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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
1
Advice on treating colds urges using Meritol Cough Remedy. The drug is praised for rapid relief by clearing lungs aiding expectoration and restoring health. It claims no narcotics and is suitable for babies and adults. Sold by Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co members of the American Drug and Press Association.
Frank Moyle of Waterloo remains a factor in plans to keep baseball in Rock Island as citizens back a local team. A Henry county fan pledges support and funds, with a company expected to organize by week’s end. Frank Boyle to visit for talks on forming a team by May ahead of season start.
West High and Y M C A players clashed in a fast gym contest with the Y team pulling away in the second half to win 46 to 26. West High led early as Tiffany Whittle Shiery Rice and Carter held the line, but Lichty Armstrong Walker MacEachren and Eby powered the Y M C A side with free throws and field baskets. Bennett refereed.
The era notes the White Sox butcher boy battery Joe Benz and Ralph Kreitz and tracks moves across leagues. It recalls Paddy Livingston’s Cleveland links, Joe O Brien’s Giants dinner, and Fred Clarke’s Louisville feats. Mentions de diamond nicknames for Boston and a joint marriage among Albert Isbell, Frank Isbell, and umpire Dick Morgan.
In Rock Island and surrounding towns fans follow Frank Boyle as a Waterloo resident, cheer Kinsella’s retirement rumors, and discuss local managers. A wrestling card in town promises action while Three-I league chatter ties Decatur, Kewanee, and Kansas City plans to the national pastime and the St. Louis Cardinals.
The report notes that Sunday and a reverend showed up on the platform and were greeted by the crowd. Attendees have been present at the gatherings regularly for several weeks.
A six week Wichita campaign by Billy Sunday and party ends with 596 converts, including 176 at the closing men's meeting. Sunday’s free will offering totals about $10,000. funds cover salaries and running expenses, with half the salary paid by Sunday and the remainder from community collections. The next series opens in Canton, Ohio, next Sabbath.
When you have a cold get 2 bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It will soon fix you up all right and will ward off any tendency toward pneumonia. This remedy contains no opium or other narcotic aid may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. Sold by all dealers.
In Des Moines on December 27 the Iowa Democratic primary is framed by rival factions over the 1924 presidential nomination. Supporters of Harmon and Clark name key backers across counties and cities, with potential bids for U S senator Claude Porter and for governor Parley Sheldon among rumored candidates. Local notes cover Christmas greetings, church events, and a revival campaign, including a $13.50 cash gift to an orphan home and library quips at a Waterloo household.
The Gresham Ladies Aid society held a well attended meeting at the home of Mrs. D. J. Holdiman last Wednesday. Mr. Fred Albright and daughter Mabel left Friday for a week’s visit at the home of Rev. F. Kroesche near Shannon. Mr. and Mrs. James Hildebrant are spending the holidays at the home of—
Pimples and dull complexion vanish after a few nights with olive tablets. Olive Tablets cleanse the blood and bowels, act as a gentle calomel substitute, and ease constipation and liver troubles. Made from pure vegetable compounds with olive oil. Cost 10c or 25c per box from The Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio.
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