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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1913
Page
2
A mixed page from the Waterloo era discusses state issues including hog cholera vaccines and a proposed state laboratory, a push for direct senatorial elections, and car safety at grade crossings. It criticizes pork-barrel spending while praising agricultural development and condemns ongoing bribery chatter in elections. The piece also comments on educational reforms and public institutions, noting unfinished state projects and civic debates.
A tax revision showdown looms as the Iowa tax commission proposals threaten to shift more burden onto farmers and corporations. Farmers in Audubon and Cass counties clash with city taxpayers over assessed land values and a proposed move of assessment power from local officials to Des Moines. The conflict pits farmers against city owners and aims to upend local tax policy.
Vincent Astor, aged twenty, plans to promote agriculture by founding an experiment station on his inherited farm. Governor Sulzer recalls their exchange about choosing a path with wide social impact, arguing for farm-centric solutions over costly scientific research and urban aid. The piece also notes state bias toward aiding animals and children through veterans and widows programs in contrast to farm support.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican note says Des Moines school records show only 247 of 17,676 pupils licked last year, questioning progress over 35 years. Ottumwa Review laments legislature delays on an antimiscegenation bill. 99 percent support, but lobbying by negro lawyers cited. Webster City Freeman-Tribune reports farmers would pay a one mill road tax if funds are wisely used, raising concerns about efficiency and time. Cedar Falls Record notes the planned reorg of three state schools stems from J. M. H. Trowin and W. R. Boyd with questions about claimed savings. no proof yet.
The document pleads friendship for the school while admitting that its program would reduce attendance by hundreds. If the board proceeds, the state will regret the move, as critics warn of lasting harm to one of the world’s great teachers colleges.
Ruth Cameron writes of social contrast as a restaurant scene reveals vanity in both genders. A candid talk on conceit leads Molly to reflect that men's vanity is fed by flattery from women, while the cynic observes the dynamics of flirtation and affection in public spaces.
Des Moines special report details a proposed inheritance tax bill by Rep Kingland of Winnebago county with exemptions and tax rates for spouses parents and lineal descendants. It also outlines a per diem for bank directors and a school health exam measure requiring an examining physician for every student.
Washburn reports the local elevator, owned by the O Connor brothers for twenty years, has been purchased by local farmers. Ice harvest proceeds around Washburn. Joe Hammer plans to rent his stock farm for eight dollars per acre. Corn remains shelied and hauled on the interurban. Mrs Catherine Hemmer recovers from illness. Ben Hellopeter hauls milk thrice weekly to Gilbertville. Frank Hemmer continues hauling chickens to Washburn. Peter Kemp and wife plan to move to Arthur North Carolina after visiting relatives nearby.
Frank Hoffman recovers from knee amputation at Waterloo hospital and plans to go home soon. Mrs. J O Colvin departs for St Paul to purchase millinery for spring. A Civil War veteran and longtime pioneer dies aged around 73, leaving a large family. James Parsons contemplates David Jepperson’s restaurant and pool table business. W L Atkinson greets neighbors, A N Harmon visits, Lizzie Ackerson visits, Leg Ranney visits from New York, and pioneer Aaron Almstead dies at 68.
A lively description of the trombone its length in repose and fully extended two-part slide action and the skill required by players. It contrasts well played trombones with poor ones noting impact on bands and public awe. It ends with a dramatic note on technique and the peculiar mouthpiece mouth posture.
Mr Olmstead came to Beaver township in 1854 and occupied the northeast 160 acres of Section 2Q until his death. He was the last pioneer to live on the farm they entered from the government. Funeral Sunday at 1 pm at the homestead, Rev Farris officiating. Interment Beaver Grove cemetery. He leaves two sons four daughters, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. His wife predeceased him.
Real estate transfers show Emmer Bingham selling to Edward H aelot block 10 Home Park and Lewis Miller transferring land in 27-87-12 to Alexander EB Glen ney with a $1 consideration. J L Fortunski to A E Glenny also appears in the fragment.
Part of lot 2 block 20 original plat West Waterloo Carrie F Fournier and others sell to Lewis Miller land in 27 88 12 for 10000 Fairview Cemetery Association for Frank D Ackerman part of lot 48 section 18 Fairview Cemetery Waterloo M Shores to Lager and Sweet lot 10 pavers addition Waterloo
Newport February 17 The Swedish movement system calisthenics lesson was given to a new class of society women led by Lieutenant Morrison US Navy in Cloyne Hotel School gymnasium. Thirty five women wore white middy blouses bloomers blue and black stockings white shoes and exercised an hour. Morrison praised their aptitude. dieting noted. New names include Mrs George Grinville Merrill Mrs John Nicholas Brown Mrs Harald Brown Miss Natalia Willard Mrs Walter C Cabel and Miss Yates Sterling Jr.
An advertisement touts Diapepsin as a fast relief for sour upset stomachs, claiming it digests food and restores balance within five minutes. It urges readers to try a large fifty cent bottle from drug stores, arguing many suffer unnecessary discomfort.
The undersigned druggist authorized by the American Drug and Prose Association guarantees Merital Hair Tonic to give satisfaction or the purchase price will be refunded. This indicates the confidence they have in this preparation. Henderson Drug Co., Red Cross Drug Co.
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