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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1913
Page
2
A jumble of advertising and distribution details for the Waterloo Evening Courier and Waterloo notices. Includes office addresses, circulation notes, rates, and branch listings. Also mentions political commentary about Wilson and party rivals, praising Wilson's independence and steady record.
One day remains to sign or withdraw from saloon petitions as county authorities and courts decide the fate of liquor regulation. The Kenyon bill’s senate reception signals a new temperance era, with temperance forces claiming progress despite heavy odds and ongoing public divisions.
The article notes the president elected in November has shown impartial reserve since taking office. He has shortened the inaugural ball as part of Washington events and kept a low political profile, maintaining reticence on policy and public appearances.
An old ad promises a universal catarrh cure by internal action and airway clearance. It claims direct effects on mucous membranes and offers to mail a sample and address for orders from Toledo Ohio, urging readers to request a test since it guarantees relief.
A Philadelphia study shows consumers pay 76 to 266 percent more than producers in a city of low food prices. The parcels post could cut consumer costs by half while farmers gain about one sixth more. averages show retailers take 43 percent of retail prices. The note also mentions Tuberculosis cures, Rath Packing doubling capacity, and concerns about trust members harming insurance and natural resources.
Much Kiesed Hobson, hero of the Merrimac, is a candidate for a leading role in the suffragist parade in Washington on March 3.
An Iowa press collage highlights real merit in the push for permanent good roads and a governor focused on arbitration for labor disputes. The column laments past Muscatine and Des Moines scenes, urging swift action and reform across state governance.
The piece mocks cold myths and remedies, describing colds as a minor ailment yet warning against the overuse of cures. It jokes about symptoms and the idea of spreading germs like campaign cards while noting quarantine would be pointless because many live without colds.
The incoming president says Iowa's November result was a fluke and cabinet posts should not be handed out to Iowa Democrats. Observers doubt cabinet appointments to non doubtful states as party harmony at the state capital remains cautious and selective.
The Cedar Falls Record cites Wayne county Michigan figures showing concrete highways cost about 5.00 dollars per mile annually for upkeep, mostly for shoulders and ditches, challenging Manson Journal claims. It also notes Sioux City Journal discussion of Governor Wilson’s merit based merit system as precedent for federal appointments.
Ruth Cameron notes a middle aged woman's bold shift away from grooming in a humorous reflection. The column observes appearance and social norms with a light tone.
A narrator notices a stylish woman in a trolley whose face is marred by a harsh mouth. He reflects that mouths reveal temperament and virtue, citing how few show upward corners of happiness. Courage and truth, he implies, depend on authentic character.
A letters page recounts experiences with the petition for liquor regulation. John Corton describes difficulty finding petition headquarters and facing harassment from dry supporters. He argues legalized saloons are preferable to illegal drinking and urges freedom of citizens to sign.
Des Moines hosts a substantial progressive meeting as parties debate the direction of the country. Senators Beveridge and others urge independence from old guard Republican limits, stressing the general welfare and the people’s power. The upcoming June primaries loom as voters weigh future paths.
The text argues the party should not delay and must fling its banners to the breeze to become a progressive force. It asserts that opponents will not be caught or crushed, urging decisive action by the Republican Party to pursue reform.
Dr. Alvin H. Doty, former New York port health officer, named medical director of the employes' benefit fund committee for the American Telephone and Telegraph company Western Union Telegraph company and Western Electric company. The appointment relates to the new pension and sick benefit plan for employees of these allied corporations with a gradual implementation to follow.
A new era in employer employee relations is launched as two major companies implement a medical supervision and preventive sanitation program for nearly 200,000 workers, aiming to preserve health across the massive telegraph and telephone staff.
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