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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1912
Page
3
Readers with stomach trouble are urged to try Diapepsin as a safe, inexpensive remedy. The ad claims heavy meals digest in five minutes, relieving sour stomach, belching, nausea, headaches, and acidity, with one case said to aid a whole family.
Dr John F Smith of Muscatine spoke at Walnut Street Baptist Church delivering morning and evening sermons. He also addressed Sunday School Men's class mission school at Chautauqua Park and BYU session, drawing large congregations. Locals hope he accepts the church call. he remains in Watertown through Wednesday and will decide by next Sunday.
The Central Baseball Association released its official season plan under President M F Justice. The 120 games run May 1 to Labor Day, with doubleheaders on holidays and the first Sunday in each city. Openers feature Muscatine at Keokuk and others. Decorated Day and Fourth of July games set at specified venues. Travel mileage spans 1,441 to 2,934 miles, with Ottumwa, Hannibal, Muscatine and Kewanee bearing the longest trips. The season ends with Keokuk at Kewanee and Burlington at Ottumwa among others.
Dr Edwards claims Olive Tablets cure the dark brown taste and bad breath associated with constipation. Advertises olive oil mixed tablets as a gentler laxative, touting use before bed to keep bowels regular and liver operating, with claims of long practice and lab work. Product priced per box by The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus.
A House rules dispute over funding Lawrence textile strike witnesses led to a near clash between Victor Berger and Robert McCartney as Samuel Gompers and others contributed to defray expenses. Miss Josephine Lis collected funds and Berger objected to a one dollar donation calling it blood money amid a tense panel session.
John W. Sickelsmith of Greensboro Pa cites three children and says after trying several cough medicines that Chamberlains Cough Remedy works best for his family. He notes dealers carry the product widely.
The Waterloo mayoral race sees five candidates in play, including a socialist ticket led by P.O. Christensen. George L. Dixon Wallace R. French William M. Tan Rae Thompson and others plan to file tickets amid a crowded campaign with up to five candidates likely for minor offices. A socialist paper lists candidates and platforms, signaling active party organizing.
A jail meeting drew seventeen Christian workers and several prisoners, with participants including Purnipseed and Grewhind from Marshalltown. The report notes mood and service elements amid a tense scene at Val Stantay.
A Baptist pastor reports that a good husband is a Christian, healthy, thoughtful, unselfish, patient, devoted to his wife, a strong provider, cultured and hospitable, with no bad habits, and valuing home life. He cites male and female letters on model spouses, warns against divorce, and urges young people to marry if possible while stressing health, morals, and Christianity as the foundation of a lasting union.
J E Roushar banker and mill owner of Victor Illinois died at Practitioners Hospital after attempting suicide in the Victoria hotel Chicago. He had just arrived from Palm Beach where he invested in land and showed mental disturbance after boarding the Chicago train. He was escorted by two Minnesota friends N J Hecht and B C Kyde while en route home.
Dr WR W Cooper president of Upper Few university preached two sermons at First M E church. Morning service honored Waterloo Business College graduates and teachers, with green and white colors displayed. He urged fidelity and hard work as keys to success. Evening address focused on current students and alumni. Graduation of the first section of the class of 1912 set for Wednesday evening with stenoype demonstrations, music, and an address by Prof C P Ol Grove.
Tomorrow at Prof. and Mrs A F Gates 739 Mullan Ave West the Waterloo Business College annual reception for the graduating class will be held. Wednesday evening the graduation exercises occur at First M E Church with Prof C P Cosgrove as speaker on Personal Elements in Business Success. Friday evening the alumni banquet is scheduled for the Ellis Hotel.
An advertisement extols Gold Dust as a superior cleaner for kitchens and baths. It claims dirt harbors germs and that removing grease banishes them, presenting Gold Dust as the most efficient cleanser for scrubbing utensils floors and fixtures to keep homes sanitary.
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