The Courier in Europe and Prairie reflections
A mixed set of items and commentary from the Waterloo Evening Courier notes foreign posts where the paper is on file for travelers in Europe and laments open air schooling gains in Minneapolis. It reflects on the Chicago Republican currency plank and potential cabinet shortages if Taft presidency extends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ican
Agua
Courier
Europe
Waterloo Hrening
Edon
Trafalgar Building
North Cumberland Avenue
American Express
Haymarket
Dawe's Steamship Agency
Boulevard Des Capucines
Place de l'Opere
Scribe
Berlin
Nevsky Prospekt
Porehign
Fourth of July Safety Rally in Waterloo Urges Moderation
Community leaders declare a need for a sane Fourth to protect patriotic firemen and ensure safe celebrations in Waterloo. Officials emphasize responsible supervision, reduced risks, and coordinated plans with local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
A Patriot's Sight on the Fourth of July Past and Present
The piece imagines what founding figures would think of 1912 Independence Day celebrations. It recalls York, Lexington, Valley Forge, and Washington crossing the Delaware, then critiques noisy displays and reflects on national identity and patriotism amid changing times. The final line questions racist jabs and national unity.
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Bob
Teddy
Valley Forge
Flynn
Johnson
Police
Cowles
Smith
Thomas Jefferson
John and
Samuel Adams
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
Lexington
Bu Hut
Germantown
York
Washington
Valley Forse
A Nation’s Natal Day And Public Discourse
A jumble of quotes and poems outlines patriotism and politics in a collage. Citizens debate conventions and stampedes while a child wishes to be two dogs to play together. The piece ends noting the nation’s natal day and echoes of liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thék
Republicans Urge Banking Reform at Chicago Convention
At the Republican National Convention in Chicago resolutions on banking and currency reform call for measures to prevent money panics and financial disturbances. The party pledges to support a sound currency and improved banking to promote business prosperity and labor welfare.
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Chicago
Republican Party
Hay
Waterways and City Growth Along Cedar River in Waterloo
A fragmented reflection on Cedar River's beauty and its role in Waterloo's progress. The text muses on development, parking potential, and the need to integrate riverfront design with city life, noting efforts near the Water and Waters edge and cross streets.
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Iowa
Cedar River
Waterloo
Athens
Waterton
Progressive Principles Split the Parties in Conventions
A Chicago and Baltimore analysis argues that both parties are split into progressive and conservative camps. It urges realignment into two new parties, one conservative and one progressive, to advance direct elections, short ballots, initiative, referendum, and recall while criticizing the current system as vulnerable to bribery and manipulation. It questions Iowa voters’ role in national nominations and praises the Baltimore convention’s move toward progressivism.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Joarty
Gore
Oklahoma
Wall Street
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Ryan- Morgan-Murphy
W. J. Bryan
Henry Wallace
Iowa
Taft
Congress
United States
Gilbertson
The
Courier
Lorimer
Congressional
Senate
Progressive Machine
Banking the west and south for free trade and unity
A speech urges supportive banking arrangements under American authority to back foreign trade. It emphasizes protecting the independence of banks and safeguarding the currency system from sectional or political domination. The message expresses urgency in avoiding misunderstandings and stresses clear, durable cooperation.
The Evening Chit Chat on Stupidity Across Friends and Family
A humorous reflection classifies people into types of stupidity. It contrasts those who avoid understanding with those who deliberately refuse to grasp ideas. The author notes familiarity with family and close friends where misunderstanding persists.
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Ruth Cameron
Bud
Ain Te
Ohio Short Ballot Movement in Constitutional Debate
The Ohio short ballot push faces heavy debate at the constitutional convention. Supporters from Cleveland and the Civic associations seek to limit statewide elections to governor, lieutenant governor, and state auditor, while other delegates defend broader offices. Opponents argue dangers of autocratic power and party control. The issue spawns lively, instruction-filled discussion as Ohio considers reforms.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Cleveland Municipal Association
Leutenant
Oregon
County officers to be elected and local duties noted
The article discusses upcoming county officer elections and emphasizes local government obligations as a duty for all Republicans, regardless of past faction. It also promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for sore muscles and rheumatic pains, advertised as available from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Watterson Endorses Platform in Spirit of Iowa Pieces
Iowa newspapers discuss the 1912 campaign with Col. Watterson backing the platform and candidates. Predictions vary on Wilson, Taft, and Marshall as the race tightens, with emphasis on voter responsibility and party unity across Cedar Rapids to Burlington.
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Watterson
Sioux City Journal
Col
Cedar Rapids
Wilson
Marshall
Women credit Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Elliston Virginia and Trenton Missouri letters praise the remedy for long lasting female troubles. Women say the product restored health, ended fainting spells, and allowed them to resume household work. Mrs. Robert Enship and Mrs. W T Parnell share their experiences for others seeking relief.
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Mrs. Blankenship
Lydia E. Pinkham
Elliston
Lydia E. — Wey Pinkham
Robert Blankenship
Montgomery Co
Trenton
W.t.parnell
10Th St
Trenton, Mo
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Wepeday West Tork
Jemi C. Hartmax
AL W. Putmason
Jec'y Treas
Gen. Mgr
New York
Es Tribune
Alfred B
Td Preserve
Interior Department
Agricultural Department
Treasury Department
Gven Air
Minneapolis
Charmithy
Gerald
Alaric
Chicago Tribune
Washington Star
J. C. Stevenson
By H. 8
Waterloo Savings Bank
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Mason City
Marshalltown Times - Republican
Burlington
Burlington Hawk-Eye
Waterloo Loan & Trust Co
Waterloo, Iowa
Tee
F.H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Urier
Ai A
Lafayette Building
4Th St. E
Edward T. Alford
Black Hawk Bank
Highland Boulevard
Alta Vista Avenue
C. M. Wray, M.D
Dr. C. A. Waterbury
Russell- Lamson Block
Houra
E. T. Jaynes
M. D
Black Hawk
Franklin 81
Robert G. Dakin
Gerritt J. Bennett
West Fourth
Elmwood and Western
Edgar
Bank
Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
West Fourth Street
Lafayette
DR. Bodwell
Osteopathic
Artilla Judd
Wellington St
Pedicord & Foster Architects
Lafayetta Didg. Thone
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