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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1911

Page

8

Poultry Show in Full Swing at Waterloo Cedar Falls

The Waterloo and Cedar Falls Poultry Association held its annual show with a larger display than ever. English Bull Orpingtons from G F Slatter and a strong pit game bird showing drew attention. Judges Russell and Hale rate birds by comparison, aiming for ribbons by tomorrow. Admission is 15 cents.

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Poultry Association Park Avenue Commercial Street Messrs Russell and Hale Schenk England G. F. Slatter Sioux City

Stone Thrown at Illinois Central Caboose in Gedar Falls

An unknown man under a bridge in the Gedar Falls railroad yards threw a stone at a Illinois Central Freight Conductor Beverly Sunday afternoon as the train crossed a bridge. The stone shattered the cupola window and narrowly hit the conductor. Marshal Eaton investigated but found no suspect. A heavy fine awaits if apprehended.

Gedar Falls Llinois Central Beverly Marshal Eaton

Danderine hair product promises lush growth and health

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming it makes hair grow long heavy and luxuriant. It asserts roots are invigorated scalp is soothed dandruff ends itching and hair becomes soft fluffy and abundant with regular use. A 25 cent bottle is advertised with a nationwide sales pitch.

Knowlton

Sibyl Morris Acks Dworqe Separated After Repeated Trials

Sibyl Morris seeks legal separation from Oliver P. Morris and custody of two children Arthur and Novella amid years of separations and alleged cruel treatment. Married February 21, 1905 at Hutchinson Kansas. Parties lived apart multiple times with relocations to Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Kansas. The filing notes intoxication, wife supporting family, and eventual return to parents. Also R H Pyles of Hudson files attachment suit against Charlie Voorhees for 111.50.

Sibyd Morris Oliver P. Morris Arthur Novella Hutchison, Kan Cedar Rapids Waterloo Defendant Kansas R. H. Pyles Hudson Charlie Voorhees

Vesper services and YWCA activities for Christmas season

The YWCA reports vesper services Sunday afternoon in the V. W. lounge led by Mrs. E. Webb with a social hour of cocoa and wafers. Cafeteria supper service continues daily through Christmas for workers and shoppers, with rest room and library station open for noon hours. Readers urged to sign application cards. the social hour will feature doll dressing and scrapbooking for needy children, with many outsiders helping and a large attendance hoped for.

V. WL. A 4. E. Webb

Pazqo Ointment Piles Guarantee Ad

It promises a refund if Pazqo ointment fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. The ad states the price as 50u and targets readers seeking a quick topical remedy.

C W B M Day Observed at Central Church of Christ

C W B M Day was observed at the Central Church of Christ with both services led by the society. Mrs White spoke in the morning on an instructive topic and Mrs I P Kopp delivered the evening address on Mars's Alabaster Box. Two new members joined and a large missionary collection was taken.

Central Church of Christ White First Church of Christ Cedar Rapids I. P. Kopp

Norwoods Tonight at Waterloo Theatre Week of Laughs

The Norwoods bring the big laughing show to Waterloo theatre nightly this week with a full change of program and new stunts. Last night’s tests were the funniest yet and the run promises fresh humor each performance. They sail for a world tour on the 26th, with stops in major cities worldwide, as the venture is already set. Ticket prices are 10 20 and 30 cents this week.

Norwoods Waterloo Theatre Waterloo

Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Pape’s Cold Compound as a rapid cure for severe colds and grippe. It claims the remedy works within two hours, stops headaches and nasal symptoms after the first dose, and requires dosing every two hours for three consecutive doses. It emphasizes three years of research and a cost of over fifty thousand dollars, noting the product contains no quinine.

Arippe Pape

Franke to Leave Chairmanship in Iowa Politics

Des Moines reports Carl Franke of Parkersburg will not seek reappointment to the Republican State Central Committee and a lively fight for state chairman is anticipated. W. Lyon will not run from the Seventh district. Professor P. G. Holden may stay out of politics as he rises in agricultural circles. La Follette organizers push county conventions to control delegates for the national nomination. A Waterloo reader praises Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and rheumatism relief.

Des Moines Carl FL Branke Parkersburg Republican State Central Committee Mranke United States W. Lyon Lyon State Central Committee P. G. Holden Iowa State College of Agriculture Ha Follette Iowa Ito

Youth would end life in station platform chloroform attempt

Harry Irisby, 4 wears, and Eva, known locally as Hattie, figure in a tense city incident on the station platform when Throie Irisby attempted suicide with chloroform and a note, later fought off by Officer Roeck. The youth, 20s, was taken to the police station after a struggle. Chief Whitehead considers disorderly conduct charges.

Harry Irisby Aegyle Street Ff Ofrleck Kwa Earth Roeck Vwrishy Eva Hattie Vane Iman Thiteen Wrishy Yooung

Breach of Promise Cases Hit Bell Plaine Court

In Belle Plaine this week two breach of promise actions proceeded amid unsettled matters. A verdict of 4500 was awarded in a case involving Fred laden ve A WL Miler for alienation, with the defendant failing to appear. A later matter, Kramer estate of Louis Sheets, was settled after jurors were secured, with contingency on care and fees. An additional dispute over timber rights, Ton Sitter vs Pre Grewer, ended with a judgment favoring the plaintiff though an earlier offer was rejected. The week closed with Alma Henrikke vs Pformaar Kanzenburg, another breach claim amounting to 6240.

Belle Plaine Fred [Laden Ve Afte Finn Kramer Ve Louis Sheets Miss Sheets Snyder Pre. Grewer Abe Phn

Pinex cough syrup ad promises relief and savings

A vintage ad touts Pinex cough syrup at 50 cents a pint, claiming it stops obstinate coughing within 84 hours and suits whooping cough. It promotes a home-mixed Pine extract formula, notes appetite stimulation and mild laxative effect, and promises satisfaction or money back.

Canada Ft. Wayne, Ind

Miss Lemke Awarded Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars

The jury returned a verdict of 4250 dollars for Miss Lemke. The case has been appealed to the supreme court. M. J. Tobin of Vinton represented the plaintiff and Tom H. Milner defended.

Pythian Bazaar Draws Crowd At Sacred Heart Supper Night

Yesterday evening more than 200 attended the Knights of Pythias bazaar supper provided by the Sacred Heart Altar Society. Supper runs 5 to 7 with no admission. general admission now 10 cents. Attendance grows nightly as the bazaar nears its closing next Saturday. The country store is well patronized and dancing with Myers orchestra keeps 100 couples or more on the floor.

Knights of Pythias Ladies of the Sacred Heart Altar Society Myers’ Orchestra

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