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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1911

Page

2

The Hold Over Paper Saturday Waterloo Reads

The Hold Over Paper presents a Saturday edition that Waterloo readers digest over the weekend. The paper aims to capture local happenings, opinions, and timely notes for the Saturday night readership.

Let the bells ring reform biassed against church bells

A New York doctor, head of his state's lunacy commission, argues bells are a nuisance and advocate abolition. The piece counters by praising bells for calming effects and questions the motive behind reform, noting other louder urban sounds and urging lifestyle changes over silencing bells.

New York Lunacy Commission

Weary sighs as Madame X reunion ends twenty years

The piece notes the dramatic reunion of Madame X with her son after a twenty year separation in a life of Infamy. It also mentions Young withdrawing from a senatorial contest, not due to danger but to lack of encouraging prospects, with a nod to the obstructionist's stance and vague references to "the king."

Madame X Young Elem Rome

Political Opinion On Senators and Borough Leaders

The writer critiques political maneuvers around Senatorial elections, endorsing Deemer as a possible candidate if he quits the town senate. They dismiss Young as out, warn of reliance on standpatters, and mock campaign tactics and slogans. The piece defends Lorimer’s continued senate presence and comments on British reactions to US Canadian union jokes.

Ike Deemer Supreme Bench of Town Senate Young

Spirit of the Iowa Press Sete

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Spirit of the Iowa Press and Sete with unclear context. This brief item notes an association or feature linked to the publication, but readable details are limited.

Spirit OF the Iowa Press

Iowa and Canada trade talks draw mixed Iowa views

Newspaper clippings reflect varied Iowa reactions to a Canadian reciprocity plan. Farmers in Cass County see little threat from Canadian corn and residents in Aurelia and Council Bluffs express skepticism about broader terms. Republican voices range from cautious support in Des Moines to opposition to direct U S senate elections, with mixed sentiment on constitutional implications.

Atlantic Telegraph Cass County Canada

Iowa Voices On Roads And Schools In Legislature

Wise men in Des Moines warn that Iowa will lag in road and school reform this winter. They say many bills push old ideas of local flat roads, ignoring engineering needs for drains and grades. The piece urges funding for a statewide roads and school push to halt growing farmer discontent and boost state progress.

Des Moines General Assembly Iowa Towa Mfe Senator Young

Where 10WA Loses Out and Good Roads Legislation

Des Moines Tribune notes that David Brant, a lingering observer around the legislative halls, comments that good roads legislation is receiving little attention from lawmakers and prompts readers to consider the priority of road funding and policy.

Des Moines Tribune David Brant

Roosevelt era clash redefines New York politics in New York Collliers

Theodore Roosevelt aided in curbing William Barnes Jr in the native state as Tam many gains leverage with Dix and other party figures. The outcome shifts state offices to Tam many allies and signals more power for Murphy in the senate race while highlighting party rifts and reformist sentiment. Also note a medical plug for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promising relief from croup with dealer availability.

Colliers Theodore Roosevelt William Barnes, Jr New York State Tammany Republican Party Barnes Dix Tammany Heelers Murphy Roosevelt Stimson

Interurban booster meeting links Cedar Rapids and Waterloo

Cedar Rapids business leaders and Waterloo boosters meet to promote a proposed interurban line. Farmers and merchants along the route join in, urging Iowa lawmakers to remodel statutes to encourage capital investment and reduce handicaps for such ventures.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Des Moines Ad Clubs Merchants’ Organizations Farmers’ Associations Iowa

Courage and persistence win change through hard work

A reflective piece on sticking with self improvement despite slow results. It compares personal reform to health and beauty efforts, praising bulldog tenacity, steady effort, and waiting for true gains rather than quick miracles. It cites a girl’s skin treatment and broader moral: perseverance shapes character and fortune.

Ee Coes

Debates Over Lorimer Seat Prompt Call for Vote

The piece questions senators views on William Lorimer's Senate seat and urges a vote. It probes Beveridge's push for a decision, Burrows' obstacle, and fears about past corruption disclosures and the role of lobbying in resolving the case.

William Lorimer Beveridge Burrows Mr. Lorimer Heyburn

Dog catches burglar and finds evidence in showdown

In Omaha on February 17 a dog owned by Will Hebron chased a burglar from a broken into home. The dog halted the thief at a window, tugged a torn trouser piece used as proof, and drew police to a suspect who later matched the fabric. The animal then lunged at the man at the jail.

Omaha Neb Will Hebron Hebron

Local notes from Washburn and nearby towns

Harvey Falk moved to the Griffith farm near Waterloo on Monday. William Morrison and Miss Huppart visited Geneva with Mr and Mrs Frank Finn. Will Faulk lost a horse blanket on the road to Waterloo last Saturday. Mr Beatty went to Minnesota on business. Will Berth is improving after illness. Ward Delanca suffered rheumatism last week. John Flickinger of Tracy Minn, who had been in Chicago with stock, stopped here Tuesday.

Washburn

Young Cries to Senate for Aid in Popular Election

Washington report details a heated exchange between Senator Young and Senator Borah over direct election of senators. Young urged Borah to back a Iowa primary and uplift the people, while Borah accused Young’s rivals of blocking reform. The quarrel ended without progress.

Young Senate Washington Borah Idaho Iowa Tam Senator Young Senator Borah Senate of the United States Borak Agaid Down Colonel Young

Fol es Honey and Tar for coughs and colds

An advertisement touts Fol es Honey and Tar as a reliable family medicine for coughs colds and croup. It claims the remedy strengthens the system reducing pneumonia risk and warns against substitutes from J. K. Joder & Son.

J. K. Joder & Son

Tin and Furnace Shop at Hudson Opens Soon

John G. Wright, conducting a tin, furnace and sheet metal establishment in the basement at Fourth and Jefferson, will open a complete branch in Hudson about March 4. Will Ebert of Waterloo will manage the Hudson Place, with a stocked shop offering high-grade workmanship to residents and surrounding area.

John G. Wright Fourth Jefferson Streets Hudson Hudson Place Will Ebert Waterloo Wright

Measles cure restores daughter's scalp and hair growth

A Iowa family recounts how after measles a severe scalp humor caused hair loss and odor. They used Cuticura remedies, and within weeks the scalp cleared and hair regrew. The letter promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, with supplier details.

Abe Chas. Balzbrenner Amana Towa Potter Drag Corp Columbus Ave Boston Mas Berg Forrest

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