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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1911

Page

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Burns Seeks Bantam Crown Match With Coulon

Frankie Burns of Jersey City targets Johnny Coulon as the next challenger after recent win over Digger Stanley. Promoters expect a New York bout next month. Also, George Bonhag Abe Kiviat prep for the two mile Irish American games on Feb 4 with Ballard of Penn in the field and poised to challenge.

New York Frankie Burns Jersey City Chicago George Bonhag Abe Kiviat Bonhag Joe Ballard University of Pennsylvania Ballard Seattle Hmit

Basketball on Boards Tonight

Waterloo Business College teams meet Cedar Rapids Business College in a highly anticipated game at the Davenport arena. West High travels with guards Sharp Shirey Cotter center Whittle and forwards Weller Tiffany McDonald to challenge Davenport locally before facing Clinton High, shaping Waterloo's state title hopes.

West High Five Davenport Waterloo Mallory Sharp Shirey Cotter Whittle Weller Tiffany McDonald West High Clinton High Sioux City Waterloo Business College Cedar Rapids Business College Watertoo Rapids

Western coaches seek tweaks to 1910 rule book

Western coaches and university officials have sent ideas on changes to the 1910 football rules. They favor keeping most rules but urge minor changes to the forward pass and kicking. Proposals include removing the twenty yard onside kick zone, ten yard kicks, and broader limits on forward pass interference near the end line. Chicago faculty will not comment on the editorial in the Daily Maroon calling for athletics prohibition. Midway professors advocate improved conditions in the Big Eight colleges.

Ber University of Chicago Daily Maroon Maroon Midway

Wrestlers Roller and Hackenschmidt duel before huge crowd

In a Wednesday night handicap wrestling bout in the city, Dr. B F Roller defeated George Hackenschmidt who failed to throw Roller within an hour as Hackenschmidt aimed for two wins. The Russian star ended on the defensive, with Roller dominating throughout the match.

Dr. B. F. Roller George Hackenschmidt Hackenschmidt Roller

Dentoon Must Back Charges Against Denison

Former Woodmen head counsel W A Northcott accuses John D Denison Jr of Dubuque of wrongdoing. Denison has not appeared before the executive council as required. Reports from Elgin speculate on an insurance department inquiry into Woodmen management with unclear sources and no official confirmation.

The Rock Island Argus Waterloo Woodmen of America F. M. Burt Woodmen Dubuque John D. Denison, Jr Woodmen Executive Council W. A. Northcott Springfield Ill Northcott Denison Potter Uinois Executive Council Society Woodmen Council Elgin Illinois Insurance Department John D. Denizon, Jr F.S. Webb Chicago Insurance Department O. K Insurance Commissioner

Stagg Advocate of Simple Football

Chicago Feb 3 Coach Stagg of the University of Chicago will advocate gridiron simplification at the national football rules committee meeting in New York today. He aims to ease 1911 statutes and free the game from intricate rules on the forward pass and onside kick, bringing forward suggestions from the Maroon coach.

Chicago University of Chicago National Football Rules Committee New York East

Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Promoted by J. K. Joder

Advert from J. K. Joder & Son touts Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds croup bronchitis hoarseness and influenza type coughing. Claims no opiates and refusal of substitutes.

Foley J. K. Joder & Son

Corriden Joins Pirates After Waiver Claim

Pittsburg via Feb 8. Corriden and Malloy, new to the Pirates, were signed by President Barney Dreyfuss from the St. Louis American League roster. Corriden, who earlier played third base for the Browns, faced scrutiny after Lajoie’s eight-hit series but was found blameless in an ensuing investigation.

Pittsburg Barney Dreyfuss Corriden Alexander Malloy St. Louis Dreyfuss Cortiden St. Louis Browns Cleveland Larry Lajoie Lajoie

Scratched for Forty Years Eczema Cure Promises Relief

Anne Croman of Santa Rosa California reports using D D D for eczema with all sickness gone in six months. The advertisement claims D D D is a proven eczema cure and a mild wash that cleanses skin, removes blotches and pimples, and leaves skin smooth. A 25 cent trial bottle is offered by Wangiler Bros.

Anne Croman Santa Rosa Cal Wangiler Bros

Meritol Cough Remedy Ad Seeks Smart Buy

A vintage advertisement promotes Meritol Cough Remedy as a profitable investment offering equal price with other cough medicines but better value. It asserts the remedy always cures colds and urges buyers to consider the 25 and 50 cent bottles, sold by Henderson Drug Co. and members of the American Drug & Press Association.

Henderson Drug Co American Drug & Press Association

Pioneer Lydia Dodson dies after long service to LaPorte City

In LaPorte City Iowa on February 3 19xx Mrs Lydia Dodson long time resident and pioneer passed away at home after a life marked by early settlement hardships and community leadership. Her daughter Miss Minnie Belle Dodson and other family survive as neighbors recall her steadfast presence since 1856. Funeral arrangements set for the Presbyterian church as the city mourns a foundational figure.

LaPorte City T. A. Gillan Mr. Gillan Miss Pearl Charles Burgess Arriba Cole Burgess Presbyterian Church Lydia Dodson

Mrs Dodson Passes After Sudden Illness at Chestnut Street

Mrs Dodson, long crippled and a steady sufferer, endured years of hardship aided by county help and friends. She was in normal health Friday, but grew suddenly worse Saturday and died after a few hours of intense suffering, leaving a community note of sorrow.

Chestnut Street Mfe

Iowa Falls Chooses Slogan for City Advertising

Iowa Falls held a contest by the Commercial club deciding a city battle cry. The winning slogan Watch Iowa Falls win was chosen and will be used in all advertising. August Swanstrom of East Iowa Falls won with the entry You'll ske Iowa Falls as a close second.

Iowa Falls Commercial Club Swanstrom East

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