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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1911

Page

2

Waterloo Daily Courier Publication Details and Offices

The Waterloo Courier describes its publication schedule and offices in Waterloo and Chicago, lists managers for the paper and advertising, notes postal rates and circulation context, and provides international bureau locations in London Paris Berlin and other cities. It also mentions foreign postage and contact options.

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The Hold Over Paper

The Hold Over Paper is the Paper that all Waterloo reads Saturday nights and thoroughly digests Sunday. It is the Saturday edition that dominates weekend discussion and provides full digest for readers.

All Waterloo

Working Man Needs Safer Sidewalks in Westfield

An Evening Courier editorial urges a square deal for pedestrians on Westfield’s sidewalks. It argues for safer, wider walkways along the levee road and Falls Avenue area to spare workers from perilous crossings and slippery ice, calling for temporary plank walks before winter and a long term fix.

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Creating the Great TI genius and the search for genius

A reflective meditation questions whether genius exists among us and whether a nation without notable intellect can claim any greatness. It ponders the role of the creator and the value of extraordinary talent in society.

Earth Ceniuses

Iowa university faith fuels future greats in town inspirit

President Bowman argues Iowa is fertile for genius and urges students to carry energy and faith from the university to towns like Lone Tree Des Moines and Iowa City. He envisions Emersons Whitmanes and Lincolns arising from Iowa as the state shifts from pioneer days to wealth and leisure.

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Political Opinions and Iowa Editorial Fragments Collide

A compilation of opinion snippets from Iowa papers includes Governor Mann on Beattie delays and various editorials. It cites the Des Moines Capital on Shakespearean renaissances, Taft and La Follette politics, Sherman law debates, and local talk of Cummins and progressive candidates.

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Political control of reserve association overview

J Lawrence Laughlin voices mixed views at the Trans Missississippi Congress on a National Reserve association. He notes general expert approval of the concept yet warns of risks from political manipulation or money power. He contrasts Folk’s plan with a government‑appointed governor and presidentially approved directors.

J. Lawrence Laughlin Chicago University Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress National Reserve Association Mena Folk National Board United States United

States Senate Critique of National Reserve Association Proposals

The piece argues against political control of the credit system and warns that proposed changes would politicize banking. It cites Andrew Jackson era fears and asserts that monetary decisions require expert handling, not political appointees, urging business leaders to oppose plans expanding political influence.

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The Evening Chit Chat on Reading Poetry to Children

Two women discuss why poetry appeals to them and how early reading shapes taste. They note that listening from infancy helps children absorb rhythm and meaning, suggesting parents read Stevenson Field Riley and Scott to kids as they grow.

Children’s poetry and stories for young readers

Ruth Cameron argues that children should be exposed to grand poetry and ballads such as John Gilpin and Hiawatha to nurture imagination. She believes early familiarity with these works builds lasting appreciation, even if some youngsters resist at first.

John Gilpin Holmes Longfellow Miles Standish Paul Revere Whittier Maud Muller Barbara Frietchie Shakespeare Ruth Cameron

Million hugs and kisses divorce case ends in court

Ella Morgan is granted a divorce from Charles Morgan by Judge Lawrence DaGraft after a three year district court case. The proceedings revealed Morgan pursued another woman, writing letters ending with a million hugs and a million kisses. Morgan had earlier been convicted for wife desertion and served a one year sentence at Fort Madison.

Margaret Tarney Morgan Des Moines

Bible in Schools Called Literary Loss by Professor Potter

Professor Frances Potter of the University of Minnesota told the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs in Galesburg that removing the Bible from schools is the greatest literary calamity for the state and nation. She urged the Bible be taught as required or elective and called the child in early life the missing link. Politically she commented that socialism is coming but hopes it will be a sacred form.

Galesburg Frances Potter University of Minnesota Ilinois Federation of Women's Clubs

Iowa team ready for the Aggies in Ames game

Iowa City November 18 The Iowa City university football team held a long scrimmage in preparation for the Saturday game with the Aggies. Buckley and Curry are out, but the rest of the squad is in fair shape as they head toward Ames.

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Town team faces Ames test after Purdue clash setback

Clemons, a key reserve, suffered a severe back injury late last night after colliding with a post while diving for a ball out of bounds. Confidence in Town’s chance to beat Ames wanes due to Adams’ poor showings against Nebraska and Cornell.

Purdue Clemons Bonds Ames Adams Nebraska Cornell

New Feature on U S Battleships Adds Turreted 14 Inch Guns

Washington reports three 14 inch guns will be mounted in two turrets on the battleships Oklahoma and Nevada. Bids for the turret construction are to be opened next month by the navy department. This change marks a departure from existing ships which carry no more than two large guns per turret.

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Russia Arms Vessels with 12 Inch Rifles Feature

Russia is outfitting several ships with a new feature and plans to deploy 12 inch rifles, signaling a shift in naval armament and capability among its vessels.

Russia

Well dressed woman found in Lincoln Park lagoon

The body of a well dressed young woman was recovered from the lagoon in Lincoln Park Chicago. Police say the clothing provided no identification and no clues to the victim's identity were found at the scene.

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