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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1910
Page
2
Local Waterloo items discuss a new market place ordinance and a $2 per day peddler license. Debates focus on fair pricing, competition, and tax fairness between peddlers and shopkeepers amid consumer interests. Also, editors question the value of political eulogies for dead statesmen and the politics surrounding Roosevelt and future leadership.
A collection of editorial notes from Creston American Sioux City Journal and Marshalltown Times-Republican criticizing eastern Democratic leadership for corruption while praising Democratic principles elsewhere. It references Senator Young and historic Iowa Senate selections in the 1870s, detailing past vacancies and appointments including Howell and Wright and the politics surrounding Grimes.
The writer thanks readers for suggestions and recalls a charming moment with a cart horse and sugar. They muse on audience connection, express thoughts on personal fragrance from cleaners and gasoline, and suggest airing washed garments to avoid odors, noting small acts of kindness enrich life.
Ottumwa Courier notes that promises of easy money and huge profits lead to failure, while political commentary in Sioux City’s Tribune mocks the idea of Governor Carroll as a Senate candidate and the idea of meaningful change. Cedar Rapids Gazette contrasts Alabama’s 309000 population gain in ten years with Iowa’s 7000 decline, highlighting divergent demographic trends.
A scattered piece discusses Tolstoi as an unconventional, frail yet influential figure, debating whether his life and death reflect mental strain or a higher purpose. It notes public figures like Max Nordan labeling him a degenerate, and contrasts his impact with harsh railways’ honesty costs. The text shifts to meat price declines and a critique of Iowa markets, then questions Lafayette Young’s political evolution and ends with Governor Carroll issuing a Thanksgiving proclamation.
The account portrays Count Leo Polstot, an impractical idealist who abandoned wealth like a Russian nobleman to embrace ascetic simplicity. The passage notes his prime and the paradox of his life choices as it closes.
The Chicago Record-Herald reports debate on meat and vegetable prices. Some experts including the secretary of agriculture foresee a downward trend, while commission merchants doubt it. Analysts cite overproduction waste and middlemen as causes, with others arguing permanent improvements in farming and distribution are needed.
Tama Iowa Nov 17 The conference between Senator Cummins Congressman and the Alusqhakie chiefs failed to satisfy the government Bureau of Indian Affairs The Indians oppose allotment of lands in severalty They say lands were once taken then bought back with their own money and they will keep them intact in tribal custody It is not yet known if legislation to remove tribal conditions will be pursued
A household medicine claim states Foley's Honey and Tar works well for every family member from children to adults. The ad emphasizes safety and effectiveness for all coughs and colds and lists Wangler Bros and HH Taggart as sellers.
A southwest Iowa drive aims to locate a state normal college nearer Shenandoah. A legislative committee will seek creation of a new institution this winter, with Shenandoah offering the Western Normal campus to the state if a new normal is built there. Shenandoah businessmen plan to push the proposal.
A sales pitch boasts European springs as cures for eczema and itching but promises relief at home with Ot] of Wintergreen Tigmor and other ingredients in a pharmacy prescription. Wangler Bros. and Henderson Drug Co. urge readers to buy a 20 cent bottle for instant relief and smooth skin.
A large religious campaign led by the Men's Personal Work league of New Castle will expand this winter. The group, largely Billy Sunday converts, now has over 800 members and plans revivals across county towns including two events in New Wilmington on November 26. Speakers include Robert M. Russell, James Kiskadden, Peter Porter, W. G. Kissinger, and Howard Beck.
A compilation of states rally behind improved highway systems with pledges for funding and coordinated efforts to enhance road quality, safety, and infrastructure nationwide across multiple states and agencies.
West Virginia legislators enact a 1909 road law establishing a state department of roads and a one cent tax on each $100 of assessed valuation. The measure projects about $110,000 for 1910, with the balance after maintenance costs to aid county road construction plans.
The text explains how counties fund and manage road work with one-third cost paid by the state and two-thirds by counties. It details county commission authority, engineer appointment, tax levies for roads, and contract builds approved by the state highway commissioner. It notes state aid plans, surveys, and the evolution of highway law up to 1911, with Wyoming’s county-led system also described.
A card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wenchell expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during scarlet fever sickness and David's operation. They thank the Wm. Galloway company, the factory employer for kindness, and the M. B. A for flowers.
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