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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1912
Page
2
A collage of notices including political candidate declarations in Black Hawk County Iowa, editorials on age and courtesy, civic beautification efforts by Sioux City women, and reflections on presidential campaigning and youth elder relations. The piece blends local pleas, opinion mini-essays, and community updates.
The piece condemns a group calling itself the Industrial Workers of the World for tearing down the flag and provoking lawlessness in New York and San Diego. It argues police inaction aids onlookers and distinguishes between legitimate socialists and anarchists, suggesting confinement for the insane.
An old newspaper notice explains deafness stems from inflammation of the mucus membranes and the Eustachian tube. It claims one hundred percent cure if catarrh is treated, offering a $100 reward for any case not cured by their remedy. Geneal ad copies list Cheney and Co of Toledo as sellers.
The piece argues Mississippi flood victims deserve aid beyond Titanic survivors. It notes 160 000 destitute in flood zones vs about 500 Titanic survivors, criticizing misplaced charity and urging relief for southern victims. It also comments on naval diplomacy and a misused lesson in civility and education.
Des Moines moves to enforce its smoke eliminating devices ordinance with a grace period allowed until autumn. Unreadable lines mention political maneuvering as leaders seek a Republican dark horse compromise while town standpatters stay quiet.
Late history notes dethroning of Elgin butter price rulers in dispatches. Yet price signals show the trust still active and advancing, with bold cries of Excelsior echoing as it moves forward.
Real estate transfers from Raymond to Waterloo and Cedar Falls involve numerous parcels. Transactions include J O Connor to J J O Connor, DeLong to DeLong, Waters to Howard, Fox to Hoff Geiger, and others with nominal sums. The James Gardiner Company handles real estate rentals and insurance.
Des Moines May 4 President A L Urick of the Iowa State Federation of Labor calls rural unions to support the striking Diinots Central railroad shopmen. About 500 workers in Waterloo, including boilermakers machinists and blacksmiths, have been on strike seven months with dwindling benefits and exhausted funds. He urges small unions to donate 1 to 3 dollars per member to help the impoverished strikers uphold union principles.
The piece mocks Senator William Alien Smith and his remarks on watertight contments using a humorous jibe about speed and wit. It portrays the humorist as puncturing the senator’s assertions with irony in a Stony City context.
A collage of farcical and curious lines from various papers. Quick quips about doctors autopsies socialites housing golf talk and a plush horse anecdote from a Massachusetts family. A Yale golf champion comment rounds out the playful clipping.
Dr. J C Stevenson argues against overconfidence in common people and defends direct democracy measures. He contends the caucus system misrepresents voters, praises the move to presidential preference primaries and direct election of presidents and U S senators, and rebuts charges of mob rule linking the common people to crucifixion rhetoric.
A Syracuse suburb resident abandoned his large backyard for currant growing and, after a shopping trip downtown, proudly displayed a year's edition of a standard work on current literature. The tale, recounted by the caustic caddy in Detroit Free Press, blends humor with a look at curious business ventures.
Mrs. Berta Murr of Louisiana Missouri recounts twelve years of sickness and eleven doctors. She describes dragging pains and crippling cramps until using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which she says brought rapid improvement. The advertisement touts the product's roots and herbs and promises confidential guidance from women at the Pinkham lab.
Dr. Co M Wray and M Di provide consultation and general surgery services with practice limited to office work. Hours 10 to 12 p m and 2 to 6 p m Saturdays even. Appointments other hours. Office 827 residence 2260 Red.
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