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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1913
Page
14
The Ticklemouse and Willy Wishingmouse track a missing beachcomber and suspect the thief fled to Jamaica after an earlier escape. Davy reports the gasoiline tank is well supplied as they prepare for a landing and cautious pursuit with a chloroform jar.
Willy and Willy’s friends lure a witch hiding by the seashore into a trap. The crew uses chloroform to subdue the old witch seen by a smouldering fire inside a hut. They plan to return home with the captured witch, hoping to preserve her as a jar of Jamaica ginger.
Des Moines April 25. Governor Clarke heard arguments for and against the Thomas blue sky bill at a lengthy public hearing. Opponents warned of capital flight and eroding honest business, while Jank Schinn urged protection for investors and removal of grafters. The governor will weigh constitutional and policy objections before deciding.
The April term of Grundy County district court opens Monday April 28 with Judge Geo W Dunham of Manchester taking over the bench after a vacancy created by a resignation.
Five riddles asking wordplay questions about letters and meanings. Answers from yesterday include pairs like postage tag pose Danes sedan dawn wand and a riddle on a horse. The piece presents playful puzzle lines in a light column format.
Des Moines Democrats contend with scarce federal appointments as Judge AL Van Wagenen joins the northern Iowa bench and Jerry Sullivan moves to the general board. Candidates like John Holliand and Mark Evans pursue posts in lands allotment and the labor bureau while others seek minor positions. Only the collectorship or post office seem likely remaining prizes amid tight competition.
In thousands of American homes a bottle of Mother's Friend aided women through pregnancy, eased pains, and supported recovery. The external remedy relieves ligament strain and breast inflammation, preserving strength for motherhood. Available at dry goods stores for $1 per bottle. Bradfield Regulator Co. offers a free booklet from Atlanta Ga.
A promotional notice touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a treatment for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It claims relief from gastritis indigestion dyspepsia gas pressure sour stomach and distress after eating along with nervousness.
A Meritol Tonic Digestive advertisement urges readers to try the tonic for stomach action and digestion. It promises a stronger appetite and richer blood, claiming it brings new life and strength to the body. Endorsed by the Dr ug Co and Red Cross Drug Co.
Coroner's inquest into the death of Wail Haw Shaw reveals a self written note and a plan to kill wife and self. Mrs. Shaw expresses belief her husband plotted murder and suicide, while witnesses describe a tense, mysterious case with no final verdict reached.
The report suggests Louis Murphy Sullivan will likely receive the northern district collectorship. In the south, three appointments remain tied to the Reed Reddy controversy. If Judge Van Wagenell’s appointment reflects administration policy, Reddy appears favored for the southern district marshalship. Courier wants ada will save you.
A vintage advertisement touts Diapepsin as a fast relief for upset stomachs and indigestion. It promises digestion within minutes, claims the product helps with fermented foods, gas, and bad breath, and notes a fifty cent price in drug stores.
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