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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1911
Page
2
The Hold Over Paper is described as the paper Waterloo reads on Saturdays and thoroughly digests on Sundays, capturing reader interest with its Saturday edition and Sunday analysis.
The notice alleges a sudden mobilization of one quarter of the U S armed forces on the Mexican frontier with ball ammunition issued per man and halted leaves. It cites secrecy in maneuvers, orders to stockpile supplies, and coastal artillery reinforcement as signs of a broader, unseen aim.
A historical note suggests troop presence could fulfill government aims, with forces possibly withdrawn after a test of efficiency. The piece frames the demonstration as a practice maneuver rather than a punitive action, urging cautious interpretation of military display.
Walter L Fisher of Chicago is praised as a capable lawyer and conservationist chosen by President Taft for the interior post. Supporters note his experience with the Conservation League and the Interstate Commerce Commission, while critics recall his opposition to some administration actions. The appointment signals a progressive, middle west voice in Taft’s cabinet and a conservationist influence amid Ballinger debates.
Captain S. H. Harper argues in the Ottumwa Courier that overorganized corporations with a full slate of officers and high salaries are unlikely to succeed. He favors simpler enterprises with a single individual who has earned the money and seeks a location for the business.
A Chicago Tribune correspondent complains about missing market quotations on legislatures and seeks a method to publish comparative prices of legislators and whether St Louis serves as a universal clearinghouse. The writer aims to place a business proposition and asks for guidance to improve public access to such data.
The Courier notes Waterloo expands with Independent Manufacturing for farm machinery and varnish works, plus a planned merger of three machines factories from other cities. A local church brotherhood launches publicity to boost attendance, inspired by eastern towns that saw church attendance rise after newspaper advertising campaigns.
Iowa papers analyze Taft choosing Fisher and his clash with Ballinger. Regulars favor Kenyon for Congress, while Des Moines supports life certificates for teachers. Towns see westward migration and political tension reflected in editorials.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald notes no Texas congressman joined the petition to recall Bailey. Republicans opposing his resignation are those who voted to seat Lorimer. The paper suggests Bailey publicize appeals from Standard Oil urging him to stay in the Senate, noting they were presented as documentary forms.
Cedar Rapids Gazette reports a prominent Iowa figure urging freer trade with Canada as a path to broader markets. He cites past tariff removals on hides and argues reduced duties could expand demand, benefiting both producers and consumers. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised as a cold treatment option.
The author recalls a New Hampshire baby farms law debate highlighted by a courageous woman who offered to testify about her past after taking responsibility for her deceased baby. The gesture is framed as rare altruism, a selfless act for societal good beyond personal cost.
The narrator discusses an unnamed bookkeeper admired for unselfish actions despite a personal grievance against an interstate commerce law that cost his railroad. He notes many would share such paradoxical feelings, yet the world would be better with more people like her.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a cure for colds and warns that serious germ diseases such as pneumonia and consumption can follow. It notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
Parkersburg Iowa March 10 A Muscatine dispatch reports the jury in Arthur Nolte versus Rock Island Railway awarded $9000 damages to Nolte after Mrs Noble, a nurse, was killed in the Gladbrook wreck a year ago this month. This is the first jury verdict in the company’s cases here with more suits pending.
Sievin Hart, an American, says he was swindled out of 62000 by three men posing as Italian noblemen. Hart met them at his hotel near Place de L Etoile and at gambling clubs where marked cards and devices were used to take his fortune. The suspects Borelli Carminatti and Bordeni face arrest and are sought by Italian police.
The article discusses the stresses of childbirth and the risks of unprepared mothers. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy that helps women become normal, healthy, and strong. Readers are invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass for confidential advice.
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