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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

2

Waterlo o Evening Courier Political Announcements

Political announcements list candidates for Black Hawk County offices in the June 1912 Republican primary. Names include Wirt P. Hoxie for county attorney, Charles Plummer for county recorder, E J Wenner for county attorney, F M Shores for county supervisor, G. Corder for sheriff, David Fr Henderson for sheriff, and M S Cline promising a square deal to all.

Wirt Hoxie County Recorder Dune Charles Plummer Tam E. J. Wenner Black Hawk County M. Shores David FR. Henderson M.S. Cline

Indianapolis Commercial Clubs Weigh Merge Plan

Waterlon hosts 30 000 residents while Indianapolis with 240 000 people has six clubs three merge into a single Chamber of Commerce. The aim is to unite members, cut duplication and save costs, creating a stronger voice for Indianapolis overall.

Waterlon Indianapolis Gun Watterlon Inlianapolis Fur United eMart Chusinrot Syed Waterloo

Town Criers Club Boosts Waterloo Unity and Progress

The piece argues for a single Waterloo organization to unify efforts across the city. It praises the club’s sudden popularity as proof that a citywide body strengthens communal service and boosts collective advancement, inviting broader civic participation.

Town Criers Waterloo Ainsted Elit Waterlow

Fatigue as a protective signal and call to action

The article argues fatigue is a mature body’s warning, not a flaw. It urges recognizing nature’s whistle to quit when tired and avoiding danger by embracing indoor exercise and gymnastic activities to maintain vigor for life here and now.

Primary Delegates Split In Roosevelts And Taft Support

Maryland and Massachusetts show split delegate choices with Roosevelt and Taft favored by different groups. A compromise pattern may divide delegates evenly at Chicago as states balance popular will and pledged guidance. The piece notes Iowa should adopt a binding preference law to avoid similar issues.

Maryland Massachusetts Roosevelt Taft Chicago Iowa

Socialist Convention Debate in Indianapolis Sparks Drawn Opinions

A fragment from Indianapolis reports that a majority of delegates rejected the idea of seizing all capitalist property and redistributing wealth, stirring debate among convention participants.

Indianapolis

Chicago Milwaukee and St Yank Railway Plans New Staffer

A garbled note indicates the Chicago Milwaukee and St Yank railway plans a new passenger staffer at Perry and Watertog while a lead is knocked out of the molasses in Ward.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Yank Miilwasds Ca Puld A Perry Watertog Ward

Town Criers Cry Out Why They Are Needed

A fragment notes the IWW and its name provoking strange judgments and questions about purpose. The line suggests public skepticism and inquiry about the town criers role and relevance.

Quips and Snippets From Distant Pages

A collage of quotes and light anecdotes from various papers. Jests about injunctive tirades, Paris exposition crowds, corset fame, laconic speech, and a Brighton Beach oddity mix with a small turning of a turnip into a ball at a baseball venue.

Xual Brighton Beach Aeross Charley Gardner Indianapolis Gardner Andy Reinhardt Indianapolis News

Standout Appreciation in Iowa Press Roundup

A sampler of editorials mocks primary reform while praising Clarke as a strong governor candidate. Across papers, Taft’s Minnesota showing and Dixon vs McKinley delegate estimates hint at a viable third man. Cedar Rapids notes Ellis Park's beach ban to keep waters safe.

T. Marshalltown Times-Republican McKintey Dixon Clarke Council C. Ste Cedar Rapids Lazell Ellis Park Willie Johnnie Pete Tom Freddie

The Colonel’s Roosevelting Push and Diphtheria Warnings

Sioux City Journal weighs Roosevelt support and primary turnout while warning about contagious illness. The column questions the Colonel’s potential election strength if the silent majority stays home and urges prompt use of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to treat coughs and colds in children.

Sioux City Foley H. W. Taggart

Stenographer Molly Tops Claims Of Miss Ellis In Tale

In a chatty scene, Molly recounts helping a job-seeking friend with high school stenography. Miss Ellis, now successful at a big firm, refuses to assist others, arguing she had no help herself. The tale ends with the group noting Molly herself is the truly successful stenographer. Ruth Cameron.

Molly Eynie Mina Miss Ellis Big Sister Mise Ellis Anite Ruth Cameron

Deafness Cure Claims by Constitutional Remedies

An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflammation of the auditory tube and asserts only constitutional remedies can restore hearing. It promises $100 for any case of deafness from catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and urges readers to send for circulars.

Hall Cheney & Cos Toledo

Methodist conference retires three bishops in Minneapolis

The Methodist general conference at Minneapolis voted to retire bishops Henry W. Warren David H. Moore and Thomas J Neels amid a tense session. Meg Frank Cole reportedly triggered a pandemonium among delegates as the action was announced late yesterday afternoon.

Methodist General Conference Minneapolis Henry W. Warren David H. Moore Thomas J3. Neels

District Conference Rumors On Leadership Shakeup

The article reports on leadership conflicts at the Upper Iowa Conference including assertions about Bishop Neely and remarks by Rev. Frank H. Cole. It notes the age of Neely and references a Davenport pastor and a conference session in Watering Iowa last September.

Neely New Orleans Upper Iowa MM. E Watering

Conflicting Votes Delay Floor Privilege at Conference

Delegates urged voting action to influence balloting while Dr Mason was denied floor access. Pandemonium erupted with cheers and hisses before Bishop Quayle allowed an explanation. Dr Mason claimed contact with old friend Mr Colena, not to intimidate. The conference quieted after Dr Buckley from New York urged no further action.

Dr. Mason Bishop Quayle Mason Colena James M. Buckley New York Manon

Dickinson Died in Galesburg Peoria Star

Edward P. Dickinson 43 and a widower died Monday night in Galesburg from appendicitis after a business trip. He headed a New England Mutual Life Insurance general agency with his brother, who is also his partner. The burial will be in Abingdon cemetery.

Peoria. i. Star Edward P. Dickingen New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Galesburg Dickinson Gatesburg Abingdon

Corn Planting Kicks Off in Eagle Center

May 13 Eagle Center reports the corn planting season is underway with locals sowing this week. The Voorhies Comedy-Drama troupe performed in Dike on Wednesday. Miss Ethel Conry visited relatives in Dysart, and Elmer Draper of Buckingham bought cattle nearby. Mrs. George Lynn suffered a dislocated shoulder in a Thursday runaway incident.

Eagle Center Voorhies Ethel Conry Oscar Casey Dysart P. E. McGarve Elmer Draper Buckingham George Lynn The Dike

Cascarets Claim Quick Bilious Headache Cure

Ad claims Cascarets wipe out bilious headaches by cleaning the stomach liver and intestines overnight. It touts a 10 cent box as a family remedy and notes children enjoy the taste without causing griping or sickness.

Cartier Courine Post Ofice Prairice Lews Perso Peent Sutrofe Geserican Europe Waterion Loeving Fie Bedan—Roora Trafzigar Northemberland Avenue Amencan Faprees Haymarket Dawes Stesmahip Agency Green Street Paris Boulevard Des Capucises Corses Place de Vopera American Express Beecham

Birthday Celebration for Peter Reiter Spreads Cheer

Mr. Peter Reiter received a birthday visit from friends and relatives last Sunday. Matt Miller joined his daughter Mrs. Will Heinz for the occasion while Mrs. Lena Connelly of Waterloo attended from the Reiter home. Guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon of visiting and a fine supper. A oak rocker was presented to Mr. Reiter as parting gifts.

Matt Miller Will Heinz Lena Connelly Waterloo Peter Reiter Mr. Retter

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