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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1913

Page

3

The Price and The Pink Lady At Waterloo Theatre

Edna Marshall stars tonight in The Price at Waterloo Theatre, a Geo. Broadhurst drama praised as one of his finest works. Also featured is The Pink Lady with music by Ivan Caryll, once kept out of London by arrangement to protect a planned London run.

Waterloo Theatre Edna Marshall Geo. Broadhurst Helen Ware Miss Marshall Miss Ware Waterloo London Ivan Caryll Klaw & Erlanger

Theatres and Plays Dominate This Broadway Season

A review of Broadway activity highlights Henry W. Sprague’s stage successes including The M and Madame X coming to town. The Little Millionaire, a Gen M Cohan musical, stars Charles King at Waterloo, promising rapid humor and catchy songs like Come to Me in My Bungalow and The Music Oh You Wonderful Girl.

Gen. M.cohan Waterloo America Charles King Robert Lita Barnum

PILES CURE PROMISES 14 DAY CHECKBACK

An advertisement promises PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching burning and bleeding piles in 6 to 14 days or a refund. Also promotes The Town Homestead farm paper at 3.50 yearly with subscription agents sought by publisher James M. Pierce Des Moines. Courier want ads offer savings.

James M. Pierce Des Moines

Irving Smoke Shop Opens Waterloo Pipe Factory

Art Stitz and Edward Strayer establish a pipe making and repairing department at the Irving Smoke Shop in Waterloo west. The new facility uses a full kit of tools and machinery, marking a quiet expansion into a brand new industry for the shop without Chamber of Commerce incentives.

Waterloo West Chamber of Commerce Art. Sttz Irving Smoke Shop Irving Block Stitz Edward Strayer

Iowa City Rifle Team Schedule Advances 1913 Matches

Iowa City high school competes in Class A of the national shooting season with Phil Lip Newberg as secretary and C Ellis Williams as judge. Prospects are bright as ten top high schools participate. Schedule lists ten away meets from January to March including Baltimore Polytech, Brooklyn High, DeWitt Clinton, High School of Commerce, Hastern, Stuyvesant, South High, Deering, and Morris High.

Iowa City United States Phillip Newberg C. Ellis Williams National Rifle Association Baltimore South High and Manual Training Philadelphia Deering High School Portland Morris High School New York City

Early warning signs of croup and treatment tip

If children show hoarseness from croup watch for the first symptom. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness appears and the attack may be warded off. For sale by all dealers. Advertisement.

Chamberlain

Linden News in Brief January Events and Personal Updates

A Linden town brief recaps births and illnesses, travel plans, and local notes. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Low on Lafayette street is recorded. A. B. Burgess leaves for Kissimmee Florida for two months. Local residents report improving health and routine visits, with church meeting updates and social visits noted.

la Crosse Wis Alice Herrod Dixon Cottage Grove Avenue Geo. Mastellar C. F. Chapman Linden M Fanny Griffith W. H. H. Becker Waterloo Lamar Calo I. C. Chapman Linden Joel Loveland Janesville A. J. Fairburn Lime Street Geo. Tulp la Grippe Lafayette Street

Real Estate Transfers by Black Hawk Co Abstract Co

Real estate transfers listed from Black Hawk Co Abstract Co show Anna M Powers transferring to C E Ashley lots 1 block 18 and Inte 4 and a block 26 Bishop's Ind Ta Parse City. George F Seales to Black Hawk Construction Co transfer of lots band 2 block 2 Baltimore addition Waterloo for $1. M BE Rowe to Burton BE Wilson transfer of lot 4 Whitney Sedgewick addition Waterloo for $1. Pr W Belangeo to C AL Petrie part lat S bleek Whitney Sedgewick addition Waterloo for $1. Abe Werling to Battin Werling land in 14 89 12 for $1. FP A Rnbe to Abe Werling land in 14 89 12 for $1.

Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co Anna M. Powers C. E. Ashley Bishop's Ind Ta Parse City George F. Seales Black Hawk Construction Co Baltimore Waterloo M. BE. Rowe Burton BE Wilson Louis Whitney & Sedgewick Pr. W. Belangeo C. AL Petrie Bleek Whitney & Sedgwick Abe Werling Battin’ Werling A. Rnbe

Tardy works with circus in 1913 Ringlings season

George Tardy of Waterloo writes from Baraboo Wisconsin winter headquarters for the Ringling Bros circus that he is again in the animal department. He says the show will be one of the prettiest on the road in 1913 with fresh paint, gold leaf, new wardrobe and harness. Opening at the Coliseum Chicago around April 1 with 120 men in various departments and eight to ten inches of snow on the ground.

