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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
12
Brown Sparrow and his brother Spotty drive the Robins from their nest behind a blind. They linger through winter and seize the home in spring, claiming possession. The Robins finally move, a cat ends Spotty and Brown Sparrow, and the Robins reclaim safety in the woods.
A sensational eyeglass bargain promises to end need for glasses. The ad urges readers to buy Optona from a drugstore, mix with water, and bathe eyes twice daily claiming to cure astigmatism and other conditions. It portrays glasses as crutches and urges immediate action.
Reddy, manager for Al Francis, middleweight, invites Walter Miller to a private or public match at 158 pounds for a 300 dollar side bet. Francis is ready to meet Miller anywhere anytime and will post the wager with any responsible party. Reddy argues Miller cannot claim the middleweight title after losses to Yokel, while Miller is eager to depart the city, making a private match possible this week.
Harry Young and his bride have returned from their honeymoon and now occupy a summer cottage in Chautauqua park. Friends welcomed them with signs proclaiming the pair as new residents while a motley display of old shoes decorated the cottage.
In Fredericksburg Iowa, Parks drank a quart of whiskey and shot himself after a quarrel with his wife and a visit from Mrs. Bierie. Both shots were fired from Parks 32 caliber pistol. authorities note possible shared gun and complex relationship history involving legal action and jealousy.
Des Moines April 30. Railroads in Iowa resist reporting accidents under the state workers’ compensation framework, claiming federal liability rules apply. The Great Western is the sole exception, with others denying reports to the industrial department, while officials seek data to assess railroad risk and workers’ safety.
Mrs. Mary Marsh of Waterloo Iowa praises Doan's Kidney Pills for quick relief from long standing kidney pain and back twinges after trying many medicines. She reports continued benefits when used over time and recommends the remedy to others. The ad notes price 59 cents at dealers with Foster Milburn Co as the proposer.
Frank La Tier of Waiting Station Cigar Stand Save and Al Stitz of Irving Smoke Shop extol Whip smoking tobacco. La Tier calls Whip the trade’s strongest advertiser for quality. Stitz claims Whip gives the world’s finest smoke with a last drag as sweet as the first and a mellow fragrance like a May morning.
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