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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
2
The Evening Courier reports on the nation’s political climate with praise for a steady, unyielding president and support from public sentiment. It highlights opposition arguments and the president’s refusal to bow to powerful interests while urging readers to back his course.
The article discusses temperance views on Theodore Roosevelt and Lyman Abbott. It quotes Roosevelt as a moderate drinker whose conduct allegedly harms no one, while Abbott is labeled a stricter temperance advocate. The piece notes potential libel concerns and reflects on public figures' drinking habits.
President Wilson urges public pressure on legislation after noting the vast lobby representing special interests gathering at the Capitol. Senator Kenyon of Iowa has introduced a bill to require registration of all lobbyists, aiming to correct the imbalance and spur broader public involvement.
A garbled testimonial from Adolph Schoen of Brooklyn extols Resings Relieved Lghing as a healing balm. The ad asserts the product clears skin purities, cures eczema and eruptions, and promises free samples.
The piece argues that racial mixing with Japanese and other peoples will force the United States to confront deep racial and citizenship issues. It discusses potential wars, migration, and the need for restrictions on Japanese citizenship, linking the problem to China and broader Asia. It notes The American City magazine's new bureau to promote municipal welfare and hints the weather forecast crepe might be removed.
The Monticello Express notes a blind pig keeper in Dubuque county indicted and fined after pleading guilty. The Spirit of the Iowa Press questions reform, while the Dubuque Times-Journal reports Billy Sunday turning down an invitation amid Des Moines controversy.
The Clinton Herald argues the Webb-Kanyon Monitor bill could curb bootleggers, calling them the greatest danger to the community as they show total disregard for law and order. In Marshalltown, Billy Sunday’s clash with Madame Schumann-Heink ends with an apology after a public and personal rebuke.
A quirky collage of quoted quips and brief gags from American papers. It includes a bakery of jest about artists named Smith, a dinner party critique, a cheeky innuendo comment, a mortar bricks joke, and short verses on art and light.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad operates a Newton Kansas rail mill to reuse worn or defective rails. Recovered rails are straightened cut drilled and repurposed for sidings bridges and mile posts. About 100 frogs a month are produced and all switch components now come from the Newton shop as new machinery and a large building are added.
A fragment discussing cynicism as a worldview from Missouri origins. It argues cynics see through virtue, discount piety and honesty, and treat philanthropy as advertising. It notes cynics are easily fooled by flattery, and warns that clever cynics may be drawn into marriage by designing women.
The Fourth ward trustees were elected to fill a vacancy from Mr Bratuober s resignation. A summer storm season began with rain and winds. B and C R N sidetracks on plat street lowered several inches causing train disruption until Tuesday. Blowers travels to New York to buy store goods. J B McClure s house near the court Hose burned. unoccupied building damaged. City Attorney J L Husted leaves for New York and Boston for six weeks. O C Muller visited Chicago on legal business. Brass bands in Parker s rooms plan summer rehearsals twice weekly. The paper urges prompt collection of back pay and ads. Fourth of July celebrations in planning. Red Jacket Fire Hose Co to hold a dance. A Hallock secretary. Frank FigeNeky the Fourth street grocer travels to Germany to visit childhood scenes.
Liabilities from Fields Brothers bank failure in Cedar Falls estimated at 250000. Chicago world’s fair admissions reach 682428. J R Cheasbro to ride in Pullman road race. 350 contestants. Rev S J Harrison learns of Dr Elijah Showalter’s death at Attica Kansas. Minnie Chapman accepted as bookkeeper for Singer Sewing Co Dubuque from 38 applicants. Damon Mott says Belle Plaine to Waterloo project not dead. Sheriff Hoxle raids Gilbertville and Washburn saloons. captures liquor. Rock Island railroad touted as valuable with strong main line and feeders. Walker buys four and a half pound eel from Cedar River. claims eels are wood. W H Hartman leaves for Chicago world’s fair then visits relatives near Anamosa. Memorial day sermons by C H Purmort, G F Holt, and Evans at East High. J P Kieberald sale of residence corner Water and Firth to A B Weaver for 1200. Hartmann finds a stone pestle along riverbed, likely ancient mound-builder artifact.
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as essential for pregnant women, claiming relief from muscular strain, reduced nervous spells, and prevention of morning sickness. It promotes a bottle priced at $1.00 and invites readers to write to the Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta for product guidance.
Des Moines Capital reports intense western interest in securing control of the Rock Island line. Cable, Pennsylvania, and Morgan interests are cited in persistent rumors of a June meeting bid, with no clear winner yet. The piece argues Rock Island should be financially aligned with Milwaukee, Burlington and Northwestern to serve the nation.
Community members acknowledge the need for substantial funding to advance the Hock project. Officials and residents agree a large cash allocation is essential to move the initiative forward.
The piece notes Island doubles track work in Iowa while Northwestern Milwaukees and Great Western gains follow Rahiman Morgan and English capital involvement. It argues railroading becomes a science with practical men rebuilding long‑neglected lines and Greater B&O seen as a strong property.
The Marengo station agent refused beer delivery causing forty cases seven barrels and four kegs to be held. Iowa County prohibition county and local citizens have ordered from area wholesale houses to supply the town. The only option for residents is to transport a bulk case to Iowa City for beer.
Clayton T. Dizon transfers lot 21 block 11 Litchfield addition to Edwin A. Maser for $450. Margaret F. DeBois transfers lot 6 block 27 Cedar Falls to Hot De Bois in a separate noted transaction.
A series of small parcel conveyances are recorded. Edwin Kendall transfers lots 185 165 and 120 1 2 Prospect Hills Waterloo to Galloway Gib son Investment Co for 250 dollars. John L Starle transfers part of lots 9 10 block 11 Lane Fowler second addition Water loo for 1 dollar. C H Casebeer transfers parts of lots 1 2 block 21 West Waterloo to Jack Casebeer for 1 dollar. Arthur A Kelley transfers parts of lots 1 2 block 21 West Waterloo to C H Cage bear for 1 dollar. Charles P Herring transfers part of late 3 4 block 7 La Porte City to Wm G Ball heim for 550 dollars.
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