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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1910
Page
2
The Triweekly Courier notes its publication schedule and filing details. It is printed in Waterloo Iowa and entered at the post office as second class matter on weekday editions Monday Wednesday and Friday.
The ticket enumerates candidates for Governor B F Carroll Bloomfield Lieutenant Governor George W Clarke Secretary of State W C Hayward Davenport Auditor John Q Bleakly Ida Grove Treasurer W W Morrow Aston Attorney General George Cosson Audubon State Superintendent A M Devor Gurner Supreme Court Judges Horace T F Deemer Red Oak William D Evans Hampton Clerk Supreme Court Burgess W Garrett Leon Reporter Supreme Court Wexdell W Cornwall Spencer Railroad Commissioners David J Palosa Washington Clifford Thorne Representative in Congress 3rd District Charles J Pickett Waterloo Judge District Court 10th Dist Franklin C Platt Charles F Ranster Independence State Senator 38th District H Jacob Pfeller Cedar Falls State Representative 66th Dist Henry W Grout
The piece notes dramatic gains by Chinese citizens toward popular government over the past year. It contrasts an absolute monarchy once viewed as ignorant and savage with rapid current progress, signaling a pivotal political shift.
The article notes China’s senate becoming a reality this year with half its members appointed by the throne, yet functioning mainly in advisory capacity. It says a growing opposition seeks a general parliament with executive power, while missionary efforts spread Christianity to about a million Chinese, aiding modernization and future representative government. It also discusses labor mobility and economic prospects in the United States and Iowa.
A 1910 halfyear report shows births outpacing deaths by 21,189 in France reversing a prior trend. 1909 saw deaths exceed births by 96,203, signaling a demographic shift.
An advertisement claims European spring waters cure eczema but promises instant relief from itching at home with D. D. D. Prescription containing Wintergreen Thymol and other ingredients. It urges purchasing a 265 cent bottle from Wang-Mei Bros. and Henderson Drug Co. for immediate skin relief.
Incomplete remarks express concern that some voters may lose confidence and voices may be muted. The text hints at cautious voters and the need for protective measures to avoid undermining electoral legitimacy.
Maryland adopts a state roads system with a $200,000 annual appropriation and state aided counties. The 1910 shift places highway work under the state roads commission. Massachusetts funds road construction with state and county shares, repaid over six years. The article urges voters to support Mr. Pickett for Congress for dependable representation.
The Spirit of the Iowa Press endorses Clifford Thorne for the commission seat, praising his rail rate expertise and urging Republicans to support him. Muscatine Journal adds that no voter should err in voting for Thorne and rebukes Republicans who oppose him.
A sweep through editorials discusses farmers interests in politics, party loyalty, and urging law enforcement as George Cosson frames himself as a law-enforcing candidate. Separate items note rail rate cases and court actions affecting Missouri River freight pricing and a Burnham-Hanna-Munger dispute.
After more than three years of legal battles before the interstate commerce commission and federal courts, railroads face continued resistance from shippers who refuse to yield. The disputes involve regulatory actions and potential compliance challenges amid ongoing proceedings.
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