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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1911
Page
2
The Waterloo Courier reports that the Rock Island union vote to avoid a strike sustains plans for a new Waterloo depot in 1912. The editor cites President Mudges letter and labor outcomes as uplifting the city’s prospects for rail development and better living conditions.
A Waterloo editorial urges early shopping to ease clerks and stores before Christmas. It argues stock is ample and better earlier for variety, and frames shopping early as humane and considerate toward workers.
A compilation of 1910 editorial excerpts discusses evolving stage technology from synchronized cameras and phonographs to automated makeup and performance, plus calls to remove rats from city life and debates on public begging and poverty relief. It notes cattle values by state and critiques street solicitation by the poor.
The White House issued an executive order prohibiting the practice of medicine surgery dentistry pharmacy or midwifery in the canal zone without a license from the canal zone board of health. Penalties include fines up to 25 dollars and up to 30 days imprisonment. The order excludes commissioned U S Army Navy and certain hospital staff and takes effect in 69 days.
A letter from the National League for Medical Freedom denounces a national health department as a step toward a national school of medicine and coercive medical systems. The Iowa branch, Des Moines, warns against arbitrary acts dictating medical practice and urges continued opposition. Ruth Cameron reflects on keeping optimistic records as high water marks of happiness.
A friend explains how waking blues fade after breakfast, aided by a note hung at the bed foot. The tale recalls Cousin Ann who urged daily belief that obstacles can be overcome, with optimism returning after a brief gloom.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease needing internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to act on blood and mucous surfaces, prescribed by a leading physician, with testimonials and a Toledo sales claim.
Des Moines reports A D Sumner of Waterloo, a Third district congressional hopeful, advancing the idea that a Republican dark horse, not necessarily Roosevelt, could win the presidential nomination. Sumner notes sentiment against Taft and La Follette in his district and mentions Cummins as another possible candidate while maintaining his own independent run. He leaves for Washington after Thanksgiving. A mail carrier from Atchison cites Foley kidney Pills as curing his back and kidney troubles after carrying heavy loads.
The Paul Davis store is crowded from basement to top floor with gifts for Christmas shoppers. The basement serves as headquarters for Santa Claus and the stock is larger and more varied than before. The store aims to satisfy shoppers through Christmas Eve as the popular school teacher contest continues to draw attention and promises keen competition.
L Selbig, an active brickmaker and longtime Democratic figure from Waverly, aged over 80, visits Waterloo to see son George Selbig and his family. He last came in 1884 for a democratic rally, traveling with daughters Mamie and Celia, noting many changes in Waterloo.
Bellefontaine Ohio Nov 28 Kenry Baumgardner a wealthy retired farmer near Troy will celebrate his eighty sixth birthday in January. He has never worn underwear and never used tobacco. He says he has tasted whiskey but cannot recall.
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