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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
1
A traveling man from Des Moines Iowa testifies that after years of Bright's Disease he used Kilmer Swamp Root for a year with steady improvement and eventual cure. He believes timely use could have saved his father and urges others with kidney or bladder issues to try the remedy.
Moline officials push to win a Three-T baseball franchise, aiming to join a northern group with Peoria Davenport and Dubuque. Officials say initial deposits are modest and Rock Island players could be moved to the new club at a fair price. Local leaders believe Moline would fit the league and win support at January meetings.
Miss Adeline Trapp, holder of the long distance swim record in New York waters, has been appointed a instructor in swimming for the girls of New York public schools, directing natatorial training.
In the Southland readers learn Waterloo gentlemen press a new Imagne group amid busy Christmas shopping period. The piece questions why foreign wrestlers are involved and hints at ongoing efforts.
A Minneapolis scribe notes Captain George Pennington may join Peoria for the Three I league. Rival chatter includes Tearney as a possible league president and Cincinnati Reds benching rumors. Moline seeks a Three-I berth as stock sale reshapes club leadership. Hank O’Day’s umpiring fate is debated.
The piece notes W L H and C Webb Murphy paying respects to Ban Johnson of the American league and remarks on the Chicago National club president’s elevated standing. It mentions a big wrestling match tonight between Carl Brown and Mr Miller of Chinsezes.
Charles Webb Murphy of Chicago distributes typewritten statements supporting Ban Johnson for NL president. He criticizes Johnson’s critics, endorses Johnson's leadership, and calls for Johnson to be nominated to run the league openly and be compensated.
Lost, Strayed or Stolen. Rube Marquard could be a brighter star next year after lessons from Philadelphia and New York. Lajoie’s speed will force third basemen to play deeper. McAleer’s Boston troubles grow as Butch O’Brien seeks higher pay. Germany Schaefer’s vaudeville act prompts Griffth’s quiet reply. Lynch won’t take the presidency for any term beyond one year. O’Brien and Brush feud lingers with Giants. Reeves predicts one subtle soured note in the famed Vanderbilt race and a wary industry.
J O Ritchie notes a heated response from the foreign wrestling contingent to Frank Gotch saying he will use Mahmout as a trial horse. He questions why so many outsiders are recruited and recalls Gotch beats on Mahmout and Zbyszko.
In the beat coverage Mahmout appears to be the only viable challenger in the race for the world championship, standing out as the principal figure amid the field.
New York December 13 relations between the American and National leagues were ordered broken by an American league resolution. It declares it will decline official intercourse except as necessary to safeguard territorial and player rights. It also states no interleague world series or other events unless fully in charge of ticket sales at its grounds. Also a cold remedy advertisement appears at the end.
Iowa City Iowa December 13 The University of Iowa remains the debating champion of the middle west despite a loss to Illinois last Friday Minnesota and Illinois won both their debates but could not overturn Iowa's three year lead The Central Debating league records list the leading forensic teams in the region
Manchester Iowa December 13 V A Laughlin is charged with conspiracy to defraud Mrs L Thurmer. Hearing postponed to December 23 after Laughlin borrowed 410 dollars on November 22 and secured the loan with a note and mining stock shares. The couple planned to flee the city but Laughlin disappeared and remains missing.
Des Moines Iowa December 13 The supreme court upholds a Polk county ruling that a general consent to sell liquor is sufficient to permit saloons to operate while appeals proceed provided all other legal requirements are met. The decision affirms the Valley Junction consent and allows Michael Waldron and H J Seyfert to run saloons during the pending challenge to signature sufficiency.
An advertisement claims Mother's Friend is a long used remedy for expectant mothers to prepare the system for childbirth. It states the product lubricates muscles and tendons, expands skin, relieves tenderness, and aids natural motherhood. endorsement by thousands of mothers. It notes availability at drug stores and offers a free information book.
Harry J. Meeker files for divorce from Pearl C. Meeker alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and neglect of home duties. They married at Cedar Falls on Nov 19 1920 and separated Nov 12 1921. He says she threatened his life and threw a butcher knife on one occasion. He is a factory worker and claims he has had to cook and manage most house chores. He asks for a divorce and for costs to be taxed against his wife.
The Root Juice demonstration at a local drug store will close Saturday night after four weeks. Dozens report cures and a strong health boost for stomach bowels liver kidneys. Three large one dollar bottles are offered for two dollars and fifty cents before the final close.
Advice urges careful use of reliable medicines and promotes Meritol Cough Remedy as a proven cure and preventive for colds. It claims safety for all ages, contains no narcotics, and is sold by Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co. with druggists members of the American Drug and Press Association.
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