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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1911
Page
2
The article questions Captain Peary's claim to reach the North Pole and critiques a three day 55 mile winter test staged by government scientists. It argues endurance cannot be proven by short bursts of speed and compares the test to a misguided demonstration.
The proposed $100,009 state appropriation to fund short county level courses for farmers aims to improve seed corn selection and soil treatment. Proponents estimate a potential $40,000,000 yearly state gain, while critics warn of a handout benefiting business classes at the expense of taxed workers. The core question rests on individual judgment and perceived fairness.
W. S. Harlin a former Towan manager in Florida was found guilty of plotting to recruit 180 foreign laborers from New York by force. Taft praised the ruling as a blow to peonage and slavery, sentencing Harlin to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine amid public appeals.
Alfred Henry Lewis argues in the Chicago Examiner that Abraham Cummins of Iowa, a longtime senator, could be a Republican presidential nominee. He notes Cummins’s insurgent stance, support for taxes and populist ideas, and a warning against bachelor officials, while praising his varied career and public service.
The piece extols Mr. Cummins as an honest leader who embodies steady, quenchless integrity akin to anthracite energy. It contrasts him with critics, notes his plain, practical values, and rejects the label anarchist used by opponents and corporate interests.
The speaker warns young girls and others about overusing slang, calling it a crutch that weakens vocabulary and expression. He notes how phrases like Good night and what do you know about that replace original wording, urging readers to explain their thoughts in their own language to test the theory.
The Iowa State Bank of Waterloo Iowa calls its stockholders to an annual meeting at the bank on Tuesday January 10 1814 at 3 30 o clock. Geo N Garrettson cashier signs notice.
A compilation from Iowa newspapers notes Waterloo’s 1910 improvement record at 3,691,000 and urges a state law to study Waterloo methods. Des Moines and Cedar Falls praise Waterloo, while Mt. Vernon cites the value of a clean, capable senator and Neola lauds Web Byers as attorney general and a strong senatorial prospect.
John Ploog of Popejoy died suddenly of apoplexy last Thursday evening and was interred in Reinbeck cemetery beside his wife. He leaves three sons and two daughters. Other items note Winnis Malcolm visiting. M. L. Brown returning from Iowa City after an operation. Burns visiting Cedar Falls. Harvey Minton and friend from Waterloo here over the weekend. J. B. Sibert and family in Waterloo for New Year. Jesse Hamer of Grinnell visiting Emma. Cooper George Shear of Rockford here with wife and baby. Elizabeth Van Cleve at Independence for New Year. Arthur Iields visiting Webster City. Arso Ella Petersen in Greene. George Philip of Stanhope visiting relatives. Mrs. Bessie Snyder visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Glines welcomed a baby boy. Alden Porter recovering from pneumonia.
Greene reports sickness and recoveries including M H Sproul Edith Lockwood and Wellman Niles. A new baby born to Mr and Mrs Walter Newbern January 5. Al Mauch heads to San Antonio for winter. A Catholic fair opens in Ingalls Opera House with LaRue’s orchestra. A fire destroyed a Greene farm house near Rev Hood’s farm forcing the Grosby family to flee into the snow.
New Year day visiting by Mrs. Rose Thilgens of White Lake Miss Clara Seuffert of Chicago and families from Waterloo and Dunkerton is noted. The text also mentions the funeral of Mrs. John Murphy indicating a local obituary proceeding.
A Monday blizzard delayed a Requiem Mass and postponed the Dunkerton Creamery stockholders meeting. Elderly Mrs. Magee dies of pneumonia at her Dunkerton home, leaving seven sons and four daughters with many relatives nearby. The L Blakeville Telephone Co reports poor finances as rural schools and mail carriers faced a hard week.
The Waterloo Baseball Association faces nulling its franchise in the Three I league. Remaining clubs would claim players owned and under reserve, creating a draft by league magnates. Catcher Harrington and pitchers like Long Collins Reidy Fremer are highly regarded. trades may occur as Rowan and Kinsella discuss moves. Joe McGuire may become a distiller amid lobby chatter.
Rowan stated McGuire now sells insurance in Chicago and expects a Chicago conference on the Waterloo injunction proceedings. A court decision by Judge Cooper early next week will determine the league magnates future action.
Ole Cunningham, 50, was fatally shot in a dispute over a revolver. His son, Harry Cunningham, 21, is jailed on murder charges after claiming self defense in a struggle where two shots were fired. The coroner will hold an inquest.
Mrs Elia Taylor of Des Moines files suit in Jasper County seeking 26000 for breach of promise against J W Main a wealthy farmer and stock raiser near Colfax The case set for Newton court January 15 1911 The plaintiff widow of Thom Taylor formerly partnered with Main alleges he promised marriage The defendant is said to own cash near 100000 a Texas ranch and multiple Iowa farms
After a three day drought in Monona county nearly every saloon reopened Saturday morning following remonstrance petition filings by drys. Attorneys canvassed petition for sufficiency, finding irregularities that could invalidate it. A test case seeks injunctions to force saloons to prove petition insufficiency. Picture framing by Peterson Bros.
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