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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1910
Page
2
The Hold Over Paper is the Waterloo weekly read that readers digest on Saturdays and Sundays, promising a thorough Sunday digest. The feature emphasizes a shared habit of high engagement and complete newspaper consumption.
The article warns Iowa farmers about western fruit land scams promising independence with ten acre tracts. It cites inflated claims of profits from land value rather than fruit, notes hard pan soils, grafted show plots, and rapid turnover by slick real estate operators preying on Eastern buyers.
The Cedar Falls editor of the Des Moines Capital recounts a westward tour debunking boosters claim western wealth and scenery lure Iowa residents. He cites cattle, corn yields, and Oregon field examples to puncture hot air about western abundance.
The column weighs Pat Cudahy’s forecast that beef and pork prices could ease with cheaper grain, but notes farmers may fatten stock on surplus grain for weight gains. It adds broader comments on political races in Minnesota and New York and critiques Iowa advertising trends amid population loss.
H F Gaston, 89, the oldest man in Traer, Iowa, has voted for sixty eight years and never missed a vote. He has never voted for any party other than the Whig and the Republican tickets, a notable record in the community.
The piece surveys the 1912 election impact across parties, noting tariff backlash against Republicans and a Democratic House. It cites Minnesota’s eight of nine GOP congressmen voting against Payne bill, shaping national shifts. It discusses likely congressional deadlock, dem strategy, and calls for reforms and unity within GOP to regain victory in 1912.
The piece surveys widespread GOP fractures and Democratic gains, noting Kansans and voters in Iowa Indiana Ohio New York and beyond rebuking the party’s drift toward populism and reform. It cites Stimson and Nonpareil on realignment, noting internal strife and calls for a progressive shift or outright departure.
Fairfield Iowa November 11 Jersey V the celebrated world champion cow owned by F W Voorhies died from pneumonia The animal which drew attention at the national dairy show in Chicago last week was declared champion grade cow of the world In twelve months she produced 11446 6 pounds of butter fat and 706 6 pounds of butter Voorhies had refused offers including 1000 for the cow and had begun testing her milk due to her exceptional yield
A student won an overall prize in a state contest, drawing attention from state dairy experts and earning recognition across all classes for her achievement.
Arrangements are made for Crescent Council No. 16 Royal and Select Masters to meet at Masonic Temple on November 21. A large class of candidates will be initiated and a sumptuous banquet will be served. Meeting opens at 4 pm banquet at 6 pm and work resumes at 8 pm with delegations from nearby towns in attendance.
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