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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1912

Page

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Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Uric Acid

An Iowa man testifies after using Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root stating his system was full of uric acid and the remedy restored his health within weeks. The notary confirms the sworn statement dated July 13 1905 and invites readers to request a sample bottle and brochure.

Clinton W. ¢. Cook Eighth Ave Clinton, Lows State of Iowa Clinton County W. C. Cook Dale H. Sheppard Cliion County Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Minor Leagues Gain Class AA Status with Pay Rolls Boosted

The National Commission granted minor leagues class AA status between the majors and class A, with expanded draft rules and higher transfer payments. Salaries to players under prohibitory contracts are capped at 26 percent of their prior minor league pay to prevent inflated wages.

Invinnatt National Basesball Commission National Association National Commission Johnson American League

Commission Tightens Rules on Exhibition Games in Minor Leagues

Major league players and clubs face a ban on exhibition games in minor league towns without home club consent, with a reciprocal rule for minor league players in major league territory. August Herrmann re-elected chairman, John E. Bruce named secretary, Joseph Flanner chosen secretary to the chairman.

August Herrmann Cincinnati Baseball Club John E. Bruce St. Louis Joseph Flanner

Baby Bliss Fat Man Sport member found dead in 2010

The Associated Press reports Baby Bliss, once part of Frank Knee's Pat Men's Baseball club, was found dead in 2010. Details are limited in the provided text.

Bliss Fat Man Sport Baby Bliss Frank Knee Pat Associated Press

Leonard Bliss Dies at 540-Pound Height in Bloomington Home

Leonard Bliss, reputed to be the largest man in the world, died yesterday morning in his Bloomington home. Found seated in a chair with gas from a stove, he had not been seen for days and neighbors reported a frozen body. Born May 4, 1865, Bliss measured 6 ft 4 in and weighed 540 pounds. he toured the United States and Europe as a bicycle manufacturer representative and was famed as a fat man racer in his era.

Bloomington Leonard Bliss United States Europe Waterloo Bliss Bor

Lost and Stolen Sports Bits From Early 1900s

Mike Donlin stays at Hot Springs claiming vacations to the public. Charley White says Mike Gibbons is faster than Parkey McFarland but not as clever. Clubs set contract deadlines by February 1 signaling roster clarity. Frank Farrell helps Hemphill with three recruits for Atlanta. Tinker backs the New York Giants for the 1912 flag with Phillies second and Cuba third. Birdie Cree leads left fielders with .348 average and .964 fielding. Connie Mack plans an arduous spring training for the Athletics at San Antonio Texas following Giants policy.

Mike Donlin Hot Springs Mike Charley White Mike Gibbons Parkey McFarland Stock Yards Frank Farrell Yankees Charley Hemphill Atlanta Revelle Russell and Bailey Connie Mack Athletics San Antonio Tex Marlin Mack Giants

Baseball Season Plans and Player Movements

The report outlines February to March plans for players and managers with notes on Jake Daubertie leading the Superbas at the season start in April. It cites Jack Coombs recovering from World Series injury and Hugh Duffy likely signing a two year Milwaukee manager contract at a 15000 salary. It also mentions football rule reforms and various player signings and salaries and promotes Fotey Kidney Pills for kidney issues.

Hugh Duffy Milwaukee Jhks Gaurhernera

Labor Leaders Plan $25,000 Defense Fund

Muscatine Iowa reports plans to raise 25000 to defend Emmett T Flood Chicago national AFL organizer and O C Wilson button workers union business agent socialist city council member indicted for conspiracy to destroy property related to the button workers strike. Local unions and state federations join AFL and Iowa AFL in援 defense aid.

Muscatine Emmett T. Flood Chicago American Federation of Labor Ao. C. Wilson Button Workers’ Union Grand Button Iowa Federation of Labor

Foley Kidney Pills Endorsed by Bremen Reader

Bremen Ga resident J T Sheinut praises Foley Kidney Pills for notable relief from kidney and bladder trouble after trying many medicines. He endorses the product to all sufferers, saying it works and satisfies. The testimonial is signed by H W Taggart.

H. W. Taggart J. T. Sheinut Bremen

Doctor fined for punishing boy in La Porte City

Dr J H Cascaden pleaded guilty to striking a minor Allen Kline in La Porte City Iowa after a dispute over a letter. Justice R R McQuilkin fined 25.10 with costs 27.85, noting adults cannot assault minors. The case ends with payment and a warning about the law.

la Porte City J. H. Cascaden R. R. McQuilkin Allen Kline

Barry and Masterhan Wed at Manchester Parsonage

Leah L. Barry and Albert E. Masterhan, both of Ryan Iowa, united in marriage at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Manchester Wednesday evening. Rev Black performed the ceremony. The couple will reside on a farm south of Manchester. Case’s creamery butter 40 cents on the wagons.

Ryan Leah L. Barry Albert E. Masterhan Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Manchester Black

State Cuts Off Tips for Officials Travel Savings Noted

Topeka Kansas January 5 A state order bans officials from charging tips to state travel funds. Auditor findings show 86000 spent on travel with 3000 attributed to tips, a move expected to save about 3000 yearly. Public notices and ads follow.

Topeka Kan Kansas

Woman burglars steal $700 in hair at Cedar Rapids parlors

Two burglars led by a man broke into the Modern Hair Parlors stealing high value hair, switches, curls, and toilet articles worth over 700 dollars. A woman’s shoe prints and a man’s large footprints helped identify suspects as the pair entered through a window beside the library.

Cedar Rapids Jimmy

Boy Bitten by Vicious Dog in North Manchester

Lester Minkler son of Mr and Mrs Don Minkler of North Manchester was bitten by a vicious dog while playing in the yard Wednesday afternoon. Medical efforts are aimed at preventing wound complications and the physician hopes no serious results will follow.

Manchester Lester Minkler Don Minkler North Manchester

New Professor Named by University President Bowman

Iowa City Iowa January 5 Special Announcement was made today by President Bowman that Glenn M.

Iowa City Bowman Glenn M

Professor Merry joins Iowa public speaking department

Merry, an assistant professor at the University of Illinois, is called to the public speaking department at the State University of Iowa. A Northwestern and Cummock School of Oratory alumnus, he attracted attention as a Northwestern student debater. Ansley, head of English, had sought him for Iowa, but he was under contract with Illinois previously.

Merry University of Ilinois State University of Iowa Northwestern University Cummock School of Oratory of Chicago Ansley Iowa Mr. Merry University The

Musterole ad promises fast relief for many ailments

An old musterole advertisement touts rapid relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup and chest congestion. It claims numbness without blistering skin and markets two jar sizes with nationwide druggists and mail order options from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.

Mustercle Nec Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio

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