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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1911
Page
2
A compact reflection on the first decade of the twentieth century, noting rapid progress in aviation and science alongside a rising moral standard in business and politics. It cites Adams County vote scandals as revealing complacent voter practices and a shifting civic duty toward fellow citizens.
A broad look at 1921 covers aviation feats by Tabuteau Hoxsey and Chavez, plus Channel crossing fame. It notes Professor Clark avoiding a czar role in Iowa politics, a Utah man jailed for theft who proved innocent, and a sharp drop in New York bond sales. Also mentions crop yields, lumber trends, and mixed editorials from Iowa newspapers on current events and reforms.
The essay extols mental discipline and self control, urging readers to banish harmful thoughts and replace them with positive ones. It likens thought management to neutralizing acids with alkalis and cites personal anecdotes about regret over purchases to illustrate lose majesty of the mind.
Mrs Hannah Green rushed to McCook Nebraska for daughter Williams illness. Davis and wife F O Canfielda and A Bartholomew attended Masonic banquet at Waterloo K P hall. Baptist church committee bought a Kimball piano for revival services starting Monday. Art Graish traveled to Chicago last week. Mrs E W Magee senior very ill. J H W Baker and son William visited Arthur Magee home. Magee is Baker’s daughter.
Thomas Nesbit and son Ralph from Brookings S D visit Dunkerton after eighteen years in their new home. Clara Hayes circulates for Fairbank View piano contest. Ike Kirchner visits old acquaintances. Casper Ortner is ill with a severe cold. Lenora Strigel visits H Koester home. Fern Hosteter visits Hannah Ortner and Lizzie Koester. Rabbits slaughtered locally.
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kindness during my wife's illness and for the flowers. Fraternal orders provided floral pieces and the Patriarche Militant escorted the body to the grave.
Former Forester Gifford Pinchot and his brother urge President Taft to cancel the Cunningham Alaska coal claims without further hearing. They argue the record proves illegality and a conspiracy to defraud the government, demanding immediate executive action and transfer to no court review.
Real estate transfers listed include E. O. Haven to Celesta Barteis for lot 7 in Zollinger's addition at Waterloo for 1 dollar. Cedar Valley Development Co. to Mary R. Garthoff for 100 dollars. Walter E. Johnson to Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co. for lot 10 in Red Cedar addition at 500 dollars. Caldwell Hallowell Mfg Co. to Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co. for multiple lots at 1 dollar. W. B. Sanford to A. W. Mattern for part of lot 8 in Whitney & Sedgwick's addition at 4000 dollars. C. A. Rownd et al to Lulu M. Tabor for lot 9 in Cedar Heights for 1 dollar. Railroad Mission Sunday School transfers to Railroad Mission Sunday School Association for parts of lots 15 and 16 in North addition at 1 dollar. W. F. Nation to J. L. Conry for land in 20-90-12 for 21000 dollars. Levi N. Linn, Admr. to Cordelia D. McLain for land in 32-89-13 for 4900 dollars. End with an unrelated ad about curing a cold using LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.
Warren Garst and A B Funk announced bids for the U S Senate in Des Moines after conferences with Senator Cummins and allies. Garst pledged public service while Funk sought state party support, shaping a pro Kenyon realignment with James A Smith possible.
Roy Miller of Raymond and the Albright Brothers of Waverly visit uncle F Albright this week. Miss Cole teaching Gresham school spending vacation with parents. Reichert delivers calves to Dunkerton. John Albright spending vacation with parents. Havel Steely in Waterloo. Revival meetings at Gresham church begin January 1. Edward Mether ill. Mrs Will Mether and daughter shopped in Dunkerton. Gresham Ladies Aid elect new officers for 1911. Henry Hesse bought a new organ for his daughters. John Milter ill.
Greene December 31 notices from Greene and Waterloo reflect return to work in Waterloo, visits from Minn. relatives, Christmas gatherings, births, illnesses, and moves. Names include Lorin Wilson Robert Hill BM Blumer Watson Steiff Hagarty Earnest Cole and Cole family.
Fort Dodge reports a major civil action where C F Carlson sues C Albin Johnson for 25000 alleging alienation of Carlson's wife Hilda Anderson. The case centers on joint children, Johnson's claim to the youngest child, and public disagreement among neighbors ahead of the January 9 county court term.
Miss Lillian Crabtree teaching at Packard returns to that place yesterday morning after visiting relatives in Waterlo o during the holidays.
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