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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1911
Page
2
The piece argues Iowa must address stream pollution to prevent typhoid, urging lessons from New Jersey where 62 purification plants reduce typhoid deaths. It notes most plants use septic tanks and tie purification to lower death rates, while Iowa faces streams starting in other states and seeks uniform regional laws.
A discussion notes hope for reform to purify interstate streams from sewer and drinking fountain muddle. Iowa railroad commission orders express rates cut, faces appeals, a step toward national action and possible parcels post or railroad self express remedy to lower overall rail charges.
Iowa faces reapportionment woes as districts may shrink to keep the house workable, with critics arguing loss of a seat could spare Iowa from harm while others warn against inflated hopes from politicians. Automobile tax for road improvements gains favor as Governor Osborne urges reform, while county debates over poor relief buildings reveal fiscal caution and political jockeying.
A neighbor discusses a married man’s attentiveness to his stenographer and the wife’s neglect. The talk touches on temptation, home life, and the idea that attraction may arise from contrasts between a polished office life and a neglected home. The narrator recalls a college memory about affection and the complexity of loving the whole person.
Classified ad for Sanative Bromo Quinine cola and grip remedy. Claims cure for headaches caused by colds. Requests full name and signature from W. Grove and lists price at 25 cents.
Alabama records show liquor caused 268 of 630 homicides in the two years ending September 30 last. The prior two years saw liquor trigger 848 of 858 killings per the attorney general’s biennial report. Waterloo lodge No. 484 Knights of Pythias meets Thursday evening for regular work.
The Waterloo Courier’s year end review highlights more than three million dollars in improvements, 660 new residences for newcomers, and a population gain of about 4.1 percent. The publication marks its 53rd year of continued growth, keeping pace with and often ahead of Waterloo.
The U S Supreme Court upheld quashing the Panama canal libel indictment against Press Publishing Co of New York. The case, tied to articles alleging a canal control scheme involving Taft Roosevelt and Cromwell, was dismissed for lack of federal jurisdiction. Chief Justice White said the statute applies only to crimes on federal reservations, leaving the accused unpunished.
A compilation from Sioux City papers critiques political actions and public figures, urging restraint and dignity. It cites reactions to moral issues, standpatters in the Iowa legislature, and calls for progress through informed choice and public advertising. The columnists discuss respect for successful individuals, the role of talent and advertising, and the need for permanent road funding via an automoblie tax proposal.
Clarksville notes rich with visits and arrivals. Dén Gilbert and family travel to Wichite Kansas to visit daughter Léo Gilbert indefinitely. Neices Merle and Inex Gilmore visit Hodson family from Pipestone. Floyd returns from Ames for vacation. School opens after vacation. janitor Weasley Culver replaces late John McCreery. Rev D W McQuistion assists church gospel meetings with receptions for young men and women. Graduates and alumni gather for university banquet. several locals visit kin in Waterloo, Minneapolis, Sioux City, and Shell Rock. births and weather notes complete the week.
Medals are presented to couples celebrating either a diamond or golden wedding anniversary. The program honors long marriages with recognition and keepsake awards from local officials.
The only postal savings bank in Iowa began business in Decorah. Cold weather reduced deposits, but several deposits were made. Several withdrawals occurred while some deposits from outside the office's jurisdiction, up to $500, were rejected for being beyond the office area.
Real estate transfers list various deeds by Black Hawk Go Abstract Co. including J W Pensa to John H Mueller Cedar Falls lots in Bishop's re plat, Cedar Valley Development to William H Newman Pleasant View Waterloo, Denman to Blanche Denman Waterloo Pleasant View, Pierce et al to Fred S Stoddard land in 11-90-14, Wilcox to James J Rainbow land in 84 and 35-90-18, Rutter to Frank J Shannon Rutter's addition Waterloo, Neal to Dora Graham Linden Place Waterloo, Newton to John N Sweitzer Baltimore addition Waterloo, Kirkpatrick to Susannah Bickley Johnson's addition Waterloo, Leachman to Joseph Kurth Hammond & Hopkins addition Waterloo, Ruat to W T Goettsch Doe's addition Waterloo, Bown to Mauds C Bateman Forest Park Waterloo.
Thomas McCarty and John Maldiahon Jr have been on the sick list Ed Rich visited town on Thursday Mrs and Mrs P D Finch attended the Royal Neighbor dinner and greeted friends Amy Pound visited relatives near Waterloo Enoch Boyd of Cedar Falls spent New Year’s here Mrs Eickelburg updated her home with a new kitchen porch and windows Bernard Conner came from Vinton for the holidays Mabel Walters suffers rheumatic trouble many locals are ill in the area
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