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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1915

Page

10

Agnes W. Wins Five Heats at Iowa State Fair Harness Meet

A large crowd at Des Moines attendance for a brisk Iowa State Fair harness program with five heats and the mile run. Agnes W. won the 2:16 pace with The Searcher driver H. J. McKenna and Jack Green took early leads in several heats before Agnes W. surged to the finish. Bonnie Hal and Jack Green traded places for minor pay, while other heats showcased close finishes and strong performances by Marta S., Mabel Gen, and Sid MekKerron in the trotting events.

Des Moines Aug Agnes W Searcher H. J. McKenna O'Neill Neb Jack Green Simmons Bonnie Wal Arkancello Altroula Jack C Mabel Gen Dismukes Wanda Dis Humfastene Sweet Aubrey Allie Watts Lieutenant Aubrey Lord Archdale Forrest Bingen - Vee Sid MekKerron Luster Toe Vincent Pinkerton Allerton Checkheart Mabel Dow Judge Landis Tes Moines Bella Hazel Princeton Hutch Ahs Bonnie Hal Werndot Strathtell Eisie Janis Barlight Jay Ell Mac Marie S Fernwood Len Dexter M. Feoteia Wilson Ee Redwood Black Ball Dad Mix Irene Beau B. G Stuart B. m Marcus Br. G St. Avano C. mM

Federals Top Brooklyn In Final Series Game

Buffalo Federals beat Brooklyn 2 to 1 in the final series game at Buffalo. Gene Krapp pitched despite eight walks while Hal Chase had three hits and Bennie Kaul hit a solo homer for the visitors. Finneran and Land teamed for Brooklyn, Krapp and Wlair for Buffalo. Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 7 to 4 in a separate game with Brown and Barger yielding the losses.

Buffalo Brooklyn N. C Gene Krapp Joe Finneran Buffalo Federals Krapp Bennie Kaul Hal Chase Finneran and Land Krapp Sod Wlair Pittsburgh Chicago Brown Barger Wilson Berry

Local notes from Bristow and area August 27

Miss Ruth Corsy returns from a vacation in Clark Field and Minneapolis. Work on a new garage for Clayton Conger rises on the old opera house site. John Austin is in critical heart condition. Twin boys born to Mr and Mrs Trim True and one buried. John Orr loses part of his wrist in a gasoline engine accident. Cemetery Association meets. many residents travel for health and family visits.

Bristow Ruth Coresy Clarkfield Mineapolis Minn Clayton Conger T. A. Gough Hampton Leslie Homas Peru Ind C. ¥. Surfus G. W. Zeller Carol Chicago Jemple Wisconsin F. D. Kilnek Minneapolis Veltora Kilnek Minneavalla Conservatory of Music John Austin Here Dumont John Graham Waverly Housnlul Trim True John Orr Cemetery Association Ida Cline A. E. Roberts Minnesota L. Denvess Excelsior Springs

Community Notes From Mt Auburn Aids Visits and Travels

A Mt Auburn column lists Blaine Walker’s return from Cedar Rapids and visits by relatives from Dunkerton Morrison and Waterloo. It mentions births, guest stays, teaching plans, and family gatherings. An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for hay fever and asthma relief with claims of soothing inflammation and aiding sleep.

Foley

Matters of Manners and the Encyclopedia Gift

A column discusses true manners beyond education and praises proper conduct. The newspaper advertises its gift distribution of the Encyclopedia of Huguetta with certificates, urging readers to redeem the offer for a reliable etiquette reference.

Eliquette

Community Notes From Hudson and Nearby

Mrs Mike Burns and baby from Wisconsin visit her Cedar Walls and Reinbeck friends. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Irv Blough and Mrs H Stuers and Mrs A Yraub with Hildegarde from Fresno. Local gatherings feature Old Soldiers reunion, Brethren Married Ladies class, Baptist Ladies Aid, and a Japanese luncheon hosted by Lena Bulthuis and Mildred Shank. Doc Gillin and family from Sioux City as guests. Miss Iva Yackstick returns from Sanborn visit. Mrs Earle Brown of Washington DC spends time here.

Hudson Mike] Burns Baby Wisconsin Irv Tracr Will Popp Ladies’ Aid of the Baptist Church A. T. Joder Doc” Gillin Charles Gillin Sioux City Sanborn Earle Brown Washington, D. C

New School Teachers Arrive as Denver Opens Aug 9

Misa Driet rich of Dubuque visits Rev Schoenbohm home and joins new teachers for the year. Miss Drietrich arrives as preparations begin for the public schools opening Aug 9. Local residents host relatives and discuss family visits in Wheatland and Des Moines.

Denver Misa E. Drietrich Dubuque F. Schoenbohm Drietrich Joe R. B. Schneider Wheatland Joan Schumacher Chicago Fred Brettman Wil Barber

Local Social News From Wraterloo Area Letters

A long list of visitors and residents recounts marriages, births, and travels around Waterloo, Ackley, and nearby towns. Families like Hopper, Prestlen, and Welser are noted with returns from medical or social visits, while students and relatives from Des Moines, Vinton, and Chicago are mentioned joining gatherings and school enrollments.

