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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1911
Page
2
Wreck Hawk County awaits next issue of the Tri-Weekly Courier published Monday Wednesday and Friday at Waterville Iowa. The paper notes advertising rates on application and reserves the right to change prices without notice.
The Courier lists American travel offices in London Paris and St Petersburg and notes foreign postage options. It discusses motherhood, manhood, and racial shifts in early twentieth century views, praising mothers congress themes about strength and resilience in a changing world.
The Courier notes Governor Carroll went to Muscatine to mediate end of a damaging strike and lockout, and within days peace appeared near, though details of the proceedings are not provided. The report praises his quiet intervention and its apparent success.
Editorial lauds Governor Carroll for resolving a long dispute threatening Muscatine’s future. It commends his quiet, decisive leadership in reconciling factions and protecting the city’s interests amid industrial strife. The piece stresses public gratitude and his role as a sincere public servant.
A reflective piece condemns lethal mercy in animal control and questions solitary confinement in the Jesse Powerer case. It argues for humane treatment of animals, critiques government delay on coal conservation, and ends with a poke at sales offers from John H. wi Mans in Beaver City Nebraska.
A long collage of editorial notes from various Iowa newspapers discussing political figures, farm policy, labor settlements, legislative competence, and state pride. Includes references to Taft, reciprocal trade talks, Governor Carroll, and a rural land outlook. Ends with a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Greensburg Kentucky.
A vintage reflection contrasts poetic depictions of dairy life with hard labor of mothers in households. It recalls women tending milk and churns before cream separators, describing endless work across a large family, a hired man, and daily domestic tasks.
The Municipal Journal and Engineer publishes a photo of the Waterloo water system office and the 2,000,000 gallon reservoir. It also details the improvements and extensions completed under municipal ownership.
In an afternoon tea setting a woman is described as distinctly distinguished by a simple, well-shaped head and natural hair. The piece argues that genuine simplicity outshines artificial fashion, urging readers to abandon elaborate hairstyles for a natural look to gain notice.
Sunday gatherings included John Schumacher and family entertaining relatives at their home with guests Louie Dickman and family Roy Ashworth and others. Several residents traveled between Readi Waterloo and nearby farms visiting relatives while others attended local activities and business trips.
Persistent rumors reach the Courier that Rock Island management sought options or purchases on the Nauman factory site at Cedar Street and Park Avenue and on the Waterloo Gasoline Engine site at Cedar and Third streets for a hoped depot. Officials deny plans and say they will keep current land until a new factory is built, while noting rail improvements at the Union Station.
North Waterloo merchants reject downtown crowding and back a plan like Fifth street merchants. A Cedar Falls band concert in the open air will attract crowds to the north end next Saturday evening. J R Cox left for Chicago to join Union stock yards. Fr A Sporre returned from Dubuque Mystic Shriners convention. A A Calhoun and bride visit in North Waterloo, formerly a Waterloo engineer. T F Thompson to Kansas City Southern shops. N Harris returned from Freeport ill with wife. condition improved.
W A Cross is introduced as a new brakeman on the Dubuque division of the Illinois Central. The note confirms his placement and role within the railroad's operations.
Miss Gladys Nichols of Central High, Toledo, writes a poem titled Bill praising Evangelist Sunday. The verse praises his fiery preaching and dramatic style and playfully notes how his talks affect teachers, lawyers and thieves alike, ending with a wish for heavenly joy.
Crystal presents Enigmarelie a London Paris Berlin and New York sensation headed for Waterloo. The mechanical show rider performs feats on a bicycle and writes his name on a blackboard in a dazzling, mystifying act described as the era's biggest Hippodrome sensation.
Lemann and Harvey, Spartan Athletes and Olympian champions, headline a program of athletic stunts in London style. A musical comedy sketch “Their First Rehearsal” by Bert and Violet Stroud opens the bill, followed by Buckley and Moore with singing and eccentric dancing. Carl Oleson the Swede lead adds comic acts to the lively program.
An old advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup claiming quick relief from horn cough and colds. It advises mixing Essence May with water and sugar, adding Lazene powder, then diluting to a pint and filling a bottle with syrup, promising substantial savings versus commercial remedies.
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