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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1911
Page
2
The article lists various currency and postal charge references across European offices and depots, mentions Cedar Rapids and Waterloo paper notes, and discusses the Canadian reciprocity election with attacks on prejudice and hopes that reason will prevail, citing O Laughlin’s optimistic view. It emphasizes political rhetoric, commerce, and cross border sentiment surrounding the vote.
The quote reflects on gaining evidence about how prejudice overpowers rational self interest. It suggests that knowledge will reveal the strength of bias in decision making and its impact on practical outcomes.
The Waterloo debate centers on railroad station conditions and public pressure for improved facilities. The Courier advocates facts and public defense of riders against inadequate stations, urging railways to act quickly to avoid prestige loss. The piece also muses on October's moods and broader political costs of living, tying in broader urban concerns.
In this fragment the narrator notes dimming signals at switches and shutters, trains passing slow at an old shack, and waiting passengers at Union station glad for a whistle. Lamps at Rock Island depot provide no illumination on the topic.
Ennert on sick list. School began with Miss Whelis from Cedar Falls. Thornbury went to Philadelphia to visit for months. Schaefer-Schneiffer wedding at Kate Center. visitors included Ars. M L Sehmitt. Schmitt’s party plans date. M Lillis and family attended wedding at Fagie Center Tuesday. Many attended Waterlon hall game Sunday.
In Kansas City on September 20, Mrs Jennie M Adams testified that a man never truly earns affinities and charged her husband Charles W Adams with having nine during their marriage. Adams, 37, formerly owned a mine at Joplin Missouri, was granted a in the circuit court here.
A social worker explains how she gets good maid service at a low cost by sharing interest and talking with her maid while planning work. She contrasts her approach with others who pay more but receive poorer service. The anecdote ends noting others may not adopt her method.
Collected excerpts from Sioux City Journal and other Iowa papers discuss support for a special presidential primary, Taft's growing popularity from his tour, La Follette as a potential candidate, and criticism of Calamity Weller. Articles note Fort Dodge governor prospects and general cost of living concerns. Local voices reflect varied stances and generational views on political campaigns.
Local notes report many Sunday visits among residents. A wedding of William Schaefer to Gertrude Schaefer occurred at Mt Carmel Church on Tuesday morning with Edward Schaefer returning from Minnesota for the event.
Grand Rapids city council condemns tall downtown signs and orders removal. Mayor Blis leads a midnight fire department action with an aerial truck to assault signboards atop several buildings.
Washington announces that Secretary of War Stimson plans to visit nearly every army post to study military conditions. He will be joined by General Wood and Captain Frank R McCoy, with a meeting in Pittsburgh to launch the tour.
A list of hometown happenings includes Mrs. Foulis celebrating a birthday with friends and relatives, Mrs. Youngerman returning to Chicago, and various residents attending dances, visiting relatives, or reporting illnesses. Several moves and visits are noted among Leota Notberg, Glenn Parker, J H Morgan, and others with minor health and travel details.
A report from Davenport notes John Wittkop underwent an operation Tuesday. Jahnke home hosted friends for Kate Schroeder and Henry Dilges from Ft Dodge. Henry Dilges visited college chums C W Bull and Arthur Jahnke. Tripoli ball team traveled to Fairbank Sunday and lost 3 to 2.
Clarksville reports a busy social and family update with visitors from Waterloo Waverly and Cedar Falls, a county fair ball game where Clarksville won 13 to 4 against Greene, a new baby born to Ed Wygle, a hospitalization, a funeral, and a surprise birthday picnic for Mr. Crippen. The Butler County Veterans gather for events at the M E church.
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