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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1910
Page
2
A Waterloo dispute cites remarks by a Sioux City preacher and accuses progressives of backsliding on temperance. The letter claims bootlegging persists, urges saloons to act, and praises Prohibitory law. cites 1910 Atchison data on saloon closures, crime drops, and economic gains.
A Kansas–Iowa clash over wet and dry politics cites Massachusetts arrest figures and Waterloo Iowa permits. Prohibitionists allege bootlegging near saloons, while Wichita peers tout enforcement and growth under prohibition. The letter from R Stubbs in Topeka argues wet Progressive claims and warns of retaliatory disclosures.
The state records show 80 percent more money spent on maintaining the poor in licensed cities than in unlicensed ones. One year’s cost per 1,000 population: saloon cities 675.00 dollars. non-salo on cities 378.00 dollars. Read from a business standpoint, not the suffering involved.
A lavish Golden Wedding reception honored Mr and Mrs T W Place on High Street Waterloo marking their fifty years together. About 300 friends attended, indoor reception followed by lawn mingling with Myer’s Orchestra, Yellow and white decor, gifts in gold and silver, telegrams poured in from relatives and Il linois Central officials. Several other couples celebrated golden anniversaries, including Mrs Thompson in her wedding dress from fifty-two years ago. The event included children and relatives, a frappe service, and a display of presents.
Washington reports Minnesota Republicans show concern over public opinion trends as insurgents pressure Senate seat holder Clapp and Governor Eberhart fights loom. Regulars Towney Nye and Stevens push campaign. insurgents see strain toward Democratic alignment amid widespread discontent. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are sold by all druggists.
Alexander Glenny died at his home near Hudson at 92 years, nine months, and fourteen days. Born October 10, 1817 in Sligo Ireland, he moved to Canada, endured a fire loss, lived in Rockford Illinois, then settled in Black Hawk township Iowa. Survived by his wife and seven children, funeral was held at his home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Waterloo.
Officers and selling agents of the Galloway-Gibson Investment company joined a combined picnic and business meeting at Cedar Heights. About thirty traveled by autos to view recent improvements including rustic bridges and miles of graveled roadways. Executives held a session planning immediate new improvements and a general meeting followed with discussions and decisions.
Public sale planned for August 22 at 10 p m at the I C freight office to satisfy freight charges of 875 13 and car service 192 on two coal cars shipped in March by Taylor Coal Co Chicago to a local dealer. Sale to highest bidder for cash if charges not paid beforehand.
Patients from Wilkes-Barre and Columbus report rapid improvements with Poslam for red nose and eczema. The ad asserts Poslam heals skin imperfections including pimples and rashes, offering 50 cent and 2 dollar sizes and free samples by mail from New York City.
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