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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
3
A 1920s style ad urges that modern life drains nerves and digestion and offers a tonic to restore strength. It claims new vigor by improving digestion and organ function and promises guaranteed satisfaction via Henderson Drug Co. as local representatives.
Waterloo Roosters defeated the Cedar Rapids Crescents 15 to 4 in a semi pro game. Bobby Clemens slugged a towering homer and Clemens and several boosters contributed balanced hitting as Lucas worked the full route on the mound.
Dubuque Miners led by Clarence Rowland visit Red Cedar Park for two 3 PM games against Bonstera and Waterloo. The squad shifts into form with likely regulars in top spots as pre season battles rage and Rogge of the White Sox recruit aims to shine.
The Irish Whirlwinds of L. V. academy defeated the Grub Worms of East High eighth grade by 8 to 7. Barny Keepke hit a home run for the winners as Cyrus Hackett and Caesar Berry pitched well for the Grub Worms.
Cedar Rapids argues the Three-I League will fail to unite cities and sustain interest in baseball. The piece suggests forming an eastern Iowa league with eight cities, a salary cap of 1500 a month, and aims to develop players while entertaining fans.
At dawn in Southampton harbor a whale fanned toward shore as Captains Frank and Huby White led a search party. The Edwards family, long foes of whales, fired a harpoon. the whale’s thrash tore open the Edwards boat, spilling the crew and leaving debris on the beach as the sea carried the whale away with part of the harpoon embedded.
Washington April 28. Postmaster General Hitchock announced that a $17,600,000 inherited deficit in the post office department was wiped out in less than two years. Revenues for the first six months of the current year rose to $118, which, with expenditures of $718,874,880, shows a substantial surplus expected. The administration opened 3,089 new post offices and expanded delivery to 142 cities, plus 2,124 rural routes, increasing miles to 51,230 and boosting postal staff by 8,274 with salaries up $11,708,071.
Cincinnati defeated Chicago 4 to 2 as Kaiser exited with a broken finger after a fly ball play. The game featured three Cincinnati hits and key small-ball plays in the second inning.
Philadelphia defeats Washington 9 to 6 in seven innings as Otey and Walker spark eight hits and an Elberfeld error aids eight runs. Chicago over St Louis 14 to 4 with Bodie and Lord keying offense. Detroit tops Cleveland 6 to 3 behind Cobb’s homer. New York edges Boston 4 to 2 in a low scoring affair.
Bloomington dispatch reveals a frameup claim as the Three-I fight drags on with calls for compromise. Indiana letters say the North backs an eight club league, while the South aims to add Decatur and Quincy for a ten club circuit. In other action, Dubuque Threes beat Leland Giants 6 to 2 with Paddock homering for Dubuque.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is described as safe for children and free of opiates or harmful drugs. The genuine product is sold by J.K. Joder & Son in a 3 m yellow package.
Oriska North Dakota April 24 R H Olson lowered head first into a 22 foot deep 18 inch wide well to rescue Miss Marie Smith who had fallen in He was pulled free after reaching the bottom and grabbing the woman The act caused blood to burst from his chest and left arm but both survived Also an advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills by J K Joder and Son
A reader reports relief from heart disease after using Dr Miles Heart Remedy. He describes prior suffering with sleeping difficulties and stomach upset, credits the remedy with improved eating and sleep, and notes he is nearly 68 and a Civil War veteran.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Miles Heart Remedy as a dependable friend kept in thousands of homes for use in times of need. It emphasizes reliability and wide domestic presence as a valued household aid.
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