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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1913
Page
2
Iowa debates road funding and suffrage as Des Moines and Grinnell advance reform. The Des Moines Capital editorial urges faster progress, noting Minnesota and Wisconsin lead in roads law and governance while Iowa trails in schools and roads.
A Water Works engineer tells Courier readers that reducing smoke is possible only to a point with certain furnaces, urging municipalities to study United States Bureau of Mines models and block new “smoke makers” in rising buildings. Governor Marshall critiques Indiana Supreme Court power and recalls judges to curb overreach, noting dangers of popular recalls and judicial restraint in state governance. Dan Wallace credits Minnesota road improvements to the state highway commission as a major factor.
A compilation of satirical and opinion snippets from Iowa papers. Items mention Perry’s barroom talk, a Missouri state song campaign, Roosevelt coverage in Boise, Iowa road finance optimism, Senate race talk about Texas, and postmaster election debates including recall and civil service reforms.
A terse fragment argues that federal coaching lacks power to defeat the will of the people. The remark implies skepticism toward federal authority overriding local or public sentiment.
Ruth Cameron reflects on a town matron who married for money and now enjoys housework and child care. Neighbors pity her, but she remains serene, claiming pleasure in labor. The writer argues a practiced pretense can be wiser than admitting unhappiness and urges embracing what one has for happiness.
Hon. L. RR. Alderman explains in a pamphlet how Oregon teachers award school credit for at home industrial work. Tasks like milking, chores, cooking, cleaning, sewing, and personal care are measured and count toward final exams. parents sign slips documenting completed duties.
Oregon educators study a home credit program where pupils earn credits for tasks at home and school. The plan, observed by county and state officials, rewards achievement, improves student effort, cleanliness, and responsibility at home and in class, with broad support from educators. The U S Bureau of Education provides free copies of the Oregon booklet.
Des Moines capital notes the Iowa legislature will open next Monday with formalities including speaker election and governor inauguration. Members receive 1000 dollars for the session, up from 550. The editorial urges reforms in railroad law, taxation, and public ethics, citing Cosson's rise and comparing Iowa to Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The essay argues overalls symbolize American prosperity not dress suits. It links overalls to industry, growth, and national strength, noting clean overalls imply laziness while grime signals success. It warns attire shifts reflect government health and economic vigor, ending with the emblematic claim that overalls made America powerful.
Washington reports the house rules committee will not request a congressional probe into the New Haven Grand Trunk traffic deal in New England. The decision follows hearings and the government's prosecution of railroad officials involved in the case. An Amundsen visit to New York is noted with a reception planned at the College of the City of New York.
When you want a reliable medi cine for a cough or cold take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It can always be depended upon and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers.
Raold Amundsen the famed south pole discoverer arrived in New York today for a brief visit after his departure from abroad. Officials welcomed him at the harbor as crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the polar explorer.
Washington reports after conferences between President Taft and Republican leaders that "Love feasts" will be held nationwide on Lincoln and Washington birthdays next month to promote Republican principles before Taft leaves the White House.
The piece argues the Republican party is not dead but will become a militant force within two years. It claims gains in Congress at the next election could shift the presidential race, reducing Democrats and Pro-Breastives influence. Also promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted cold cure.
St. Petersburg Jan 10 The council of the empire adopted a law abolishing the last vestiges of serfdom in Russia. The emancipation decree issued in 1861 left the Caucasus excluded and temporary transitional measures were set aside after a half century. Premier Kokovoff urged adoption before the council as the law passed the duma.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh through bloodstream action and offers a $100 reward for any proven failure. It cites testimonials and directs readers to F. S. Cheney & Co. in Toledo and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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