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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
6
Burlington faces strict enforcement of the Sunday blue laws as Retail Grocers' Association pressures confectioners to stop selling groceries on Sundays. Confectioners threaten legal countermeasures that could halt streetcars and theatres, while accusing grocers of Sherman act and postal law violations. Citizens watch to see which side prevails.
Minneapolis, Dec 6 Congress man Clarence B Miller of Duluth a U S representative in the Eighth district was divorced by his wife Effie J Miller in Ramsey county district court on the ground of desertion She was given custody of their daughter Elizabeth 6 and a financial settlement outside of court The decree provides only for the final 900 Witness HS Clapp of Duluth former law partner corroborated Mrs Millers testimony She says she married Miller in Chicago in June 1904 and he refused to take her to Washington in 1910 Eight months ago she moved to St Paul and has since lived there She states his income is 10000 a year of which 7500 is from his government salary Miller defeated J Adam Bede
In North Tarrytown John D Rockefeller spends mornings on golf and afternoons giving teachers from the high school rides in his car. He shows gardens, shares beautification ideas, and tells stories while hosting and driving them home after two hour excursions. Mrs Rockefeller is admired by townspeople.
Agnes Madigan graduates and offers maternity nurse services based in Waterloo. People seeking her care may call 2721 Red for arrangements and inquiries.
Des Moines reports semi official returns show five parties qualified for ballot columns in June 1914 governor and lieutenant governor races. Clarke leads with 184,750 votes, Dunn 182,441, Stevens near 73,329 on the progressive ticket, while other figures reflect a split electorate and voting patterns for president and down-ticket races.
Cedar Rapids January 8 1918 insurgent Modern Brotherhood of America members plan protests over a double assessment. Dr William Fitzgerald president of the national executive committee says Judge P P Wolfe will file an injunction in Clinton county to block collection. State convention will outline a broader uprising across Iowa Minnesota Missouri and nearby states.
Musterole offers quick relief for back ache sore joints and muscle pain through a clean white ointment made with oil of mustard. The ad touts bronchitis croup asthma pleurisy lumbago neuralgia sprains and more with jars at 50 cents a druggist or $2.50 hospital size and mail order options from Cleveland Ohio. Local testimonial from J E West of Catawba Island Ohio endorses its effectiveness.
Lodges were present. The official organization of the order is issued here, but insurgents recently started a paper of their own which is being argued at Clinton.
Des Moines reports that the White Pole Auto club plans to extend the Great White Way from Des Moines to Omaha across Iowa. Extensions westward to Omaha and eastward to Oskaloosa and Davenport are outlined, leveraging the route's strong maintained sections.
Ad for Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claims they prevent liver and bowel disorders without calomel or strong laxatives. Uses include avoiding headaches and bad breath with a vegetable formula coated in olive oil. Sold by The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus Ohio at 10c and 26c per box.
An advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin quickly relieves sour stomach indigestion gas and dyspepsia in five minutes. It promises a full refund if unsatisfied and urges households to keep the remedy on hand for day or night use.
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