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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
2
A local newspaper, Evening Courier, boasts of a river shack and a grandson while the city’s papers criticize its limited operation. The Courier laments its own humiliation, noting it owns a newspaper plant and leads in circulation and advertising clientele.
The piece condemns habitual lateness of railroads and argues trains fail to meet schedules. It quantifies time lost by passengers, estimating 200 travelers losing half to a full hour daily costs them years of time and money. It calls for public interference and railroad commission action to enforce truthful schedules.
Observers argue trains run late daily and urge strict timetable enforcement with penalties, noting records should guide action. The piece discusses federal control of large corporations, the Newlands bill creating an interstate commission, and broad support for regulation over potential government ownership.
John Sharp Williams of Mississippi praised Henry Watterson as the best adviser among jokes and stories. He told Senator Kern that Watterson warned against drinking outside four walls and crediting Abraham Lincoln for every funny tale.
Various papers discuss reciprocity with Canada and tariff revision as Taft charts progressive ground. Commentators note possible retreat from Aldrich measures and speculate on Fisher's appointment amid Cunningham claims. A mix of editorial voices reflects national unity and public opinion questions. A medical ad promotes Fotey's Kidney Remedy as a cure.
Des Moines July 7 Louise Thomas a 10 year old girl of Eleventh and Buchanan streets ruptured an artery in her right leg yesterday morning during an endurance test of rope skipping. She and friends tried to outjump the others and she fainted after five minutes of continuous jumping.
Nashua July 7 Special Miss Grave Bullen a Nashua young lady married at high noon yesterday to Leo Brunt of Greene in the Little Brown Church in the Vale by Rev Will Kirwin. They left for Greene at 3 40 to start housekeeping at once.
A Chicago Tribune reader suggests soaking a nightgown in cold water to create a cooling breeze for the occupant, asserting immediate temperature relief. The note also recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil as a summer cure for children, to be bought from dealers.
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled withdrawals of withdrawals on saloon petitions are invalid, affecting many towns but not Waterloo where no withdrawals were filed. The decision, from Winneshiek county appeal, upholds a lower court and bolsters anti saloon efforts across Fort Dodge Des Moines Oskaloosa Boone Valley Junction Creston Cedar Rapids Decorah Calmar Fort Atkinson Castalia Jackson Junction Ossian Spillville.
The Waterloo to La Porte City interurban line proceeds with preliminary surveys and right of way contracts. Surveyors will work this week between Gilbertsville and Waterloo, with a station planned near the river bridge in Gilbertsville. Stock subscriptions grow, and officials expect funds to complete the project, possibly enabling service by January.
Carrie Crook 31, wife of farmer William Crook, died at her Rhodes area home after two days of tetanus following a sewing machine needle prick two weeks earlier. Her initial injury seemed minor. swelling and pain appeared, a physician diagnosed tetanus, and death occurred two days after symptoms began.
Garner Iowa July 7 after a survey a six acre gold deposit was found on the J J Leashy farm south of town samples sent to Rapid City test $83 per ton. Dirt yielding $10 per ton may pay. Similar looking deposits seen nearby but untested. If the area proves extensive capital may be sought to mine it.
A Lincoln resident credits Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with rapid relief from chronic constipation and stomach trouble. She writes she was ailing for some time before taking the medicine and in three days felt able to rise and improve. For sale by all dealers.
A newspaper style essay critiques atheists and agnostics, exploring whether a true belief in a higher power underlies even those who deny God. The writer ponders if atheists lack heart or pose, urging readers to consider compassion for the unbeliever.
Des Moines reports the state dairy and food department warns dealers that selling bad eggs violates the pure food law. Commissioner W. B. Barney urges voluntary compliance and widespread posting of the circular to prevent penalties and protect lawful sellers.
A Kentucky resident describes four months of severe itching burning and raw skin after years of outbreaks. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment exactly as directed for four months, all symptoms disappeared and have not returned in a year. The testimonial notes worldwide sales and invites samples from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Boston.
The American Drug and Press Association promotes Meritol Eczema Remedy as a skin cure for eczema. The ad claims eczema is a skin disease and offers the remedy with promises of prompt action and lasting relief, distributed by Henderson Drug Co in Waterloo.
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