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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1910
Page
2
An Iowa opinion argues state printing and binding should be bid to lowest bidder like private firms. It condemns inflated salaries and high costs, urging a businesslike approach to conserve funds for roads and public institutions. The piece questions politicians and citizens to answer for ongoing waste.
A four to one vote in a special election in San Francisco abolished party designations on ballots, praised as a win for popular government. The referendum driven measure, backed by a petition from 15 percent of voters, unsettles party machines and prompts hope for similar reform in Iowa.
The Chicago Tribune reports an investigation tracking meat prices from producer to consumer from June 20 to November 18. It finds cattle prices down $1.60 per hundred pounds, a drop of about 1.5 cents per pound for dressed meats, and retailer prices also easing by roughly 1.2 cents per pound.
A column notes retail price cuts of 1 to 3 cents per pound with most cuts at 2 cents since June 20. It critiques party dynamics, naming Tammany influence in New York, conservative picks in Ohio, a potential Montana millionaire, and Indiana’s Beveridge. It urges legal action against cross state vagrancy and reform of nomadic Iowa residents to end constant relocations.
Chicago schools plan to run centers under the board of education supervision three nights weekly showing high class moving pictures and lyceum programs. Gym classes illustrated lectures debates and phonograph productions will also be offered. The piece notes concern over price changes by the packer reacting to public protest.
The parole sentence used by Judge Caldwell imposes weekly fines on alcohol offenders to support their families for a set period, a measure regarded as gratifying to those concerned with law, order and humanity in Waterloo.
A Michigan tree trimmer went insane due to strain on certain spinal muscles from rubbering upward. The piece notes aviation becoming half as popular as automo bility, reflecting broad societal worries about modern transport and mental health in a clipped, period-tinged style.
Roosevelt’s initial return call to the White House occurred while former President Taft was away from home, marking a notable moment in early post-presidency activity.
A Russian critic notes Tolstoy’s limited Russian following yet vast admiration in England and America while another English critic says his ideas reach Russia’s upper classes even as lower classes absorb them. The piece traces his belief in Christ’s message, nonviolence, and brotherhood, his view on immortality and foreigners, and his work to educate peasants, relieve hunger, and promote simple life.
Chicago Tribune reflects on Tolstoy as a dramatic, intense figure who rose to fame then chose a life of humility. He divested wealth, embraced simple living, and sought a brotherly faith, leaving a legacy of sacrifice and questions about belief.
A collage of political jabs from Iowa newspapers. The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Republicans eating crow as turkey prices fall. Davenport Democrat praises the impact of a rival’s setback. Sioux City Journal teases Senator Young’s humor as the race tightens.
Wangler Bros Henderson Drug Co claims PD D D Prescription and an Off of Wintergreen wash can instantly relieve eczema and cure the disease. They assert ten years of complete cures for thousands of serious cases and invite customers to discuss their case in store.
The article notes Martin W. Littleton securing a seat in congress as a worthy advocate. Henry George Jr. is highlighted as a son of a notable figure. It discusses platforms at Saratoga and suggests a different platform could have shifted 30,000 votes, implying the alternative would not have paid. The piece mentions Wisconsin, California, and Iowa platforms and tainted speculation about Taft and Aldrich-Payne.
The Des Moines Tribune laments the persistence of socialist attacks on unions while praising labor solidarity. It notes Gompers as urging a plan and calls out Victor Berger and his associates as persistent agitators who never quit.
The piece outlines when to acknowledge wedding invitations. It advises sending an acceptance for home weddings or receptions in the style of the invitation and, if unable to attend, mailing two visiting cards to the bride and her mother. It suggests church weddings need not be acknowledged but courtesy extends beyond minimum requirements.
Advice on whether to send wedding gifts and how to respond to invitations. It notes gifts are discretionary, not obligatory for church weddings, customary for home weddings, and often sent by neighbors for private family ceremonies. Gifts may be sent weeks before or on the day, addressed to the bride.
Chicago reports a starvation plea from garment workers unionized under President John Fitzpatrick. A unanimous vote by the Chicago Federation of Labor declares a 25 cent weekly assessment on members until the strike ends, aiming to raise over 25 000 dollars weekly. About 100 000 of 150 000 members are current per capita tax payers, while other unions face their own troubles and are not expected to contribute.
Grand Forks November 21 Information from Professor F. L. Ladds order compels state produce handlers to switch from old measures to the pound weight system starting December 1. The reform, a pure food department move, aims to ensure full weights and positions North Dakota as a pioneer. Potatoes and other produce previously sold by bushel will now require sixty pounds per bushel. buyers will receive more product per bushel, though stated prices show only a slight advance.
Shrinkage will affect produce pricing under the new rule. Potatoes stored in fall lose weight by spring, apples will be sold by the pound, and many other items follow the regulation. Commissioner Ladd believes the changes will be beneficial, though merchants need time to adjust. North Dakota's prior outside weight stamping led some firms to withdraw rather than reveal true weights. Real estate transfers list multiple Waterloo and Cedar Falls parcels with nominal sums. Mayor Rector, ill, did not attend last night's council meeting.
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