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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1912

Page

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Swamp-Root Cure Reported By Michigan Reader

Mrs. Mattie Camfield of R. Field No 2 Goteville Michigan says five years after using Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root her back pain vanished. Her husband also recovered from kidney and bladder troubles after using Swamp-Root five years ago. She invites publication of the letter. verified by notary Arvin W Myers on a July 13.

Tom Mattie Camfield R. Fld Goteville Minh Arvin W. Myers Lormery Pit van Duren Co Mich

Kilmer's Kidney and Bladder Guide Promoted by Courier Ads

A promotional note invites readers to request a pamphlet from Dr Kilmer and Company about kidneys and bladder. It mentions a rampie bottye and urges mention of the Courier, advertising regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles available at drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Thinghamton N. Y

Davenport Trio Pursues Three-League Prospects In Trade Spree

Waterlo o seeks to dispose of players via manager Boyle with Frank Royle handling deals. Hodde Hendrix joins Davenport while Robby Clemens eyed for Prodigal in the Three-League. Nugel Spurs and an outfielder may move to Omaha for trial. Hollenbeck could head west. remains in winter in Waterloo.

Davenport Kendrix Mendrix Clemens Fox Boyle Waterloo Association Nugel Spurs Omaha PatRourke WLEE Hollenbeck Waterloo West Coast Wronglrix

Flynn's Irish German American heritage clears the air

Colorado sports figures debate Jim Flynn's nationality after name corrections. Flynn, born in Hoboken and tied to Irish German roots, described his heritage to settle the matter. The piece notes baseball chatter, a Pueblo West baseball club sale, and old time anecdotes about snow game rules and early baseball myths.

Jim Flynn Colorado Jim Jack Johnson Hibernian S and Sporting Department Lynn Andrew Chiarigton Brooklyn SN. OY Fiynn Andrew Haynes Hoboken Flynn

Brown Ready for Reynolds in 140 Pound Challenge

Carl Brown, champion welterweight wrestler from Iowa, returns to face Jack Reynolds of Center Point. Reynolds demands Brown make 140 pounds, but Brown insists he cannot drop to that weight. Brown shows peak condition at 145, promising a finish match anywhere with any size purse, while Reynolds pressures Brown to weaken by shedding muscle.

Jack Johnson Jack Canada Mike Schreeck Cath Brown Iowa Jack Reynolds Center Point Waterloo Reynolds Brown

Davenport and West High Clash Friday Evening

Davenport high and Waterloo west high basketball teams meet on the Y floor for a top season matchup. West High practices daily and aims for reel trim while Davenport fields most of last year’s quick lineup.

Davenport High Waterloo West High West High Davenport

Waterino Business College Teams Triumph In Low-Scoring Game

Basketball teams from Waterino Business College and Company 1 played at the old Ameryinor court tonight with the former winning 37 to 22. Halverson led WB as right forward and Armstring anchored center while Battling filled left guard. Cotter led Company 1 with Keeler and Dex in front court positions.

Waterino Business College Company 1 Ameryinor Hetenis Halverson Bexter Iepene Battling Companys Cotter Keeler Dex Weis Fisher

Giant Wrestlers Set Jan 24 Match With Stakes

Announcement that Alex Munro, Great Britain champion under Tom Cannon, will wrestle Mehmet Kovili Turkey champion. The bout, planned for Wednesday Jan 24, requires both men to post a forfeit to ensure appearance. Receipts to be split to heighten winner’s interest.

Alex Munro Alex Munnio Frank Gotch Kansas City Mehmet Kovili Turkey Munro Great Britain Tom Cannon

Baseball Parks Show Prosperity In New Amphitheater Era

The article notes rapid construction of modern concrete baseball parks led by Cincinnati Palace of the Fans and expansions by John T. Brush and Charley Comiskey in Chicago. It cites six to eight cities building new structures, with capacity boosts and fears of crowding, reflecting baseballs growing popularity and the shift to durable, seasonally ready stadia.

