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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1911
Page
2
The piece argues American cities must balance growth with sanitation and beauty. It praises Waterloo as an example and envisions riverside planning, public baths, and green spaces guided by civic virtue and a reformist commission.
An ambitious plan on Cedar’s banks envisions reclaiming the riverfront to create a purer Waterloo. Proponents claim the effort will bring civilization, improved facilities, and a noble urban future despite temporary inconveniences and sacrifices.
The district court ruled for the saloon forces in the contested petition, noting Judge Bansier's equitable handling while acknowledging the appeal by the anti-saloon side. Under current law a majority vote can legalize saloons for five years, and the Business Men's league vows to press every point to turn defeat into victory.
Voters view salary boosts for state legislators as unfair since only wealthier members can afford the job and hotels, while the constitution bars lawmakers from profiting from their votes. The piece argues the raise would not benefit current members anyway.
The former Illinois senator Holshaw admitted taking a $2500 bribe from John Broderick and resigned. The episode prompts critique of political integrity as he laments returning the money and suggests continuing in public life.
The speaker urges Broderick's acquittal while condemning Lorimer Browne and colleagues for lawmaking in Illinois. The plea favors Holstlaw and his confession as the basis for justice.
Cannon chosen as minority leader by a party majority in the house signaling standpatters believe sufficient party members remain to sustain the opposition.
A brief note questions whether the next session of Congress will dispute a title or perfect it, reflecting uncertainty over legislative action. The fragment hints at governance and authority without specifying concrete events or actors.
A legislative session debates a quarantining proposal amid fears of infantile diseases and public health concerns. The discussion centers on protection against contagion and the role of trusts in restricting medical access.
The Sioux City Tribune argues progressive Republicans oppose Judge Kenyon’s election to the U S Senate, aiding Senator Young. The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes fear of crooked scales prompts welcome state inspection to curb dishonest retail practices, noting difficulty in estimating short-weight theft.
The Fort Dodge Messenger denounces Judge Kenyon's spotless career and ridicules Illinois Central railroad influence in his candidacy. Cedar Rapids Gazette calls smoke nuisance a real issue and favors abatement without harming factories. Davenport Times notes political transition and that party lines matter less as citizens seek servants of all people.
A reader shares a personal tale urging honesty with a fiancé about a past. The writer describes meeting a modest woman labeled with a past, their marriage, and children. He argues that honesty strengthens love and forgiveness, praising the wife as virtuous and devoted while urging the girl with a past to be frank and trust in future outcomes.
Members of the Royal Arcanum and Royal Ladies lodges prepare a grand Cedar Rapids session this evening to admit a large class of candidates. Waterloo ladies voyaged this morning including Mrs. J N LaBarre Mrs W H Michael Mrs Sam Blank Mrs H M Cowles Mrs A J Wittick Mrs H A Snyder and Mrs Cal Sharp J N LaBarre H A Snyder and H M Cowles may join tonight with Mr LaBarre staying to attend the assistant postmasters state convention tomorrow.
An elderly audience is offered Foley's Kidney Remedy as a quick relief and lasting benefit for kidney and bladder ailments and urinary irregularities. Isaac Regan of Marmer Missouri reports a complete cure and recommends it. J. K. Joder & Son endorses the product.
Washington March 27 Champ Clark to take the speaker’s chair on April 4 will have the right to summon his private messenger and bring his automobile to the capitol. He says he will not use the $6,000 limousine and has opposed the car since the debate over its funding. The car sits idle in the capitol garage awaiting a new owner andClark remains firm he will not ride in it.
A fragmentary column recounts a grim incident where ten decks fed the sheriff at Wallake, and lists 1950 Scott County township, county, and bridge road fund totals of 37,500, 6,749, and 30,000 respectively. It argues for state planning of road building and rural education to curb urban migration and boost local economies.
In a supreme court brief the International Harvester company contends Special Commissioner Brace found no harmful acts yet deemed its organization an illegal combination. The brief cites William J. Bryan's 1908 trust speech recorded for campaign use as part of its argument.
A string of real estate transfers is listed by Black Hawk Co Abstract Co. Transfers include Arthur C. Cole to Charles Ranke in Waterloo, Highland Improvement Co to Vincent J. Rechifertly in Waterloo, Gates to Curtla Glessner in La Porte City, and multiple other lot sales across Waterloo with prices ranging from 1 to 2500 dollars.
Hoover owns a new Oakland car. Mrs. Clyde Elghmey visits Hudson friends. Miss Elizabeth Hildebrand from Waterloo visits Orange. J O Miller moves to Waterloo property after selling his home near town. Farmers begin field work amid sunny weather. Funeral guests return home after Mrs. Virgil Titsworth’s service. Orange schools start spring term. teachers meet March 31 at the hall. Mrs. A A Bontrager visits Capital City sister. Dennis Shrock buys a Hudson auto. H Mentzer from Pennsylvania visits Flickinger family. Bontrager rebuilds his premises with a new garage.
Mrs Marioo Bruce of Cumberland Maine reports long use of Hood's Sarsaparilla improving her health after winter sickness. She says her strength returned appetite came back and she can do housework again. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla in liquid or chocolate tablet form Sarsaparilla.
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