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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1913

Page

9

Bill to extend removal laws to all Iowa officials

Iowa lawmakers consider expanding the Cosson removal act to cover elective and appointive officials statewide. The bill bars removed or resigned officials from running for the same job for three years and seeks to curb immediate re elections seen in Clinton county. The measure has Cosson’s approval and follows hearings by school committees on a companion teachers pension bill.

Des Moines Bupe Page County House of the Iowa General Assembly Cosson Iowa Ncval Clinton County Stipe Hazen House Wilson Clinton Senate

Wooed Wife With Club and Teeth

Washington makes clear that a prehistoric man wooed with a sharp set of teeth and a heavy club. Dr Henry C Furgeson cites crude stone engravings from France and England showing men leading women by the ear with teeth and using a club for intimidation and protection.

Washington, D. C Henry C. Furgeson Jacksonville Fla American Institute of Archelogy Furgeson France England Dr Furgeton

Pyramid Pile Remedy Promises Quick Cure Trial Offer

PILES Quickly Cured Instant Relief, Permanent Cure Trial Package Mailed Free to All in Plain Wrapper. Send name and address for a free trial of Pyramid Pile Remedy by return mail. Avoid operation. the remedy claims to reduce inflammation and irritation and make piles disappear. Sold at drug stores for 50 cents a box.

Pyramid Drug CO Pyramid Bidg Marshall, Mich

Amusements notes on Butterfly on the Wheel at Waterloo

Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont endorses A Butterfly on the Wheel urging woman jurors and equal laws as the play tours New York. A Butterfly on the Wheel is the Waterloo attraction tonight. Mutt and Jeff come to the Waterloo Friday January 31. Uncle Josh Perkins returns Saturday with a new production and top cast at the Waterloo.

QO. H. P. Belmont Thirty-ninth Street Theatre New York Lewis Waller The Shuberts Waller Alva P. Belmont Oliver H. P. Belmont A. Butterfly On the Waterloo Theatre Mate Jeff Mutt Waterloo Mutt and Smitherines Uncle Josh Perkins Josh Perkins

Cut the high cost of living

W H Chapman of Winnebago Nebraska explains how his two children recovered from a bad cough using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound avoiding a doctor's bill. He notes the saving came from one 25 cent bottle with no opiates and that the product is sold by all druggists.

Foley W. H. Chapman Winnebago Neb Tella

Resolutions of Respect for Elizabeth Snow

The W R C notes the death of sister Elizabeth Snow, praising her faithful service and care for the needy. The resolution expresses sympathy to her family, requests publication in city papers, and calls for the charter to be draped for thirty days. Signed by Carrie Johnston, Lottie Flick, Inlie White, and Eliza Munnion.

Elizabeth Snow Carrie Johnston Lottie Flick Inlie White Eliza Munnion

Pneumonia Affects Several Elderly Residents

Several elderly residents are described as suffering pneumonia. Dennis Knapp, 86, had a slight attack but is convalescent. Wesley Mears, 74, a former Mt. Vernon township resident, is very ill. Mrs. Young, mother of Mrs. W. W. Horton, has been quite sick. David Johnson threatened with pneumonia but recovering. Judge C. E. Ranster, troubled by a persistent cold, was not expected to attend district court this term.

Dennis Knapp Wesley Mears Mt. Vernon Township Young W. W. Horton David Johnson C. E. Ranster Independence Wallingford Williams Waterloo Bebastopal Cal Pinkerton Mississippi Hr Wold California Pomona Los Angeles Alaska Colorado West Sebastopol

Love Your Wife Road Order Sparks Domestic Harmony

Des Moines area report notes railroad workers must honor spouses and avoid quarrels to keep steady jobs. A local enforcement cites urging workers to treat wives as before marriage, avoid debt, and maintain home life, warning nagging or anger undermines performance. A separate item covers a 68 year old Williams arrested in California and sentenced to twelve years for check fraud after targeting churches and ministers.

Des Moines Mary Ann

New Jury Drawn for February Term at District Court

Yesterday forty trial jurors were drawn for the February term of the district court to report February 19. The term opens with two major criminal cases Gust Bekiares murder and state vs Murphy breaking and entering, plus civil trials. Jurors listed include members from Waterloo Cedar Falls Lincoln Cedar Black Hawk and surrounding townships.

