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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1914

Page

3

Auto mishap injures young girl in Webster City

Webster City April 07 Miss Andrey Johnston 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Johnston was badly injured when an auto in which she rode turned turtle on a hill tire blew out causing the vehicle to flip over Three other girls were hurt two slightly Miss Johnston suffered severe injuries near the breast and abdomen Other items report an auto dealer killed near Monticello and a farmer burned to death near Le Mars in separate incidents plus a Greek crane accident and county board printing questions but the Webster City incident tops the list of local carnage

Webster City Andrey Johnston W. C. Johnston Jufan Mel Miss Johnston Monticello Chris Whaleter Scotch Grove Mr. Balster le Mars John Albright Here West Liberty Stanatis Kapaneritis

Poor Blood Remedy Touted By Local Druggists

Presentation of Vinil cod liver and iron tonic as a cure for poor blood and digestive weakness. Claims include blood purification, improved appetite, and regained strength. Case anecdote from Gulfport area cites Mrs Armelise Saucier improving after starting Vinil. Brand sellers Wangler Bros Co and C J Miller Druggists Waterloo Iowa guarantee money back if no help.

Vinci Gulfport Armelise Saucier Wangler Bros. Co C. J. Miller Waterloo Iowa

Greene County Employs Crop Service Expert

Amos April reports a Towa farmer drafted as county agriculture adviser. Greene County joins Scott Clinton Black Hawk Muscatine Montgomery Henry Wright Clay with county adviser hires. C. W. Thivis, former manager of Averill dairy near Ced ar Rupid, Iowa State College graduate 1910, to lead local advisory efforts.

United States Department of Agricture Iowa Creena County Scott Clinton Black Hawk Muscatine Montgomery Henry Wright Clay Greene

Fresh signs of hog cholera in Marshall county

Farmers in Marshall county report hog cholera losses amounting to about 40000 dollars for 1913. Veterinarians note outbreaks across the county caused by warm weather as township assessors file county-wide tallies. In Cedar Rapids a young banker, George Benesh, drowns in the Cedar River during a canoe outing.

Marshal Marshalltown Marshall County Cedar Rapids George Benesh Cedar River Wenell Sapousek Soponsek Benesh Gir

Vera Cruz Victim Deverick Body Sent to Iowa

Ottumwa April 27 The body of Frank Deverick who was killed in the Vera Cruz incident will be sent to Burkeshure within the next two weeks. Young Deverick Wits tries from the Orphans' Home.

Ottumwa Frank Deverick Vera Crim Burkeshure Deverick Wits Trkyn Hore

Bailey Adopted Son Leaves Foster Family in Des Moines

An article notes a nine year old child adopted by Mr and Mrs A J Bailey of Monroe County is regarded as a leader of his foster family after spending a recent furlough with them. Born Sept 14 1895 his mother's address Molle Deverick is unknown.

Ottumwa A. J. Bailey Monroe County Molle Deverick

Pioneer Ezekiel Lizer dies after eight weeks of illness

Ezekiel Lizer died at 1 o clock yesterday at the home of his daughter Mrs. W. W. Bain after eight weeks of illness during which he could not lie in bed. He uttered a final prayer as his spirit left this life. A devout Church of God member, he requested Rev. J. C. Kenford preside at his funeral. Services were held today in Brandon, with burial beside his late wife who died May 6, 1911. Born in 1834 in Ohio, he settled in Buchanan county in 1864 and left two surviving sons, Eli of Waverly Kansas and John of Vinton, with other relatives noted.

Brandon Wut Erekiel Lizer W. W. Bain John H. Lizer Waterloo Church of God J. C. Kenford Independence Black Hawk Buchanan Counties Lizer Ezekiel Lizer Warne County Buchanan County Margaret Ann Burris Eli Lizer Waverly Kan John Lizer Vinton John Tennant Rebecca Pelley David Lizer Jon HH. Lizer Bowler Street Waterlow Eits

Blogh Races for Supervisor Lead in Waterloo Township

The article lists four Republican candidates for supervisor in the Waterloo township and Waterloo city wards, naming T. R. McElhinney C. W. Virden W. A. Blough and George S. Yenney with Virden born in the township and Blough urged to run by local businessmen. Democratic candidate William Fogles is filing and county officials note no voting machines likely due to multiple tickets.

Waterloo Township Waterloo City T. R. McElhinney C. W. Virden W. A. Blough Orange Township George S. Yenney Waterloo Virden Blough William Fogles John MecQuilkin la Porte City

Progressive State Convention Called for July 8

J H Wyllie chair of the Progressive state central committee issued a call from Des Moines for a state convention to be held in the capital on July 8. It will nominate candidates for all vacancies on state congressional and senatorial tickets and handle other party business. County conventions are set for June 27 to fill county vacancies and choose delegates. Each county gets one delegate per 150 Roosevelt votes. detailed allotments for Third district and Waterloo area counties are listed.

J. H. Wyllie Progressive State Central Committee Des Moines Progressive Party Wyllie Roosevelt Third Congressional District Wright Franklin Hardin Butler Bremer Black Hawk Buchanan Delaware Dubuque Waterloo

Facing the Music at Waterloo theatre Tonight

Amusements note that Facing the Music returns to the Waterloo theatre tonight as the Gorrel weekly offering. The play, a strong Gorrell hit, features Jim Corbett’s breakout stage success and remains a clever comedy. Tickets drop to 10 cents for all seats for tonight only, with best parquet and gallery at one price. The company performs again Thursday through the week before the Elks’ minstrel show Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. A separate weather item reports a dust storm and strong wind followed by heavy rain and rising water in Waterloo township.

Waterloo Theatre the Waterloo Gorrell Jim Corbett Asell

Emma Collins Petitions Separate Maintenance Claim

Emma Collins alleges in a petition for separate maintenance seeking support and protection for herself and her involved pets. The filing discusses welfare and care for meadows, pastures, and the cats likely tied to the span of the action.

Emma Collins

Better Babies Crusade Spreads Nationwide

The movement for healthier babies reaches across the United States through American Mothers. It urges women to heed signs of ill health like backache headaches and nervousness. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as a standard remedy used for decades to support maternal well being.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Wife Seeks Monthly Support From Husband After Separation

The petitioner states her husband William Collins left her and their minor child in 1912, giving only $25 since then. She claims a carpenter can earn $4 daily and asks the court to grant $30 monthly support. Details show prior marriage at Afton Iowa on Sept 2, 1888 and a mechanic’s lien case for $153.12 against I Lebowich, plus a suit by Northern Tile Co. against F L Hickelberg and others for $127.60.

William Collins C. H. Werner I. Lebowich Afton The Northern Tile Co F. L. Hickelberg Mechanic's

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