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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1911

Page

3

Waterloo Medical Institute an Iowa oldest specialist in state

Doctor L. E. Alten, said to be the oldest Iowa specialist with nearly thirty years in special work, promotes thorough investigation before treatment. The firm markets no cheap medicines and charges a good fee for curative services. It lists conditions treated including chronic ailments and surgical cures, with private, non sensational notices and hospital accommodations when needed.

L. E. Alten Iowa Curce St. Vitis Arcemmoda

Traer Franchise Moves Forward Amid Interurban Plan

Surveyors work north from Traer toward Toledo and Waterloo for an electric road project linking Oskaloosa, Traer, Toledo and Waterloo. Waterloo’s Commercial Club backs a franchise with wide rights. discussions focus on street use, paving costs, and a freight depot. A council vote and special election are anticipated. Donations from farmers along the route rise as the interurban plan gains support.

Traer Star-Clipper Oskaloosa Taina Toledo Traer Waterloo Seland Street Second Street Electric Company Corps of Surveyors Howard Township Northwestern Milwaukee Tama Crystal

TILDEN SEEKS TO BE INVESTIGATED

Springfield April 7 Edward Tilden president of the Western National Packing company of Chicago was named by Clarence Funk to be receiver of the Lorimer slush fund. He walked the capital building to submit to the Henry bribery committee under a subpoena but left for Chicago when the committee adjourned and the subpoena was postponed to next Thursday.

Springfield Ill Edward Tilden Wnational Packing Company of Chicago Clarence Funk International Elarvester Company Capital Henry Helm Clarence S. Funk Mr. Tilden

Cedar Rapids Sees New Shores-Muhler Factory Planned

Plans for a new Shores Muhler factory in Cedar Rapids proceed. A three story thirty-six by BOX 12 building is let, ground purchased, side tracks arranged with Milwaukee. By September 1 the plant will be in full operation as the Shores Muhler company of Tripoli Iowa expands its manufacturing and distribution in the area.

Cedar Rapids Milwaukee Shores-Muhler Company of Tripoli Tmva Commerccial Club

How Is Your Weight and Health Boosting Tablets

The article notes concerns about under or excess weight and its link to disease. It claims scientists and physicians have found a method to increase body weight by using sealed 2 grain hiponuclane tablets over several months, with directions on usage.

Path Away Pill Aheadline for Headache Pain Cure

Path Away Pill advertised for headache and acute pain relief from a druggist. The notice touts rapid action and availability at local pharmacies with suggested dosage and cautions.

Shores-Mueller Co Expands With Factory to Consumer Line

The Shores-Mueller company promotes direct factory to consumer sales of eighty items including spices extracts perfumes soaps and toilet goods. In three years they have built a 180 wagon network across fifteen states and emphasize high grade merchandise under leaders G A Shores J J Mueller A W Mueller and others. Picture framing offered by Peterson Bros at 221 W 4th.

G. A. Shores J. J. Mueller A. W W. Mueller J. H. Martin KE. IL. Martin John H. Mueller A. G. Kampmrner

North Waterloo and Railroads Mass Meeting on Hospital Plans

A mass meeting in Kurth's hall heard Dr. G G Dowdall discuss Illinois Central plans to establish company hospitals at division points with local hospitals at no cost to workers beyond a 40 cent per month assessment. Other items note staff moves, travels, illness, and a Rockdale accident report with a damaged locomotive.

Kurth G. G. Dowdall Illinois Central Railroad Frank Fuckinger Fred Stearns Engineer Stearns Dubuque T. M. Stott Chicago Sinds Central J. G. Meggison J. A. Herne Galena George Downs Fort Dodge Fred A. Wing Janesville

Man Loses Foot in Streetcar Accident on Independence

Jack McGlade and his wife were driving a horse to a bogey on Independence avenue when a Highland streetcar spooked the horse causing the bogey to tip. McGlade’s left foot was crushed under the car rear trucks and amputated above the ankle. He rests at the hospital improving, residents report.

Jack McGlade Independence Avenue Highland Street Mr. McGlade E. H. McCoy McGlade

Actors Laugh Bill So Funny at Crystal Week

Entertainer lineup features Phil W Peters and Nettle Peters in a laughing act. QO. G. Seymour and Katie H. Dupre charm with a Chinaman role and dance monologues. Kate Fowler delivers piano pieces. Cavana the sailor performs wire stunts. Henri French impresses with dexterity and impersonations. Phil W Peters highlights baseball fame of Tearney and Kinsella. A note promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic muscle pain.

