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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
8
An old advertisement promotes Pape's Diuretic claiming kidney and urinary benefits with bold claims of a quick cure. Separate notices announce Louis Mann's Waterloo appearance and Breckenridge Stock Co at Syndicate with show details and a free lady offer for opening night.
Excerpt shows Miss Thomp son for Lillian Russell portrayal, highlighting her comedy and the author's view of the lead character. The monologue on married life notes the monotony and the speaker's appeal, reflecting the play's tone and Miss Russell's performance.
Mahala J. Brodie transfers lot 2 block 11 original plat Cedar Falls to Geo H Hollis for 2500 dollars. Charles Grill transfers land in 10 89 13 to H B Jones for 1 dollar. Lyman H McNett transfers lots 3 and 4 block 13 Westfield addition Waterloo and part of lot 8 block 11 Lane Fowlers 200 addition Waterloo to J B Sedg wick for 2100 dollars. Nathan C Tardy et al transfer part of lots 4 and 5 block 19 West Waterloo to Detmar J Moore for 12000 dollars.
An advertisement claims InGrippe Coughs and Stuffy Colds offer quick relief and expulsion of the cold from the system with no opiates, promoted by J. K. Joder & Son. It also notes Foley's tiee and Tar and mentions Pedicord's offering blankets and robes at a 20 percent discount.
At a Waterloo dinner H B Kiester urged building a central city auditorium to attract state shows conventions and auto shows. City boosters argued a large hall would draw district and national events, with skating and other uses generating profits. They noted nearby cities with auditoriums pay high dividends and urged decisive action to lure future gatherings.
Fred Graham of Waterloo, Iowa, arrested weeks ago for stealing a Gillette razor from Joseph Emmett’s drug store, appeared before Judge Clarity in county court. He was arraigned and sentenced to five days, reflecting time already served in the county jail.
A household remedy advertised as safe and effective promises to reduce fat quickly with no dieting or exercise. It sells Marmola, Cascara Aromadic, and Peppermint Water combined in a bottle, taken by teaspoon after meals and at night, claiming at least two pounds loss per week.
The Persian government, led by Mostafi al-Manali, appeals to the world including the American people through consul general H. H. Topakyan. It accuses Britain and Russia of covert invasions and financial dealings that threaten Persia, alleging Russian troops and British pressure disrupt order and threaten Persian sovereignty.
The Royal Ladies and Royal Arcanum held a joint installation at the Pythian temple with about fifty attendees. Mrs. May Walker installed the new Royal Princess Florence Dunkelberg and officers, while J. S. LaBarre installed A. F. Case and local lodge officers. A. A. Cooper gave an address, followed by an oyster supper, music, and dancing. Earlier an altercation over a hunter issued gun confiscation and a later victory for August Albright over a Waterloo deputy. BF. R. Shoemaker of the Iowa State Dairy association will present prizes to farm dairy and creamery students at Ames University, with stock prizes and cash awards.
Des Moines committees of the Commercial Club back a bill to curb loan sharks operating in Des Moines Davenport Cedar Rapids and other cities. It mirrors Massachusetts law with licensed lenders maximum interest rates and public records of charges. Violations carry fines of at least 3800 or six months imprisonment. The bill requires borrowers to know interest, mandates disclosure of loan costs, and allows rate changes by the licensing board. The State Federation of Labor plans hearings January 22 23 24 in Des Moines to push for regulation including barber and bottler trades with stricter licensing and examinations.
Vubuque Iowa January 12 1908 The famous minstrel Baw ork of the Ueneh Bowers Minstrel company died in Davenport after medical treatment from Maquoketa. He was 52 and had toured nearly all his life. Survived by wife and two children Otis Jr and John. Body to be brought to Dubuque for burial.
J. J. Buzzard of the Tri City Fruit and Commission Co and a Mr Mayes of Cedar Rapids organize the Black Hawk Fruit and Commission Co and lease 9000 square feet from Security Storage Co to house a new industry. A stock is hoped to be assembled by January 20 to begin operations.
Town Criers hold their annual meeting at Eidks Hall Elka s hall on Tuesday evening January 17 with a feast and entertainment. Principal speaker Norman Lichty of Des Moines will discuss advertising towa and share the famous phrase She Farmer Sits in the Golden Chair . President Kiester will recap the past year s work and highlight local notices that attracted state attention. Also noted are weddings of Niels Andersen Kjar and Kathrene Kristine Rasmussen under Justice Kuhns with the license first issued since January 4.
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