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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1911

Page

3

Doctors Failed to Help Her in Pound Wis

Mrs Herman Smith of Pound Wisconsin reports a cure after fourteen years of illness and multiple doctors. She credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and invites others to try it, noting its long history as a standard remedy for female ills and offering free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Pound Wis Lara F. Pinkham Herman Siith Lydia E. Pinkham

Night Police Captain J C Newell Suspended in Sioux City

Sioux City Iowa August 22 Night Captain J C Newell of the police department was stripped of his badge and suspended indefinitely by Chief J B Richard on charges of misconduct in office and failure to perform duties. The action follows months of rumors about accepting bribes from the underworld as raids targeted some brothels while others were left untouched prompting a department wide call for a full investigation.

Sioux City J. C. Newell Police Department J. B. Richard Whitley Richard Newell

Prize fight probe ordered over Davenport mill fight

Des Moines reports governor Carroll ordered a complete investigation into a Sunday prize fight on the Mississippi near Davenport. Attorney General Cosson will lead from Davenport, with Sheriff Eckhardt expected to explain why deputies did not stop the event. The Illinois side patrol supposedly prevented action on the Illinois bank.

Des Moines Kull Misssissippi Davenport Carroll Cosson Governor Carroll Scott County Sherif Louis Eckhardt Scott County State House Eckhardt Harry Irendall St. Louis Ernie Zander Chicago Iowa Rock Island Thelinois

Kidney Pills Restore Mr Balent to Work, Streator reader says

Kidney trouble causes lost time and pay for workers. Balent of Streator Illinois says Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney and bladder problems in a short time, allowing him to return to work and feel healthier. Foley Kidney Pills are described as a tonic with quick results and are promoted for workers.

Balent Little Penna St Streator Foley J. K. Joder & Son

Land opening at Cass Lake today in Minnesota

Cass Lake Minn Aug 22 The land line grew to about eighty nine last night with Nels J Erickson and Arthur Roberts of Illinois holding Nos 1 and 2. About 200 homestead entries are expected after 9 p m, as drainage projects unlock 200000 acres in Beltrami Koochiching counties. The town fills with homeseekers as swampy tracts are opened for settlement.

Cass Lake Minn Nels J. Erickson Arthur Roberts Illinois George Leeson Panl Early Miss May Early Koochiching County Land Office Woochiching Beltrami Koochiching Registrar of the Land Office

Campaigns and nominations for next annual gathering

The text notes William N. Hes ning of Milwaukee also seeking a candidate for the latter office. Officers were nominated as part of yesterday's program, with the election set for today as Kansas City Baltimore and Seattle push a vigorous campaign for the next annual gathering.

William N. Hesning Milwaukee Kansas City Baltimore Seattle

Greene Social Roundup Reflects Local Happenings

Aug 19 Greene notes include travels of Frank Mrazwell to Pipe Stone and Mrs Arnott from Waterloo, visits by Mrs McCosh and Mrs Ingraham, a well attended opera house dance with Myers orchestra, and several returns home from trips. Community concerts, funerals in Bristow, and a wedding shower at E W Parne house are also recorded along with a bank career shift for B N Mead and land prospecting trips to Saskatchewan. Local visits include Charles Hardman of Waterloo and Mrs Jane Foot funeral in Lamberton.

Addie Young Greene Dakotas Kansas J. Potter Nora Springs W. E. Fisher Montrose Elmer Sheets Waterloo Mary Sheets J. R. Wilson Henry Gates Charles Hardman Greene Band Bristow Geo. Scoles Nashua Henry Triple A. Thomas B. N. Mead

Moose Assemble for Big Session in Detroit

Detroit Michigan hosts the twenty third international convention of their order with large visiting delegations from San Francisco Cincinnati Kansas City Buffalo Pittsburgh and Seattle. Politics begin to shape the proceedings as Edmund A Tanner of Ohio Supreme dictator declines re election opening the field for Arthur H Jones of Indianapolis. Jersey City backs James J Finn for supreme trustee while San Francisco opposes Walter Dorne.

Detroit Mich Los of Moose San Francisco Cincinnati Kansas City Buffalo Pittsburgh Seattle Edmund A. Tanner Ohio Arthur H. Jones Indianapolis Jersey City James J. Finn Walter Dorne

Birthday surprise for Sunsie MacDonald in Denver

Denver notes a crowd gathered at Sunsie MacDonald’s home last Tuesday to recall her birthday. The item also lists various local visits and social happenings including travel between Waterloo and Waverly, visits by Mrs. Steege, Mrs. Fred Brittman, Mrs. Ed Milder, and others, a German sewing society meeting, and a ball game at Waverly attended by locals.

Denver Sunsie MacDonald Lawrence Hunt Waterloo Steege Fred Brittman Cwere Waverly Ed Milder John Hoffman Louie Riedesel German Sewing Society Fred Mathies A. C. Hoppenworth Baby Des Moines Henry Prestien Alicé Riedesel Guy Farnsworth Ella Kraushner Isadora Clausing Otto Bredow Henry Bruns Elgin

Gotham Cold Storages Seized Over Food Safety Violations

Albany Aug 22 Millions of pounds of butter poultry and fish and thousands of cases of eggs were found in cold storage under the Brennan cold storage law enforced by Gov Dix. Inspections in New York Albany Utica Syracuse Rochester and Buffalo show vast quantities in storage and prosecutions are expected.