The Crystal Phil W Nettle Peters Mr. Peters Mr. Seymour Miss Dupre Kate Fowler Marie Tempest Cavana Henri French Waterloo John Deitz Cameron Dam

Editor Grievances Over Credit Mixup in Local Papers

The Jesup Citizen reports the Waterloo Courier sport ing editor clipped a Jesup story and credited it to the Hudson Herald and calls the act an inexcusable theft of verbatim copy. The Citizen defends fair play and urges proper credit while noting unintended error and ongoing good will between papers.

Waterloo Courier Waterloo Way Hudson Herald Herald Jesup Special Tesuip Courier Jesup

Playgrounds Offered to Traer by J B Dennis

J B Dennis of Sioux Falls makes a generous offer to Traer Iowa promising a large playground and ball park. He will donate a 300 by 340 foot tract free and clear if Traer builds a seating stand for 300 plus spectators and other city improvements.

Traer J. B. Dennis Sioux Falls

Meritol Snow-White Liniment Promises Quick Relief

A good liniment claims to surpass rivals in speed, easing muscular rheumatic pains sprains swelling lameness and soreness quickly. Meritol Snow-White Liniment is sold by Henderson Drug Co and is listed among American Drug Press Association members.

Meritol Henderson Dring Co American Drug & Press Association

Dennis donates land for school playground and track in Traer Iowa

Mr Dennis offers two city blocks northwest of the new school and the Samuel Held residence with an option at 4000 for a tract to extend to the curb line north. He may remove buildings and erect an entrance arch. Donation valued around 5000 funds a base and football field plus a one fifth mile track. The city council will likely accept this up to date feature for the town.

Dennin Samuel Held Dennis Traer Iowa

Baby buried at Oskaloosa

Charles Wesley, infant son of Mr and Mrs J W Fenwich, died at their home in Chautauqua Park Tuesday morning at 6 48 aged three weeks. He was taken to Oskaloosa yesterday for interment. Survived by parents two sisters Evelyn four and Marion two. Sister Mrs Fred Ogborn accompanied parents.

Charles Wesley J. W. Fenwich Chautauqua Park Oskaloosa Fred Ogborn Evelyn Marion

M. E. Cottage Prayer Meetings Start Tonight

The First Methodist Episcopal church announces cottage prayer meetings at 7 30 PM in several homes including Mrs Eldridge 1227 Commercial St District 1 Mr Marietta 106 Linnwood District 3 A I Hull 902 Wellington District 7 8 Mr Survay 206 Randolph District 9 Mr Hayes 117 Sullivan Ave District 10 Mr Claude Jenkins 137 Summit Ave.

First Methodist. Episcopal Church Mrs. Eldridge Commercial Street Mr. Marietta Linnwood A. I. Hull Wellington Survay Randolph Mr. Hayes Sullivan Avenue Claude Jenkins Summit Avenue

Residents seek removal of old standpipe on First Street

Residents petition the city council to remove the old standpipe lingering from another era. The issue is referred to the water commissioners with a likely removal in the near future. They call it unsightly and dangerous in high winds, though the pipe has not been used for three or four years and is in decent condition.

First Street Wear Water Commissioners

Hair Care Ads Claim Cuticura Efficacy For Scalp Treatment

Advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for dry thinning hair and dandruff. It claims shampoos and occasional dressings prevent itching irritation and support hair growth. It also touts skin uses from infancy to old age as pure gentle emollients and offers a free book from Fetter Drug & Chem. Corp. Bee Won.

Fetter Drag & Chem. Corp Bee

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Joder High Standard Pharmacy Cor. W. 4Th & Jefferson Streets Waterloo Medical & Surgical Institute BE. E. Allen Boyce Optometrist Woolipuse Ledo Tilden Peterson Bros North Waterloo and Railroads Frank McCarthy William Wagner James Frye Carl Gringes Rheta Bradford Veron Larwick Barclay Township Yiisnis Central Rockdale Bill Crystal Theatre Chamberlain Citizen Beach's M. E. Cottage Prayer Meetings Beadfield Regulator CO Atlents, Ga Yiother Wee Eee Deck & Stewart Auto Tire CO United States Deck & Stewart California Northwest Southwest Oregon Washington North Pacific Canada Illinois Central Austin C. P&t Ad. M. Moriley Black Hawk Auto Repair Shop Park Ave. West F. H. Latier la Fayette Street Fourth Street Courire LaFayette Building Cornar 4Th Street Eve G. W. Pett West 5Th and Bluff Streets
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