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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
2
The Hold Over Paper Waterloo Evening Courier announces publication details and offices in Waterloo Iowa. The ad describes distribution areas and telegraph addresses, noting the paper serves Saturday readers with digest of week’s news.
An Evening Courier feature ponders a worker's dawn mood and a morning view over valley hills and rivers, contrasting city grind with tranquil imagery. It also rails at social decay, crime, and modernity, urging moral reflection and stronger civic action.
In Central Town Iowa the Times Journal and Capital debate themes of reform and suffrage. References to political figures and national cabinet talk highlight debate over ballots and democracy amid a shifting political landscape.
A humorous essay contrasts Heaven with Earth describing Heaven as a peaceful, orderly place with no gossip, greed, or lawlessness. It imagines daily life in Heaven, where residents help each other, avoid conflicts, and use competent authorities to regulate schemes and offices, making Earth a better home.
Multiple items discuss political sentiment after a suffrage stance in Iowa and a decline in hog populations due to cholera. Reports note Pickett's strong congressional run, Connolly’s home support, and Dubuque County political organization weaknesses, with a forecast of a $25,000 state legislative request to combat the epidemic.
The Des Moines Register and Leader notes Minnesota's one mill road tax amendment would raise about 1.8 million dollars annually for permanent road building with state county and property share. It suggests the state may anticipate ten-year levies to create a 30 million annual pool, prompting questions about prudence and future fiscal policy. The piece compares Minnesota to New York and Pennsylvania, urging the coming legislature to scrutinize the plan.
Topeka Kans November 22 Woodrow Wilson carried Kansas by a plurality of 23 447 over Roosevelt Taft ranked third about 50 000 behind Roosevelt Official totals from the secretary of state show Wilson Democrat 148070 Roosevelt Progressive 26807 Taft Republican T4844 Debs carried in several counties and state results incomplete in fragment.
A historic statewide milestone is reached as Crawford County County records show the first time a socialist candidate carried a Kansas county, noting a rare political shift in the region. The outcome signals a notable change in local political alignment and party strength.
A Ruth Cameron column advises cautious, open dialogue when two couples share a large house. The writer recalls personal hurt from a friend and urges speaking plainly to avoid misunderstandings. Clear early communication can prevent lasting feuds and build a stable foundation for cohabiting.
In Dubuque Iowa on November 24 political circles debate Taft era patronage in the Northern Iowa district. Three offices may be filled US marshal Ed Knott district attorney FE Faville and internal revenue collector M J Tobin. Progressives offer a slate led by Rinaker Netcott and Bartlett with Knott likely not a candidate and Netcott favored for marshal. Plans hinge on Taft nominations to the senate and potential impact by Cummins and Kenyon.
Dr. Kepford praised Iowa for its strong role in the international congress of hygiene in Washington. He noted Iowa led in representation and city participation, showing the state's commitment to health conservation and prevention of preventable diseases.
A 1911 letter from Mrs. Anna A. Lew of Hilton Kansas describes a long, itching leg eruption that spread, formed blotches, and caused sleepless nights. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with healing after weeks of use, and promotes free samples and the Cuticura Skin Book. The ad also touts Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick and offers samples.
A German photographic firm is building a device to record spoken words and reproduce them as sounds. A London inventor W G Barker has applied for a patent for a combined kinematograph and phonograph. The two machines must operate in synchrony.
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