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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1912

Page

2

Waterloo Evening Courier advertisement and offices

The Waterloo Evening Courier lists association staff and offices in Waterloo Iowa and Chicago and New York. It details subscription rates and delivery options, advertising contact, and a Europe travel cable service with offices in London Paris and other cities.

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La Follette or Taft Rivalry Rumors in WashingtonSketch

Washington whispers claim La Follette and his supporters would back Taft if Roosevelt stays out. The tale describes past friendly ties between La Follette and Roosevelt and suggests a strategic push to pivot support under pressure from Roosevelt's handling of the race.

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Rural Postal Reforms Stir Farmers and Merchants

An analysis argues postal regulation changes favor farmers and foreign interests, raising rural route charges from 5 to 12 cents per pound and raising weight limits to eleven pounds. It questions impact on local merchants and mail order business, noting potential increased costs and convenience for distant buyers.

Jistofees

Women’s Catholic Association gains civic support in Waterloo

The piece praises the Young Women’s Christian Association for expanding influence in Waterloo civic life. It notes a proposed police matron to aid women and discusses reclaiming first offenders with Christian, practical outreach. It also mentions a building campaign and local support from The Courier. Minnesota teachers’ pay and qualification changes are reported.

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Iowa press snippets spark partisan barbs and speculation

A jumble of editorials from Mason City, Des Moines, Cedar Falls and other papers voices suspicion and political reaction. Mentions Taft supporters and Clarke Townsend Clarke Clarke Clarke and gubernatorial contenders with disjointed notes on circulation and state politics.

Clarke Seen Best Equipped for Governor Race

The article states that George W. Clarke is considered the best equipped man for governor among those under consideration. It notes that even with respect to the Indianola senator, his entry into the race does not alter the Republican view of the relative qualifications of the candidates.

Q'Birien County Holfen Tawa Clarke George W. Clarke Indianola

Fragmented Humorous Fragments From Classical Satire and Fashion

A collage of quips and sketches from old magazines and humor issues, featuring spoof dialogues about theft fear and clever retorts. Vignettes include a mock court scene line, a bumbling salesman debate over shirts, and satirical exchanges from Puck and Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post style columns.

The Gire Scout Oath and Scout Law Introductory Text

The article outlines the Girl Scout oath and the Scout Law. It presents the promises to be true to God, neighbor, and self, and to keep thoughts pure and obey the scout law. The law emphasizes honesty cheerfulness patience economy helpfulness and good conduct.

Christian Science Monitor

Dream of a Dead Self in a Fireside Parlor

Molly recites a surreal dream about fire, rivals in a family, and a doppelganger sister who may become a companion. The author-man and the cynical friend react with playful commentary as Molly describes a room, a mirror, and a self she fears yet admires. Ruth Cameron.

Molly Indee Five Ruth Cameron

Vacant Lot Cultivation Plan Aims City Beautification Drive

A proposed city ordinance would require Minneapolis and all cities to cultivate every vacant lot within limits. The program, already tested last year on 25 blocks, produced about $12 000 in value and will be expanded. Neighbors assist, police enforce, and the plan promises renewed beauty and financial benefits.

Minneapolis

City ordinances require lot care payments to support cleanup

The text explains a city can levy a fee, such as vacant lot payments of ten, twenty, or thirty dollars, due when police inspectors confirm the lot is cared for per ordinance. It compels owners to maintain tilled, usable lots, potentially rented or filled to yield value, and cites Minneapolis as an example in the absence of state law.

Minneapolis

Hobson Resents Cowardice Charge

Chattanooga Tenn Feb 19 Rep Hobson vows to answer in person when he returns to Washington and faces a charge he calls cowardly. He asserts his commitment to full defense and urges supporters to await his rebuttal in the capital.

Chattanooga Tenn Washington Rep

Mellin's Food credited for baby's big recovery

Mrs Wo B McKerman from Mus. ae writes how her four month old son born at seven months weighed four pounds and thrived after using Mellin's Food since birth. She and her mother both used it as babies and urge other mothers to try the product for healthy children. Written to Mellin's Food Co Boston Mass for a free sample.

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Hobson Responds to Cowardice Charge in House

Representative Hichmond Pearson Hobson of Alabama releases a statement defending his actions after Representatives Hay and Fitzgerald accuse him of cowardice on the house floor. He says the absence of others prevented him from replying, and he would have faced them directly rather than using the word cowardice in their absence. He accuses Hay and Fitzgerald of interrupting with unjustified points of order and states they will face further personal challenges upon his return.

Hichmond Pearson Hobson Dem Ala Hay Fitzgerald Hobson Mr. Fitzgerald

Sensational Store Robbery in Chicago's East End

Two gunmen robbed the East End dry goods store on Clark street on a Saturday night locking ten clerks and several customers in a basement room. They seized the day's receipts amounting to $500 before leaving, after forcing proprietor Morris Samuel his wife and manager Morris Rothenberg into the vault.

Chicago East End Clark Street Morris Samuel Morris Rothenberg Samuel

McNamara Brothers Show Deepening Strain in Prison

Detective Malcolm McLaren reported from San Quentin that James B. McNamara has wasted away losing twenty five pounds since arrival while his brother John J. McNamara grows stronger. The McNamaras are confined at the prison following their arrest.

Los Angeles Cal Malcolm McLaren McNamaras San Quentin Prison McLaren James B. McNamara John J. McNamara

Aunt Delia Predicts Taft Victory and Roosevelt Rebuff

Washington columnist reports Aunt Delia Torrey at the White House predicting that Will Taft will be renominated and elected president. She dismisses Roosevelt’s term boom, urging focus on Taft’s public service and party unity.

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Local News Highlights From Greene and Surrounds

Ed Tones and wife welcome a son born Thursday in Greene. Several residents travel for family visits and operations in Hampton Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Property changes include James Albrecht buying a Mattoon residence for 1004 dollars. Community notices cover illnesses travels baptisms and upcoming sermons. Public sales and moves are noted along with local business plans and a district brick building rental.

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