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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
2
A compendium of items notes Iowa Republicans voting on state and district candidates, limited presidential choice, and party leadership in Waterloo. It cites rail and station concerns, a Wichita union station deal, and local growth observations.
The piece argues the GOP power balance hinges on the national Republican machine and credentials, with Taft favored via convention control. It notes Roosevelt allies, factional stakes, and the chance for loyalty to trump expediency as delegates meet in Waterloo to influence Iowa and state church education efforts.
Mrs. F. W. Bradford of Junction Massachusetts reports giving Mellin's Food to her infant. She notes the baby gained about half a pound in a week and continued health improvement after switching from cow’s milk. She endorses the product and urges others to try it.
The Minnesota Supreme Court rules the law forbidding coloring oleo is unconstitutional. It states the motive is plain and buyers avoid lighter colored margarine, yet no deception is intended as labeling laws are followed. The passage notes algorans rising to fame tomorrow.
A jumble of fragmented editorials notes comments on nominations, resignations, and political manners. References include Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, and Marshalltown with mentions of Lorimer Derimer and reform critiques amid social topics on work and domestic life.
The Indianola Herald quotes local stance opposing Roosevelt and backing Caramaina. It notes continued political contrasts with Roosevelt, calling him dangerous and praising the alternative policies of Caramia in the community debate.
A young woman, given a chance in a high position, lost it by resisting critique and justifying mistakes. The piece argues weighing criticism calmly, learning from errors, and cites Sir Walter Scott and Epictetus to echo restraint. Ruth Cameron signs off.
The clippings capture a collage of1900 era humor and misheard lines. A Chicago Post note amid light flirtation and social chatter features a playful exchange about a ball game, a wary waiter and a mysterious stranger named Trouble in a Woolish Worry vignette.
Rockford reports a farewell reception for Rev Wells who leaves for Sanborn to serve at a Presbyterian church. Attendees include the Lorenz family traveling to Chicago for a medical college graduation. Decoration day observances occurred with old soldiers ferried by auto.
Senator Kenyon received loud ovations at a Waterloo meeting as he framed purity in elections and pensioning old soldiers as key goals. Speakers from Waterloo and Fort Dodge praised his record while contrasting him with Lafayette Young, and attendees from neighboring counties and Cedar Falls joined a large audience.
The Courier announces a limited Bible distribution, warning that certificates should be presented quickly as stock may run out. The $5 limp leather edition features color plates from the Tissot collection, full marginal references, and a self pronouncing text to aid reading.
A new church built by the Progressive Brethren of Carlton township Tama county eight miles east of Marshalltown will be dedicated in coming weeks. It is the third church the congregation has erected after prior buildings burned in lightning strikes. The latest structure replaces the second, which burned last November.
The dedicatory sermon will be preached by Rev N. W. Jennings of Pittsburgh and Rev Ell Hoover, formerly of Waterloo, with one pastor. A sprained ankle may heal in three to four days using Chamberlain's Liniment as directed. available from all dealers.
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