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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1911

Page

5

Paris Craze on Display at Veiling Counter Main Floor

The latest Paris Craze shown at Veiling Counter on the Main Floor features exceptional offerings in new stylish neckwear and collars.

Paris

Royal nicknames among royal families and portraits

The article surveys pet names in royal circles, noting George seldom uses a nickname, Eddy for Edward was dropped by Queen Alexandra, Marcus used for Prince Arthur, Alix for Queen Alexandra, and Jack as a nickname for the King of Spain among younger royals and intimate friends, with strict etiquette against such names in German or Russian courts.

Don London An- Ole George Archer Georgie Prince of Wales Eddy Queen Alexandra Edward Prince David Prince Arthur of Marcus Prince Arthur Marcus Connaught Alexandra Alix Charlotte Knollys Tule Norway Harry Spain

City in Brief Promotes Sur on Eye Glasses

City in Brief notes Buchanan Optical Co selling Sur on eye glasses. Several residents send or receive visits from nearby towns and cities. Clergy and local workers take vacations, with Miss Clara Maynard sailing from New York on the Cretic for a European trip. Weather and local events include a ball game between Tripoli and Fredericksburg and a fire at 411 Edwards Street with $100 loss.

Buchanan Optical Co Anta Nauman Stifler Sioux Falls Clara Maynard New York Harbor Cretic Naples Tripoli Fredericksburg Lester Mitchell H. Byford Dlivier Perkins Edwards Street

Near Drowning in Cedar River

Harold A. Waterbury head of the advertising department at Waterloo Associated Manufacturers Company had a narrow escape from drowning yesterday while boating below the Sans Souiel bridge. He and a friend tipped the boat, he balanced on the back end with feet in water and toppled over. With great effort Waterbury and Rus companion reached shore after the capsize.

Harold A. Waterbury Waterloo Associated Manufacturers’ Company Mr. Waterbury

Early Settl ers Picnic Date Set for August Twelve

The Black Hawk County Early Settlers association will hold its annual picnic on August 12. Veterans of the county will join the old settlers at Chau tauqua park for the usual program and features to make the day interesting.

Black Hawk County

Ptomaine Poison From Ice Cream Strikes Family

Mr and Mrs Henry W Hammond and Mrs Eddy sister to Mrs Hammond visiting here fell ill from ptomaine poisoning after sharing ice cream last night Mrs Hammond first sick at about 3 am severely delirious later Mr Hammond and Mrs Eddy also ill Willie Hammond ate little and remained unaffected.

Henry W. Hammond

50 Muskrats Attack Girls in Canoes at Oakmont

Pittsburg society girls camping at Oakmont faced a swarm of muskrats on the Allegheny River. Two canoes capsized, three girls nearly drowned, and two were bitten. Miss Hester Maitland led the party. Henry Miller and companions rescued the swimmers as several canoeists reportedly drowned nearby in recent days. Also notes aviators courting Miss Dorothy Dale as a high altitude contest unfolds.

Pittsburg Oakmont Allegheny River Hester Maitland Verona Hulton Station Rosa Carolina Weller Miss Maitland Maitland Martha Heck Elizabeth Waverly Marjorie Phillipa Henry Miller Aspinwall Atream Miller Tion Jack Bachellor Bert Chambers Dorothy Dale Tiffin O. Misa Dale

Sign Post Prank Triggers Hairpin Rushes

A vignette describes a man hanging an item on a nail in front of a building. A joker adds a sign asking if it is his, prompting women to stop and read while laughing as their hairpins and supports tighten unknowingly. A bachelor remarks on all wearing falas hair.

Joker Rastus

U S to Investigate Beer Inquiries Set for July Hearing

Washington June 26 The board of food and drug inspection will examine the beer industry in a general hearing on July 31. Dr H W Wiley chief chemist and board chairman has prepared a long list of questions covering manufacture of beer ale porter and stout. The board seeks the meaning of lager and bock and to expose domestic brews under foreign names if any.

Washington United States Board of Food and Drug Inspection H. W. Wiley Department of Agriculture Jboard Lkely

Suit to recover 3 500 000 against United Fruit Company

Philadelphia June 24 United States circuit court heard a suit to recover 3 500 000 damages from the United Fruit Company. The action is brought by Elmer Wood as receiver for the Bluefield Steamship Company under the Sherman anti trust act.

Philadelphia United Fruit Company United States Elmer Wood Bluefield Steamship Company

Plannership Duel for Girl’s Hand in Air Show

Lima Ohio June 26 a one day aviation event will feature a duel in the air between rivals for a girl’s hand. An aviator fires the highest shots in the competition to win the hand, adding a colorfully staged contest to the program.

Lima Avia

The Misplaced Switch Furlough On Fourth Avenue

A woman dropped her switch near the Times office as she hurried along Fourth avenue. Three newsboys recovered the item and her brief lapse became a local sidewalk anecdote, reflecting a humorous moment on city life.

Louisville Fourth Avenue Times Office

Tragedies Told in Headlines From The City Page

A string of sensational clipped headlines recount odd incidents and misadventures. Vivid phrases depict domestic quarrels, mischief, and misfortune in crowded urban life, painting a picture of street level drama and public curiosity surrounding everyday dangers.

Unsteady Nerves and Merito Digestive Tonic Ad

An advertisement proclaims Merito Digestive Tonic as a standard remedy for unsteady nerves and dyspepsia. It promises instant relief from digestive issues and pains tied to a bad stomach, claims world fame, and notes Henderson Drug Co as exclusive agents under a guarantee from American Drug & Press Association directors.

American Drug & Press Association Henderson Drug Co

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