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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1915

Page

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Repealers Win in First Round on Johnston Highway Bill

In Des Moines the House debated the Johnston bill to revoke the highway commission. A substitute was voted down 08 to 47, leaving enough votes for passage if shifts occur. Bronson’s amendment reshaped the counts, provoking a brief procedural pivot before adjournment. A roll call tallies 47 Ayes and 58 Nays with 3 not voting as the debate moved to future session. The session also covered labor, education grants, and public health plans with various committee reports and upcoming surveys.

Des Moines House Senate State Highway Commission Bronson Friven Elwood Falk County Polk County Jarge Ciles Bedly Cutt Om Highway Commission Anderson Montgomery Greens Wibhehago Barry Becker Bingham Brady Brammer Darrah Durant Freeman Garton Gilbert Gilmore Gray Greene Hale Jessen Jones Cerro Gordo Dickinson Kane Kepple Klinker Lee

Kidney Wonder Swamp Root Proves Reliable Says Kentucky User

An affidavit from Thomas Reynolds of Glasgow Kentucky testifies to lasting kidney relief from Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root. He describes prior pain and misery from weak kidneys, notes weight gain and daily driving without trouble, and commends the remedy as a faithful health booster. The statement is sworn before a notary.

Kentucky C. BR. Webs Tam Bartlee Thos. Reynolds

Kilmer Dr Kilmer Co Advertisement at Binghamton

An old Waterloo Evening Courier ad promotes Tetter in Dr Kilmer Co products from Binghamton New York. It promises a remedy and a booklet about kidneys and bladder while offering a one dollar bottle and a penny prize. The notice asks readers to send ten cents to Dr Kilmer.

Sunday Offering Near $22,000 in Philadelphia

Sunday campaign officials report the Philadelphia free will offering for Billy Sunday at 31,000, with indications the total may exceed 10,000 before Sunday night. Envelopes were distributed to 375 cooperating churches on March 7 for return March 14, and many gifts arrive outside church channels. The campaign has surpassed sums from most cities, with Pittsburgh the only higher total at 14,000.

Philadelphia Mare Billy Bisav Noy Sunday Neary Cantjnaign Sab Billy Sunday Edward H. Bousall Spring Gave Street Pittsburgh Wilkes-Barre Scranton Wheeling W. Va Toledo Meisgoigort

Percival Hummel Dies at 88 in La Porte City Iowa

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church in La Porte City for Percival Hummel born October 16 1826 in Shamokin Dam Pennsylvania died March 14 1915 aged 88 years 4 months The Odd Fellows conducted graveside rites at West View Cemetery He and his wife Amma Hamilton raised two sons and survived by a sister a brother and several grandchildren and great grandchildren He was a longtime Odd Fellows member and church leader noted for his devotion and integrity through nearly seven decades of membership in the lodge and service to the Methodist church

Percival Hummel Methodist Episcopal Church la Porte City Lodge of Odd Fellows Arthur W. Henke West View Cemetery Pardya Iumme Shamokin Dam Snyder County Pennsylvania Iowa Amma Maria Hamilton Shamokin Dara Montouraville Waterloo Tu! Mus V Francis M Mia Sarah Hummel Charles Hummel Palfsteter Mra Itta Schwartz Willamaport Lving P. Hummel Willam W. Hummel Charles City Fayra Mc

The Queen Tavern and the Poor Woman

An orphan girl named Bebe endures harsh life with Joel and Betsy at a tavern. After befriending a poor old man, she receives gold then a magical key leading to a hidden fortune. She returns rich but generous, while her former mistreaters bow to the unseen benefactor she becomes.

Bebe Joel Betsy Baba Bee Altho Rehe Betsy Betsy Rebe McClure Syidicate New York Jon Tomorrow's Stenry Queen Tavern

D F Grove Dies at Manchester Leader in Dry Goods Firm

D F Grove longtime Manchester merchant and Mason died after a paralytic stroke suffered at work. He owned D F Grove & Company dry goods for four years, previously with the firm under Warton Clark. Born March 15 1858 in Pennsylvania, he lived in Delaware County and married Myra L Strong in 1883 and Genevieve Lovelace in 1919. Funeral at Congregational church Sunday 2:30 p.m. under Masonry lodge auspices.

