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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
2
The Hold Over Paper is described as the Waterloo weekend reading staple, offering a digest that Saturday night readers will digest on Sunday morning. It emphasizes broad appeal and thorough coverage for midnight enthusiasts.
The article discusses U S trust regulation versus proactive federal incorporation. It argues current penalties are slow and vague and favors a law detailing what corporations must do to prevent harmful combinations and price controls. It cites Taft and public demand for stronger oversight.
A column argues Iowa's auto boom with 28,000 cars valued at about 28 million dollars raises living costs and duties for every family. It also quotes Dr Woodward urging care when leaving for summer camps, emphasizing screens, clean water, proper waste disposal, and supervised markets to avoid disease. Allen & Graham oppose reciprocity. A Civil War veteran is highlighted for loyalty and Waterloo real estate boosts. The piece notes public debate on hunters licenses and political discord.
Local papers mock party talk as heat rises and baseball slump dominates Des Moines headlines. Mentions of Governor candidates and Bryan shadow the scene while readers seek relief from political chatter. A testimonial cites Foley Kidney Pills by J K Joder & Son.
The Milwaukee city government under Mayor Seidel faces criticism for failing to deliver promised public works due to state constraints and a conservative legislature. About 12,000 idle men exist as debates over funding, taxes, and the 30 year charter continue. The Springfield Magazine Republican notes the Seidel administration has been prudent yet limited by law.
Des Moines June 2 The Federation of Women’s Clubs may suspend school milk distribution after state dairy commissioner WL Barney found school milk far below grade. Drake University tests by Professor Ross reported 26.9 million bacteria per cubic centimeter, with samples far worse than skim milk and under standard fat content. Superintendent Riddell said an order would stop milk in the schools.
The Federation of Women's clubs backed giving milk to schoolchildren to reduce water drinking. A Waterloo Cedar Rapids party travels to the Gulf Coast on June 6 to inspect a 10 acre farm proposition, with low prices and easy terms. French Frazee 611 Black Hawk Bank Building.
The speaker argues concentration is rare yet crucial for success. He notes that focused effort for at least a half hour can yield an hour of work, and that successful people work with a big W. He cites practice from childhood and praises a college student who could ignore distractions. He advocates teaching concentration in schools.
A parent recounts a year old baby suffering severe eczema on hands face and mouth causing itching and sleep loss. After using Cuticura soap and ointment for three days the crusts crusts diminished and in a week no scabs remained. The ad touts Cuticura as a wonderful remedy and offers free booklets from the maker.
Senator Kenyon delivered a forceful maiden address in the Senate urging a special committee for the Lorimer bribery case. He attacked Hines and the lumber trust, argued for thorough investigation, and defended senatorial courtesy while pushing for probes tied to district attorney prosecutions.
An 19th or early 20th century patent medicine advertisement touts Mother's Friend as an external emulsion aiding pregnancy comfort and recovery. It claims the product prepares the system for childbirth, reduces suffering, and restores health after birth, urging readers to purchase at drug stores and request a free booklet from Bradtield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Georgia.
Miss Bessie Anderson of Manchester Iowa a professional nurse at Hannemann hospital Chicago has had her finger amputated after it became infected with blood poison months earlier. A recurrence of pain led physicians to urge removal.
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