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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1912
Page
2
In a mix of commentary and notes, the Waterloo Evening Courier discusses an anti kissing campaign in Oklahoma and city management reforms. It also reflects on Bryan and the Baltimore convention and notes Senator Cummins’ stance rumors regarding Taft’s 1912 candidacy.
A garbled historical note discusses the formation of a new city government, ward organization, and proposed reforms. It mentions a grandson of a previous leader, municipal planning ideas, and emergency measures like initiative and referendum readiness. The text references Des Moines and Galveston plans as context.
A citizen urges accuracy in reporting city demographics, urging officials and residents to present the real population figure regardless of location or convenience. The statement prompts renewed discussion on census methods and municipal planning implications.
The editorial digest notes relief after a large convention, with musings on Roosevelt and Brigan, and debates over party candidates. It cites Cosson on Iowa moving pictures laws, disruptions in party loyalties, railroad earnings trends, and Champ Clark district tensions over addressing Bryan at a Mexico Champanquas event.
A discussion highlights differing paths for the Democratic and Republican sides. The piece notes Bryan’s party victory focus and Roosevelt’s readiness to risk loss to push reform. It cites Missouri and Champ Clark’s home district as context for the rising tension and party dynamics.
A collage of light humor and blurbs from newspapers and magazines features witty snippets about preachers, lovers quarrels, and social gaffes. The bits include a misquotation about a camel and a rich man, rude jabs at a Mrs. Gaddy, and a tale of a bishop and four sleeping evangelists.
Des Moines dispatch notes arriving delegates seek action at the national gathering. Taft’s fate looms as Kenyon and Cummins back a convention challenge. Three resolutions propose Taft resign and recontest at a fairly seated convention amid Chicago controversy.
The passage argues Republicans should rebuke current action and support another Republican candidate. It states the state convention endorses Theodore Roosevelt for president, though it is not generally believed the last option will be adopted, while others echo suggestions from Senator Kenyon and Senator Cummins.
Ruth Cameron reports on a public discussion where two speakers debated openness of mind. A speaker urged listeners to consider opposing views. a woman in the audience admitted her mind was made up yet found value in being persuaded. The piece ends with reflections on change and consistency.
Mothers of young children should monitor for unnatural looseness of bowels during summer. Prompt attention now can prevent serious trouble. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Dyspepsia Remedy is recommended as a reliable treatment and is sold by all dealers.
The Waterloo abduction story recalls a native groom who vanished on his wedding day and was later found dazed in Chicago after reportedly receiving knockout drops. Wedding plans hinge on restoration. the groom will resume life in Waterloo as investigators note a possible motive of robbery amid town gossip.
The piece traces Galveston’s 1900 reform replacing strong bosses with a short nonpartisan ballot and a five-member city council. It notes rapid municipal improvements, elimination of corruption, and the spread of the Galveston model to about two hundred cities in thirty-three states. It argues the new system preserves voter control and avoids backroom manipulation.
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