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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1911
Page
4
The cashier of the First National Bank of Sparta endorses Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills and Anti-Pain PV. He reports headaches eased and pills acting naturally and easily. A. L. Wilson, longtime bank cashier, notes positive personal results after trying the products.
Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills are praised as easy on the liver without harshness. They claim no habit forming effect and offer a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to benefit. Wiles Medical Co. Elkhart, Indiana.
City adopts gate ordinance to place crossing gates on Upper Fourth and other crossings within ninety days. Rail firms face penalties for noncompliance as council designates crossings and pursues enforcement.
An advertisement promotes Dr Derby's Kidney Pills as a revolutionary treatment for kidney and bladder issues, rheumatism and Brights disease. It offers a free sample package at any drug store and a 25 cent trial size, with purchases shipped from Derby Medicine Co. Eaton Rapids Michigan. The text touts safety and guarantees.
A political maneuver aims to capitalize on current circumstances to secure swift approval of pending appointments. Officials pressure committees and leaders to finalize nominations, signaling urgency and potential rapid changes in staffing.
Belle Plaine Iowa April 11 The new three story cold storage building shipped the first car load of produce to Chicago last week. It sits on Main street near the freight depot and is equipped to dress poultry candles eggs and care for all sorts of produce. Douglas and Crawford, seasoned in this line, completed the building. Oak Hill cemetery association, entirely women, bought four acres for an extension. The property cost 200 per acre and will add space. part may be used as a Catholic cemetery.
Crowds across Ohio gathered to hear Billy Sunday as he traveled by electric car from Lima to Toledo on a six week campaign. In Columbus Grove a thousand waited for a speech from the platform. Sunday praised the gathering as a sign of a moral wave sweeping the country. He spoke briefly at several towns along the route. Local testimonials tout Folers Honey and Tar as a reliable medicine.
Amusements note announces Henry W Link's A Pair of Country Kids at Syndicate Theatre on Saturday April 15 with matinee and night show. The rural comedy promises fresh songs and a natural, lively rural setting featuring a large cast and expert scenic artistry. Also billed are the A G Field Greater Minstrels, a premier American minstrel troupe of sixty five artists, appearing Monday April 17.
At a YWCA auxiliary meeting in Waterloo plans were approved to keep the cafeteria open daily except Sunday from 11:30 to 1:30 and on Saturday nights with possible extra evenings. Members may bring lunch and use lunch rooms with coffee or hot dishes. guests pay a 1 cent fee until membership cards are earned. Open house Wednesday invites men and members to tour rooms. dedication services are set for Easter Sunday at 3:30 led by Miss Tringble and Mrs. M Woods.
Washington April 11 President Taft moved swiftly yesterday to stamp out the latest "Japanese" war scare. Senator Burton and Senator Bacon both declared there is no truth to a Mexico Japan treaty provoking troop mobilization on the Texas border. Taft explained the need for readiness amid potential revolution and danger in Mexico.
A dispute over who must provide a pest house for smallpox victims in Waterloo continues between city and county authorities. The city argues the county should fund accommodations, while the county contends the city bears responsibility. A prior plan to rent a small building was rejected by the county supervisors, leaving quarantine costs unsettled.
Henry Blitsch a long time Dubuque resident and Civil War veteran died at his daughter Mrs H Widmans home 488 Stafford avenue He born January 6 1836 in Prussia Germany came to America at 18 and served nearly throughout the Civil War twice wounded He later worked at Milwaukee shops and was oldest in service at his death Hyde Clark post G A R will conduct funeral in Linwood cemetery He survived by two daughters three sons one sister and one brother and by nineteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren
Adolph De Grote of Reinbeck was found dead on a side street Sunday. He had been in usual health with no evidence of foul play. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict that the cause of death was unknown. he leaves a wife and several children. Ad filler: Foley Kidney Pills advertisement appears at end.
The quarterly report ending March 31 filed with the city council shows a net gain of 10 158.15 for the period. It lists annual rates less rebates totaling 6 827.43 and outlines the full financial statement for review.
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