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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1913

Page

10

Husband Seeks Separation In Copenhagen Marriage Case

Lars Madsen, married in Copenhagen twenty eight years ago, seeks legal separation alleging wife Emma left him twelve years ago and never returned. Multiple cases set for hearing at May term include auto collision damages, fire loss claims, foreclosure actions, and promissory note disputes. Names mentioned include Alfred C. Smith, Ernest Holbrook, Lee F. Heichel, Chicago Great Western, and others.

Copenhagen Denmark Lars Madsen Emma Madsen Alfred C. Smith Alstadt & Langlass Baking Co Ernest Holbrook Linden Avenue Lee F. C. Heichel Chicago Great Western Railroad People’s Trust & Savings Co Streator JIL Home Park Land & Investment Co Mary F. Stringer C. D. Dutcher Harry Lewis A. A. Lynn

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Promises Cough Relief

An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for lingering coughs and lung weakness. E. D. Rountree of Stillmore Georgia credits the product with curing a deep seated hacking cough from lagrippe. Sold by all druggists.

Foley E. D. Rountree Stillmore Lagrippe John Bennet Tet Wis

Funeral Attendance for Mrs Eastman in Eldora

Mrs FE A Boggs will travel to Eldora to attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs Eastman who died Tuesday afternoon. The service will be in Eldora on Thursday. Eastman visited Boggs here often and was noted for her talent and fluency in several languages.

FE. A. Boggs Eldora Eastman

Mrs Nastman obituary notes Iowa motto founder is late husband

In Eldora the death of Mrs. Nastman is recorded at 76. She was a Congregationalist member since young adulthood. Her husband, once lieutenant governor of Iowa, authored the state motto inscribed on the Washington Monument. Also mentions a Foley’s drug advertisement and a Switchmen’s union dance announced for April 25 at the Elks hall.

Cles Eldora Congregational Church State of Iowa Washington Monument Washington, D. C Nastman Switchmen's Union Elks’ Hall

New Highway Board Ready to Start Work

Des Moines reports the state highway commission formed ten days ago has held talks with county boards and officials across twenty counties about implementing the new road law. Attorney General George Cosson is preparing an annotated copy with a Q&A pamphlet and interpretations to guide counties and avoid wrong starts.

Des Moines State Highway Commission State Legal Department George Cosson Cosson

Waterloo Gun Club to Host May Trap Shoot Event

Big trap shoot slated for May 14 and 15 at Waterloo Gun Club. Programs issued tomorrow list 200 targets per day across 15 and 20 third events. shooters earn 10 cents per target plus a share of added money. Interstate Association contributes $100 with $76 from the club, totaling $176, two traps set, large crowd expected.

Waterloo Gun Club Interstate

Song of Jove organizes twenty five candidates tonight

Twenty five candidates will be initiated at the Pythian Temple to form a local lodge of the Sons of Jove. The ceremony, conducted by C. L. Goldin and M. W. Lovegrove, features electrical initiation described as rejuvenation and will include a public display of moving pictures by Westinghouse Electric.

Pythian Temple Sons of Jove C. L. Goldin Cedar Rapids M. W. Lovegrove Des Moines United States J. D. Clarke New York Vacuna Sales Co H. H. Caughlan Waterloo Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co Edward P. Korab Iowa City Citizens Gas and Electric Co Joe Gargin Citizens Gas & Electric Co

Dr Reherd to Lecture on Siam at First Presbyterian

The Rev H W Reherd will give an illustrated address on Siam titled Siam the Land of the White Elephant at First Presbyterian Church next Sunday night. The talk highlights the churchs missionary ties with Rev Mr Jones, supported by James Black of the same church, and notes Dr W G McClure in Bangkok who has long headed the Chris- mission.

