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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1912
Page
1
Advertisement claims Merital Tonic Digestive cures a range of stomach ailments including indigestion dyspepsia constipation bilious attacks and impure blood. It touts the remedy as world famous and provides Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Store as exclusive local agents.
L W Bouldin M D specialist in chronic nervous and sexual health issues offers immediate relief for varicocele stricture and related male female conditions. contact B10 Syndicate Blog via phone 1789 for treatment details and appointments.
Carl Brown and Bull McCleary agree to a 152 pound bout at the Waterloo theatre next Friday evening with a $10 side bet. Gate receipts after expenses will be split 75 to Brown and 25 to McCleary. McCleary arrives from Muscatine boasting speed and strength to challenge Brown for long held Waterloo honors. If Brown wins, a follow up match with Guy Elliott of Collins, Ta., may occur, Elliott backing a $100 side bet as spring wrestling winds down.
West High loses to Davenport 27 21 but remains in state tournament picture with Muscatine and Ottumwa High. Sioux City likely joins four team field for state title in Iowa City March 22. West High freshmen lose 25 20 to University at Town City as Cedar Rapids and West High schedule games in Waterloo on Friday and Saturday nights on the Y floor.
In Grundy Center on February 26 Jefferson High School’s 22 game winning streak ended as Grundy Center defeated them 44 to 24. Palmer, Connell and Hasbrook starred for Grundy Center while Jefferson faced a decisive setback that bolsters Grundy Center’s claim to a state tournament bid.
A feature ad promises rapid reversal of gray hair using Wysth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. It claims color restoration, dandruff relief, and stronger growth after a few applications, with a money back guarantee from HM. W. Tagger of 537 Commercial Street.
Wednesday evening duel athletic meet at the MC A. v. Teachers college. Friday evening West high vs Cedar Rapids high at basketball. Friday evening wrestling Carl Brown vs Bull McCleary of Muscatine at Waterloo theatre. Saturday evening East high vs the ...
Aptle basketball tournament for 18 teams to be held at Northwestern University Evanston Illinois from March 7 to 9. The page lists multiple boxing matches on February 26 to March 1 across cities including Pittsburgh Janesville Brooklyn London Akron Fort Smith New Haven Cleveland Joplin Windsor Oakland Monte Carlo Kansas City Dayton with fights featuring Attell Creelay Forbes Walsh Brown Coster Driscoll Stanley Delaney Griffith Nelson Togo Jeannette Morris Brannigan Sinclair Weast Clark Dixon White Frayne Devlin Carpenter Sullivan Ferns Deshler Phillips Redmond.
Des Moines Iowa February 21 Robert E Finley center for Highland Park college basketball dies at 9 10 p m from sudden heart failure seized during intermission of game with Leander Clark He was 21 from Boise Idaho engineering major and standout on basketball and track teams Parents notified no funeral plans until word received Coach P B Rice cancels remaining basketball for the year and the game was halted
Sidney Iowa Feb 20 Marl Standard accused of looting the American National Bank of Pomona California of 149600 to buy gifts for his wife may be in Iowa He was seen in Northboro Page county a day or two ago with his wife details of their present location are unknown He was born on a farm near Northboro and is thought to have visited an old home there
The piece notes shifts in the South Atlantic league pennant races, Herrmann’s purchase of the Cincinnati newspaper, potential nickname changes for the Philadelphia Nationals, and various player movements. It highlights Kreitz’s key win in Chicago, Cubs signing Marshall from Rockford, and mentions several former stars taking assistant managing roles. It also covers Rochester Hustlers’ league history and a 16-year-old boxer's promising frame.
Princeton and Massachusetts Agricultural College remain tied for first in the eastern collegiate rifle league with eight wins and no defeats, while the University of Iowa heads the western league with seven undefeated matches. Iowa set a league record score of 964 as it defeated Arizona 964 to 835. Minnesota beat St Thomas 825 to 811. Michigan State defeated California 902 to 879. Purdue beat Nebraska 900 to 840. Michigan defeated Kansas 458 to 0 by default.
Charles Shellie, a professional skater in demand in Waterloo and surrounding counties, presents an exhibition of fancy figures and expert skating in Parkersburg this afternoon. A half mile Bremer county championship race follows between Parkersburg’s favorite son and Shelly.
Keokuk Feb 26 A low salary limit in the Central association drives a rush of contracts from managers like Justice and Hough toward younger, largely inexperienced players. The typical salary cited is 75 dollars, signaling teams will mix young semi pro talent with a veteran presence. Managers anticipate cost savings and a test of the theory that youthful rosters yield strong minor league baseball.
In Independence Iowa on February 26 John Derr was helping a wood-sawing crew at his home when feeding a buzz saw he suffered a serious injury. The incident occurred with the dangerous machine in operation and details are being investigated.
A charming KC recipe feature asserts that chicken pot pie pleases all families. It touts young tender chickens and simple serving, inviting readers to try the dish and explore 89 additional recipes in a promotional KC Chocolate booklet offer.
Head of Cancer Nicholas Madison, a Buchanan county resident for 46 years, died at his home after a yearlong cancer illness. Born September 5, 1843 in Edwards, he was widely known and active in Independence. A separate report notes a sawmill accident injuring Mr Derrigan with a severe leg injury.
About twenty Waterlooans made a morning trip to Cedar Rapids for the annual ad men of the state convention. Train delays were blamed for some missing travel. A banquet this evening will cap two busy days of events.
Harry Dah of 201 Dawson street and Rolla Dickinson will go to Sioux Falls in a few days to engage in coal and real estate business. A Enos, L Wilbur and C S Scott have returned to Des Moines after a three weeks visit in Waterloo.
A Portsmouth Ohio physician Dr Ed wards developed a vegetable olive oil compound to cleanse the liver and bowels. Olive Tablets are a gentle, effective substitute for calomel, promoting buoyancy by toning the liver and clearing impurities. Available in 10c and 25c boxes from The Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio. Dr F M Howards pres.
A druggist authorized by the American Drug & Press Association guarantees Meritol Half Tonic with refund of purchase price if not satisfied. Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Store are sole agents.
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