Session in History Highlights Turning Point in US Government
The recent congress session is praised for funding 3 000 600 for Panama Canal fortifications and for codifying the judiciary. It failed to pass reciprocity, tariff board, New Mexico and Arizona statehood, direct senate election, and several bills. Public anger rises at Senate corruption, Lorimer case, and Chicago politics influencing Illinois leaders.
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Congress
United States
Panama Canal
Tariff Board
New Mexico
Arizona
Statehood
Willam Lorimer
Senate
Canada
Permanent Tariff Board
William Lorimer
Lorimer
Washington
United States Senate
Chicago
Hinky Dink
Rockford
Ars
Cullom
Bar members dress in red white and blue crepe badges
The text notes distrust of the senate with a demand for a different course in the next session. It predicts widespread demonstrations and a historic reaction to bourbonism. It argues the nation will undergo a sweeping political renewal after forthcoming elections.
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Senate
United States of America
Renewal and Resolve After Methodist Church Fire
The church community unites to heal after the March 6 1941 disaster. Hearts grow stronger and faith deepens as mourners vow perseverance. The crisis fosters renewed purpose for the congregation and its pastor, with optimism for future gratitude and growth.
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New Methodist Church
Governor’s Veto Looms Over Special Primary Bill
In a bold warning, supporters say if the special primary bill returns and clears both houses, Governor Carroll must veto it. The piece argues the constitution denies direct public input on senator selection and praises the governor for upholding founders’ doctrines.
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Carroll
Mathers
Republic
State House
New York Theater Planned By Wealthy Patrons Abandoned
A theater in New York created by affluent lovers of dramatic art to offer high quality drama at popular prices is to be abandoned in its present form after two seasons costing $100,000. The same company will perform elsewhere and likely tour the country, with hope for future success of the project.
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New York
Senate Purges Lorimer Sins In Historic Vote
Amid era wide political chatter the senate passed a 46 to 40 vote to purge Lorimer of his sins enabling him to resume standing with fellow senators. The editorial page notes partisan reactions and questions the political climate and leadership ahead of 1912.
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Odebolt Chronicle
Senate
Lorimer
Climate for Men and Iowa Winters in The Times-Republican
The piece argues against any strain of old guard ties in the senate and praises hardy Iowa winters as a test of character. It notes winters breed pluck, discourage idleness, and keep residents robust until spring, framing adversity as beneficial.
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Marshalltown
Lowe
Iowa
Views of the People on Wills and Farm Names
A letter from N. BARR in Independence Ia dated March 7 1911 criticizes E H Hoyts bill allowing farm owners to copyright farm names arguing the cost and purpose are flawed. He questions usefulness of named farms for strangers, urges simpler farmer naming on barns, and condemns laws on highways and crow bounty while advocating Sabbath observance and saloon restraint.
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Courier
E. H. Hoyt
Recorder’s Office
Meadowbrook Farm
Riverside Farm
West View Place
John Smith
Meadowbrook
Juatrabee
Fayette County
N. Barr
Independence
Laxative Bromine Quinine Ad Image Hint
A brief ad notes a single product Brom o Quinine as a remedy to prevent grip with a 25 cent price and signature reference to B W Grove, implying a medicinal patent style from an old newspaper page.
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B. W. Grove
Real estate transfers filed in Cedar Falls and Waterloo listings
Real estate transfers recorded by Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co show Cedar Falls and Waterloo properties changing hands. Transfers include Cedar Falls lots and blocks in various additions, Waterloo parcels in Home Park and Enterprise Place, and multiple adjacencies with prices from $1 to $32,830.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Cedar Valley Building & Loan Association of
Cedar Falls
Nels Frlls
Henry A. Wilson
John A. Watson
John Fearer
Wim. C. Natzke
Mary Burkhardt
Otto D. Hilmer
Fred Kammeyer
le Clair Martin
Mahala J. Brodie
R. P. Speer
Cedar Fallls
Calvin C. Phillips
J. A. Fridell
Rae Plummer
Arch M. Powell
Henry” Niemey
George M. Saul
G. A. Hartz
John J. Shannon
Maggie McGarvey
Whitig & Sedgewick
Waterloo
Lawrence F. McGarvey
Henry Casey
Nelle J. Downing
Wills H. Messer
S. J. Hall
Masonic Temple Association
P. J. Martin
East Waterloo
Josiah Orr
Emma Lay Hoffman
Joseph W. Pierpont
George M. Sant
United States
Cyrus W. Jewell
George B. Miller
Gallaway- Gibson Investment Co
Leavitt
Johnson & Miller's
Calvin J. Miller
R. B. Allard
Johnson & Miller
A. G. Merwin
WinNis H. Messer
Buckingham Place
Nellie M. Shimp
James Gardiner Co
Co. A. Smith
Charles Mauser
Home Park
Clair A. Blunt
Enterprise Place
A. N. Draper
Frank P. White
Auditor Rainbow
When Two Families Try to Live Together
A three chapter essay warns that even friendly households gain friction when two families share a home. It argues distinct households offer more happiness, harmony, and clear borders than shared spaces or apartments within one house.
