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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
2
The Waterloo Evening Courier reflects on voting rights and ballot simplicity arguing for shorter ballots and appointed officials for city offices. It congratulates Mayor Thompson and calls for unity and confidence in the new administration.
The piece argues voting machines in Waterloo produced flawed results with few machines and many voters delayed. It claims voters were pressured to vote straight tickets and scratches were common, urging better facilities and more equal precinct caps for future elections.
The Republican County Central Committee of Black Hawk County Iowa announces a delegate convention at Waterloo courthouse on March 30 1912 at 2 pm to select 28 delegates for the Third District convention and 28 delegates for the State Convention in Cedar Rapids April 24 1912. Precinct caucuses urged March 18 with district delegate allotments based on votes for Republican presidential electors. Chairman J Hartman secretary Matorloo Iowa March 4 1912.
The Waterloo YWCA enters its second year with a large support base and a push to enroll 2000 members. Leaders emphasize the organization’s strong moral and civic value and plan to secure a permanent home, noting the campaign will test the group after its successful first year. Mayor-elect Thompson is highlighted as the first native Waterroom to receive voters’ honor.
Forecaster Charlin Phifer notes a lively chase of delegates in towns as Republicans vie for favored choices in the selection process. Rina Courter reports continued campaigns and pleasantries amid the cousinly Clark-Wilson exchange.
A cautionary notice warns against ointments for catarrh containing mercury, noting the danger to the sense and nervous system. It urges use only on prescription from reputable physicians and cites Elall e Catarh Cure from Fd. Cheney Co Toledo as mercury free. The ad cautions buyers to avoid internal mercury products sold under similar names.
The piece reports Democrats and Republicans trading charges over campaign funds. Earl Bronson questions money sources for Champ Clark and claims a corruption fund and Wall Street donations. Jamieson denies a slush fund, saying supporters labor unpaid. both sides warn against temper in a contest with weak spots.
A series of witty excerpts from the Washington Star Boston Transcript Philadelphia Record and Harper's Weekly portray a mockery of social climbing. Jokes include a Pullman porter and thief negotiating ethics and the Duke of Fife declining Mrs Parvenu's invitation with humor.
The article recalls humorous Lincoln anecdotes including a shirt maker mistaken for a major and Lincoln praising the Bible as the most important book. The Waterloo Evening Courier promotes an illustrated Bible, urging readers to clip a certificate and acquire it on easy terms before stock runs out.
Ruth Cameron argues that mental deformities, like an overdeveloped caution, cripple personal joy and family harmony. She urges parents to treat excess as a deformity and teach children early to curb it, warning that failure to act causes lifelong distress.
A spirited snapshot from the Spirit of the Iowa Press notes cartoonists lampooning Teddy Roosevelt Wilson Taft and Cummins while Cedar Falls records show Republicans in Boone Buena Vista and Sac counties backing Cummins for president. Marshalltown highlights the need for an honest capable successor to Dr Wiley amid partisan pressures.
The Dubuque Times Journal reports Gen. Crogier rejected a petition by government employees in Watertown Mascarenes seeking discontinuation of the Taylor efficiency system. A House committee led by Wilson found the system unfit for full adoption in any government workshop, citing demoralization and unnecessary top-speed pressure.
Denver reports social visits including Carrie Kehe with Sadie Jahnke of Tripoli and Miss Isadora Chansing hosting friends for games and music. Local residents attend weddings, visits, and family events while Mrs. Mathilda Musch recovers well from a Denver operation.
Fairbank and surrounding area report Mrs Alice Phelps and sons in Delaware on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Alex Robertson return to Chicago after attending the death of Mrs Robertson s father O S Paine. Rev and Mrs Peddicord visited Waterloo on Tuesday. Otis Van Winkle of Franklin is visiting his mother Mrs H G Genge. Mrs Lovey Patterson hosted her granddaughter and Lillian Magee of Dunkerton last week. Waterloo guests of G C Hickelberg and wife Friday. Methodist church ladies plan apron and home baking sale Saturday afternoon March 30. B Y G C were entertained at Miss Core Chase s home on Saturday afternoon March 23.
A delightful afternoon featured old time costumes and a 6 o'clock luncheon. The Ladies Aid Society will serve rice cream and cake at Mrs. Sidney King’s home Wednesday afternoon.
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