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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1911
Page
2
The Courier explores altruistic city planning in Waterloo, arguing playgrounds and riverbank reclamation as long term gains. It warns that rapid growth makes such projects harder and urges parents to support centralized playgrounds along the river to nurture healthier, wiser youths.
An editorial advocates transforming idle school grounds into open, supervised playgrounds with swings and apparatus to keep children engaged. It warns that unoccupied yards invite unsupervised risky behavior and notes rising real estate costs push for timely action, citing Boston and Chicago as examples of delayed but costly inaction.
The article argues Iowa should boost its appeal with a state publicity board funded at 25 thousand dollars annually for two years. Senators White and representatives Gandy Koontz sponsor the bill, asserting that spending would return far more in benefits to property owners and overall growth.
Theodore N. Vail of American Telephone and Telegraph notes that public control or regulation of public service corporations by permanent commissions has come to stay, a view not usually held by leaders of large firms.
The question notes Illinois suffragists secured passage in the state senate while Iowa women failed. It reads as commentary on legislative success and failure, not a direct slam on either group, though tone may imply bias toward Illinois progress and critique of Iowa defeat.
Ex senator Lafayette Young shifts to muckraking against his former opponent Judge Kenyon. The once constitutional muckraker remarks on the personal attack and notes politics as a great game amid reform rhetoric.
Twelve people travel two miles in a single machine without a gas bag or any heavier than air device. The event marks a vindication day for dreamers and their visions of flight.
A fragment from Spirit of the 50wa Press references Coca-Colas and Rutabeges on trial in Italy, comments on farmers and seats, and notes a Dubuque Telegraph-Herald view on legislative deadlock and senator selection by direct popular vote. It cites Webster City Freeman Tribune remarking on Des Moines Capital.
The Cedar Falls Record and Cedar Rapids Gazette comment on political overreach and the value of practical work, urging loyalty to service over wage complaints. They praise careful construction, noting savings from strict rules and inspections, while the Sioux City Tribune notes tariff issues and women’s tatting under the Payne Aldrich act.
The piece recounts a young woman who trained as a convalescent nurse despite early nerves and a loud voice. After choosing to persevere because she had to, she grew calm, poised, and her voice softened. The anecdote suggests parental pressure and responsibility can shape character, offering a caution to mothers about not sheltering impatient children.
The text contrasts two daughters sent to college for different reasons and notes how obligation and effort reveal hidden strengths. It quotes Phillips Brooks on praying not for easy tasks but for powers equal to duties, arguing responsibility builds ability and turns effort into personal miracles.
Creston Iowa March 25 Dr C A Beatle president of the Citizens league appeals from the board of supervisors Tuesday declaring the saloon petition of consent sufficient and contests the canvass jurisdiction. The petition signatures and the number required are in dispute as the city prepares for the March 20 meeting. Two nonpartisan tickets vie for mayor Attorney P C Winter leads the Citizens ticket against Mayor Dr J W Reynolds of the People’s ticket. The Citizens group accuses the current administration of failing to reduce the city debt and supports a business administration. A Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertisement closes the notice.
Real estate transfers list guardianship and private party sales in Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Transactions include Hagge guardians to Gretie Hagge on part of lot 3, block 4 Cowin's addition Waterloo. Penne to W J Penne lot 12 block 19 Linden Place addition Waterloo. Highland Improvement Co to Gladys K Alexander part of lot 3 block 2 Highland Waterloo. United States to Charles Hare land in 1989 14. Dunkelberg to Inez P Clancy parts of lots 7 and 8 block 6 Howery McWilliams addition Waterloo. Balliett to Albert N Smith lot 17 subdivision block 3 north addition Waterloo. Cedar Valley Development Co to Mae Lamb lot 158 Pleasant View addition Waterloo. another Cedar Valley Development Co to W T Dinneen lot 160 Pleasant View addition Waterloo. Waterloo Savings Bank to Waterloo Glove Manufacturing Co part of lot 6 block 12 East Waterloo. Louis A Phelps to George F Wilson lot 2 block 32 R R addition Cedar Falls. W W G Bickley to Arthur Elliott part of lot 18 block 1 Miller's addition Waterloo.
The article argues against aggressive US troop maneuvers on the Mexican frontier led by Porfirio Diaz era readers, warning of dangers of warlike massing near San Antonio and Texas barracks. It questions diplomacy, mentions 20,000 troops with ball cartridges, and calls for peace and arbitration over war costs.
Miss Anna Shanewise left last evening for Chicago where she has accepted the position of director of physical training in city schools. She will begin duties Monday after completing training at Iowa State Teachers College. Her father J. B. Shanewise accompanied her. Miss Lenora Shanewise attends Chicago University and will visit with her parents during spring vacation.
Spokane reports Washington state adopts eight hour work day for women with June 9 effective date. Laws limit women and girls in shops offices hotels and restaurants to eight hours daily. Violations incur a fine from ten to one hundred dollars. Some Spokane plants plan to start in April, boosting female employment by about 15 to 20 percent.
When you have rheumatism in your foot or instep apply Chamberlain's Liniment for quick relief. It costs a quarter. For sale by all dealers.
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