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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
2
Governor Carroll discusses state aid for roads, arguing aid should fund administration and a statewide system rather than mere money. He criticizes 50 percent state funding from taxes, urges merit rewards, and warns against tax increases unless funds come from efficient federal or state channels.
Governor Carroll signals support for a special primary on Dolliver's successor, framing it as a last resort to avoid legislative selection. He notes only opposition is expense and the Young Tories shift stance from primaries.
The piece criticizes Governor Carroll and his ally Jiayette Young for seeking to control the political game with strategic moves. It accuses the progressive faction of deserting their principles to thwart progressives, while praising Carroll as the only faction member willing to abide by the rules.
The National Liberal Immigration league promotes steering new arrivals to districts where labor is needed and where they can build a decent living and become good citizens. It argues against educational tests and calls for culling undesirables while barring the diseased and criminal.
The piece rails at ten powerful Ward heeler supporters and their bid to keep Lorimer in the Senate. Bev eridge Owen and Crawford speeches are said to fail against the old guard moral paralysis. Eas ter Young defends a Capital story Cummins calls a lie and claims partial responsibility for newspaper items.
A jumbled editorial voice warns doctors to brace for renewed crises as fighters retreat and return from hidden quarters with noise. It mentions a Minneapolis gang after wounding a policeman, questions the officer’s condition, and fires into the air as reinforcements arrive. The piece muses on optimism versus pessimism and the sting of a harsh January.
VPooria Star argues Iowa will likely adopt Oregon style voting to select United States senators by direct popular vote. He cites delayed legislation, corruption risk, and the need to return power to the people, criticizing federal court appointments and the electoral college. The piece urges returning sovereignty to citizens.
A Loudon Telegraph item ponders whether a storeroom of garments counts as a coterie chantry or vestry. The brief asks what constitutes a distinctive apparel hub and hints at local social or religious terminology used in tailoring contexts.
A mother scolds Phillip for wild spring schemes, urging chores instead. The piece laments grownup practicality dulling youth’s enthusiasm and urges parents to preserve impractical, hopeful energy in children. It reflects on mothers who dampen dreams yet show deep care for their kids.
The Dubuque Times Journal reports Gov. Carroll’s message includes two radical recommendations. One calls for arbitration of labor disputes, a proposal labor fears may conceal broader aims.
Across editorials from Sioux City to Ottumwa and Marshalltown readers confront the Lorimer affair and calls for reform. Opinions clash over prision terms, pardons board power, and the ethics of political influence, with naysayers urging humane reforms and opponents defending established precedents.
The piece surveys four cities Galveston Des Moines Haverhill and Leavenworth that adopted the commission form. It notes Galveston's large capital projects unchanged tax rate Des Moines fiscal balance and new city hall Des Moines surplus and tax cuts Haverhill debt relief and surplus and Leavenworth cost reductions and pavement expansion with high public satisfaction.
At the annual stockholders meeting in the Pythian Temple the Kimball's Dairy Farmer company elected officers for the coming year. President John Andrews, first vice president Hugh G. Van Pelt, second vice president M H Sim pall, secretary I E Colby, treasurer A R Shoemaker. Directors named were John Andrews E R Shoemaker and H B Colby.
Waterloo West schools distribute dental health card listing four rules to keep teeth clean use a good toothbrush daily remove food particles after meals avoid cracking nuts with teeth and banning metal picks. Past years cards on tuberculosis prevention and general health echo the same health emphasis. observable benefits noted.
A testimonial from Mary C Abbott of Wolfeboro New Hampshire claims poley kidney pills cured her rheumatic pains caused by uric acid not cleared by kidneys. She describes severe foot joint and back pain and says three days of use restored mobility and removed pain. J Sc Joder & Son endorses the remedy.
A special daily dairy meeting in the city is canceled due to tired speakers and poor turnout prospects. The Great Western train will arrive in Waterloo after a 4:10 to 5:10 p.m. Hudson meeting, with lecturers then taken to the Els hotel for dinner before continuing north to Dewar Dunkerton and other stations for the regular schedule. Weather and rural crowds at night further complicate the plan.
Mrs W A Townsley aged 73 died at 1 a m after a nine month illness. She lived in Muscatine or nearby most her life and was a faithful First Methodist. Born Martha Miller in Ohio on August 26 1839 she married W A Townsley in 1868 and lived in Sweetland and Fairport before moving to Muscatine city 15 years ago. She leaves W A Townsley husband son J A Townsley of Waterloo two grandchildren Paul and Janet Townsley and three brothers and two sisters in Ohio. Funeral is private at home Thursday at 10 o'clock with burial at Melpine.
A J Busby of Waterloo, owner of the Odeon, is ill at the home of Dr. and Mrs. A G Conaway. He arrived late Monday night and was taken ill with severe throat and bowel trouble. Mrs Busby was summoned and arrived in the evening. He is better today but still confined to bed.
The notice warns to look for The Bee Hive on Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. It cautions against substitutes and cites J. K. Joder & Son as the source.
A home made cough syrup recipe promises rapid relief by a tonic laxative action. Mix mentholaxene essence with a pint of syrup made from granulated sugar and boiling water, take a teaspoonful 8 to 10 times daily, adjusting for age in children, and expect quick improvement.
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