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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1912
Page
2
The Thirty third general assembly enacts that county attorneys sheriffs may be removed by district court for wilful neglect misconduct corruption extortion intoxication or felony conviction. Proceedings filed by five electors or attorney general are summary and equitable in nature with no jury, and the judge may suspend or remove the officer as appropriate.
The piece discusses Governor hopefuls Holden and Clarke in Des Moines, critiquing Holden’s use of the Greater Iowa slogan. Clarke delivers a campaign speech opposing Holden’s approach while endorsing road, school, and tax reforms, but finds no clear Holden policy to challenge.
The Courier questions Governor hopeful Holden on concrete positions. It contrasts Clarke and Holden over state aid for roads and rural school consolidation, urging clear declarations rather than vague oratory. The piece emphasizes the need for real issue focus in the campaign.
A Des Moines Capital excerpt argues against extreme winter attire, urging sensible warmth over pride in enduring the cold. It critiques rigid appearances, notes January ferocity harms vitality, and questions government spending and party loyalty amid broader civic reflections.
Transfers show Albert A. Hudson to James W. Angel for land in 34 87 11 at 3600 dollars. Margaret Murphy to Ella M. Risk part of lots 10 and % block TS Cool ey addition Waterloo 3200 dollars. Margaret Murphy guardian. Julia M. Risk part of lots 10 and 4 block TS Cootey addition Waterloo SSOC. Cedar Valley Development Co to C L Austin lot 241 Pleasant View. Hummel to Galloway Gibson Investment Co lot 203 first addition to Galloway 1 dollar. Riste L Epperson to Minnie Evans lot 4 Klock Hayes addition Waterloo 1150 dollars. Bimwood Cemetery Association to Sarah A Blatt lot 15 See Bimwood Cemetery 193 dollars.
The article cites Carl Snyder in Collier’s arguing for fewer laws and costs. It contrasts England’s justice system with the United States noting England’s smaller population, fewer judges, and clearer appellate outcomes, suggesting America could learn from English practice to reduce delays and expenses.
J. F. Shelnut of Bremen Georgia reports high satisfaction with Foley Kidney Pills stating they gave more relief than any other kidney medicine and recommending them to all with kidney and bladder trouble. HH. W. Taggart also endorses the product.
A critique of class authority, the mass as people, and the push for direct elections. It argues that judges, bosses, and elites claim wisdom while the masses demand a voice in governance, labor, and social order, urging inclusion through primaries, initiatives, referendums, and recalls.
A feature notes women forge new livelihoods each year and highlights a teacher who must quit her studies due to eye trouble and becomes a playmate to invalid children. Her talent helps crippled kids use their limbs, earning her widespread recommendations and six days of work weekly.
An advertisement touts a Catarrh Cure by C H Cheney & Co of Toledo, offering 100 dollars for proof that the remedy cures catarrh in all stages. It urges internal use to affect the blood and mucous membranes and lists testimonials to support efficacy.
The passage notes a surge in women entering professional work as male-dominated roles dwindle during health scares. It reflects on specialists avoiding routine tasks and on educated women finding opportunities in various scientific and other fields. The tone suggests a push toward leveraging female talent in the workforce.
A letter describes two novel schemes by women to earn income. One woman travels to towns with summer tourists, catalogs cottages for rent, notes repairs, and acts like a detailed real estate agent. Another idea uses butcher bone scraps to make and sell soup stock in glass jars, suggesting others could do the same.
Fragmentary OCR text shows snippets from London Opinion Washington Herald Chicago Tribune and others with stray quotes about creditors nights out and fictional lines. No clear event or人物 identified.
In Yonkers housing notes a neighbor questions treatment while a doctor cites unpaid bills. The tale shifts to Senator John Sharp Williams recounting a Mississippi darky anecdote about gathering driftwood and sharing with partner Mr Perkins, illustrating simple rural wit.
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