Orchard news brief lists visitors and social events

Orchard Aug 28 residents and guests include Penney family of Stheyville calling at WoRL Penny leaving Sunny. W E H Mellington family of Mason City visiting Byron Melington. Frank Poster family visiting. several weddings and showers planned for Sept. Lucilia Brown returned from Lone Rock. Miss Hazel Holivack to wed James Turner. many trips to Mason City and Osage for fairs and reunions. school addition progressing. Sunday school picnic at Gan Wetter’s grave. Mrs W A Either and Luella from Chicago visiting. Miss Ana Foster guests. many trips to Rochester and Greene for reunions. North Dakota visit by Janes.

Lone Rock Wis Tom Brown Geo. Wetter Ang Chester John Covey New Haven Gan Wetter Jac Moyers Minneapolis W. A. Either Luella Chicago Wo KL Penny Famely Mrs. Hascaim Charles City W. J. Penny Mia. Virchin Baby Charles Prieffer Orelard Greene Shell Rack Lala Fehr Osage Ana. Foster Misa Edna George Cheney Rochester Minn Cheney Hd Janes North Dakota

John N. Long Former Navy Secretary Dies in Massachusetts

John N. Long, former secretary of the navy and governor of Massachusetts, died at his home in Winmhon on Saturday night after a matter of sinus illness. He had been brought from Blackfield, Maine, last Friday with a sinus condition that worsened before death.

Winmhon Mass John N. Long Secretary of the Navy Massachusetts Long Sume Mor Blackfield Sineus

Vacation notes in New York and Keokuk visit

Fayville New York three weeks vacation spent ten days at his boyhood home visiting parents. Remainder of the period with his daughter Hortense Jane Burna at Keokuk. In Syracuse he met his old Y M C A tutor S P Groner of Redwood New York.

Fayatteville N. Y Hortense Jane Burna Keokuk Murnhy Syracusa N. Y M. G. A. Work S. P. Groner Redwood N.Y

Sluggish Liver Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief

It warns against neglecting the liver to avoid weakness and illness. The ad claims Wet test and temperature changes cause colds in children and promotes Iolay's Honey and Tar Computed as a cure, advertised by druggists everywhere.

Iolay

What Causes Tuberculosis

Medical authorities link tuberculosis to lime deficiencies in the system and note salts must be supplied. J W Carhart cites a 1916 Medical Progress pew, and Beckman’s Alterative claims calcium combined with other ingredients aids decalcification. The product is said to help some tuberculosis cases without opiates or habit forming drugs. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia markets it.

J. W. Carhart San Antonio Beckman

BYVANK TRANSFER OO. TRANSFER WAGONS AND TRUST

WORTHY MEN Hauling of all kinds done quickly and economically. Light work given special attention, SAFES AND REAVY MACHINERY. Woe are splendidly equipped for this reportent work, Call up.

Byvank

Don’t Be Fooled Get GETS 4T Claims

An ad promotes GETS-4T as a miracle corn remover for coins and calluses. It warns against fake remedies and claims GETS-IT is the genuine cure, boasting massive sales and world history status for its effectiveness.

Milliona

GetSIT corn remover promises painless removal

A vintage ad touts GETSIT as the quick solution for corns and calluses. It claims two drops loosen and remove the corn without pain or fuss, avoiding bandages or knives. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or direct from B Lawrence & Co Chicago, with broad newspaper reach.

Cerna

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Samper Etraiecll Kase Sid McKerron Federal League Daar Auburn Mt. Auburn Geo. Walker Blaine Walker Cedar Rapids Walter Gulick Dunkerton A. GC. Dillson Helen Archer Waterloo L. A Morrison, In Will Swain Grover Wiese Ruth Lutes Forest Walker T. A. Trimble Iowa Falls Mason City Edward Lane Cedar Falls Urbana Peoria Pred Graham Jessie Morey Leata John Cotts West Liberty Herbert Feigle Arch St. Clair A. Jack Minnie Scott Vinton Crabbs Xenia Ohio Elmer, Wallace D. C. Littell Zellanople Fred Bruns Bima Floyd Barber Mrs. A. Mooney Wraterloo Orn Henry Hopper A. ©. Moppanworth Underwood Wagarly Aso Henry Prestlen Blayfuss Hele Ackley Warl Wagley Dallas Sume Nier Whnte Sox R.A. Welser Madge Des Motes Lyle Breuning van Roosevelt Hose Uilda Schulz New York City Zana OUR Dental Services Debe Dental A. J. Rusby MGR. Thl Een Yankee Doodle Girls A Enone Marguerite Clark Charlotte Walker Nav Ypormel Kanry KF The LACE Betty Nansen New York State Nat Goodwin AOG the Grand Carlyle Blackwell Quietuay Jung Nate P.D.Q Cal, J. Miller and Hansen & Hansen Golem Wangler Bros. CO East Fourth &T Waterloo, Iowa George McManus Dorey Alil Maggie LASY Kirk’s Erem: Jug Courier and’ Reporter
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