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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1917

Page

8

Posse Ends Oklahoma Bank Robbery Ring Killings

Oklahoma report details a three week chase ending with three bandit leaders dead, two in custody, and a large outlaw gang's operations disrupted. Loot exceeded 100000 dollars from banks across eastern Oklahoma, with deputies and sheriffs sustaining casualties. the raid network spanned towns with spotters aiding leaders. Authorities claim the ring planned nationwide style robberies and remains vigilant for further arrests.

Okmulgee Okla South- West Bossemen Harry Hart Will Hart Oscar Pos Oklahoma Hart Brothers Pas Caddo County Fort Cobb James Poa Trust Tulsa M. I. Boulware Castle Charles Bullock Delaware John Garret‘sod Joseph Layton Oklahoma County Melville Bowman Edward Garretson Jinfang East Side

French Jury Frees Woman Who Killed Her Baby

Paris January 26 Josephine Barthelomey aged 20 was acquitted by a French jury of killing her infant. She testified I killed it because the child had a German father, amid debate on France’s cradle system and church state separation. The case highlighted changes in state support for mothers and the cradle outside the convent.

Paris Josephine Barthelomey

Crowds at Poultry Exhibit Hear Final Judging

A large crowd attended the poultry show as judging concluded and awards were announced. Prof. Bittenbender spoke on mite control and egg care while George Marsh of Waterloo won top awards for White Wyandottes. The show closes tomorrow with a final Bittenbender lecture on Poultry Feeds.

Althe Mercury WI. A. Bittenbender George Marsh Waterloo Mr. Marsh Lineym Bittenbender

Pain relief for neuralgia and sciatica with pink pills

The text argues neuralgia and sciatica stem from anemia and debility, especially in women, and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the best remedy to build blood and restore nerve health. It notes pills contain no narcotics, offer lasting relief by addressing underlying causes, and are sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady, NY for 50 cents.

Williams Dr. Williams Pink Pilla Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N.Y

Bedford Opens Public Library in Taylor County

Bedford dedicated its new 12000 dollar public library with ceremonies marking one of the finest library buildings in the state. Gifts from W Crum and Andrew Carnegie aided the project with Crum’s widow turning his library to the county in trust, plus local officials planning long term support. Lumberg files for divorce from Eva Shaw Lumberg. district court grants several decrees in other divorce actions.

Bedford Taylor County W. Grum Andrew Carnegia Brary Publi Crum L. Ww. Lumberg Eva Shaw Lumberg Hempstead L. C Lavada Oleon A. C. Olson Verne P. Kirk Violet Kirk Selah Woosley Roy Woosley

Milwaukee Road Plans 200 Mile Puget Sound Division Expansion

New York Jan 20 Directors of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway in session here authorized fortification of about 200 miles of the Puget Sound division from Othello Washington to the Pacific Coast. They also considered a plan to issue 25 million dollars in additional general mortgage bonds bearing 4 1/2 percent interest.

New York Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Puget Sound Othello Wash Pacific Coast Honda

Alarm Clock Incident Stuns Levaland Reader

In Levaland Ohio on January 26 Fred I. Werley brought an alarm clock and attempted to stop its ring. The event drew attention as a near choking moment and a curious local incident involving an everyday device.

Untold Moment in a Silken Garb Incident

A fragmentary report notes a man in silk pajamas entangled by a revolving clock gear, causing a near choking incident as onlookers watched a mishap unfold in a domestic setting.

Postponed Lamination Clerics Exam Now Feb 24

The clerics wad carriers exam at the federal building, set for June, is postponed to February 24. Postmaster MUE Kelly received word of the change and was also notified of a new outing related to the exam. The age rule shifts from 18 to eligibility within sixty days after the test, allowing candidates up to age 18.

Federal M. UE. Kelly Kelly

Happiest Woman in Iowa Found in Waterloo Wife of G W Lindat

In Waterloo a farmer named G W Lindat touts his wife as the happiest woman in Iowa after Tanlac eased a long stomach ailment. He says she can eat anything now, sleeps well, and rises refreshed. Tanlac is sold at various Iowa drug stores.

Iowa Waterloo G. W. Linolat CL. Wy. Linolat Farmer Uredag Tanlac Schuneman Mrug Tinulat Tan- Tae Toplac Followthie

Iron mines output in 1810 tops seventy five and a half million grogy tons

The country’s iron mines produced seventy five and a half million grogy tons in 1810, an increase of twenty million over the prior year.

Zema promised to cure eczema and skin troubles

A flea market style ad touts Zema by the F. W. Nose Co. Cleveland Ohio as a penetrating antiseptic liquid that stops itching and burning and clears eczema pimples rashes and similar skin diseases. It claims fast action non greasy and non staining with a large bottle available for 23 cents.

F. W. Nose Co Cleveland, O

Brazil Independence Centennial Set For 1922

A note on the centennial of Brazil's independence confirms the year 1922 as the milestone date, marking a century since independence and the forthcoming celebrations.

Brazil

Gets-It corn remedy advertised with dramatic claims

An old advertisement extols Gets-It as the easiest and quickest way to remove corns. It boasts 26 cents a bottle sold by HE Lawrence Co and druggists, with Waterloo distribution and endorsements from N. W. Taggart and others. The copy emphasizes immediate drying, painless removal, and repeat use for relief.

HE. Lawrence & Co Chicago Ill Waterloo N. W. Taggart C. J. Miler Hansen & Hansen Strickler’s Pharmacy Horn's Drug Co

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