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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1911
Page
2
Travel information shows American Express offices listed in cities and boulevards with mail subscription details. The Evening Courier offers to forward issues during vacations and allows address changes. Subscription rates are stated as ten cents per week or twenty six cents per month.
A reader urges Waterloo city improvements linking Westfield to the main area. He notes sidewalks are lacking between Westfield and the streetcar line, proposing a walk through the grove to the Blackhawk bridge to ease access and improve city life. Public officials should authorize these improvements.
The Courier lauds the Iowa state fair as the greatest and most beneficial event for the state and its visitors. It notes that earlier muckraking gave way to a robust effort to deliver a square deal, marking the fair as a historic success. It also cites Chicago as hosting a Traveling Engineers meeting praising American railroads as highly scientific and efficiently run.
The piece rails at railroad practices and city discrimination, arguing Waterloo yields revenue yet gets little civic traffic aid. It recalls aviation milestones, sugar price spikes, and criticizes protection versus free trade while noting political and media commentary from various state papers.
The column surveys a string of Iowa town issues. It notes Humboldt may go bankrupt and other Jow s towns face the same fate while praising locally made goods and critiquing political and public matters. It references Grace Bryan wedding plans and the Washington Democrat’s take on Dave Brant.
The essay argues that a smiling, pleasant expression enhances beauty more than mere features. It notes raised mouth corners and fewer wrinkles create a homely, attractive face and suggests happiness and a sunny expression reflect inner soul. It cautions against over seriousness and champions smiles as life’s brightening force.
Burke reports two Peticord architectural items now located at 412 15 Lal Building, phone Peac 2068.
The week on the stock exchange showed continued unsettled conditions amid labor and political concerns. A brighter note comes from agricultural forecasts with corn and cotton seen yielding well, potentially offsetting financial unease.
The article discusses a favorable harvest feature and easy money prospects for the year. It notes strong exports strengthening credit abroad and potential demand for Canadian crops. It describes a sound New York financial scene, heavy but non-disastrous liquidation, and a looming recovery in high quality stocks. It also mentions improving abroad and optimism about Morocco, with Germany and France not planning war.
Pino Suarez governor of Yucatan was nominated for vice president by the progressive party to run with Francisco I. Madero, the party's president candidate. The convention faced divisions over the vice presidential slate and the Vasquez Gomez issue before finalizing the ticket.
A brief note calls for backing the candidate who secures victory, emphasizing unity and continued party or community efforts regardless of who wins. The message stresses collective support to advance shared goals.
William Jennings Bryan traveled from Wisconsin to New York and visited Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay on September 4. He joined a dinner with Mayor Gaynor at St James and lectured at Stony Brook. Roosevelt was not at home when they arrived. they met him later on the road and declined tea. Mayor Gaynor introduced Bryan to his audience that night.
Alfert Wientjes of Webster City Iowa aged 75 secured a marriage license for Anna Toppenburg of Rennwe but the ceremony never occurred. He asked if the license could be redeemed and was told no. The unused license returned by mail was discarded by the county clerk ending an unlikely romance.
Omaha Neb Sept 4 at a special election Omaha adopted the commission form of government by 5341 to 2345 Those opposed note less than one third of registered voters cast ballots Interest in the campaign was weak and 17000 registered voters stayed away New city officials will be elected in May 1912 under the commission charter which allows recall and non partisan selections The proposition was supported by business leaders and prominent party figures
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