George Tardy Waterloo Baraboo Wis Ringling Bros Idtus Ringlings’ Circus Coliseum Chicago

Moon Law Changes Saloons In Dubuque County City

January 1 1914 will see only thirty eight saloons in Dubuque city under the Moon law after December 31 1913 while county saloons outside the city expire December 22 1908 approvals.

Dubuque, Ta Dubuque Board of Supervisors

Hints for Housekeepers Promote Foley's Honey and Tar Compound

A vintage advertisement urges keeping Foley's Honey and Tar Compound on hand to prevent colds. It claims the remedy soothes inflamed air passages, stops coughs, and may save medical costs, sold in a yellow package by all druggists. The notice adds a liability waiver from Bert Jacobs regarding debts by his wife Nellie Jacobs after the date.

Nellie Jacobs Bert Jacobs

Ex-Union Sheriff Ness Files Gig Claim in Des Moines

Former Polk County sheriff Benjamin Ness filed two claims totaling 6673.60 with the board of supervisors. He seeks 2028.60 for jury summons service and 3650 for laundering jail clothes during four years in office. Claims lack itemization and await board review next Monday.

Des Moines Benjamin Ness Board of Supervisors Ness James B. Lh Polk County

Turntable and Roundhouse on C A N Line Show Strong Freight

Quasqueton Iowa January 11 The new C A N line terminal equipment nearly complete with turntable and roundhouse finished. Two locomotives were turned successfully and test results are satisfactory. Three stalls in the roundhouse will house three engines. Trains run on schedule and freight as well as grain shipments are heavy. Passenger service is good with better connections. Cedar Rapids link may improve. The railway is poised for prosperity and an Iowa extension to Waterloo could follow once ground conditions improve.

Quasqueton J. C Cedar Rapids Waterloo

Escape After Fifteen Years Promises Kidney Pills Relief

W. P. Broyles reports a fifteen year struggle with kidney and bladder troubles ended by Foley Kidney Pills. He cites a severe backache and painful bladder irregularities as cured and urges others to use the pills, warning against substitutes. Available at all druggists.

W. P. Broyles Foley

Veteran Linn Junction section man killed by train

Wendl Comried, a long time Rock Island section man and Linn Junction farmer, was struck and killed by Rock Island No 443 near Linn Junction shortly after 8 am while removing a hand car from the track. Born in Racine fifty three years ago, he lived forty years at Linn Junction, where his wife and four sons survive. His forty year service made him one of the oldest in the area. The report notes his intention to retire and details his farm and family.

Cedar Rapids Linn Junction Wendl Rock Island Decorah Comried Racine Wis

Eldora Reports $300000 In City Improvements

Eldora IA notes a year of permanent improvements totaling 300000. The city led with the largest expenditure, followed by Iowa state allocations and other funding sources shaping local progress.

Eldora Iowa

River Light and Power Adds Facilities and Infrastructure

River Light and Power reports additions to the greenhouse and nursery, a new garage, and several residences. The city laid 22 blocks of paving and curbing costing $38,000, plus five blocks of water mains and twelve blocks of sewer for $2,500. Five hundred dollars was invested in new fire equipment. An ad notes Foley Kidney Fills by W R Fox of Noblesville Indiana claiming kidney benefits after months of trouble and family use.

W. R. Fox Washington St Noblesville Ind

Schwab and Miss Duncan Winners at Monte Carlo

London report says Charles M Schwab, president of Bethlehem Steel, won about 76 000 dollars at Monte Carlo casino while Ben Harrie and Al Woods observed. Isadora Duncan, renowned American dancer, also noted as a lucky punter.

London Ben Harrie New York al Woods Monte Carlo Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corporation Harris

Mass meeting set to organize county and hire agriculturist

Shenandoah Iowa January 11 announces a mass meeting at the court house in Clarinda on January 14 to organize the county and employ a county agriculturist. The official will assist farmers in commercial, economic and social areas as well as agricultural matters.

Shenandoah Clarinda

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Kitty Gordon Harry B. Smith the Waterloo Waterloo H Teatre New York Theatre Henry W. Sprage Sin Waterloo Roca Navy M. P York 7 Waller Brag 3 Shahorin Wife Joe Laura Fi.field Art. Stitt Tardy Circus JOU Ringlings George Ani Mal DR. Pierce Golden Beletes Schwab Miss Duncan Harman Coal Co Hha Oo Serre S.S. Cleveland San Francisco Hamburg Wamburg-American Line West Randolph St Waterloo Electrical Paons Wilbert Shallenberger Osbweel Bhd Hotel Ellis Hileman & Gindt Essest Tealera Fourth Street Roth
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