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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1911
Page
2
A mix of notices and opinion pieces from the Waterloo region includes a harsh look at the Black Hand threats to a city, critiques on public figures, and social commentary on smoking, politics, and local life. The column references Mayor Rector and various politicians, plus a note on Cedar River toll and university activity.
The Chicago Tribune echoes concern over purchasing new voting machines. Critics warn machines may be costly and unreliable, with fears of party influence, miscounts, and reduced voter intent versus the old ballot system. Waterloo and Black Hawk counties have adopted machines, but skepticism remains.
The passage frames a graduation moment as a reminder that each year brings distance from youth and closer to the grave, underscoring the bittersweet progression of life. It centers on memory and mortality without specific events or dates.
The National Association of Stationery Engineers closed Saturday with officers elected. President J. A. Coulson of Stony City and Vice President A. G. Yowell of Burlington named. Secretary Abner Haris and Treasurer G. J. Beebe also chosen. Conductor Robert Mnesect of Waterloo and other roles filled. Next convention heads to Sioux City.
The Standard Lumber Company confirms a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a fire at its facility on Sarre Day causing about $300,000 in losses. Industrial Incorporation announced the reward to aid apprehension of the guilty parties.
Roger Wolcott 14, son of Mr and Mrs FE N Wolcott, prominent Manchester family, died Sunday in Finley hospital Dubuque after six weeks of peritonitis. He was a Manchester High junior and valued student. Remains returned here Sunday. funeral at 5 pm Monday at the home.
Des Moines May 29 Senator O B Courtright of Waterloo enters the race for governor. He plans to challenge Governor Clarke next year, stating his intentions openly to friends while privately discussing the situation. Courtright, a former senate member who helped kill progressive primary bills, was elected to the senate after Charles Mullan left for attorney general.
A Ottumwa Courier column mocks Delano of the Wabash on regulating newspapers by the interstate commerce commission. It argues newspapers self regulate through editors, proofreaders, typists and readers, noting daily scrutiny by the public and industry staff.
Iowa papers debate Taft and Canadian reciprocity ahead of a Ninth district bye election. Democrats eye Taft's influence, while Republicans face questions on policy and loyalty as voters weigh candidate and national figures.
A newspaper column cites dangers from unsupervised river swimming and urges prudent behavior for children. It then promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a rational cure for indigestion, claiming they improve bile flow, purify blood, strengthen the stomach, and restore digestion. For sale by all dealers.
The article argues young girls err by showing off popularity with men. It cites a club dance anecdote where an imitation name backfired. It concludes men see through pretenses and reward genuine girls who avoid flaunting admirers.
Washington May 29 report shows Harmon slipping from first to third place as Champ Clark gains ground though no candidacy is announced. Wilson and Clark split public support while Clark’s course will depend on the Democratic House record.
A Marshalltown bridal party of forty visited St. Paul and obtained two licenses from Court Commissioner Gallick for a ceremony pairing Mrs. Mary E. Shafer with Asa Frisbie and Miss Eva Shafer with Merl Starn. In Wapiton a mute officiated a deaf couple’s marriage, Bertha Hahn and George R. Bennett, in sign language.
Washington May 29 Ben lator Cummins of Iowa warned at a Washington College of Law graduation that the nation faces revolution unless reforms are enacted through law. He urged competition or regulation to curb wealth concentration and preserve open opportunity.
Mrs Charles Green misjudged the distance of an eastbound Great Western passenger train and her husband drove a herd of nine cows onto the track. The engine plowed through the herd, killing seven cows valued at 309 dollars.
Marshalltown Iowa May 29 An unusual incident at a Mystic Shrine ceremony involved State Senator C H Van Law and ex County Attorney J H Egermayer being blackballed from a class of twenty eight members. After a stir in Shrine circles the two names were reconsidered and allowed to pass, initiated at night with the others. Liberal members withdrew their blackballs to avoid a reaction.
Ted Green former Iowa baseball coach is out of the university hospital after a severe operation. He will not return to Cornell coaching and will head to Charles City to organize his semi pro team there.
The Shriners reportedly refused admission to Van Law and Egermayer, both Knights Templar members fully qualified for Shrine membership, sparking questions about eligibility and order standards.
Bonfils Bridgeton residents honor Andrew Jackson Martin, 93, who weighs eighty one pounds and is four feet four and a half inches tall. He works eight hours daily and drinks whisky heavily though he claims alcohol has not harmed him. He avoids smoking and glasses, and has no gray hair.
A home brew laxative cough syrup promises quick relief from colds and coughs by mixing sugar water with Mentho Laxene essence and filling a pint bottle. The ad claims it can prevent pneumonia bronchitis and other illnesses and urges households to keep it on hand.
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