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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1911
Page
2
An Iowa state article argues growth hinges on new occupations and policy reform and urges federal capital regulation. It cites Waterloo's expansion despite restrictions, warns Iowa tax and capitalization laws drive capital to California and Minnesota, hindering industrial progress and urging uniform federal action.
The piece argues Iowa must shift from sole agriculture to embrace manufacturing. It urges the legislature to remove hindrances that throttle industrial growth, warning that without action opportunities and wealth will flow to other states. Waterloo cites progress and calls for rapid, unchecked industrial expansion.
The Charles City Intelligencer celebrates a new souvenir magazine section titled Greater Charles City, showcasing the city’s industries civic and educational life and growth. The piece praises publisher enterprise and notes future Canada trade reciprocity, ship subsidy debates, and a pending investigation resolution in Congress.
The Nes Moines Daily Capital editor Lafe Young, praised for forceful editorials, accepted an ad interim U S Senate appointment. Anticipation held he would serve quietly in Washington for the brief term, avoiding a legislative election bid. Rumors linked Adams county frauds, and Waterloo hoped to lead Western hat manufacturing.
The text portrays a failed political rise as a senator misuses trust, bringing ridicule upon himself with taranical tariff jokes and vanity. It predicts a long struggle to recover peace of mind, suggesting Lafe should withdraw and seek sanity before his reputation sinks further.
A whimsical piece contrasts two women about a hearse purchase and names a chestnut horse. It argues for the value of imagination and anticipation in childhood, praising parents who nurture pretend play and the passport to the kingdom of "let's pretend" as a lasting gift.
The Chicago Tribune describes how moving pictures reveal the rapid growth of flowers. A finger appears to birth a bloom in moments, though roses typically take about two days to develop. the process, once unseen, can now be watched in detail on film.
A vivid meditation on plant birth and power. The text contrasts visible force like storms with the inner drive of a flower and grass to reach light, suggesting enormous energy in natural growth that could move mountains if harnessed. It likens a garden erupting with blooms to a volcanic upheaval.
Iowa press snippets remark on Missouri joining ad spending lists and debate over primary election costs. Webster City notes Colonel Young’s changing cost estimates, while Sioux City reports Roosevelt backing Progressive aims but denying Taft support. Davenport highlights Lafe Young’s demand for a special primary and looming Dolliver succession contest. Clinton suggests moving primary to September to ease farming schedules.
J. K. Joder promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as quick relief for la grippe coughs and stuffy heads. The product claims to expel the cold from the system without opiates, asserting safety and reliability.
Indianapolis Ind Jan 27 The county option law will be superseded by the Proctor Keeney measure, passed by the senate last Tuesday and by the house yesterday. Governor Marsahil will today affix his signature making it law. Under the current law eighty two counties held special elections on liquor questions sixty nine voting dry and thirteen wet.
In Mount Pleasant Tennessee Mrs. M E Rail extols Cardui, claiming it cured two years of weakness for herself and her daughter. She appeals to women of all ages, describing Cardui as a safe, gentle, plant based remedy.
Bible evangelism traces the Greek origin of evangelion as good news and follows early figures like Philip the Evangelist and Paul. It outlines their missions in Samaria and Ethiopia, the rise of Christianity, reforms by Wesley and Whitefield, and the spread of gospel across Europe and America with mixed success in Asia and Africa.
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