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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1911
Page
2
A historical portrait of William Jennings Bryan as peerless yet peculiar in history. The article notes his unmatched presidential runs, influence on policy from outside office, and enduring optimism. It contrasts his prophecies with actual legislative outcomes and his role during a pivotal era in American politics.
The Courier lauds a group tied to exposing the illegitimacy of Cunningham coal land BIRDS and claims their publicity protected Alaska mines from seizure by billionaire interests. It argues they forfeited patronage for patriotism and deserves restoration of positions or equivalent recognition.
The passage recalls officials such as Mr. Gray and Mr. Gifford Pinchot losing positions for pursuing public interest, while others like Mr. Newell retained. It cites political clashes over Ballinger era coal claims, calls for reinstating capable public servants, and contrasts with legislative stinginess and controversial partisan actions. It notes rail fare restorations in Minnesota and rising railroad earnings in Iowa, plus local library gains and public debates on smoking and reform.
Des Moines ministers pray for rain and face potential lawsuits amid crop fears while Cedar Rapids crops suffer raspberry drought. The Newton paper laments exam answer trends, and Mt. Vernon calls for sanitation reform as Ottumwa analyzes senate tariff votes and re election concerns.
Wireless dispatch from Buen Arte says General Jose Antonio Davila secretly landed on Curacao Saturday night from Venezuela. Davila is close ally of Cipriano Castro. Later reports say the Zulia president was not killed by the prior explosion. Castro, deposed Venezuelan leader, is said to be at the western frontier with a large force, enlisting troops to recur his 12 year old coup.
Bridget Collins, aged 192, widow of Michael Collins and early Pocahontas homesteader, died at her Clare residence. Born 1899 in County Clare Ireland, she emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1892 with her second husband and moved to Pocahontas County in 1956.
A business woman recalls advice from an editor: when an employer never praises, silence often means consent. Most bosses rarely voice approval, so the discouraged worker should keep doing her best, since praise is scarce and quiet approval is a sign of satisfaction.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound touted as effective for coughs and colds for both children and adults. Claims no opiates or harmful drugs in the yellow package and cautions against substitutes. J. K. Joder & Son.
City council acted in regular session to repave Fourth Street east and west this year with sheet asphalt, awarding sidewalk work to Mitchell & Hawyer after three bids. Bids for paving will be opened July 24 with work beginning August 1 and finishing by October 15. The council ordered utilities to remove dead poles and warned property owners to avoid sewer or water work during paving.
Dr. A E Kepford in Cedar Rapids announces he will not seek the lieutenant governorship unless strong sentiment appears He is assisting in establishing a free dispensary and will focus on tuberculosis work rather than politics saying the primaries are a year away and he has no political ambitions at present He praises others who may be nominated and elected and pledges to continue his public health efforts.
Delaware county has received heavy showers over two days bringing relief to crops and pastures. Corn and late potatoes show strong yields, while early potatoes and small grain suffered last week from heat and drought.
Mrs G R Wheeler of Council Bluffs Iowa was struck in the stomach by a foul ball while watching a Red Men versus Council Bluffs Rowing association game. She was unconscious for hours but doctors attribute her survival to her straight front corset.
Six year old Hilsie Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs L M Johnson, was badly mangled when a disc cultivator toppled onto her while riding the tongue. She suffered facial and neck cuts but doctors hope to save her life. Kidney diseases are curable under certain conditions says Mr Perry A Pitman of Dale Texas. One bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him.
The Nonamokere Protective League of America formed in New York aims to ban tobacco smoking in public spaces or severely limit it. Noted backers include Chancellor Day, David Starr Jordan, and Jenkin Lloyd Jones while the piece argues both rights and limits for smokers and nonsmokers.
Free advice to women from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co offered through Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read and answered, with privacy guaranteed and consent required for testimonials. Publicity is avoided. the company claims vast experience and offers a 500 page text book free by mail to all women.
The passage argues for tobacco regulation balance, noting smoke harms even to non smokers and smokers seek solace from cigars or pipes. It cites Robert Louis Stevenson on women and smoking and suggests moderation as the middle ground amid rising anti tobacco sentiment.
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