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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1912

Page

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Insurance examiners warn kidney disease hidden in many applicants

A life insurance physician says kidney trouble is common in Americans and many applicants are unaware. He touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as an effective cure, noting its herb based formula and listing two bottle sizes. The ad urges readers to request free sample bottles from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, N Y, with a Waterloo Courier mention.

Kilmer Woir, Kimer & Co Binghamtan N. Yo Waterloo Courier

Boxing and wrestling chatter from a bustling sports page

The column forecasts March 17 boxing bouts and notes Pop Anson plans a return. It jokes about a Harmon marriage, mentions James J. Corbett and Johnsons boxing fuss, hints at New York fights, and ends with support for west high basketball vs Davenport.

Outlaws Form Ban Commission Promoting New Baseball Leagues

Kansas City January reports that the United States league and the Columbian league push to form an outlaw commission as they recruit managers and players. Leaders Witman and Powers resist the current national commission, aiming to secure independence and control over where clubs play and how disputes are settled.

Kansas City Outlaws New United States League New Columbian League National Commission William A. Witman John T. Powers Columbian League Witman Ihs Powers Wittman New York Brooklyn Washington Pittsburgh Cleveland Fitchmond Reading United Milwaukee Detroit Chicago St. Louis Louisville Columbus Cincinnati Indianapols Jeague Homer Indianapolis Minnneapolis Cantllon’s

New Basketball League At The Y Forms For Seniors

A six team league formed among senior athletes from WY M COA and others begins play after holidays. Captains lead teams with selections by Physical Diver for Bee, lineup mirrors pre holiday conditioning. Team rosters include Stirayer Eby Robinson Higgs Ogle Staley and others. Klress McDonald Robinson Starting Walker Lygaard Pattison Reed Hines Howe Kubbard. Mggler WW Armstrong Greene Stocker Truman Weis Rickholt Neibauer Muir Smith Harwich Hubbard Johnson Bruner. Robbins Bayliss Rekers Hallowell Hanson Stauffacher Jones Rhodes Lindner Mikolczek Kelleher Smith. Mandt Holmes Eby MecAloy FE Davis Averill Herman Gust Graves Wentland Newell Sherman. Baum Danchy Lown Howell Frame Dervees Knelbehler Sterns Perrins Crozier Stevens Goodyear Salz.

COA Ams Stirayer Eby Robinson Higgs Ogle Staley Pountington Petlay Bellinger Reentteriig Gustison Whitehouse Mangus Stewart Kléss McDonald Starting Walker Lygaard Way Pattison Reed Hines Howe Kubbard Mggler Armstrong Greene Stocker Truman Weis Rickhotlf Neibauer Muir Smith Harwich Hubbard Johnson and Bruner Robbins Bayliss Rekers Hallowell Hanson Stauffacher Jones Rhodes Lindner Mikolczek Kelleher Mandt Holmes MecAloy Davis Averill Herman Gust Graves Wentland Newell Sherman Baum Danchy Lown Howell Frame Dervees Knelbehler Sterns Perrins Crozier Stevens Goodyear Salz

Gymnastic Meet Schedules for Cedar Falls March

Cedar Falls Iowa January 19 R F Seymour says the annual state gymnasium meet will be held in Cedar Falls in the first week of March likely March 2 with Luther College Iowa University Drake and Cornell contesting Iowa State Teachers College the current title holder. Events include horse rings and tumbling five-man team each school must present a set and an original. Notable contenders include Thomas Anderson Aura Miller Virgil Hoke Ove Christianson and Charles Kramer. Also features the men’s department physical training exhibition and a basketball schedule for teachers running January 19 to February 29 across several towns and Cedar Falls venues.

Cedar Falls R. F Seymour Luther College Iowa University Drake Cornell, College Iowa State Teachers’ College Thomas Anderson Aura Miller Virgil Hoke Vinton School For the Blind Ove Christianson Charles Kramer lLeander Clark Toledo Charles City Leander Clark Cornell Mount Vermon Town Iowa City Coe Iowa

Lincoln Franchise Sale Talks Amid Funding Hurdle

Lincoln Nebraska January 19 Ducky Holmes and John F Gunthorpe former owners of the Lincoln and Denver clubs have reached a deal to take half interests in the Lincoln club under an option from President Despain The sale hinges on raising three dollars via subscription by the Commercial club with details not yet settled

Lincoln, Neb Ducky" Holmes John F. Gunthorpe Lincoln Denver Holmes Despain

Stanislaus Zbhyszko dominates Minneapolis bout with two straight falls

Stanislaus Zbhyszko defeated Orde Mann of Minneapolis in two straight falls, first in 25 minutes 25 seconds, second in 48 seconds, both won by arm holds and reverse Nelsons. The piece notes rising interest in American tennis development and references ongoing sports and local club mentions.

