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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
2
Truncated old style notice explains The Courier's distribution in Black Hawk County and European travel offices. It contrasts a serious Des Moines roads debate with Minnesota road funding, urging direct action to drag and fund good roads, advocating state supervision funding and decisive investment for real road improvements.
A long critique links Diaz’s regime to Castro and Zelaya, arguing oppression leads to occasional revolutions until education and industry build a republic of loyal citizens. It cites postal and railroad fraud, warns against promoters and subsidies, and notes Mexico's move toward ballots over gunfire, comparing U.S. and Central American revolutions.
A brief, opinion tone note questions Senator Young’s shift to support a longer term for Safe and hints at learning progressive government principles. The piece also reports hunters in the north woods being shot at a rate of one every six hours, raising wild conjecture about deer hunting restrictions.
A fragmented Iowa political column notes Senator Lafe Young’s stand with regulars, upcoming Democratic gains, and potential Taft-era shifts. It mentions Leslie Shaw’s comment on Iowa ties, Cummins politics, and a push for a progressive senator to aid Cummins rather than checkmate.
The article notes unrest under Diaz in Mexico with talk of revolts and calls for stronger leadership. It mentions Latin American uprisings, regional dictators, and the volatile climate fueling discontent while Mexico’s government faces pressure to suppress plots and maintain order.
A speech argues that the farmer can create and control central markets and prices, challenging the old model dominated by packers and middlemen. It notes the Rural Free Delivery expansion and wider newspaper circulation as factors empowering the progressive farmer to act decisively when prices are favorable, reducing dependence on intermediaries.
The piece recalls the Portland disaster and wonders about negative blessings the missed opportunities back then and in daily life. It invites readers to consider the "it might have been" moments and choose gratitude this Thanksgiving.
An old advertisement claims rheumatism, kidney disease, and bladder trouble stem from weak kidneys. It touts Dr Derby's Kidney Pills as a guaranteed, rapid cure with a one day trial and a 25 cent ten day treatment. Endorsed by M T Ridenour of Lima Ohio and offered via Derby Medicine Co. Eaton Rapids Michigan.
A reflective piece recalls events from 1910, thanking providence for avoiding ruin and framing current concerns in a calmer light. It acknowledges that some past struggles proved blessings and urges gratitude for imperfect outcomes while recalling happier possibilities.
Des Moines Iowa November 24 Every farmer not yet enrolled should secure a pre entry card for the Iowa Corn Growers Association exhibition to be held December 6 to 17. The Quaker Oats company offers one thousand dollars in cash with four silver medals and one gold medal for the best Iowa oats with prizes ranging from 25 to 1 dollars in four sections and four oat classes per section. Railroads offer free transport for exhibits and over 20000 dollars in premiums are promised for cereals including timothy and clover seed. A special incentive offers ten dollars of agricultural papers for entrants.
The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy highlighting hexamethylenetetratramin as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic. It urges prompt use at the first sign of kidney trouble to avoid a serious malady with Wangler Bros. and H. W. Taggart named as sellers.
The Waterloo Business College directed by Prof. A. F. Gates aids youths in securing business education by providing part time work to cover some costs. Many students cannot attend due to expense, and residents are urged to help worthy applicants to complete the course.
A Milwaukee man Mr Otto Paul endorses Foley's Flowey and Tar as superior for coughs and colds. He credits its effectiveness for his baby’s cold and offers thanks, noting swift relief and recommending the remedy to others. The letter mentions potential housing and college communications, with Wangler Bros and H W Taggart listed.
Frank D Bailey transfers lot 5 block 11 J R and S Cameron end addition Cedar Falls for 3250 dollars. Charlies Pines transfers lot 15 block 5 Howrey McWilliams addition Waterloo for 1 dollar. Cedar Valley Development Co transfers lot 215 Pleasant View addition Waterloo for 190 dollars. Elizabeth C Brinkman transfers part of lot 8 block 11 Leavitts addition Waterloo and part of lot 1 block 1 Eatons addition Waterloo for 5000 dollars.
Webster City Iowa November 24 Rev A W Ricker who has led Congregational churches in Ellsworth Jewell and Lincoln resigns to take an editorial post at the Appeal to Reason socialist paper in Girard Kansas He will preach farewell sermons at his Hamilton county pastorates Sunday then depart for Kansas early next week His tenure in southern county churches was marked by stormy incidents including Ellsworths dance hall controversy when he closed the hall for six months on a compromise.
Rev. Mr. Hicker led an orchestra in a weekly hall that served as a roller rink. His push into municipal government and liquor permit battles caused church divisions. His aggressive primary campaign for prohibition-backed candidates failed, leading to widespread dissension and his voluntary resignation.
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