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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1910
Page
2
The Hold Over Paper is the Saturday read for Waterloo, providing the week’s digest. It remains the source for Saturday readers who gather Sunday to review the columns and coverage.
An editorial discusses advertising as a growing science and argues for trained experts and educational institutes. John Kennedy praises advertising's potential while comparing it to medicine’s rise, and Wayman of Chicago criticizes journalism, highlighting ongoing debate within the Inland Press association.
The Courier defends publishing full crime details arguing it prevents crime and protects the public. The Waterloo police court trial unfolds with two days of testimony, while comments target labor unions, political figures, and local league attendance as the piece critiques public access to facts and accountability.
A columnist argues that boys sharing sewing and cooking teaches responsibility and equality. Readers cite a mother with four boys who help with breakfast, washing, and baking, claiming such work fosters usefulness and strengthens family life.
It is feared that Senator Aldrich who grew rich after entering the Senate may stay on rather than retire as planned. A return to Washington would be a setback for the standout cause and a sad day for supporters.
The excerpt merges a statesman tribute with editorial commentary on advertising days and the role of merchants. It notes calls for lower peddlers licenses and hints at market competition and tariffs, then shifts to a local sports note about Waterloo’s attendance ranking in a Three-1 event.
M. B Archer, agent and general yardmaster of the Northern Pacific railroad at Logan Montana, visited his old-time friend W. N. Staley at the union station. Archer is returning home from the east and urges timely holiday shopping to secure the best stock.
A collage of Iowa items notes harmony between political factions under Republican leadership, a Dubuque Times-Journal piece on steady government balance, and a Webster City Freeman-Tribune aside on state appreciation. It also mentions Wellman’s tribute and berry yields near Sioux City with details on fruit size and quality.
The piece contrasts dirigibles with heavier than air craft noting experts doubt airships for practical transport. It also highlights farm profits from cows in Pawnee County Nebraska, detailing three heifers producing 11,153.2 pounds of milk and 342.61 pounds of butter in four months, with yearly projections. It ends with rifle shot Capt. Bogardus praising Foley Kidney Pills amid health claims.
The Iowa Laundry Association backs two OsKaloosa laundries opposing union charters for workers. Oskaloosa workers first to secure a union charter, then strikes after demands were denied. A statewide trend toward organizing could threaten the dried clothing trade.
Queen the elephant crushed keeper Robert Shields during an attempted shackle in winter quarters. She seized him with her trunk, slammed him against a wall, threw him, and trampled and gored him before the animal calmed under its regular trainer.
Directors of the National Tariff Commission Association met in New York with President John Chanler Cobb and other officials. The group, numbering over 180 members with affiliates, praised tariff reform efforts and urged permanent independent tariff commissions to report findings to Congress. A Massachusetts plank endorsed a tariff board with powers defined to enable one schedule changes. A national convention in Washington was planned.
October skin care urges use of Othine-double strength to remove freckles caused by Summer sun. The remedy, from a leading skin specialist, is sold by A. C. Smith Drug Co. with a money back guarantee if it fails. First night shows improvement and some freckles may vanish.
A discussion on January 11, 1911, in Washington focused on the creation of a permanent tank commission and the need to impress the nation with the importance of the work in hand.
Mrs Ed win Severance a well known resident of Grundy and Black Hawk counties died recently of Brights disease at Rel beck born in Indiana April 4 1839. She lived with an uncle in Louisville until her 1859 marriage to Edwin W Severance. They had seven children including Edwin K Charlton M Wim M Louis H Henry W Mary Hartman and Josephine E. After her husbands 1894 death the family moved from Hudson to Worthington and later Reinbeck where they have resided since 1899. Her son Wim M also died in 1894.
Dubuque Iowa October 21 The Dubuque Medical society debates a proposal to bar physicians from contracting with fraternal groups to provide medical attendance to members and their families for a nominal fee. The issue was raised two years ago but no action was taken.
Physicians view a pricing issue as a breach of medical ethics. They say the large patient load makes proper care impossible, prices are too low, and the practice cheapens the profession, with attention expected soon.
Washington D C Ort 21 The warning to civil service employees about political activity was not meant to curb their right to vote as they choose in the upcoming election. The statement, approved by President Taft, was issued by John A McElhenny acting president of the United States Civil Service Commission.
An advertisement extols Poslam as a rapid remedy for skin ailments including salt rheum acne and itch. It claims immediate relief itching subsides and conditions improve quickly with nightly results and eventual disappearance of symptoms. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Jessie Beach of Rockford Michigan and lists trial and regular jar prices with a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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