Stanislaus Zbhyszko Ordemann Minneapolis

Baseball News From Across The Leagues

Several pro baseball notes cover trades signings and injuries. Roy Corhan may manage the Fueble in the Western league while Jimmy Callahan seeks a shortstop solution for the White Sox. Jeff Tesreau joins the Giants alongside Marty and Marquard as a Cubs star hopes to win the flag.

Baseball News Denver Colo Roy Corhan White Sox Fueble Chicago Jimmy Callahan Corhan Jeff Tesreau Missouri Giants Marty and Marquard New York Navin Detroit Cavet and Loudel Minneapolis Providence

Davenport High Faces West High in Big City Clash

Waterloo West High Braves meet Davenport High in an evening game at the local Y floor. Coach Mallory has the home squad sharp, while Davenport sends most last season’s players. Referee Paul MacEachron, a Grinnell College alumnus, will oversee a likely crowded gym.

Waterloo West High Mallory Davenport Paul MacEachron Grinnell College Waterloo Y

Dunkerton YMCA Mission Service At Local Church

The extension department of the Waterloo YWCA brings a service for women and girls to Dunkerton's Methodist Episcopal church Sunday January 21 at 2 30 PM led by Miss Harriet A Harvey with a W A C A deputation. A large attendance is hoped for with music by local youth and the Epworth league hosted by families near Dunkerton. The event includes baptism and communion, followed by a later men’s program and a February 3 gospel event by Upper Iowa University.

Dunkerton The Young, Women's Christian Association of Waterloo Methodial Episcopal Church Harriet A. Harvey Waterloo Association Epworth League of the Church F. W. Magee Archie Magee A. G. Churchine C. R. Meyer League A. M. Billingsley Billingsley Upper Iowa University Y. Q. Brown

Accidental shotgun blast costs farmer his leg

William Brubaker a 40 year old farmer three miles south of Winthrop was accidentally shot in the left leg while visiting neighbors in Independence Jan 19. A shell discharged as Hamilton residents loaded a gun to quiet barking dogs, the leg shattered and amputated midway between knee and foot. Brubaker is recovering.

Independence William Brubaker Winthrop Hamilton Brubaker Mr. Hamilton

Miss Reta Tritz Fractured Arm At Home

Miss Reta Tritz daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Tritz of 05 Jefferson Street fractured her right arm at the wrist after tripping at the top of basement stairs. Her condition was reported satisfactory this morning.

Reta M. J. Tritz Jefferson Street

Sage Tea for Hair Color and Health Promoted

Grandmothers used sage tea to preserve dark hair. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy offers a ready-to-use color restorer and scalp tonic. It claims to kill dandruff germs, beautify and strengthen hair, and encourage growth. Available at druggists for 50 cents with refund if unsatisfied. H. W. Taggart, 537 Comet Street.

Wyeth H. W. Taggart Com't

Rectal disease claims and non surgical cure offer

The United Doctors argue rectal diseases are highly common and painful with poor outcomes. They promise a non surgical cure with little pain and minimal work disruption, inviting sufferers of piles fistula fissure and related conditions to seek their treatment.

United Doctors

Musterole for Headache Relief and Cold Symptoms

This ad promotes Musterole an external mustard oil ointment that relieves headaches and cold congestion quickly. It claims wide internal effects while offering jars in 25c and 50c sizes and promises mail order if unavailable at local druggists.

Musterole Company Cleveland Oalo Joan Farrer Oia

Waterloo A Good Town Promotes Meritol Line

Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co. announce Waterloo’s adoption of the American Drug and Press Association Meritol line. The advertisement promises guaranteed, unmatched quality and urges residents to ask for Meritol goods.

Waterloo American Drug and Press Association Meritol Henderson Drug Co Red Cross Drug Co

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