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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1912
Page
8
About 10 000 rolls damaged by smoke offered at 25 to 50 percent of original price while they last. Also 200 gallons of Flat Wall Paints in 20 shades priced at 75 percent of original price while available.
In Wilkes Barre Col onel Roosevelt denounces Senator Penrose accusing him of ink defense and denying Standard Oil funds. He cites letters prohibiting campaign contributions and recalls 1904 and 1912 battles, urging Pennsylvania voters to favor direct senatorial elections.
The Princess Theatre Chicago hit The Heart Breakers led by George Damerel comes to Waterloo on Monday August 26 with a company of fifty. Myrtle Vail plays the ingenue girl as bold suitors pursue comical adventures across two acts. Manager Singer promotes this musical comedy amid other stage reads and song numbers. Electric Park marks Labor Day week with a seven AM to post midnight jubilee featuring prizes, contests, and extended streetcar service.
Perry Iowa August reports farmers confronted an oversized corn crop with ears unreachable by huskers. Some plan horseback picking, others consider stilts or an airship, while a few foresee cutting for ensilage. Notes a real estate office stalk fourteen feet tall with two ears.
We the undersigned have known Fo ot Cheney for the last 18 years and find him perfectly honorable in all business transactions. The notice states a general endorsement of Cheney and his firm’s reliability in financial obligations. The document appears to be a testimonial from WALDING, KINNAN & Marvin along with others.
Des Moines, Aug 24. With providence and Iowa support, the Iowa state fair of 1912 is expected to draw about 3,200,000 visitors. Early crowds filled the grounds as tents rose and thousands plan to stay all week. Dea Motnag prepares to house and comfort visitors amid vast fair preparations and improved transport access.
The National Woolen Mills Tailors debut at 604 Sycamore Street across from the First National Building with M. Kaplan as manager. Showcasing suits inspired by Broadway and Michigan Avenue, $25 to $30 designs made to order at $15, with 500 patterns for personalized fit.
Dr J W Bouldin will devote his entire time to treatment of chronic nervous and special diseases with methods including Specific Medication Magnetism Manipulation Vibration and Multi Nebulizer. He treats nose throat lung kidney bladder heart stomach and liver ailments along with male and female disorders and offers free confidential examinations with personal attention.
Aug 24 Ringling circus main tent burned at Sterling Illinois with losses estimated at not less than $50,000. Barns nearby also caught fire. animal tent saved by quick action. Equipment duplicated in Chicago and shipped to Kewanee for Friday show.
Parents urged to obtain Brady war picture booklets for school children, sixteen weekly sections distributed by the Waterloo Evening Courier. Coupon appears on page 3.
Special tourist and standard sheep ers will start from various points in Iowa and be attached to this head quarters train at Omaha. For full information write Jno. G. Farmer, D, FP. A. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, or call on, A. L. PHILLEO, Agent.
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