Manchester D. F. Grove Drygoods Grove D. F. Grove & Company Drygoods Warton Clark Mr. Grove Pennsylvania Delaware County Greeley Myra L. Strong Genevieve Lovelace Congregational Church Masonry Lodge City of Old Town Elention Farmers’ Co-Operative Commissions Company F H. Munson H. J. Sabin Jas. Bishop W. J. Davis

Advertised Letters and Foley Pills Ad Appeal

Foley Kidney Pills promise relief from languidness sore muscles and rheumatism with no harmful drugs and wide druggist availability. The page lists a long batch of advertised letters names including Mrs B Atlen Mrs B V Baker Miss Nadine Broll and many others with Postmaster designation noted for third class mail.

B. Atlen B. V. Baker Maud. Beach Nadine Broll Fred_Carpender Laura Clemens Salra BE. Copeland D. Crookhan Georgia L. Day Anna Fay Florence Grohan Ella, Haddock Wilbur Wenderson Lettie Henky Lena A. Leiser John McKinney D. Manning Ruth Miller Bertha YY. Nafziger Frank Reutschler Marie Rhine H. W. Rudolph Agness Ryan Ira Sells Jennie Thornton Mary Viete John W. Walker Mae Wood Annie Strasser Matt Ambrose C. Ames Robert Armstrong N. W. Bailey J. A. Barnes H. B. Baker H. W. Blough Minnie Gernstein Sylvester Brill WH. G. Brown Henry S. Brewer Buchanan G. H. Burks C. G. Carden Thos. Campbell Geo Luther Cunningham E. Warren Downing Chas. L. Grinner L. F P. Harris L. N. Hall B. F. Henderson Harold Hinkle Will Jenkyn OR. King A. J. Krueger Birney Roylaughlin H. R. Lee B. B. Lemon Fred Lillyquist Chas. Lohr Geo. Luck Edward ¢. Miller Newton Moore EH. Miller Mr. Abasobh Sack Rosaner Bruce Rubeici Alexander Sandow Ari E. Stuith Tomes Snoddy Norman Stricker Frank F. Valentine FL Werren Geo. E. West Delta 28 Floyd Torre Vws Riv Er St. the Mennish Studip Peeriess Trick Co Messrs. Roth & Roth Ike Antoniou Mixcnil ‘Cirreas Louis Jada Cobambia Feodor Dimitrof Josi Luis Estradsecobartubia Kipur Mixano Kuoprov Mack Law Toni Michaelis H. .N. Montgomery Louis Muller Eva Nation Jor Lukobr Michael Simatovish Dane Vakobratovic Tyan Yager James Elder

Sioux City Shacks Targeted in Riverfront Squatters War

A 16 man mob attempted to tear down shacks on A. B. Beall property along the riverfront east of Virginia Street. Henry Phyllis, armed, resisted with a revolver as Constables Dunham and Huber obtained an injunction. Phyllis was jailed for assault and batter, while the houses continued to be torn down amid eviction tensions.

Sioux City Virginia Street A. B. Beall Henry Phylls Dunham Huber Justice Browning Phyllis

Stomach Troubles Due to Acidity

Eminent specialist explains that indigestion wind and heartburn arise from fermentation of stomach contents. He recommends a bicarbonate antacid to neutralize acids and halt fermentation after meals or when symptoms appear. The ad cites J Koder druggist as supplier and urges proper stomach function.

Joder M. Flp

Defiant Claimant Appeals Long-Time Land Possession

The case went to court as Phyllis remained defiant. He argued that years of residence on the land gave him ownership and tried to reinforce that view this morning.

Phyllis

Fruit Experts at Dailey Farm Demonstrations

State Agricultural College and Groep Expert Burger will visit C. B. Dailey place near Mill Crest between Cedar Falls and Waterloo at 1:30 tomorrow for pruning, spraying and orchard care demonstrations. They will also give talks on poultry raising.

State Agricultural College Groep Burger C. B. Dailey Place Mill Crest Cedar Falls Waterloo

Orchard Demonstration by Mr Dailey Attracts Interest

Mr Dailey conducts a practical orchard demonstration with expert pruning and spraying guidance. Schools in the area will dismiss for the event and many locals have inquired, signaling a large attendance.

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