Gust Bekiares State Lester H. Niebuhr Christ Buehner Black Hawk G. O. Moseley Barclay Henry Ortner H. G. Peverill Poyner Herman Miller

Women on juries debated as moral issue in Denver

In Denver on January 28 a heated legislature session debated Senator Helen R. Robinsons plan to amend the constitution to let the legislature admit women to jury duty. Senator Williams argued it immoral. Senator John Wockhor spoke for equal suffrage noting womens past votes on liquor. The measure passed on second reading in a tense exchange.

Denver Colo Helen R. Robinson Williams John Wockeyr Soroad

Penny as germ killer stirs debate in Minneapolis

Minneapolis faces a clash over the copper cent as a germ killer and disease preventive. Dean A F Woods defends its effectiveness citing copper content and federal reports, while Dr C E Dutton and others dismiss the cent as ineffective or rot. Additional expert views differ on how to manage copper use in circulation.

Minneapolis Dean A. F. Woods The Agricultural College C. E. Dutton 8. Bracken State Tear of Health A. J. Chesley J. P. Corbett

Dr Anna Longshore Faces Board Hearing Over Murder Charge

A state medical examining board will hold a hearing in Waterloo on February 18 to determine if Dr Anna Longshore, a 1903 graduate of Iowa State University medical department, should lose her physician and surgeon certificate after a jury convicted her of second degree murder. The board, including Dr PA McManus and Dr G H Sumner, will decide if evidence substantiates the complaint and can revoke her license. Longshore has the right to defense, with the attorney and issues presented as in court. The result will draw Waterloo interest as she has practiced in the city since 1904.

State Board of Medical Examiners Anna Longshore Des Moines PA. McManus Waterloo G. H. Sumner State Board of Health Longshore Iowa State University

Amundsen to Speak in Des Moines February

Captain Roald Amundsen will lecture in Des Moines on February 18 recounting the south pole dash with magnetic circle photography and expedition films. Iowa officials expect fellow explorers Anderson and Stefanson to attend.

Nes Moines Roald Amundsen Norway South Pole Des Moines Amundsen Anderson Stefanson Arete Circle Andersona Towa Stafanson Incture

Try This Home Remedy for Cough Relief and Croup Aid

An old household formula promotes a Pinex based cough syrup mixed with sugar and warm water. It claims faster relief from coughs, whooping cough, croup, and chest pains when taken every few hours, promising strong Pine resin content and guaiacol benefits. The ad urges readers to ask local druggists for Pinex or write to The Pinex Co in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Nantes Tae Norway United States Canada Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Senator Crane Mourns Loss in Capitol Incident

Washington D C January 28 Senator W Murray Crane of Massachusetts is reported as knowing limited details about the loss of a.nator crane in the Capitol cellar and the incident under investigation with officials confirming no immediate injuries.

Washington, D. C W. Murray Crane Massachusetts

Remedy for Catarrh Promises Quick Relief with Cream Balm

A vintage advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm and Mia's Cream Baby as cures for catarrh and related symptoms. It claims cleansing effects cure stuffed nose sore throat and lingering colds. The ad names agent W. Taggart and prices a bottle at fifty cents.

Ely Mia Taggart

Lost in Capitol Cellar Elevator man guides congressman out

A congressional aide got lost in a Capitol basement yesterday and had to be guided out by an elevator operator. The incident hints at confusing corridors and security checks around the congressional complex.

Capitol

A Safe Medicine For The Children

A safe medicine for the children promotes caution against alcohol or dangerous drugs in remedies. Father John’s Medicine is advertised as free of these, with a long history of use in treating coughs colds and lung troubles and as a tonic. Mothers are urged to purchase from local druggists or mail one dollar for a large bottle to Carleton Hovey Company Lowell Mass with prepaid express.

Father John Carleton Hovey Company Lowell Masa

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Gosson Agt St Jo Jakter Sen I. M. Findley Lyons Advertigemant Deride Penny AS Germ Killer Linois Saint. Louis Kon Blim & Co Edvertisen McBurney’s Rain Coats Ite Tesday Pilo Spee Hllas Crade Tan Sears Pereale Ginghan Chambray Alonse SD Saas Erloo Anna Longshore Bevore State Board Sev Nator Crane Pease Bea Hs Fer Wrisley Perfumes
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