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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
3
An advertisement claims Meritol Cough Remedy cures croup and treats colds and throat troubles. It states giving it at onset of a croupy cough can prevent an attack and notes it is used in thousands of homes. Sold by Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co.
Musicians in New York heard a machine play three violins at once in a single melody. The violano, invented by Ludwig Hupfelt, combines a piano lower section with a violin attachment above.
After eight years abroad the man known as Elmer E. Johnson walked into the U S marshal’s office in Omaha and confessed to embezzling funds from a United States land office. He had $20,000 in fees from homesteaders, deposited all but $1,000. the bank failed and he hid $1,800. He fled to Africa, fought in the Boer War, then Australia, South America, and the Philippines before returning to the United States and drifting west. Weary of guilt he surrendered, was jailed, then released when the case was finally closed. He plans to repay $1,800 and make right with his bondsman.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe calomel substitute that eases bad breath. It claims the sugar coated tablets stimulate bowels and liver, purify the system, and avoid defeated calomel side effects. The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus, Ohio lists price at 25 cents per box and Dr F M Edwards as president.
Athel Kriese resumes duties at the Implement company after vacation. Waverly visitors include Mrs W H Hattende and child. Mr Hattende joins Sunday. Box social at Jarhel Chan Man school draws a great turnout. Rudolph Ladwin leaves for Reel Island, Me with wife to visit his father after years apart. Treated to festive Christmas decorations at a five hundred party. several local residents noted in attendance.
Chris Winning and his wife visited Waterloo on Tuesday. Mrs Clyde Andrews of Waverly visited her parents John Warneke. Mandy Malinda Meier hosted many voting ladies in honor of her birthday on Wednesday. A boy was born to HH Kirkpatnick and wife Sunday.
Local items report Chesham Reichert birth and engagements with Dunkerton and Waterloo happenings. Markets and sales by Allen Steely, Wan Teisinger, and E. A. Liebert auctioneer. Church notices include English preaching at Gresham Evangelical and a Christmas program. Winter weather warnings and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promotion complete the brief.
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