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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
2
Cummins and Wilson Dominant in Party Prospects
The Evening Courier reviews possible candidates for president. Cummins is seen as a strong Republican contender with broad support and a consistent platform. Wilson is highlighted as a Democratic option with an unexpected nonpolitical appeal amid shifting party dynamics.
Mutual Tion and Waterloo Politics
The column argues Republicans have a chance as Democrats quarrel over Wilson as a candidate. It praises a new mutual aid society for Waterloo transit workers and urges voters to back honest, progressive candidates to foster a better city government and stronger commercial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Dance Hall Romance Sparks Divorce Trial In Des Moines
A Des Moines judge says public dance halls are a menace to society amid a bitter divorce case. The wife accuses her husband of habitual drunkenness and coercive behavior after a quick romance led to marriage. The judge questions the allegations but notes the dance hall indictment remains striking. A Waterloo centenarian’s mile and a half trek on a frigid day is noted, while political commentary from Minneapolis critiques candidate choices and Bryan criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Spirit of the Iowa Press Notesand Opinions
A compact roundup of Iowa newspaper snippets praising reform and governance, with comments on California orchards Waterloo bankers and potential governors. References include Waterloo Wonder Cedar Rapids Gazette Marshalltown Times-Republican Suafert and Cunpiers Des Moines Register and Leader Woodward Enterprise and Taft era reform remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Plate of warmed over hash offer at Chicago Tribune
A fragment quotes a Chicago Tribune line inviting readers to try a plate of warmed over hash, suggesting a casual dining offer or promotion within the newspaper’s pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Ibune
Holden's Defense of Idaho Land Investment Plea
Cedar Rapids Gazette reports candidate Molden defends boosting for Idaho land. Holden argues health forced move and investment to sustain his family, claims right to invest, but criticizes use of his state position to promote Grand View Orchard Land Investment company to Iowans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Cazette
Molden
Idaho
Iowa
Grand View Orchard Land Investment Company
Holden
Grand View Tracts
Minister’s marriage rule sparks debate on income and love
A Pittsburgh clergyman’s demand that couples prove at least $2,000 annual income before marriage sparks a sharp critique of materialism in courting. The writer argues saving and timing matter more than wealth, noting many couples thrive on less and urging marriage when nature and readiness align. A brief ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy follows.
Unreasonable Child and Quirky Verse Snippets
A collage of humorous lines from various papers contrasts a baffled parent with a bath tale and a plumber joke. It includes snippets about an unreasonable baby, Pan seeking a plumber, and a late 4:30 aeroplane encounter told in light, whimsical style.
Father Lenihan Leaves Blessing for Vinton
Traer Iowa January 19 Father Lenihan leaves Blessing church after being called to Vinton. He will be succeeded by Rev C R Sanson late of Reilly Settlement in Chickasaw county. Father Tepihan will close his labors next Sunday. The archbishop says the Traer church change will not affect its erection in the spring and Blessing mourns the pastor’s departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traer
Father Lenihan
Blessing Church
Vinton
C. R. Sanson
Reilly Settlement
Chickasaw County
Tepihan
Lenihan
Tracr
Every Little Olive Tablet Has a Movement All its Own
Doctor Ed wards in Portsmouth Ohio promotes Olive Tablets as a vegetable mix with olive oil that acts on the liver and bowels. The product, a gentle substitute for calomel, is said to improve mood and energy by toning the liver and cleansing impurities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Portsmouth
Ohia
OlVe Tablet Company
Columbus
Ohio
FL M. Edwards
Who Should Not Marry Says W J Spry
Reverend W J Spry warns W C T U meeting that marriage laws should restrict those with health or moral issues from marrying. He suggests ages 25 for men and 20 for women and a year of courtship to curb divorces. He cites tuberculosis venereal disease epilepsy feeble mindedness drunkenness and habitual crime as disqualifications. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is endorsed for throat and lung ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. JF. Spry
M. E
Focley
Jes. McCaffery
Mgr
Schlitz Hotel
Omaha
Neb
Foley
H. W. Taggart
City Auditor Reports Disease In Waterloo
The annual tally of contagious diseases in Waterloo for the past year has been compiled by City Auditor R. O. Thompson. The report details case counts, trends, and public health implications for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
R. O. Thomp
Health Board report shows disease cases for 1910 11
The report covers Jan 1, 1910 to Jan 1, 1911 and lists 116 smallpox cases, 69 diphtheria cases, 2 meningitis cases, and 38 scarlet fever cases. Diphtheria caused six deaths during the year.
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Son
State Board of Health
Raymond column notes village life and family news
Local items report Mrs. C. E. Douglas improving after illness and sitting up parts of the day. Rev. Ward visits an ill father in Town Falls. Miss Sophia Wingert returns home to Nitford Ia. after two months with relatives. Baby joy at Mike Jungen’s home as mother and child do well. Dr. Schwier family moves near the Douglas farm. Lillian O Conner hosts a 14th birthday party with teachers and friends. George Jungen visits from Waterloo. multiple locals attend events and church work continues.
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Mike
Jungen
D. Schwier
Douglas Farm
Lillian O'Conner
Callahan
Ida Demuth
Peter Jungen
Leonard Jungen
Waterloo
George
EB. W. Heiple
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Parsonage
Glen Parker
Joseph Teeter
Mr. Schuler
Glen Allen
Dr. Allen
Mamie Hogan
Vox
Township Visit Highlights Social Call Details
A short note records that Misa Leona Price visited her friends for a couple of days this week. The passage also mentions Matt Berend being ill and attributes constipation to many ailments, recommending Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to keep bowels regular, with sales through dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Leona Price
Matt Berend
Chamberlain
Merital Hair Tonic Promises Scalp Health and Beauty
An advertisement from Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co. touts Merital Hair Tonic as maintaining scalp health, preventing hair loss, restoring natural color, and keeping hair soft and fluffy with regular use.
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Merital
Henderson Drug Co
Red Croas Drug Co
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