discussion touches fairness, potential trouble for shop staff, and whether to keep or return an extra stocking. The piece ends with a plug for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

Chamberlain

Disgusting Ignorance and Jocular Snippets

A collage of jokes and anecdotes from newspapers and magazines. Items range from a derisive line about a German to insomnia, a jail remark, a near death tale, and a Napoleon book review. The humor hinges on misreadings and misperceptions.

How They Badger Poor Mr Waddell

Chicago reports Rube Waddell signed a novel contract with the Minneapolis club offering a $10 weekly bonus during the season if he abstains from drinking. The arrangement includes a lump sum salary at year end if he remains sober. Joe Cantilion from Hickman Ky disputes payment and fears future payout. Waddell claims he will not drink next summer and has avoided alcohol for two weeks.

Chicago Rube Waddell Rube Minneapolis Joe Cantilion Hickman Joe Waddell

Cure of eczema and boils with Cuticura remedies noted

Mrs. Mars W Ramsey of Colorado Springs describes her infant son’s eczema and boils beginning at three weeks old. After doctors failed, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, reporting rapid improvement and full recovery by age two. She praises the products and provides an offer for samples.

Mars W. Ramsey L. Fackeon St Colorado Springs Colo Hboral Potter Cruc & Item Corp Bastan

Young Buffalo at Waterloo in Cowboy–College Show

Amusements note that Cal Callahan in Rowds Wing as the college cowboy stars in Young Buffalo at Waterloo Saturday matinee and night. The western uniformed hero appears well received in prior city reviews and the production boasts elaborate scenery and strong ensemble of twelve characters.

YOUNG Buffalo Cal Callahan Rowds Wing Young Buffalo Waterloo

Arizona resists judge recalls with steady calm

Arizona remains steady and hopeful as calls for removing judges fade from public debate. Citizens express confidence in state governance and the judiciary’s ability to function without upheaval.

Spirit of the Iowa Press Spoofs and Snapshots

The item ribbing local politics notes a “hooster” who spreads smiles and aids digestion. It cites Marshalltown on a farmer’s wives tribute surpassing Bryan’s kiss the babies stunt. Davenport hints Shuster’s Persia accounts were not kept honestly after Russian contacts with the Persian cash drawer.

Marshalltown Times-Republican Holden Bryan Davenport Times Shuster Persia

Westfield Notes Read And Visit Family

Westfield reports Mrs. R A Noble on the sick list this week. Miss Ruth Ream serves as bookkeeper at Wittick store and meat market. Mrs. McArthur visited daughter Mrs. Rathbone during the week. Miss Alice Shafer from Clarksville works at William Galloway office and stays with her brother Victor Shafer’s family. Horace Mr Hile returned to work after four weeks of illness.

Greeley

Hucksters Clash Over Des Moines Market Labels and Control

Disturbance erupts at Des Moines city market as hucksters clash with Market Master Pouchot and Councilman Schramm over labeling producers versus middlemen. Sign removal, threats, and a call for tighter market oversight fuel a broader dispute about licensing and market rules.

Des Moines Schramm R. O. Brennan

Real Estate Transfers and Public Notices

Real estate transfers listed for Nannie Grady Messier to Chas Messier, J J Mueller to Jas L Mullen, and two United States land allocations. Prices range from 1 to 5 000 dollars. Also a medical note praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for colds.

Sy Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co Nannie Grady Messier Chas. Messier Cedar Falls Frank J. Bighmey J. B. Gruner Rainbow Jno J. Mueller Jas. L. Mullen Baker United States Jne. A. Shigley Wm. Joshua Barney

Special Meetings At The U B Church Continue

The First United Brethren church at Fourth and Alten streets prepared for more gatherings next week under the pastor. Evangelist Clark departs for Des Moines tomorrow after delivering his final sermon in the current series tonight. He will speak on Touching a Throng and sing a requested solo God Has Opened All the Gates Between.

First United Brethren Church Fourth Alten Evangelst Clark Des Moines

Unsteady Nerves and Digestive Remedy Ad

An advertisement touts Merital Tonic Digestive as a universal remedy for indigestion dyspepsia constipation bilious attacks and impure blood promising instant relief. Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Store are listed as exclusive local agents.

Henderson Drug Co Red Cross Drug Store

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