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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
2
The Hold Over Paper serves Waterloo readers with a Saturday night edition that owners describe as the paper that all Waterloo reads and thoroughly digests on Sunday.
Prominent Chinese statesman Wu Ting Fang endorses the rebel cause and favors a republic with a strong cabinet and constitutional framework. He notes shifts away from Manchu rule, supports open ports and foreign trade, and foresees China seeking foreign friendship while preserving treaty obligations.
The piece discusses a nascent democratic ideal for Ching, calls for learned rulers to found a republic, and condemns barbaric violence in Waterloo against A. L. Atwood as robbery motive attributed. It highlights Roosevelt’s rural reform talk, Professor Hayes proposing a model county system to unite communities for shared educational and agricultural goals, and notes congressional prospects. It also mentions rail station needs in Minneapolis and political critiques around Col. Palmer, Lorimer Lincoln scandals, and Lambent jests on Lincoln.
A fragmented report notes Champ Clark facing renewed party criticism over his stance on annexation. The piece hints at allied tensions within his camp and references age as a factor in his political maneuvering, while noting lingering mockery from Tammany circles.
A compilation from various Iowa papers notes the influence of advertising paired with character in business, cites recent political pressures as a Manchu in politics comparison, recalls Turkish treatment of Armenians, and discusses a football umpire decision in the Ames-Nebraska game with emphasis on accountability and spectator influence.
A light dialogue contrasts social duty with petty revenge as a woman resists breaking a date to meet a friend in town. Molly questions the entanglement, while the elder advocates responding to rudeness with honor. The piece advocates keeping a gracious stance and avoiding retaliation.
An old persons health tip promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle alternative to laxatives. Claims emphasize natural bowel movement, no pale or griping, and ease of use with olive oil. Sold by Olive Tablet Company in Portsmouth or Columbus, Ohio.
The text urges restraint and moral stance in dealing with others, implying strength of character and consistency in conduct. It also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for night coughs, touting its quick relief and throat healing benefits. References to H. W. Taggart accompany the ad copy.
A proclamation titled First Good Roads Proclamation announces a civic push for better state highways. The notice references local officials and a formal ceremony to promote road improvements and public works.
Governor Mann urges Nov 13 to begin a nationwide push for better highways. The American Association for Highway Improvement plans a Richmond convention Nov 20 to 23, with farmers volunteering to work on roads. The drive aims to mobilize states to invest heavily in road improvement statewide and nationwide.
Mason City Iowa November 10 Typhoid pneumonia cost the Milwaukee railroad one of its best and oldest engineers yesterday when John Doyle died at his home after five weeks of sickness Doyle had served the Milwaukee since 1881 and spent 25 years as an engineer most of that time living in Mason City He was a well known and popular figure in the companys service here
Washington reports preliminary census figures showing whites at 81,732,687 and blacks at 9,828,294 for 1910 continental United States, with whites at 88.9 percent and blacks at 10.7 percent. The negro population rose 11.3 percent from 1900 to 1910, while 1890–1900 appeared unusually high. Some scholars question 1890 counts, suggesting undercounting. An ad for Chamberlain's Cough Ointment follows.
Lincoln Neb Nov 10 Left guard Elliott of the Nebraska team suffered a peculiar eye injury during practice. He received a blow from a fist during a line play, temporarily losing sight as the pupil constricted. He regained sight that evening and no serious outcome is expected. The freshmen scored their second touchdown of the year against largely substitute varsity. Center Hornberger was out, only Captain Shonka Elliott and Warner scrimmaged. The varsity made three touchdowns, and Nebraska notes a need for a reliable field goal kicker for future games.
The article cites Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an effective cough and cold remedy. Local residents Mrs. Anna Pelzer and others praise its quick action and note personal cures for family and neighbors, endorsing the product for household use.
Mrs Rudolph Hook, 65, died at her Grundy Center area home near Aplington Sunday forenoon from heart failure. She had recently troubled her heart, was about to prepare Sunday dinner when death occurred without warning. Funeral services were held at Aplington.
Sage and sulphur have long been used to darken hair and treat dandruff and shedding. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, from Wyeth Chemical Co, is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. Priced at fifty cents a bottle, touted for quick results after a few days of use. H. W. Taggart, 537 Commercial St.
A new twentieth century remedy for rheumatism is promoted by the American Drug & Press Association. Merital Rheumatism Powders are described as easy to take with certain results. Local representatives include Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co.
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