Waterloo boosters plan great advertising invasion to Texas
The Courier outlines a Waterloo campaign led by Cumming and a large delegation traveling to Dallas for a booster effort. They expect two weeks of promotional activity to raise Waterloo’s profile, increase commerce, and boost property values, with the city’s gain tied to the Dallas convention and expanding future influence.
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Waterloo
Hessen
Tase
Ely
Watertog
Dallas
Texas
Political Announcements for County Offices in Black Hawk County
A set of 1912 Republican primary notices announces candidates for county attorney sheriff county supervisor and recorder in Black Hawk County. Wirt P Home Charles Plummer E J Wenner F M Shores David B Helderson and M S Oline seek renomination or nomination subject to Republican voters in June primaries.
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Wirt P. Home
Republian
Charles Plummer
E. J. Wenner
Black Hawk County
F. M. Shores
Jyne
Gheriff
Jane
David B. Helderson
Rix
M.S. Oline
Confession Secured in Cedar Falls Assault Case
County officials praise the securing of a confession from aBrnte accused in Cedar Falls as a strong law and order victory. Prosecutors and local officers Marshall Enlow Attorney Hoxie and Sheriff Shores receive commendation for their roles in the case.
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Brnte
Cedar Falls
Ite
Forner
Black Hawk County
Look Out for Bryan and the 1912 Democratic Rift
A long passage notes Bryan’s quiet influence as factional splits loom six weeks from the convention. It argues Roosevelt’s nominating threat could back Bryan, making him the unifying choice for many Democrats. The text also digresses into fire losses, Minnesota politics, and editorial asides about readers and officials.
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Bryan
Moses
Roosevelt
Dinesevelt
Stvengath
Taft
Loose
Ascension Day Service at Christ Episcopal Church
Tomorrow is the Feast of the Ascension. The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 10 o'clock in Christ Episcopal Church, followed by an address by the rector. All areas welcome at the service.
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Christ, Episcopal Church
There Is Just One Candidate Against the Bosses
A compilation of editorial snippets from Iowa newspapers noting political resistance to party bosses, Lorimer’s political peril, and shifting stances on the presidential primary. It references Sioux City, Dubuque, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Webster City, and local press commentary on candidates and party dynamics.
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Sioux City Journal
Des Moines
Tawa
Lafayette Young
United States
W.S. Kenyon
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Towa
Cumming
Slippery Wisdom and Aunt Mimy in Odd Bits
A jumble of clipped humor and dialogues from early 20th century pages. An aunt’s Dixie remark on a murderer faces a hanging plan while quips about a father letting his daughter win and a journalist’s midnight call for a baby’s ailment mix with a sheriff candidate notice for John A. Koch.
Protest Against Amusement Ban Divides Church Debate
Foreign delegates urged no change to the Methodist discipline banning amusements such as dancing cards theatre horse races and dancing schools. The standing committee voted 100 to 41 to keep the ban with both majority and minority reports to the conference. Billy Sunday spoke to a large overflow crowd urging faith and unity in the fight against disbelief.
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Minneapolis
James R. Day
Syracuse University
Robert Warner
Idaho
di Gi Vong
China
Europe
America
Frank Duran
Winona
Iain Wesley
Buxton
Ohio
J. Frank Hanly
Temperance
A. J. Wallace
State of the Church
Day
Billy
Sunday
Mrs Giddings Dies After Long Illness in Manchester
Mrs S. Giddings mother of Mrs W J Watchinson and Mrs J B Wong of this city died at her daughter's home after an extended illness. Born April 13 1937 in Solon she had lived in Manchester about two years and was well known among the citys older residents. Funeral plans uncertain awaiting relatives.
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Manchester
S. Giddings
W. JH. Watchinson
J.B. Wong
The Wolf That Never Backs Down From His Tales
A parable of a young man who exaggerates and is believed only when true. Friends assume exaggeration and later admit accuracy, then justify disbelief. Moral: people reflect what you have taught them to expect, and apply that standard to all your actions. The tale mirrors Aesop style about trust and perception.
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Jan
Lana
Bay of Aesop Fame
Wall
Mocking Habit Shapes Public Judgment Says Ruth Cameron
Ruth Cameron contends that constant mockery trains others to expect certain behavior from us. We invite misinterpretation when our words are judged by this earned reputation, and the blame lies with our own social teaching of expectations. Time Sayers.
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Ruth Cameron
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