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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1911
Page
2
Hypocrisy of the money bags in Rockefeller era critique
An Evening Courier feature slams John D Rockefeller accusing him of moral poseurs while citing Leonidas Merritt’s testimony about a million loan coercion to derail steel executives. It argues big capitalists abuse wealth to manipulate markets and moralize, urging expiation through charitable returns.
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Leonidas Merritt
Stanler Ateel Trust
Rockefeller
The Middleman Evil in Apple Marketing
A critique condemns the middleman in apple distribution as wasteful and unjust. It argues bushels left unpicked or dumped by commission houses prevent market gluts but rob consumers of affordable fruit. The Commercial Tribune notes direct-to-consumer sales could benefit both producers and buyers.
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The
Commercial Tribune of
Cincrnnatlc
NECALOGUE FOR MISSES: Daughters Do and Don’t
A republication from the Pictorial Review presents ten "commandments for daughters" for Waterloo readers, urging modesty and service. It critiques a vandalism incident at Lineal Center and praises suffragettes as advertising patrons, noting a Chinese preacher's view on society girls' time.
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Pictorial Review
William B. Millard
Chicago
Waterloo Girls
Insurgency in Politics Shapes Theatre Influence
Sioux City Friday notes insurgent ideas gain traction in the arts scene. Plays adapt to public opinion and theater is seen as an educational influence, shaping views on politics and morality.
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Sioux City Fridune
Proposals and opinions in midwestern papers
A collage of editorials and excerpts from Cedar Rapids Gazette Des Moines Register and Leader Council Bluffs Nonpareil Shenandoah World Nevada Representative Dubuque Times Journal discuss politics law education obesity and cinema. Topics include Prof Holden advocating truth for national benefit pursuit of vindication for a governor bid frontier watchfulness frontier law Cosson laws obesity surgery resection and the cine matograph expanding theatre audiences.
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Holden
Cedar Rapids
Prof
Des Moines Register
Miles
Iowa
Parcel Post Support Sparks Controversy in Congress
Letter to the editor clarifies a Kansas City convention resolution backing a parcels post. The Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress approved a plan for equitable parcel rates tied to weight and distance, urging federal action and criticizing express-company charges. Railroads are portrayed as backing the idea and may spend heavily to advance it.
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Robert N. Carson
Inwa City Press
Telegraph
Trana- Assissippi Comercial Congress
Kansas City
Committee On
Interstate Commerce Commission
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
Congress
Minneapolis
Forcels Post
Back to the Farm Through Better Highways and Town Access
The piece argues farm values rise with proximity to markets and railroads and that urban centers sustain rural communities. It stresses linking farmers to cities via improved highways, cheaper cars, and faster transport to boost rural schools, social life, and farm prosperity.
Self-congratulators and jealousy in a chatty office
In a lively exchange Molly defends that a pretty woman is not necessarily envied by other girls. The wants-to-be cynic probes why she dislikes the new acquaintance and Molly explains the idea of self praise as a flaw. The scene shifts to the woman bragging about her hair waist and figure with pride.
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Moaily
Molly
Ernic
Adam
Eve
Cain
Abel
Jane Wiley
Bhatt
jealousy and vanity in a witty office scene
A narrator recalls a clever, flirtatious sister and a fashionably poised woman who praises her own art and always dines out with self congratulation. Molly admits a wistful envy, then denies it, highlighting the sister’s polished, polished image and sly humor. Ruth Cameron credits Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for gentle relief and safe use in all ages.
Delaware May Vote by Machine in Delaware County
Delaware county may adopt a voting machine for the 1912 primary and general elections after demonstrations by a machine company. Officials note potential savings of about 1200 dollars versus the Australian ballot system and claim reduced election contests and errors.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Board of Supervisors
County board weighs buying 18 voting machines
Citizens observe that the board of supervisors is likely to order 18 voting machines to cover the county’s presiding officers. The proposal would cost about 13000 dollars for the required equipment, and approval seems probable.
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Board of Supervisors
Injunction Sought Against Des Moines School Tax Levy
The Greater Des Moines committee filed in district court to block four mill school building fund taxes totaling 106000 dollars. It alleges the secretary of the school board improperly certified the levy to the county supervisors as the amount needed for the fund.
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Des Moines
Harry Frase
George L. Dobson
Greater
County Board of Supervisors
Local levy pledge disputed under state law vote requirement
The petition claims the building fund levy was not certified or submitted to a public vote as required by state law. The school board allegedly did not submit the levy to voters, challenging the legality of the funding action. A quoted testimonial praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough and colds, noting its availability through dealers.
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Francis ‘Turpin
Junction City
Ore
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