Siam White Elephant First Presbyterian Church H. W. Reherd Mr. Jones James Black Bankkok W. G. McClure

Van Boys High School Becomes College in School View

The article notes Van Boys High School being renamed College and mentions work at two stations plus a Waterloo gasoline engine presented by William Galloway to Dr. McDaniels. It compares travel distance from Waterloo to New York and to Presbyterian mission stations in Petchaburt, highlighting distant connections.

van Boys High School College Waterloo William Galloway McDaniels Petchaburt Slam New York Presbyterian Church

Wet Counties and Cities in Iowa Dry Countys Reported

A city notice summarizes a report by W. R. Jameson on wet counties and wet elites in dry Iowa counties. Des Moines is seen as likely to become dry, with the Waterloo case in the supreme court. The list marks counties with wet status and counts in Des Moines Sioux City Cedar Rapids and others.

Iowa Courier W. R. Jameson Jameson Des Moines Waterloo Supreme Court Scott County Dubuque County Clinton County Plymouth County Lee County Clayton County Jackson County Crawford County Carroll County Hremer County Chickasaw County Ida County Osceola County Sioux City Cedar Rapids Corneil Bluffa Burlington Fort Dodge Creston Boone Oelwesn Valley Junction

Book Distribution Promises Everybodys Cyclopedia at Low Price

The Waterloo Evening Courier promotes a certificate plan offering Every bodies Cyclopedia in five volumes for 2.35 with cloth binding and extensive illustrations. Tomorrow and Saturday distribution runs at 2.46 per set plus one certificate, with a refund guarantee if readers are unsatisfied. Mail orders are welcome as noted in the paper’s certificate.

Waterloo Evening Courier Evening Courier Waterloo Tal Mall Express

Moving Day at the Majestic Turns Comic Misadventure

Cal Stewart headlines the Majestic with Uncle Josh stories on phonograph records. Bruce Richardson & Co. present Moving Day a farce as Mr and Mrs Sam Hill rent a flat at 9 Maple Street. A transom mix up swaps numbers 6 and 9 triggering humorous chaos. The Three Sinclairs perform a gymnastic act and Reed's Acrobatic bulldogs Matt and Max Field close the show with The Salesman and the Mani cure.

Cal Stewart Josh New England Stewart Bruce Richardson & Co Sam Hill Maple Street Sinclairs Reed Matt Maxfield

Principal Demands Hearing After Board Loss in Meade Case

Mason City Iowa April 24 P L Meade principal of the high school has demanded a hearing before the board of education He seeks to deny charges that he is not in sympathy with Superintendent Gilmore over measures advocated by the superintendent The board failed to reelect him 2 to 2 after five years in the post

Mason City P. L. Meade Board of Education Gilmore

Iowa Team 10 Bid for Title

Iowa earns a state title bid following a 2 1 victory over Coe as they prepare for Minnesota next Tuesday. Breuckner is due back late this week, strengthening the pitching staff as the Hawkeyes resume heavy training with Assistant Coach leading track work.

Iowa Iowa City Illinois Indiana Coe Minnesota Hawkeyes Tlinois Breuckner

Track team reshuffles runners and field athletes

Packard notes changes as Tyler moves from the half mile to the quarter and Mak shifts to the half mile. Stubbart advances in the discus while Blythe remains strong in the shot put, highlighting ongoing progress across events.

Packard Tyler Mak Stubbart Blythe

Hawkeye State Best After All

George Stewart, a Clarksville banker who sold his stake in State Savings bank and moved to California, returned to Iowa after visiting Waterloo. He declared that Iowa is the best in the union, citing condition contrasts with California.

Iowa George Stewart Clarksville State Savings Bank California Waterloo Towa Union Mr. Stewart

ZEMO Promises Clear Skin and Quick Itch Relief

An advertisement touts ZEMO as a fast remedy for pimples, blackheads, and itching with a 25 cent bottle offer. It claims immediate relief from itching and promises complete complexion improvement after single applications, urging readers to buy at local drugstores or mail order.

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. and Mrs. Madsen NEW Highway Board JOVE Social Order OF the Electrical Workers Pythian Yeople Co. H. Grand Waverly St Peoria Till DR. Reherd East Fourth Street Hawkeye Zemo Miss F.on Tieghy Vlare St. Louis BE. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Doris Cook Miller Drug Store West Fourth Street Krebs & Sons City Hall Lafayette St Acme Clothing Co Sycamore 8&T Chas Waterloo Paint and Glass CO Jepperson Street Phoxe
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