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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1911
Page
2
The Des Moines Register and Leader criticizes the middle of the road stance in politics and business. It argues for calm charity and proportional reform, opposing partisan compromise, while urging cautious action against the excesses of big business and the steel trust.
A Cleveland judge argues men bear nine tenths of divorce blame and moral education on marriage should start in schools. The piece also notes railroads face rate controls and labor pressures, urging moderation and noting freight claims delays as harmful to public sympathy. Dave Brant criticizes railroad claim processing.
A New York preacher argues that no successful modern businessman can be honest, while another says no dishonest man can prosper. The editorial contends neither speaker can truthfully claim certainty, labeling both as liars.
Exchange suggests Waterloo must keep pushing for a union depot until the railroad agrees. Waterloo pledges to continue, while officials concede current accommodations are indefensible. Businessmen now decide how long poverty will justify inaction.
Bank clearings surged this week, fueled by end-of-week activity and lingering postal service concerns. Officials caution that data is preliminary and may be revised as reports flow in from major metropolitan branches.
A garbled clipping surveys varied editorials. It notes Joseph Pulitzer’s arrival, Booker T. Washington’s view on race, and Taft Roosevelt tensions over arbitration, with mentions of St. Louis, Charleston, and Des Moines.
In the Dubuque Telegraph Herald and Cedar Falls Record notes advance of football as a defining college sport. A Waterloo freight rate manager argues shipping advantages, while Cedar Falls and Waterloo manufacturers seek fair rates. The Eagle predicts Waterloo will secure a new Rock Island passenger depot within three years.
A Dubuque Telegraph Herald report notes the formation of a Retail Dealers' association in Dubuque with plans to expand across Iowa and then the United States. The movement seeks unified retail interests to influence legislation and shape public opinion on production costs and the middleman role.
Chicago Tribune quotes describe a coming era defined by a broad democratic surge and rapid decline of autocracy. The piece notes instability of remaining autocratic regimes and hints at reforms in Turkey Persia Mexico Portugal and more as nations pivot toward self government.
The passage envisions a global move toward liberal democracy as autocracy collapses. It cites China’s push for representative government and notes revolutions eroding absolutism. It compares current changes to historic renaissances and Enlightenment-era political upheavals.
A reader shares practical insomnia remedies such as blocking noise with cotton in the ears and blindfolding with a heat-conductive cover. Reading soothing books like Little Women or Cranford during wakeful nights can ease the mind and help invite sleep. The note warns against habitual use and favors non-stimulating, calm activities.
Advice suggests drawing blood away from the head through cold cloths hot feet and vigorous exercise may ease sleeplessness while hot water and digestion play a role. A humorous note warns against counting sheep or poetry. Ruth Cameron endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as safe for all ages and conditions.
Archbishop J Keane of Dubuque is expected to announce the priest selected to succeed Rev H H Folkenbrock at St Marys church Waterloo. Potential candidates include Rev Father Roland of Dubuque and Rev Father Weineky of New Hampshire. The chosen priest will leave Waterloo around Dec 1 to become director general of the International Catholic Colonization Association of America and move to Minneapolis to be near new colonies along the Canadian Northern railway.
Father Forkenbrock, a 13 year head of Dubuque diocese parish in Waterloo, previously served at Ionia. He led the drive to secure Seraphic Heights hospital, and oversaw the construction of St. Mary's school and the pastor's residence remodel during his Waterloo tenure.
Real estate transfers listed by Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co. show multiple lot and land trades: W L Kline to Charley A Fry in La Porte City for 500 dollars. Larsen to Peter Berg in 24-89-14 for 1 175. John W Puls to Carl W Miller et al in Cedar Falls for 2 000. J W Rath to R N Cowan in Grand View Place Waterloo for 1. L Witty to The Galloway-Gibson Investment Co in Westfield Waterloo for 1. Geo G Dunn to Galloway-Gibson Investment Co in West Park Waterloo for 1. Martin Krebs to Emma A Reason in Bishop’s 2nd addition La Porte City for 15 00. W O Marsh to A J Hanlon in Kenwood Park Waterloo for 1. John O Miller to Charles Herman in 288-13 for 2 600. Charles Herman to John O Miller in Forest Park addition Waterloo for 2 600. Don Gilley referee to Lydia A Miles in Cedar River park division A for 3 300. Wilmina Hill to John Singer in Morningside Waterloo for 1 200.
Mrs L B Arnold of Denver Colorado recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best and safest treatment for coughs colds and bronchial trouble. She says it has always given relief and has been used repeatedly. For sale by all dealers.
The Loudon Globe reports on misprints that changed lines by Mr. Aldrich from "a patent medicine for gods and men" to "a patent medicine" and altered a serious line in a poem to "Now the old woman breaks out afresh" causing equanimity to falter.
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