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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
6
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century column urges thrift and self discipline through questions about daily living. It contrasts vanity, envy, and false manners with practical virtues and simple joys, recommending walking, honest taste, and avoiding counterfeit trends.
The text features a child’s quip about who goes to heaven, a note on Ruskin the grocer and his 1874 Paddington shop, Richardson’s Fors Clavigera reflections, and a Mrs Comrox remark about piano recitals. The readable parts mix anecdotes, historical references, and humor from a period newspaper page.
The Cedar Falls city council awarded Black Hawk Construction Co. of Waterloo a 1047 dollar contract to lay three carloads of water mains for emergency connections to the pumping station. A thorough test will check if pumping from all three wells lowers water levels.
Wm A Morse attorney for Clarence V Richeson denounces a claim he was a Mormon as wicked and false. He asserts a full life record and denies Staten Island travel in 1908, calling the accusation a fake and likening it to other fake letters. The piece also notes a tied Senate committee vote shelving Nicaragua and Honduras loan guaranty conventions.
Mrs Ray C Eggert visits Ohio relatives. Mrs C F Morrill visits Win ton with Dr C C Gritfin. Mrs SE Johnson and B S Harrison return from southwestern Minnesota. Mrs A Bronson visits Reinbeck. John T Hamilton of Cedar Rapids, gubernatorial candidate, in the city. Henry of Burlington visits sister Mrs J C Beam. Mrs James Scrogey and daughter Louise visit from Santa Cruz with Elizabeth Ifridebrand. Peoples Store renews lease for long term. A Beatle family visits Creston. Mrs H O Davis and sons travel to Springfield Missouri to see grandparents. Mr and Mrs J B Satchett bound for Algona. stay in Waterloo. KOTC Cedar Tent 28 to meet at AOUW hall Thursday night. Only forty dog licenses issued this month. total licenses near 4500. Decree granted for divorce Effie Hill from Severin Hill. Judgment filed in George Bloeser vs Cecilia Bloeser divorce case. State vs Greek assault case heard with interpreter Dempster. Assistant State’s Attorney McCoy studying Greek for the case.
Denver May 7 Dont court in a street or dark parlors Dont marry a nine dollar a week man Dont marry a slingy man Dont marry an immoral man Dont marry a lazy man Dont marry a drunkard or gambler Dont expect to change a husband after marriage Dont have too long a courtship Its good advice but it might be better Edward King a Denver bachelor says Dont marry at all Denver priests back parochial counsel warning against hasty marriages and impetuous courtships in light of divorce concerns.
A discussion centers on choosing a husband by virtue, temperance, and character. It contrasts wealth and ambition with happiness, noting that a girl raised in luxury risks misery on nine dollars a week, while companionship and drive can bring joy. The piece critiques the idea of weeding out habits, stressing temperament and training over money.
The schooner Alvena, 27 days from the Columbia River and commanded by Captain Abrahamson, reached San Diego after a two day dust storm 125 miles north of the city. The crew faced drifting sand covering decks and cargo and spent the voyage sweeping sand from lumber and their eyes and hair.
Weather tonight in Town Ilineis and South Takota shows little temperature change through Thursday. In Chicago May grain news the wheat market opened bearish on the government report but traded widely then fell below last night’s levels before a late rally. Prices dropped from around 1.12 1/4 to 1.20 8 with some volatility then recovered modestly as buyers re-entered on weakness.
Spring sowing limited the forage harvest as corn gains followed light oats demand. July futures slipped then recovered with pork lard and ribs prices shown. receipts and weights listed for hogs cattle and sheep. Regional quotes for wheat corn butter cheese poultry and potatoes are reported alongside futures and spot close figures.
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