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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1911
Page
1
The piece surveys sentiment shifts in Sock Island and Davenport per the Nock Island Union. It mentions Rube Waddell, Musentine’s potential Central Association berth, Joe Keen and Jack Johannson, Jeffries and Hackenschmidt match talk, and Waterloo injunction chatter regarding Chicago hearings and scheduling implications for the circuit.
Wreck near Peosta between two freight trains injured five men from Waterloo and nearby towns. Engineer W J Stealy suffered a compound fracture, while B W Nagel and Frank Ramsey were treated and expected to recover fast. Conductor W L Bradford and Engineer Charles Parker are improving at home. Fireman Fred Schwelter helped summon aid, and Harold Howes, missing after the crash, was found in Waterloo later that day.
Rock Island and Davenport fans urge compromise to save baseball this season, opposing Waterloo’s ouster and backing Quincy’s role. Local voices question Quincy’s financial commitment and ability to field a winning team, amid league mileage and membership concerns. Oberndorf Hecklinger Inc. forms in Waterloo with $5,000 capital and officers listed. Mrs. Sarah Owens visits Hudson resident.
Waterloo bowlers struggled in the Dubuque tournament as the five man team faltered with a 27 pin defeat in the match game. Jackman led Waterloo with 213 in the match and 225 in the singles first round while Paul of Waterloo and Viewer of Dubuque paced the two man events for potential purse division. Scores list Waterloo entries, marking a disappointing performance ahead of potential division outcomes.
L McConnell of Elmira New York writes praise for Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it cured a severe kidney ailment after five doses and stating it is the most reliable kidney medicine she has used. J K K, Joffer & Son acknowledge the message.
A Victorian era ad promises a $100 reward for a catarrh cure claimed to act systemically by cleansing blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts Walia Catarrh Cure strengthens constitution and offers testimonials, with Toledo Ohio addresses and druggist distribution. Also mentions Lal's Family Pills for constipation.
Acrobatic novelty by Rice and Prevost thrills Waterloo audience with tumbling contortion and comic interludes after a New York run. Watson and Dwyer travesty act, Harrington Mildred and Lester singing and dancing trio, and the Crystal Orchestra provide a delightful hour of entertainment for several hundred last night.
Special interest course brings six events in the east side manual training building. One musical number and five lectures on socialism run monthly from January to March with a $1 price including four months of Chicagoan Daily Socialist subscription. Speakers include Hoffman Richardson Ameringer Slayton the Stricklands and a Socialist Quartette Concert Co.
The eighteenth annual Iowa State Bottlers Association convention will meet in Fort Dodge tomorrow at the Wahkoansi hotel. Between fifty and one hundred members are expected to attend as the two day event brings bottlers from across the state to the city.
The Waterloo presents W K. Aiegfeld's The Girl in the Kimona described as lively and refined with strong cast including Gus Pixley Frances Warren Marie Matetesta. Lillian Russell opens In Search of a Sinner tomorrow night at the Waterloo in a three act play by Charlotte Thompson. her engagement is Friday Jan 13. Also includes a testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills from Mary Abbott of Wolfeboro New Hampshire.
Community clubs and churches announce regular meetings and social events. Eastern Star officers to be installed Wednesday at 7:80 PM. Royal Neighbors meet Tuesday evening. Christian church and Westminster Woman's Auxiliary host talks, sewing, and musical programs Wednesday. parish social at Christ Episcopal tonight at 216 Walnut Street with light refreshments. evangelist meetings by Captain A R O'Brien continue nightly at East Park chapel. Waterloo Lodge No 105 A F & A M holds stated meeting Tuesday Jan 10 with installation of officers. Epworth League sociable Tuesday Jan 10 at 7:30 PM for new members and friends. Grace Church reception noted.
The church requests all members attend a 7 30 prayer meeting on Thursday Jan 12 followed by a reception and short program with refreshments. Every member will receive an invitation unless mail delays occur. if so this is a personal invitation to attend. Come and spend a sociable time to meet new members.
Washington, Jan. 9. President Taft faces a likely defeat as the interstate commerce commission plans a new chairman to succeed Judge Knapp. Judge Clements, the senior member, is expected to be elected despite Democrat affiliation, amid opposition to Commissioner Clark, who hails from Cedar Rapids and once led the Order of Railway Conductors. Clark faces staunch support for Clements amid house pressure and internal commission resentments.
Pan titled ad promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles with PAZO OINTMENT. Druggist refunds money if not cured in six to fourteen days. Package costs 60 cents.
Israel A. Smith of Lamoni Iowa, grandson of the original Mormon prophet, will sit in the Iowa General Assembly. Editor of the Saints Publishing House, he is 35, born February 2 1876 in Plano Illinois, educated at Graceland College in Lamoni. He joins the legislature amid reformist Mormon leadership group.
The ad proclaims Pape's Cold Compound cures colds and grippe with every two hour doses until three consecutive uses, claiming no quinine and no other medicine works better. It highlights three years of research and a low 25 cent price, promising relief from neuralgia pain and nasal symptoms without after-effects.
Mrs Thomas Taylor of Blum Texas testifies that Dr Miles Restorative Nervine raised her from the grave and she urges others to try it for nervous exhaustion sleeplessness and lack of energy Your nerves are your life and the remedy tones the nervous system Money back if the first bottle fails Cult by Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana
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