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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
2
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A sweeping health movement unfolds as the International Congress of Hygiene and Demography gathers 3,000 delegates. Government bureaus, schools, and industries push sanitary living, with focus on tuberculosis education, public health propaganda, and stronger civic action to reduce disease.
A historical discussion critiques a progressive platform proposal to recall judges and court decisions. It argues recall of laws, not judges, risks undermining constitutional government and Supreme Court review, urging reform without sidelining the Constitution and courts.
The piece argues the southern states should receive protection like the north, noting southern congressmen favor tariffs for revenue when industries are threatened, and asserts Republicans block protection due to a historic conflict. It claims Dixie voters would back protection if free of ancienne enmity, and the south has been a passive asset.
In Boston and Washington two international affairs bodies consider a joint meeting. Commercial interests urge attention to health warnings while prices rise and Iowa crops gain value, keeping Iowa ahead of the market.
A collection of editorial opinions from multiple Iowa papers criticizing Hearst and advising political stances. The Cherokee Democrat muses on Hearst joining the bull moose party. Webster City Freeman-Tribune urges protectionist support for Roosevelt as Taft’s election seems unlikely.
A reader asks about when to introduce solid foods to a thriving three year old formerly on milk. The answer says milk may be best long term, with meat optional, and cautions against forcing the full family table variety on a child. Suitable foods include sugar fruit dates figs and raisins as permissible items.
The column cites Davenport Times praising Bryan's campaign sacrifices and funding while attacking third ticket efforts to split the party. It highlights Pickett as a proven, active congressman candidate who will personally meet voters and defend his record, arguing a change now would be folly for Iowa's Third District.
A collage of quips from various papers humorously contrasts slow or old fashion items with rapid modern twists. Jests touch on a bake book mishap, a widow’s romance, a clever trap, and a commuter's rush breakfast claim.
The Dubuque Times Journal highlights Congressman C. E. Pickett s labor oriented votes including the locomotive boiler inspection bill child s bureau bill phosphorus match bill bureau of mines Nooher bill eight hour protections for government contracts and post office clerks Dodd s amendment and rural carrier pay rise The Cedar Falls Record reports a strong club formed to back Pickett s campaign for re election in Wahowe County
Ruth Cameron reflects on how family speech differs from that used with outsiders. A hotel veranda scene reveals comfort and a child’s naive clarity about relationships. The essay argues for more genuine, less formal interactions at home while acknowledging necessary boundaries.
Frederick Bellinger a pioneer of La Porte City dies at 7 AM at his home three miles west of town after arteriosclerosis. Born December 26 1835 in Jefferson County New York he married Mills Martha Reese in 1855. Survived by widow and five children Adelbert Mia Emma Shefler Jacob George Walter L with funeral Thursday 1 PM at home, Rev BE Genung presiding, interment West View Cemetery.
Three hundred delegates from across Iowa gather in Vinton as the Iowa State conference of the United Brethren in Christ begins. Bishop Weekley presides. auditing reports show strong church finances and spirits. E. L. Riese delivers the opening sermon with D ayton’s W R Funk anticipated to speak tomorrow.
Guests at the hotel dine in cliques but a monthly re-allotment of table mates created new conversations. Each guest drew a numbered seat slip and meals afterward became livelier with fresh neighbors and topics, an innovation greeted as a success.
Woman's Home Companion notes a business women's boarding house with thirty five to forty permanent guests showing a disposition toward change and order in daily routines.
A terse reflection notes that self awareness comes when a man owns up to his mistakes. It contrasts those who know with those who cannot keep or share that knowledge, suggesting honesty as a measure of true understanding.
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