Information Wanted in Waterloo Courier Editorial Draws Civil Service Inquiry
Civil Service Commissioners request factual substantiation for an editorial from January 19 1912 that allegedly reflected on city officials. The Waterloo Courier cites evidence from district court and county attorney files as grounds for an inquiry, with officials H B Kelly J A Jerger M D signing the notice.
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Civil Service Commissioners Police and Fire Department
Waterloo
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H. B. Kelly
J. A. Jerger
Cummins Statement Shifts GOP Toward Progressive Unity
Washington dispatch notes Cummins’ renewed candidacy stance, aligning with La Follette and signaling a large move toward uniting progressive forces. The piece argues anti Roosevelt sentiment is strongest in the East while Iowa shows no dissent, with Cummins aiming for national convention backing amid insurgent attacks on institutions.
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Republican Party
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Baby Sleeps All Night Long Mellin's Food Praise
A church pastor from Orient New York and a Philadelphia mother praise Mellin's Food for their babies. They report the infants slept through the night and gained health and weight after using the product. A free sample offer is included from Mellin's.
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Alm. Jones
Philadelphia
Sam
Mellin
Roosevelt as Iowa presidential hope questioned by critics
The piece argues against Theodore Roosevelt becoming Iowa’s president, mocking a wide range of riders and roles while warning of political and financial dangers. It reflects on past banker scandals, Republican view of Democratic leaders, and Woodrow Wilson’s alleged ingratitude, ending with a sharp critique of a rival party.
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Woodrow ‘Wilson
Holden Movement Grows in Iowa Governor Spotlight
Spirit of the Iowa press notes Holden’s gubernatorial bid gains traction across Iowa. Commentary cites Clarke’s platform of graft-free, efficient government and public business control, while Clarke’s image as a steady, nonradical leader is endorsed by Boone News-Rep. The Des Moines plan on dance halls is praised for regulation and signaling strong public order.
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Dubuque
Clarke
Cedar Rapids
Boone News
News-Republican
George W. Clarke
Adel
Whale People
Humps and Mumps. Passing Woman Questioned by Child
A hump-backed woman is approached by a five-year-old who asks his mother if the lady has mumps in her back. The Philadelphia Record notes the humorous moment as a fragile, lighthearted street scene.
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Philadelphia Record
The Worth of a Patient Home Built Not Given
The piece argues that true happiness in marriage comes from planning and longing rather than overwhelming wealth. A wealthy heiress receives a fully furnished house, yet misses the joyful process of acquisition, planning, and waiting. The author, Ruth Cameron, urges young couples to build a home slowly, letting thought and love decorate it over time.
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Anu
Voor
Ruth Cameron
Clarke or Holden for Iowa governor clash over fitness
The article argues Clarke should be governor while Holden excels as chief corn expert. It stresses state knowledge and policy as essential for the governor, contrasting Clarke's legislative work with Holden's agricultural focus, and suggests keeping each in his strongest field.
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Clarke
Holden
Iowa
Malden
Jowa
Headlines and Snapshots From Plain Folks Humor
A collage of light humorous clippings and stray quotes from Chicago papers. Jests about a fire chief candidate and window breaking, a drugstore gag with a plaster, a capital punishment joke, and brief anecdotes from the Chicago Tribune and other papers.
Meiers visit as sister marries. local bank officers elected
Dunkerton, Jan 20. Mrs. Meiers of Plandreau S D arrives to attend her sister Ida's marriage, both former teachers here. Bank stockholders elect G S Kieckner president John Keane cashier F P Davis and reelect directors. Business nears a quarter million. Farmers shell corn. Matt Schmitz and son Christ tour Chicago. A L Ortner on Waterloo trip. Kasper Ortner recovering from binod poison. Rail coal movement hoped to avert famine. L Fetkether moves to farm between Oelwein and Hazelton.
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Matt Schmitz
Christ
Chicago
A. L. Ortner
Waterloo
Kasper Ortner
L. Fetkether
Oelwein
Hazelton
Roosevelt Name Restored as Favorite in Chicago Delegates Faction
Chicago broadcasts show Roosevelt secure possible first two delegates at the Illinois district meeting by ballot. Straw votes in Will County and Peoria favor Roosevelt, with Taft and La Follette trailing. Pittsburgh Leader restates Roosevelt nomination interest. Allegheny postal card poll yields a strong Roosevelt majority for the Republican nomination.
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Tolfet
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Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Hadley
Green Valley
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Leader
Col. Roosevelt
Allegheny County
Senator la Follette
W. J. Brian
Champ Clark
Judson Harmon
Great Lawyer on Work by Rufus Choate Quotation
Rufus Choate extols hard work and struggle rebutting claims of accident. He asserts true protection from loss comes from diligent effort and backing by strong boxes in a stock vault. Waterloo Savings Bank offers storage boxes from $1 and up.
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Rufus Choate
Waterloo Savings Bank
Behing Every Foreground of Action
Quote from Phillips Brooks on how character underpins action, giving life and meaning to events.
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Philips Brooks
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Restores Natural Color
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy promises to restore hair color and gloss, reduce dandruff and shedding, and improve scalp health. The ad states a fifty cent bottle with a money back guarantee from druggists, citing J. W. Taggart of 437 Commercial Street.
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J. W. Taggart
Merito Hair Tonic Ad Claims Hair Health Benefits
An old advertisement states Merito Hair Tonic prevents hair loss keeps the scalp healthy restores hair to its natural color and uses regularly to keep hair soft and fluffy. Sold by Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co.
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