Mutt Loses Today Then Heads For Cleaners
Cartoon caption suggests Mutt faces loss today and a quick return to the cleaners. Bud Fisher signs the piece with a playful nod to upcoming events and quirky humor.
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Mutt
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
5
Four Firms Bid on Dry Run Sewer Extension Bid Results Delayed
Waterloo city council opened bids for the Dry Run sewer extension to connect Washington Irving school and join separated city sections. Estimated at 28 860 dollars, the 2 520 foot project drew four bids from Black Hawk, Dearborn, Tschirizl & Sons, and Tabor. high low spread about 14 000 dollars. Council to review bids at an adjourned session. Local residents Mrs Charles Trickel and Mrs Fred Winder visit Pitzen residence on Leland avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Irving
Allen
Seventh Streets
Byron Avenue
Black Hawk Construction Company
Dearborn Construction Company
Waterloo
Tschirizl & Sons
Cedar Rapids
Tabor Construction Company
How to Heal a Stubborn Abscess
A dated home remedy advertisement touts Swift’s Specific S. 5, 5 and S. 3 for abscess healing, claiming to purify blood, stimulate cellular tissues, and promote natural tissue repair. It urges readers to obtain 38 SF bottles and consult the Medical Dept if the abscess matures.
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BOS
Swift
Allanta
Inquisitive Kittens and a Curious Malta Tale
Snowball narrates a cautionary tale about Malta a handsome kitten who glares at bundles and baskets. A crab incident illustrates the dangers of prying into others affairs and Midnight learns a lesson in restraint. The story ends with a promise of tomorrow's camping tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Marta
Maria
Snowball
Kit
McClure
Frank
Henry
Worldly Barnum and Bailey Show Brings 32 Nations to Waterloo
The Barnum and Bailey circus arrives in Waterloo with over 400 performers from 32 nations. The cosmopolitan show includes German, Italian, French, Japanese, and British acts, with a special procession and a wordless Cleopatra spectacle. An Egyptian composer leads the orchestra for Cleopatra.
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Barnum and Bailey Circus
Little Tal
Cairo
Lis Enmimand
Hile
Barnum and Bailey
Waterloo
Germany
Tia
Faust
France
Berzac
Edreus
Les Deke
Las Dardy
Georgey
Italy
Porryni
Baltan
Faltis Effendi
Khedive of
Egypt
Davenport
Australia
Herr Koenig
Derrick
Bradna
de van
England
Norway
Persia
Russia
Turkey
Prussia
Belgium
Chance for all judges to decide on Casson red light law
Des Moines Iowa August 12 Every district judge in the state will be asked to rule on the Casson red light law if numerous dissolutions of injunctions proceed Attorney General Casson author of the law says Judge Hugh Brennan Polk county decision voided the law only as it relates to Lynch infection and does not affect the entire state Several injunctions against property owners enforcing the law are now in force and confusion remains over the scope of the ruling
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Des Moines
Casson
Cassan
Hugh Brennan
Polk County District Court
Feely
Thirdy-third General Assembly
Jate
Cosson
Brenan
Sham Battle Delayed Then Won By Red Army In Iowa Event
In Charles City Iowa Aug 12 a scheduled sham battle of the 33rd regiment LN G was postponed to 7 am because of muddy roads. Major Bartley’s Red army defeated Major Cotton’s Blue boys in a contrived engagement near the Cedar river. The day included an inspection, a burlesque parade, a band concert, a reception dance, and field meet prizes. An accidental bullet injury marred the afternoon concert when a drummer’s lead shot hit W H man in the eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
33Rd Regiment
Cedar River
Gol H. A. Allen
Camp Hildebrand
Red Army
Bartley
Blue Army
Cotton
Contrict
A$rd Regiment
Central Park
Sundar
Cap Hildebrand
Login
Pefell W. H
Custer
Darrah
Allet
Go. B
Otte
Chautauqua Park
58Rd Regiment
G. W. Dulaney
BE. A. Murphy
Edward Geist
Ball
Perkins
Col. Bailey
Dr H W Sigworth Ad In Russell Lamson Building
Local advertisement for Dr. H. W. Sigworth located at 300 Russell Lamson Building, with contact numbers 1123 or 1128.
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H. W. Sigworth
Russell- Lamson
Murtagh to Speak at Central Town Sauerkraut Day
James C. Murtagh will deliver an address at a Modern Woodmen picnic in Tripoli this Thursday and also speak as the orator for Sauerkraut day in Ackley on August 28. A large local camp delegation will attend the events and thousands are expected to attend the Sauerkraut celebration with free kraut and wennies.
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James C. Murtagh
Woodmen of America
Tripoli
Infatuated Husband Pursues Discreet Affair in Reno
Reno Nebraska August 12 A man obsessed with another woman schemes to keep her company unseen by his wife and possible onlookers. The note suggests a troubling domestic scenario with secrecy and social scrutiny in the city.
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Reno, Nex
Woman testifies husband made her wear men's clothes in divorce case
A New York woman testified in Judge Harwood's court that her husband forced her to wear masculine attire whenever with him. She was granted a decree. Clara A. Sanger had married William A. Sanger on January 31, 1904, and trouble began in October 1908 when his affections wandered. In October 1910 the defendant sold his business and deserted her. Tonight County officials and their wives will depart for an unspecified event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harwood
Clara A. Sanger
William A. Sanger
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam Diarrhea Remedy Ad
An advertisement claims Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam has treated millions for diarrheal illnesses over 66 years with a safe, non habit forming formula. It touts bowel regularity and kid friendly taste, selling at 35 cents everywhere.
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Wakefield
County Officials to Attend Regional Conventions
Council Bluffs will send delegates to the annual county treasurers and auditors conventions along with boards of supervisors and county farm stewards. Delegates will be away from the city until the latter part of the week.
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Council Bluffs
Boards of Supervisors
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Bud” Fisher
Mutt Mont High
Adams Erpress
Wane
Star Co
Shousemaid
Adams Express
Todan
Mate
Charles Trickel
Fred Winder
Wisconsin
Pitzen
Leland Avenue
Preidand
Fawalaer
Midnight
Puff
Nina Kitten
le Catuip
Cook
Besilent
Gan
Mr. Crith
Tower OF Babel
Barnum & Bailey
Major Bartley
Red
Major Cotton
Blue Boys
Samis
Kenton Pharmacal Co
E. Pike St
Covington
Sonaiet
Mialhern Deng Co
Henderson Prog Coo
Vander Bros Co
J.C. Murtagh
Jas, L. Henderson
Bridge St
Rainbow
Bentley
Leland
C. W. Virden
Wellington
Wellington Cafe
Commercial Street
Jas. L. Henderson
Bridge Street
Iowa State
Hileman & Gindt Ogioc
Fem
ALE Times
East Fourth Street
Care Courier
Hileman & Gindt, Undertakers
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