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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
2
Fragmentary notice offers special price on contracts and mentions a Wart' sencert award. Includes contact directions via TELEPHONER 1813 to reach the Pourier Private Branch Exchange for the desired person or department. Contains 10 page paper reference and unclear phrasing.
A Dee Moines editorial argues recall is intrinsic to democracy but judges differ. It defends judicial tenure, warns recall could inflame mob rule, and cites cases in Cratsville and Coatesville to illustrate risks of hasty punishment and prejudice influencing outcomes. It emphasizes consistency of justice and cautions against political manipulation.
The article argues for peopling cities with rural land through Catholic and Polish alliances to ease urban congestion and uplift immigrants, while railing at Taft’s Supreme Court appointments. It laments Lorimer’s camp tactics, balks at lengthy trials like McNamara, and hints at public works such as depot building amid political tension.
Fragmentary wartime era prose notes a mix of election chatter and distant events. Mentions a McNamara trial hoped to conclude by May, a plea for support, and odd references to Madge and Turkish afternoon activities, all conveyed in a casual local newspaper voice.
A jumble of editorials from multiple papers discusses the bridge trust hosting large banquets for state supervisors meetings and questions the impact on local politics. Mentions Webster City Freeman-Tribune and Mason City Times with tangential notes on suffrage trends and potential female emigration to equal suffrage states.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial debates Iowa's role in national politics arguing a presidential primary could shape party unity. It favors Judge Deemer of Iowa as a strong candidate for the federal bench, noting his legal ability and integrity would honor the appointing power and Iowa’s standing.
Webster City Freeman Tribune reports Senator Cummins plans Panama trip before Congress opens and faces opponents ready to strike as the Iowa fight looms. Opponents claim Cummins can't be cowardly, but supporters note his decade of steady effort and willingness to lead against Senator Allison despite age and fierce opposition.
Mrs. Aduing of 522 No Kansas Ave Columbus writes that her family suffered repeated coughs and colds. After using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound she found relief and kept it on hand. She urges refusing substitutes and signed H. W. Taggart.
The Minneapolis Journal argues Senator Cummins broad Republican appeal and asks if an insurgent La Follette or Cummins could win the presidency. It adds Cummins would unite the party and govern for all citizens, while La Follette would lead a faction and invite defeat.
Danish residents eagerly await a concert in Cedar Falls on Wednesday October 25 by Birkerad a renowned Danish baritone. Though young he has won wide acclaim and holds royal commendations from the emperor of Germany the Danish king and queen the queen of England and the Russian empress among others, with popularity in Stockholm Oslo and other European capitals.
In Denmark, he is idolized as the greatest of Scandi navan singers, a celebrated figure whose influence spans musical traditions and national pride, praised for lasting contributions to Nordic vocal art.
Chicago dispatch notes Iowa brewers produced 482,668 barrels in 1910 per the United States Brewers' Association trustees report and the Internal Revenue Service June 30 1910 production figures. Iowa members paid dues totaling 304,686 barrels of beer.
Ruth Cameron argues that unwavering certainty is a flaw. She contrasts those who are sure with those who hesitate and warns cowardice lies in not trusting one’s knowledge. She cites Peter and advocates teaching children to know and to stand by what they know to foster courage.
An ad touts Pinex as the fastest cough remedy, claiming instant relief for deep coughs including croup and whooping cough within two hours. It describes preparation in six minutes using a pint bottle, sugar syrup, or honey, and notes wide use across the U.S. and Canada with a money-back guarantee.
Waterloo boosters backed a national scope dairy cattle congress while keeping Waterloo’s event educational. At a Waterloo club meeting led by John Andrews, speakers outlined ground plans, a stock company to fund the dairy cattle congress, and the goal to invite farmers to exhibit products with prizes. The consensus favored annual fall shows in Waterloo without horse racing.
A Waterloo group organized to complete stock subscriptions for a 25 000 capital company with 10 000 already subscribed. Committees led by George K E Lichty L S Cass in the east and G W Waters H B Kelly in the west were named. The meeting showed strong enthusiasm and a commitment to straightforward discussion. The outcome aims to boost a cattle congress in Waterloo in coming years.
Nathaniel P. Langford, a Yellowstone Park discoverer and first superintendent, longtime leader of Minnesota historians, died at 1 20 p m at his home 291 South Exchange Street St Paul after months of illness from a fall on capitol steps. He first visited St Paul in 1854 and led expeditions across the Rockies in 1862 amid hardships.
Mrs F P Davis of Dunkerton visits at the home of Dr on Independence Avenue while in town for the Gadski concert.
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