Chicsage John J. Crush New York Detroit Cincinonti Wrooklyn Boston New York Americans Daselaill Cincinnati Ifime Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Washington Philadelphia John T. Brush Rush Brush Commy Ente Pature Charley Comiskey Comiskey Chicago White Sox Jimmy Callahan

Seven Central league managers named in Keokuk report

Keokuk Iowa January 17 Ned Egan the Ottumwa veteran will again lead the Ollu mu club and joins a list of Central association managers long known for pennant wins Galesburg Kewanee Burlington Muscatine Monmouth Ottumwa provide the rest of the names with Egan noted as the only leader to rise from the old league era through to the current circuit

Keokuk Ned Egan Central Association Ollumwu Eee Pepe Hannibal Roku AH Quelser Galesburg Ducky" Eberts Kewanee Goenree Pennington Burlington Pirk Roth Muscatl JM. Coleman Monmouth Pert Hough Ottumawa Ned Figan Tagan Cirjcuit Fons Egan Ottumwa Bhat Ated Ciresuit

Mt Vernon Township News Snapshot

News from Mt Vernon township covers H T Briden family trip to Los Angeles and Long Beach with sight seeing and a nephew visit. Also notes visitors Mesdames Stewart Freeman and Charles Hutton with Mrs L H Garten, a Christmas birth to Mr and Mrs Tom Jacob Visalia, Cal, death of Joseph Pashty in California, and Nana Leonard visiting Ina Jacob.

Mt Vernon Township H.T. Briden Los Angeles Long Beach Frank Webster Mesdames Stewart Freeman Charles Hutton Waterloo L. H. Garten Tom Jacob Visalia Cal Joseph Pashty California Nana Leonard Black Hawk National Bank Ina Jacob The Friends and

Living Springs Land Company Holds Stockholders Meeting

A meeting of Living Springs Land Company stockholders at 215 216 Syndicate Building discussed the company’s two year operations and strong financial showing. Directors include William Miller John Lorenz A C Houlihan W E Gilchrist B T Steuben A T Whittle and F M Merrick with Merrick as president and Whittle as secretary. The firm, incorporated in Colorado with 74400 paid-up capital, reported solid growth as F M Merrick and A T Whittle departed for Denver with buyers. Lloyd Wright, formerly a local reporter, has advanced to Washington representative for the Detroit Times after leaving the Washington Times.

Living Springs Land Company Syndicate Bremer Black Hawk Benton William Miller John Lorenz A. C. Houlihan W. E. Gilchrist Vinton B. T. Steuben A. T. Whittle F. M. Merrick Waterloo Towa Colorado Denver Lloyd Wright Washington Times Washington Detroit Times

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a non calomel laxative remedy described as a gentle, non griping solution for constipation and torpid liver. The pills are easy to take, kid friendly, and marketed by The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus Ohio with 10 and 25 cent boxes.

Edwards Calomel The Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio

Iowa Life Ins Co Board Re-elects Directors

Iowa Life Insurance Co. held its annual meeting noting 1.75 million dollars in business since inception. Directors retained include C. W. Mullan F. W. Powers C L Kingsley William Galloway and F A Ferguson with officers to be re-elected next week. Illness kept F F McElhinney away.

Iowa Life Insurance Company F. A. Ferguson Waterloo Cedar Falls Black Hawk County Iowa Kansas South Dakota Ferguson C. W. Mullan F. W. Powers C. &L. Kingsley William Galloway F. F. McElhinney A. Wise W. R. Jameson Franklin C. Platt Geo Mornin A. N. Odenheimer F. F. McAlhinney J. W. Krapfel E A. Resor Geo. S. Mornin

Mothers to Men excerpt by Zona Gale sparks debate

A literary excerpt discusses gender roles with lines about taming men through attire and demeanor. It comments on how women accustomed to gentleness become effective in commanding presence when properly dressed and poised. The passage reflects early 20th century views on female power.

Zona Gale

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