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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1912
Page
2
A fragmented Waterloo Courier and European edition snippet discusses election dynamics with Clarke's gubernatorial strength, the impact of a third candidate, and Iowa politics. It also surveys public discourse on language decorum, a Chicago Clean Language League effort, and reflections on pre election betting with November mood.
The piece argues that 1453 marked a watershed with Constantinople's fall and predicts a new epoch as Christian Europe could reclaim the continent from Islam. It lauds Christian progress, cites Spain, Russia, China, Cuba, the Philippines, and Japan while predicting the downfall of Ottoman power and a global shift toward enlightenment and righteousness.
In Adel, George W. Clarke asserts his entitlement to Iowa's governorship based on prior service as senator and lieutenant governor. He notes a fierce nomination contest but states he won the race, marking a significant political achievement.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only effective remedy, asserting catarrh cures require internal treatment and that local applications fail to reach the disease. The copy claims a “perfect combination” of ingredients, urging readers to send for testimonials and purchase through Schemey & Co. Toledo and druggists.
A set of editorials from Waterloo to Des Moines and Keokuk debates Taft's stance on political emotionalists and bull moosers, predicts Republican split impacts, laments leadership in Barnes era, and notes progressive effort for direct senate elections advancing across states.
A satirical portrait of office seekers who chase government posts after elections. They endure long campaigns and seek ever-lower-grades of office, riding the government machine for a payday life, while lamenting the toil but savoring the access it grants.
Commentary suggests tariff schedules will be overhauled but changes may be modest. Business leaders are urged to remain calm as discussions unfold, with warnings that rhetoric could outpace actual shifts in policy.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes that labeling Woodrow Wilson as a professor or doctor did not harm his appeal. It argues his political career blends academic leadership with practical governance, highlighting his university presidency as a practical, shaping factor in his reform efforts.
Ruth Cameron presents a light tale where a skeptical husband, stuck at home with a sprained wrist, tries to prove his wife is idle. A morning of interruptions from doorbells, calls, and errands reveals how much she actually handles, ending with a humbling realization.
The piece analyzes historical voting in Des Moines Town, comparing Wilson and Bryan campaigns. It notes Wilson's rising fraction vs Bryan’s past tallies, cites 1896 and 1900 Bryan totals, and discusses political momentum, party unity, and the idea of a landslide in a divided era. It ends with a drug advertisement reference.
Gedar Jarnagin recounts being pressed to preach at Bliss Idaho Methodist Church amid a missing pastor and a suicide in the community. He declined after discomfort and soon left town. Mrs. Fred Laudbs of Winona Minnesota testifies Foley Kidney Pills relieved her husband’s kidney pain and bladder issues.
The 1910 census lists union stations in 185 of 227 cities over 25 000 population and 40 of 50 cities over 100 000. Buffalo Chicago and Cincinnati show lavish coverage with four five stations respectively. St Louis hosts the most roads in a single station, Peoria follows, and New York Pennsylvania Illinois lead in city counts with union stations.
Railways combine station facilities to boost efficiency and potential service reliability beyond prior expectations, signaling a new era of shared infrastructure among major lines and hubs.
Des Moines reports that Iowa Democrats plan to shape patronage recommendations for federal jobs. Martin J. Wade says as national committeeman he will not seek to control patronage though lines may form as Iowa Democrats gain recognition. Past tensions between N. F. Reed and party members were discussed at Cedar Rapids.
The Waterloo Evening Courier's advertising columns prominently showcase sale bills for farmers' auction sales. Published by the W. H. Hartman company, located at 200-218 Park Avenue West, Waterloo.
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