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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1912
Page
2
A humorous but pointed column mixes a fictional delirium tale about a telegraph love message with social commentary. It discusses public roads policy, Iowa Waterloo topics, and local civic needs including funding and seating for a park band. It references Taft Roosevelt Bryan and Lorimer in a political context.
The state Republican platform urges immediate adoption of scientific permanent roads funded without heavy taxation. Leaders want a thorough study of methods used by other states and push legislators elected this year to investigate and implement road improvements.
An advertisement by CHESTY & CO of Toledo Ohio touts a $100 reward for readers and claims a constitutional cure for catarrh. It alleges direct action on the blood and nerves through bathing the constitution and cites testimonials and parental “maternity” authority.
A humorous page mix includes dialogue on hair color and fashion with a line about blush on a rose, a pun on Mexican rubber tires, and a note about a sign on a car. It also features a patriotic anecdote about General Potts and a recruiting office test tale from Si Haskins, plus scattered notes from The Washington Star and Chicago Tribune.
Andrew Bailey is appointed to the treasury post succeeding A Platt Andrew who has resigned. Washington D C officials announce the change as Bailey assumes duties under the treasury secretary and oversees the related offices.
Dr J O Stevenson argues in defense of progressivism, critiquing monopolies and wealth concentration. He cites Rockefeller Morgan and Astor as targets, condemns predatory trusts, and calls for reform via taxation and democratic control, urging support for progressive candidates and press.
The text notes the assistant secretary, supervising fifteen bureaus including the internal revenue bureau and all financial branches, with Mr Bailey as private secretary to Secretary MacVeagh since March 1909, succeeding Chas Hilles who moved to be secretary to President Taft.
A collage of 1912 era editorials cites the Republican split and calls for party unity. It notes Woodrow Wilson in the fiction of a Seagirt retreat and remarks on Taft era defense, plus mixed commentary from Davenport, Clinton, Sioux City, and Des Moines papers.
A thoughtful school mistress declines a wealthy couple’s offer to live in their grand home. She fears the atmosphere and potential temptations of luxury, preferring a simpler life with her own kind and contentment over excess.
Ruth Cameron advises that accepting only necessities curbs discontent. She notes that friends vary in wealth, but true bonding comes from sharing with people who align with your values instead of chasing comparison.
Allan Dawson, editorials in the New York Globe, critiques the Chicago convention. He argues Roosevelt’s failure to back a recognized progressive cost the party, noting Taft’s nomination and Bryan’s Baltimore maneuver influenced many progressives away from a third party. Dawson’s Iowa prominence adds weight to his view.
Des Moines July 18 Gov Woodrow Wilson and Gov Thomas R Marshall Democratic candidates for president and vice president were invited to attend the Democratic state convention at Cedar Rapids on July 26. Invitation extended by N F Reed Ottumwa chairman of the state central committee. Reed said it is essential Wilson attend to outline plans for the people.
Court hearings reveal Mr. Morrow predisposed to financial distress and domestic quarrels with Mrs. Morrow over money. Prosecutors allege an automatic pistol shot through his left side and head, impossible to fire alone, with evidence pointing to prior domestic strife and a motive.
A fragmented line shows a speaker urging better acquaintance with a person and presenting attendance at the state convention as the best opportunity. The text implies a persuasive appeal aimed at securing involvement or support.
In Chicago on July 13 the trial of Mrs Hene B Morrow before Judge George Kersien opened with testimony against her for the murder of her husband inventor Charles S Morrow. Assistant State's Attorney John E Northup opened for the prosecution outlining the case and said the evidence would show a sequence after the husband’s death.
A discussion of the Save the Babies and Child Welfare campaigns, noting the rise of organizations such as the American Association for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality. It highlights diarrheal diseases as a leading infant death cause, the role of public education, and Chicago’s Department of Health school of sanitary instruction in reducing mortality.
Help wanted advertisement for Charles City Iowa seeking first class bricklayers for steady employment. Contact F A Rogers foreman in charge at Lytle Construction Co. Charles City Iowa.
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