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Eleanor
Katherine
Card of Thanks for Mr McCabe Family
The undersigned express thanks for kindnesses shown during illness and after the death of husband father and brother Mr McCabe. Mrs Minnie McCabe Maude Coales Luke L McCabe Waterloo March 8.
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Minnie McCabe
Maude Coales
Lukh L. McCabe
Waterloo
Making Curry Uses Wooden Spoons for Best Aroma
A kitchen tip urges cooks to use a wooden spoon when making curry to preserve spice aroma. Iron spoons are said to spoil the fragrance of the spices and weaken the dish.
The Best Cough Syrup Made at Home Recipe
A home recipe combines Pinex with sugar syrup to treat coughs and throat issues. It promises quick relief, boosts appetite slightly, and claims wide use in the United States and Canada. The plan is sold with a money back guarantee and suggests asking a druggist for Pinex or contacting The Pinex Co.
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United States
Canada
Pinex Co
Ft Wayne
Assignment of Wagon Makers Faces Temporary Suspension
The Fish Brothers Manufacturing Co. files for creditor benefit by assignment. Assets $350000 liabilities $250000. George E. Wilson Sr of Merchants National Bank named assignee. Inventory begins as plant may resume operations in a week. Directors expect to overcome current financial strain. lack of capital cited rather than losses. Creditors include 20 parties, mainly local banks. Plant previously rebuilt after a fire has been restricted financially, but remains one of the west’s best equipped wagonyards.
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Clinton
Fish Brothers Manufacturing Company
West
George E. Wilson
Merchants National Bank
Record-breaking oats prizes announced by IH Co for Iowa expo
The International Harvester company of America offers four thousand dollars in premiums for oats exhibited at the Iowa Corn Growers association ninth annual exposition and contest. Iowa farmers statewide can compete in multiple classes to suit any oats variety, continuing a policy established by the association.
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Iowa
International Harvester Company of America
M. L. Bowman
Iowa Corn Growers’ Association
Waterloo
Good Bill at the Orpheum Delights with Patsy and Sally
The twin chim panzees Patsy and Sally close the Orpheum bill, dressed as a man and woman, drawing eager interest with their trained acts. The show also features the Jones kids singing and new comedy acrobats, while a note on Foley's Kidney Remedy appears in ad text.
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Patsy
Sally
Orpheum
Jones Kids
Bootblack
Civil Service Exam Dates Announced for Waterloo
Additional exam dates for Waterloo civil service tests include March 29 machinist signal service, March 30 professor of chemistry, March 26 tinner at United States Indian school with 780 dollar salary, April 5 junior chemist mineral substances, April 1 band leader and instructor Indian service at 720 dollars yearly, and March 31 engineer physicist Bureau of Standards. Further details available from the Civil Service Commission in Washington or local secretary C I Munger at the federal building.
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Waterloo
Signal Service
Tinner
United States Indian School
Indian Service
Bureau of Standards
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
C. I. Munger
Federal
Rheumatism Blood Purifier Promoted by S. S. S. Remedy
An advertisement explains that weak kidneys fail to filter waste, causing uric acid buildup and rheumatic pains. It claims S. S. S. cleanses uric acid from blood and strengthens kidneys, promising relief and a free book from The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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Daily Courier
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Cetar Rapids
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Bailey
Texas
Friday Lorimer
Charles City Intelligencer
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Sal
Fleanor
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Fish Brothers
the Orpheum
Foley
Issac Regan
Marmer
J. Lik
Joder & Son
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
People’s Medical Adviser
Black Hawk National Bank
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Fourth &Ieets
Chas.r. Gates
Attorneys At Law
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Waterloo Land
Bridge St. Farm
City Property
W. B. McMurray
Galloway Gibson
ENV
Seventh Floor
J. O. Murtagh
Deeenn
Reid
Iowa Mausoleum CO
Pike & Knapp
Segars and Tobacco
Williams
Segae Fourth Street
Pwr
Ece
Central Iowa Granite Company
Telephone
C. A. Waterbury
Russell-Lamson Block
E. T. Jaynes
Black Hawk Bank
Iggy
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
Burgeon
East Fourth Street
T. A. McManus, M. D
Commercial Bank Building
Jerger
R. D. Tiffany
Consolidated Service
Black Hawk Bank Baliding
DE. C. R. Hoxie
Consolidated Iowa
Mene
J. R. Scott
Ida M. Scott
Commercial Bank
DE. E. A. Hunt
Ben C. Everall
Marsh-Place
F. C. Liffring
Lafayette
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