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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
1
A Kansas druggist describes personal kidney trouble cured fifteen years ago after trying Swamp-Root. He claims three dollar bottles cured him and he has sold the product for years, offering his statement for use. Notarized attestation accompanies the testimonial with names and locations.
Letter to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton N Y offering proof of benefits for kidneys and bladder. Mentions sending a booklet and a Courier reference. Promises regular fifty cent and one dollar patties available at drug stores.
Danville city faces a tight deadline as three bids for the Danville team are on the table. The principal obstacle is still the ALN offer, while Champaign Watts and others press for a decision. If the assistant state attorney steps in, civic pride may save the club and keep Danville in the league.
The article outlines Rube Waddell's klaxon like strikeout feats including 348 in 3 innings of a season and 610 total across seven years. It notes his eccentric reputation, major league records, and matchup strengths against teams like the Tigers White Sox and Naps. It also mentions Arthur Bues and the Giants' upcoming season contributions.
Harry Wolverton leads the Yankees with Oakland fans' affection for the season opener. Clarry managed Oakland last season and made good. Freddie Welsh plans a return in March. Willie Luck returns to Philadelphia seeking Pitcher Harry Gardner. Pirates sign his wife and child amid homesickness fears. Jennox may fill Cubs third base for James Doyle. $75,000 may be needed to fund the American team’s Sweden Olympic bid. failure could cut players. Jimmy Sheekard holds a record for playing on many championship squads. Weing of the Central Association signs a Japanese hall player.
The Danville scene center on Chic Frazer and Tom Needham vying for the manager’s job, with Cannon town quiet on other news. Rumor mentions a Three-t meeting may be planned, while Dnbu’s Pimer voice asks what else is happening in Danville.
West High basketball teams are slated for away games this evening. The girls travel to Manchester with trainer Mi mma Wernham and a list of line players including Colin Rackliff, Florence Rackliff, Marie White, Vera Rock, Gertrude Johnson, and Hazel Manning, with Erminie Rock as substitute. The Cedar Rapids match features coach Manhtory bringing Weller, Rie, Chapman, Whittle, Cotter, Shiery, and Hersch. Fast High teams have an open date on the schedule tonight.
The Courier sports editor received two wrestling challenges from Nick Collins of Illinois and Chas Wilson of the Midwest. Collins seeks matches at 133 to 150 pounds, challenging Waterloo champions and other top welterweights, while Wilson boasts as Kansas City’s lightweight champion and invites any lightweight to meet him. Both notes were filed November 64 in Courier office. next up for readers.
Fans enjoyed the Waterloo theatre Wrestling Fest where Alex Munro defeated Mehmet Kojali in two quick falls, while preliminaries featured Lloyd Lee, Kid Roebuck, Max Dawson, and Joe Griggs in tight exchanges. Substantive notes include Kojali's aggression and Munro’s faster finish, with Burkean reflections on human affairs interwoven.
The Western League adopts a long schedule from April 19 to September 24 with three circuit trips. Two franchises transfer and officers are elected. Oklahoma City seeks a new franchise from Lincoln or Des Moines. Holiday games favor St Joseph and Denver with matchups against Omaha and Topeka. Des Moines trades First Baseman Dwyer and Pitcher Owens to Lincoln for First Baseman Thomas and Pitcher Knapp.
Headache and liver troubles prompt advice to try Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable alternative to calomel. They claim to prevent constipation bad breath pimples and headaches without the after effects of calomel and do not require follow up laxatives. Sold in 19 and 25 cent boxes with Columbus Ohio headquarters.
An old style musterole advertisement touts a mustard oil ointment claiming to ease back pain and a range of ailments. It promises no blistering, offers two jar sizes, and urges purchase through druggists or mail order from Musterole Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
An old advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy from Wyeth Chemical Co New York. It claims sulfur supports hair color and vitality and offers a fifty cent bottle from druggists with a money back guarantee if not as represented. H W Taggart 537 Commercial Street endorses the product.
An advertisement notes unsteady nerves often stem from indigestion and related conditions. It promotes Merital Tonic Digestive as a standard remedy promising instant relief. Henderson Drug Co and Ree Cross Drug Store are listed as exclusive local agents.
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