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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
2
The Value of the River in Waterloo Iowa
An advertising piece argues Waterloo should develop the Cedar River and riverfront to attract residents and boost local wealth. It compares Waterloo to Minneapolis St Louis Detroit and notes beautifying the river would enhance health pleasure and spending at home rather than chasing dollars elsewhere.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Des Moines
Cedar
Minneapolis
West
St. Paul
Lakes
Detroit
Jefferson Bee
Grinnell
Seventeen Year Locust Less Menace Than Pest
Government entomology chief Dr Iowa rd says the seventeen year locust poses less danger than a pest. He notes that its impact resembles a single field mouse rather than an overwhelming crop threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioward
Government
Locusts and highway talk mix in early 20th century musings
The piece contrasts cicadas with locusts and recalls Kansas swarms of 1876, noting misnomers and cultural responses. It cites Dr. Howard on locust nomenclature, mentions a restaurant experiment, and reflects on public perception and origins of the term. It shifts to Wisconsin highway funding, Iowa comparisons, and the value of farm to market roads, then concludes with a Rhode Island constable losing reappointment after a club raid.
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Kansas
Howard
Fohm the Baptist
Europe
United States
Jersey
Staten Island
Wisconsin
Towa
Senate
Iowa
Narragansett Club
Rhode Island
Trial of Evelyn Arthur See Sparks Modern Courtroom Drama
Evelyn Arthur See faces trial as critics mockingly label him a proclaimer of an improvised, absolute life. Senators Cummins and Kenyon reportedly plan to oppose the Root amendment to the reciprocity bill amid a capitol lobby pushing the measure against administration wishes.
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Evelyn Arthur See
See
Cummins and
Kenyon
Capitol
Taft and Democratic Congress Scenarios Across New York Plans
The piece discusses potential Democratic control of Congress alongside Taft as president, noting his scruples as nonpolitical. It highlights New York City's vast subways project costing 257.4 million dollars and urges public support for a municipal bathhouse program, framing reforms as ironic given insurgent origins.
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Taft
New municipal bathing beach aims for wholesomeness and safety
Public officials describe the Waterloo project as a safe, wholesome harbor for families and children. Officials emphasize improved public safety, community welfare, and humane public spaces as central goals of the bathhouse development.
Public Reading Roundup of Iowa Editorials and Notices
A collage of Iowa newspaper clippings covers Cedar Rapids Waterloo Grinnell Webster City Ottumwa Council Bluffs and other towns. Topics range from a Waterloo public bathing beach to tariff revision and political tactics. Several editorials discuss dog fighting, judges, and marriages with mixed opinions and humor.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Big crowds at Elewtrig Park draw thousands nightly
The opening week at Electric Park brings record attendance, with thousands visiting under cool weather. The $15,000 spiral ride and the theatre headline nightly attractions. The grounds boast a new lighting plant and extensive improvements, making Electric Park a premier Mayground for Waterloo and surrounding areas.
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Electricpark
Eac l
Waterloo
The Summer Vacation and Its Critique of Cruelty
The writer muses on Sydney Smith's era and the modern summer exodus to the country. They argue against animal suffering from neglected pets left behind at hotels and boarding houses, urging awareness and humane treatment during travel and vacations. The piece also humorously advises travelers, noting vanity items and travel care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Smith
Jone
Waverly News Roundup Quietly Updates Local Residents
Waverly, June 15 Special Mrs Vern Wondring returns to Chicago after a two week visit with her parents Mrs WA Remington and Mr Eveland near Milltown Wisconsin reports say Mrs Eveland injured in a runaway accident being thrown out and severely bruised Emily Fox sister left for Milltown to aid in care Carrie Dlinney departed for Chicago California to arrange future home Frank Wells visiting Alpha Illinois Mr and Mrs Charles Barrows and Miss Merler plan a summer stay in Rockford Illinois for health George Foster to travel to Colfax for rest J Spencer and wife from Hudson visited friends Mrs Bedle Ive hosted a Friday afternoon gathering Mrs J Diver receives commission as assistant state yet
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Waverly
Vern Wondring
Chicago
Said
Remington
Airs
Robert Eveland
Milltown
Wis
Eveland
Bmaily Fox
Mearning
Carrie Dlinney
Chica
Calif
Frank Wells
Alpha
Charles Barrows
Merler
Rockford
Til
Will
Cedar Flts
Nutles Rathe
Walevigo
Hiamty
Tenimnan Lutheran Aid Society
George Foster
Colfax
Ami
J., Spencer of
Hudson
Mere. Bedle
Mary Flatt
J. TD Iiver
Water Lays Plea for Free Bath Houses in Waterloo Tale
A Waterloo narrative presents a river as witness to local sorrow and calls for social reform. A student questions river beauty, meeting a grieving father, a survivor of drowning, and the river’s Angel of Mercy who urges action by parents, city leaders, schools, churches, and reform societies to curb vice and protect youth.
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Waterloo
Lfe
Fourth Street Bridge
Cedar River
Joe
Angel of Mercy
River
Rockford jeweler plans return to Waverly business
Alva Baker at Mercy hospital undergoes appendicitis surgery. A former saloon building at Dick Stephenson’s site will be converted into an office and waiting room for passengers and freight with a switch along Water street creating a central depot. United States Marshal H Edward Knott attends Federal court at Ft. Dodge this week.
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George K. Larker
Rockford
Ill
Waverly
Alva Baker
Mercy Hospital
Louis Carstensen
Jake Blumenthal
Carl Quimby
Quafe Nichols
Dick Stephenson
Tall Road
Water Street
Anna Drier
Frederika
United States
H Edward Knott
Ft. Dodge
Black Hawk County Abstract Co to Close Saturdays at Noon
The Black Hawk County Abstract Co will close every Saturday after 12 noon from June 17 1911 through Sept 1. La Porte City Progress Review notes C E Moore former county schools superintendent visited relatives in the county and now resides in Hale Center Texas with family in good health after his mother Mrs Lorenzo Brooze fell critically ill.
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Black Hawk County Abstract Co
la Porte City
C. E. Moore
Moore
Hail Center
Texas
Southland
Lorenzo Brooze
Meritol Digestive Tonic Promoted by Henderson Drug Co
Unsteady nerves and related ailments are offered relief by Meritol Digestive Tonic. The product claims instant relief and is touted as a world famous remedy with proven medicinal properties. Henderson Drug Co. is listed as exclusive agents and a guarantee is provided by the American Drug & Press Association directors.
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American Drug & Press Association
Meritol
Henderson Drug Co
Real Estate Transfers Record Into 19th Century Ledger
Local real estate transfers show multiple small parcels exchanged for nominal sums. Transactions include F W Kintigh to T Dine and to T C Bine in Waterloo area along with Elizabeth Rowe to The Fleming and John Wilson guardian to Thomas Fleming. Other transfers list W I Rownd to F J Miller, W F Eighmey to John Smith, Leroy Hemsworth to Frances Hemsworth, W Baker to Addie LeValley, all in Cedar Falls or Waterloo with token $1 values.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
F. W. Kintigh
T. Dine
Fr. W. Kintigh
T. C. Bine
Elizabeth Rowe
the Fleming
John Wilson
Guardian
Thomas Fleming
Frances Hemsworth
Wm. Baker
Addie
LeValley
Pacific Addition
Cedar Falls
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