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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1911
Page
2
The piece argues for a wing dam at the Cedar river cut off to prevent overflow and protect Chautauqua land. It cites a supreme court order to remove street car fill and urges immediate construction to divert water before it enters the cut off.
The piece extols Waterloo Iowa for hosting the president longer than any other Iowa city and delivering the principal address in the state. It argues the visit will bring tremendous advertising value and boost Waterloo’s reputation in national news. Representative Pickett is credited with securing the honor. The text also notes the Kansas City conservation congress stirring economic and agricultural leaders.
Henry Wallace warns of an agricultural revolution to boost soil output and attract population back to rural districts. Iowa must lead the renaissance as the sanitary district in Waterloo progresses toward compulsory outdoor toilet removal, improved wells, and fly control.
Davenport Times reports a Chicago gathering of progressive Republicans planned for October 14 to map strikes against Taft's renomination. La Follette sources in Washington say many party letters support the movement, though broad winds of change remain uncertain and localized.
A reflective piece extols ordinary people as blue-eyed Susans thriving where life is rough. It contrasts admired roses with humble, sturdy folk who bloom under harsh conditions, echoing Susan Coolidge on dignity, resilience, and faith in everyday goodness. Ruth Cameron signs off on the allegory. It also notes Chamberlain's Liniment for sprained ankles.
Multiple Iowa newspapers report on varied topics including the Fellows Who Row and praise or critique of Gotch wrestling fame. The Des Moines Capital mentions an eleven year old horse thief while Cedar Rapids Gazette discusses attitudes toward competition and payrol l.
In Eldora Iowa a breach of promise suit opens in district court. Blanche Christopher seeks 10000 alleging heartache after B G Vanderburg, then wooing her, married Ruth Colt. Evidence includes over 100 letters between the parties and expected testimony about the broken engagement. The case foregrounds engagement, marriage, and emotional damages.
Des Moines I a Sept 27 The supreme court reversed Judge McHenry ruling in thirty three paving cases against the city railway saving the city about 125000 and clarifying the share of paving between rail and street. City attorneys hailed the decision saying it saves funds for future cases and avoids new assessments or fund deficiencies.
Manchester city council awarded a pavement contract at 1.16 per square yard, undercutting Grinnell style bitulithic at 2.13. The article explains the concrete foundation differs, with Manchester using a different base mix and an asphalt surface, saving about 70 000 dollars for fifty blocks.
Seattle Sept 27 P B Van Trump with General Hazard Stevens first white climbers to reach Mount Rainier summit and guide Taft on ascent plan.
Taft’s official guide, 73, will accompany the president on the mountain trip October 8. Van Trump, a longtime climber who named the two peaks, has summited five times since first reaching the top in 1870. Diarrhoea warnings aside, the notice touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for September.
New York readers respond to the news that few of the 50,000 former subjects of the Ottoman Empire in the city intend to return to Turkey to take part in a war with Italy. Most plan to remain in America.
The article notes Turkish subjects in the United States largely non Mohammedan and cites Vahan Cardashian of the Ottoman chamber of commerce predicting gradual Ottoman dismemberment with tacit European powers approval as a result of the Italy dispute.
Washington DC September 27 Diamonds valued at about 14004 were smuggled from Mrs Robert J T Miller’s home by her fox terrier. The dog scattered gems in the yard during a police search. only a few jewels were recovered with more believed missing.
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