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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1914

Page

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Two Wives and a Husband Flee for Court Relief

Bertha Fountain petitions for divorce from William Fountain accusing desertion and loss of four children. She seeks custody of all four, $50 temporary alimony, and $7 weekly permanent alimony. Other divorce actions listed include Wilbur L. Betts vs Cora A. Betts and Esther Lilly vs James Byron Lilly. Also a baggage loss claim against a railroad and an advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar. A column discusses selfishness and family dynamics.

Bertha Fountain William Fountain Shenandoah Viola Lille Irene William Mabel Wilbur L. Betts Cora A. Betts Waterloo Edith Betts Esther Lilly James Byron Lilly Eldora Andrew Axeos Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St

Progressives File Affidavits in Black Hawk County Board Race

Up to this morning 80 affidavits of party affiliation had been filed by Progressives of Black Hawk county, compared with 28 on file previously. One voter who had shifted from Republican to Progressive and back to Republican is noted. Candidates filing for the board of supervisors include William Fogles and T R McElhinney in Waterloo district, C A Dickey and M J Magee in first district, C A Rownd in second district. It is rumored J W Bord may run on the same ticket and E M Lichty is urged to enter in fourth district, where W D Strayer, a Democrat, seeks re election.

T. R. McElhinney C. A. Dickey M. J. Magee C. A. Rownd J. W. Bord Bpame E. M. Lichty W- D. Strayer

Selfishness Among Everyday Forms by Ruth Cameron

The Evening Chit Chat column by Ruth Cameron reflects on selfishness beyond greed. It contrasts selfishness in worry irritability and mental preoccupation, noting how such traits disrupt family happiness and domestic life.

Ruth Cameron

Cripple Crosses Continent With Team of Dogs

Luke Radcliffe of Billings Montana travels in a small wagon drawn by two Newfoundland dogs on a 2600 mile journey to Hagerstown Maryland His first visit to his native city since 1871 he left Hagerstown at age twelve He cannot walk after a fall from a pony for six years the voyage is leisurely and attracts much attention See Joe first for your furniture at 225 East South Street third door east of P 2.

Luke Radcliffe Billings Mont Hagerstown Radcliffe

Automobile Struck Five Year Old Boy

Donald Schroeder five year old son of Rev and Mrs B Schroeder of 1208 Logan avenue was struck by an automobile driven by N Morrison at 3 15 Monday afternoon. The child escaped with a few minor bruises and has been quite sick since though no serious injury is expected. He was bruised about the head but no bones were broken. He had obtained a piece of ice from a passing ice wagon and dodged in front of the car. The machine passed over him but did not strike the wheels.

Donald Schroeder Barnard Bachtell Galloway Addition J. FP. Crisp

Musterole Ad Promises Fast Relief For Chest Aches

A vintage Musterole advertisement touts a white soothing ointment that replaces mustard plasters. It claims quick relief for sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma and neuralgia among other ailments and offers single jar and hospital sizes with mail order options. Included is a customer testimonial praising savings on doctor visits and multiple orders.

Masterole Company Cleveland Ohio William Niess Sacramento Calif P. O

Infant Welfare society aids three day old plea

A three day old healthy baby in Waterloo needs a home. The infant welfare workers note the parents are healthy and respectable and see promise in the child. They urge local families to consider adopting or fostering the infant.

Infant Welfare Society Waterloo Cole Anybidy Jonging

French engineers test grappling apparatus on sunken submarines

Fragmentary notice notes two French engineers have invented a grappling device that, in tests, successfully raised sunken submarines. It mentions handling a baby and addressing a homeless baby at Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter care, and references Joe for furniture at 225 Euet Std St.

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Miller May Meet Brown on May 1

Wal ter Miller accepted terms for a wrestling match with Carl Brown set for May 1 in this city. Miller to send forfeit money after contract receipt. contract sent to his St Paul home. He plans to train in Waterloo days before the bout and bring a partner. Past attempts to arrange the bout failed over last moment hitches.

Walter Miller Carl Brown Miller St. Paul Waterloo Brown

Mitchel Assailant Indicted For Attempted Murder

Michael P. Mahoney, the gray haired man with a grievance, was indicted for attempted murder after shooting at May or Mitchel last Friday and wounding Corporation Counsel Polk. He will be arraigned today as the district attorney seeks two experts to examine his mental condition.

New York Michael P. Mahoney Mitchel Polk

Bungalow Sets on Display in Mixed Gingham Styles

New shipment of bungalow sets features a cap, petticoat and loose fitting apron in matching gingham. Available in light and dark blues pink lavender tan and dotted or striped effects. Priced at 1.25 and 1.50 per set.

Ribbon Department Special Orders For Ribbons And Bows

Our Ribbon Department offers special orders for ribbon roses bows sashes girdles and many unique novelties matching any gown or color combination. A competent girl in charge at Fancyv Ribbons. 5 inches wide yardage and extra special values likely advertised.

Cropped OCR Listing of Garments and Prices

Fragmentary catalog note lists children's summer weight suits ladies union suits and men s wear with garbled pricing. Some items include hand crochet lace tops and porosknit union suits alongside shirts and drawers.

New Neckwear Display Promises Elegant Lace Collars

A retailer promotes the latest Gladstone Collars featuring lace and silk, described as a beautiful creation to pair with new suits. The lineup includes lace collars and cuffs, fichus, neck ruffs, shadow lace pleatings in Oriental and colored edges, along with tango cords jabots boudoir caps and corsage hows.

The New Fasci Nation Veiling Novel Beauty Mark

A distinctive hexagon net features a solitary velvet spot and rhinestone at its center. It presents a fresh variation on the traditional beauty mark design.

The Novelty Veil For the Woman Who Likes Something Different

The New Dotted Veils feature white lace with red green yellow brown and black dots and are marketed as versatile coverings. Designed to be worn for coverage to the chin but can be drawn under the chin to hide the border if desired.

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