This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1912
Page
1
Cedar Rapids high school basketball travels to Waterloo for two back to back games against West and East Waterloo. Coach Kearne pushes hard practice to prepare for the season finale, while aiming to avenge a recent home loss and end the campaign on a strong note.
Boxing match between Hugo Kelly and Eddie McGoorty for middleweight honors is slated for South Bend on March 4 or 16. Officials report terms agreed, including money and weight, with the bout considered an assured event unless an unforeseen issue arises.
Davenport Times reports Bull McCleary, the welterweight, preparing for a Waterloo bout with Carl Brown. McCleary trains at Lettsville and travels with backer Phil Schwab to Waterloo. A $100 side bet awaits the winner, with 70 percent purse to the victor.
The Wheeling West Virginia report describes a religious gathering where a disturbance occurred as an evangelist chair incident escalated. A presiding local figure assisted by police and onlookers, while a distressed woman caused a scene. Also notes a Greensharp man with three children citing Chamberlain's Cough Remedies.
Washington March 1 denials circulated that Sherman planned to run for president on Taft slate before the Republican convention. White House officials say Taft did not discuss Sherman candidacy with New York Republican chairman William Parnes Jr. and no cabinet member has endorsed Sherman for renomination.
Edward Hines a wealthy lumber dealer sues Clarence Funk for 100000 in the Circuit Court. Funk, GM of International Harvester, testified in the Lorimer inquiry that Hines claimed to have helped elect Lorimer and asked Harvest to donate 10000 to election expenses.
In Manchester Iowa March 1 two Republican figures announce bids for Delaware county offices. M F Le Roy president of the First National Bank of Manchester seeks the state house seat from Delaware county while E C Perkins aims for the state senate to succeed E H Hoyt. Both men are established Republicans known for leadership and legal experience.
Dr Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for strong laxatives to prevent constipation in older people. The ad emphasizes natural action, no pain, and a per box price with claims about every tablet producing its own movement. The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus, Ohio, is listed.
A Decorah reader credits Meritol Pile Remedy with relief after years of struggle with malady. The testimonial notes prior failures with other products and mentions local agents Verson Drug Co and Meal Crow’s Drug Store.
Waterloo women advertise for mates citing age, looks, and mine of wealth. Ads describe 18 year old waitress with 1000 dollars, a 34 year old music teacher with 2000, and other singles seeking moral, non drinking partners. Separate health testimonial about Foley Kidney Pills appears.
An advertisement touts Root Juice as a cure for belching indigestion and a congested liver. It claims rapid, whole body renewal including stomach, blood, kidneys, nerves, and brain. A one week course is advised with bottles available at Henderson's and other drug stores.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.