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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
2
The article notes Madan Schumann-Heink, famed prima donna and mother, as an exception in celebrity marriages. It argues her domestic ties elicit admiration while divorce actions threaten to tarnish her reputation. Her reasons are linked to duty to children and her view of marriage as a barrier to artistic vocation.
Couriers special correspondent in Washington reports Senate Cummings may announce soon if he is a candidate for the presidential nomination. If he contests the prize he will fight hard, show firm resolve, and stand by his word, with supporters watching closely for a clear stance.
The article notes a shift toward American fashion as designers and publics resist French influence. It contrasts Cummins and La Follette in Republican politics, warning Roosevelt’s role may fade if Cummins gains strength, while longing for decisive action and a literal independence in dress and policy.
A local attorney advocates delaying divorces to curb broken alliances, arguing marriages must be improved first. The piece also notes political smears, charity efforts, and a Punch literary quip about social gossip and governance.
A compilation notes Des Moines opinions on political prospects, frost warnings from Minneapolis forecasts, and praise for weather service. It cites forgery losses at $15,000,000 in 1911 and discusses Ames gubernatorial hopeful Holden. Also mentions Cedar Rapids social church activities and promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for constipation.
A collage of quotes and satire passages from various sources ends with a damaged note on a mortgage foreclosure and a stray advertisement line for a cold remedy. The text includes mock dialogue about friendship, kissing, and a jab at societal habits, plus a line about a gold brick foreclosure and a misquoted pastry joke.
Ruth Cameron tells of a fifty year old woman who raised seven children, led the family finances, and pursued work in multiple fields without a college degree. She insists, and history supports, that a “passion for perfection” drove her to never fail and to insist on work that is right, not merely adequate.
Plans for a night school connected to the social club work recently started among Wilden Colliery employees were approved at the Galloway Social and Educational Club meeting in Agricultural Hall. Over 150 attended as speeches music and refreshments contributed to a marked success.
An old advertisement extols Mother's Friend as an external oil emulsion to prepare the system for childbirth and ease suffering. It claims regular use aids the crisis and recovery, urging expectant mothers to purchase at drug stores and to request a free informational book from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
The Dewar M. E. Sunday school elected officers led by Superintendent O. M. Smith and reported strong activity with an average 82 attendees this year versus 25 in 1910. total collections reached 383.20 with booster and Happy Harvesters contributions. upcoming events include a Follett's hall dinner and apron sale with cemetery association invite. next Sunday Schnyder twins, age three, to sing at service.
William Galloway launches The Agricultural Age a farm focused paper aimed at American farmers and their families. The venture promises content dedicated to agricultural interests and rural life.
The January 1912 issue announces a monthly publication with pages filled by news and guidance on crop improvement soil conservation and farm economy. Leading pieces include Installing and Operating a Gasoline Engine by H. Dunn Care of a Cream Separator by W. Templeton Good Seed by M. L. Bowman and Making the Old Farm Pay by George Ade. A Questions and Answers department is featured.
Lars G. Ronquest former proprietor of the Hummel hotel has purchased the meat market at 402 Fourth Street West from Runyon & Moss. He renames it the Parlor Meat Market promising a complete line of meats and strict cleanliness with dependable delivery service.
An announcement states that Mr. Ronquest will run a cash market across the city with prices fixed on a cash basis. The plan aims to simplify transactions and standardize costs for all sections of the city.
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