Albany State Department of Health Brennan Gov. Dix New York Utica Syracuse Rochester Buffalo New York City

Stalls Reserved for 20 Holsteins at Waterloo Show

Buffalo Center breeder R B Young writes to Prof Hugh G Van Pelt to reserve 20 stalls at the state dairy convention and cattle congress in Waterloo this October. He offers a 250 dollar cup prize for the best three Holstein calves bred by the exhibitor, one bull and two females under one year. Prof Van Pelt will oversee the Des Moines state fair cattle exhibit then attend Chicago to set Jersey prizes.

R. B. Young Buffalo Center Middle West Hugh G. van Pelt Waterloo Mr. Young van Pett Des Moines Chicago American Jersey Cattle Club Hopkington W. &. Kenyon Estel

New President Welcomed at Iowa State University by Commercial Club

Iowa City business leaders from the Commercial club hosted a luncheon for John G. Bowman the new president of Iowa State University as guest of honor. His address urged unity and active promotion of the university’s possibilities and opportunities.

Iowa City Commercial Club John G. Bowman Iowa State University Bowman

Local Notes From Oak Ridge and Surroundings

Mrs. Burnell shows slow improvement at her son K Burnell home. Merry-Go-Round Society met at Mrs. Lazara Smith’s Washington street home for an evening of conversation and needlework. Mr. and Mrs. F Miller with Mr. and Mrs. H Miller of Finchford began a two week visit to La Salle Alabama with friends and relatives. Miss Dora Simonsen returned home Friday after two months with friends in Plano Wisconsin and Milwaukee. Miss Golda Gerholdt returned after several weeks with friends in Winslow. A Hanson of Dike is visiting his mother and sister. Miss Alice Hinz attends institute at Waterloo this week. Mrs. Miller spent several rest days at Bristow. Clarence Dixon, recently in Waverly, is home again. Miss Erdena Rose left Monday for ?

Oak Ridge Burnell K. Burnell Lazara Smith Washington Street F. Miller H. Miller Finchford la Salle Dora Simonsen Plano Milwaukee Wis Golda Gerholdt Winslow A. Hanson Dike Alice Hinz Waterloo Miller Bristo George Mathes West Twelfth Street Jno. Robinson Morris and Helen Reinbeck Harvey Jewell William McCullion Pipestone Minn Charles Tte Messier McCullion Mery Cunningham

Gray Hair Remedy Promises Youthful Shine

Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy darkens gray hair and restores youthfulness. The preparation blends sage and sulfur with additional ingredients to stop dandruff, promote hair growth, and prevent shedding. Sold by druggists for fifty cents a bottle with money-back guarantee. Special agent H. W. Taggart at 537 Commercial Street.

Wreth Wyeth H. W. Taggart Commercial Street

Beaver Valley Picnic Attended Despite Threatening Weather

Farmers begin plowing while many residents attend the annual picnic at Morgan's grove. A calm, productive week follows with reports of good rain for crops. Several locals travel for work, visits, and family news including travels to Water loo and the Canadian harvest field.

Miss Cunningham entertains friends during Waterloo visit

The Misses Cunningham hosted a tea at the start of the week after spending two weeks in Waterloo visiting friends. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wm McCullion of Pipestone, Minnesota.

Waterloo Cunningham Wm, McCullion

Stop Gambling Action At Lake Okoboji

Spirit Lake Ia August 22 The attorney general’s letter ordering stopping of gambling at Okoboji had not reached County Attorney Bock who says he knows of no law violation. It is believed this refers to money machines at a hotel allowing five and twenty five cent bets on a wheel of chance. The action stems from the attorney general’s recent Okoboji visit.

Spirit Lake Cosnon Okobo Bock Okoboi

Notice of Assessment for Cement Sidewalks in Waterloo Iowa

Official publication lists properties in Waterloo where cement sidewalk construction costs will be assessed. The plat and schedule detail numerous lots and blocks across several additions and divisions with amounts to be charged per parcel. Objections must be filed in writing with the City Clerk within twenty days after the first publication, dated August 19, 1911.

Waterloo Iowa City of Auditor Lindwood Avenue J. J. Miller Hammond & Hurd Leavitt, Johnson & Miller N. EB N. B S. BE N. E 5. Ely S. Ely N. BE N. Why Baker's Whitney Wellington Place Auditor’s West Side S. W Egger Gov. Lot Gon City OF Watertoo R. C. Thompson

Waterloo Sts to Be Graded Paved and Gullered Notice

City of Waterloo Iowa publishes plat and schedule listing costs for grading paving curbing and guttering streets including East Third Cascaden East Seventh Oak and Harrison in abutting properties. Objections in writing due by August 1 1911 with city clerk.

Waterloo Iowa Third Street Lafayette Street Sycamore Street Cascaden Avenue Fourth Street Cooley High Street Harrison Street Logan Avenue Oak Avenue Argyle Street East Seventh Street Water Street West Seventh Street Jefferson Street Washington Street West Mullan Avenue South Street Sullivan Avenue Second Street Bayard Street Third Avenue Vermont Street Fifth Street City of Waterloo East Third Street Mullan Avenue City of Owa R.C. Thompson

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