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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
2
An editorial piece analyzes Senator Aldrich and his proposed reserve association amid debate over central banking. It questions motives, notes his wealth and exit from politics, and discusses potential public benefit versus private interests in shaping the nation’s finance system.
The Courier faults the Win Law Bill for state aid to lands, arguing the provision requires full state payment and only half refund by counties. It says local units must bear full costs to spur ambition, with state rewards contingent on successful completion after inspection.
The piece notes Clapp's re election with 17 opposing votes and criticizes Nelson for wavering toward Lorimer crowds. It mocks editorial pressures and decries newspaper influence shifting when a paper serves owner driven ambitions. A symbolic town birth of a new creature is mentioned as a withdrawer of a withdrawal.
The Des Moines Capital, once relied upon as a scientific authority for predicting senate votes in the legislature, has been discredited. On the first ballot for Young, observers counted 33 votes instead of 41.
If the legislature elects a senator the outcome likely includes Byers withdrawing his vote toward Fink and Yon on track as a compromise candidate. The note implies political maneuvering and a settlement to resolve the contest.
The South Dakota legislature is considering two publicity measures, with adoption of at least one seen as highly likely. Iowa is urged to act promptly.
The note advises determining how long items may be stored safely and ensuring they are thoroughly inspected after the storage period. It emphasizes turning on the cold storage system during the process and applying careful handling to maintain safety.
A Chicago Tribune commentary argues there is no true democratic party left and starkly criticizes plutocratic influence. It recalls Jacksonian rhetoric, mocks reform gestures, and claims the party now serves wealthy interests over plain people. The piece satirically contrasts banquet excess with genuine democratic ideals.
A concise reflection on discontent as the want of self reliance and the infirmity of will attributed to Wor son. The text presents a terse philosophy on inner motivation and personal steadiness.
In The Evening Chit Chat a hostess recalls friends who visit without leaving a traceable trail of belongings. She rues the carelessness of guests like Lucia and Amy who depart with items in tow, lampooning post visit packing duties and praising thoughtful hostessing as a sign of friendship.
A Davenport Times claim counters thought of abandoned Iowa farms as population declines. A Nonpareil note quotes a legislator sending three sons to school in Iowa due to liquor sales in Iowa City, urging remedies for future generations. An Ottumwa Courier piece warns about the telephone as a test of manners, while a Marshalltown Times-Republican editorial criticizes West Virginia and Iowa appointments, urging reform to end executive appointment power.
The government of the United States and national banks owning stock in the reserve association shall be the primary depositors. The Government of the United States shall deposit its cash balance with the reserve association and the reserve association shall pay no interest on deposits.
Cedar Rapids Gazette praises Judge Kenyon as a forthright, nationally aware candidate. The piece argues his blunt, independent views, vigor, and willingness to challenge party in error would make him an ideal U.S. senator for Iowa. Jagwa notes the state could do worse than elect him.
Davenport Times argues that farm land price meaning depends on sale value versus worth and owner capital, noting land is a going concern and its value lies in capitalized net income while questioning long claims about high land prices in the state.
A discussion on road conventions criticizes nontechnical gatherings as wasteful for states with no state aid, urging focus on local interests and official elections to advance road construction. It notes state aid states prioritize technical study while non aid states may need coordinated advocacy to secure modern roads. Several states may join state aid status in 1911 legislative sessions.
The passage advocates establishing a state publicity bureau at state expense to promote Iowa as an ideal location for varied crops. It notes long growing seasons, rich soil, adequate rainfall, satisfactory temperatures, and reasonable land prices, urging outreach to Iowa residents and people from other states for homes and profitable statewide benefits.
Washington Jan 19 Senator Cummins prepares to assault the right of Senator Lorimer to hold his seat in the senate. Senator Burrows defending Lorimer's election, while Senator Borah assails it. Senator Paynter of Kentucky would be next speaker for Lorimer and Cummins will follow.
Senator Cummins has not released details of his fine but will argue that Lorimer should resign based on his evidence. Beveridge's minority report is a benchmark. Opponents fear Lorimer supporters will delay, making a vote this session unlikely.
In this item a nostalgiac ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar claims quick relief for LaGrippe coughs and colds without opiates. A separate note introduces Sen. George Taifkin, once of Waterloo, now running a Spokane second hand store, sending friends pencils bearing a cheeky offer: marry the girl for a home, get a divorce and we’ll buy your furniture.
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