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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
1
An advertisement promotes Make-Man Tablets as a nerve strength and blood booster. It guarantees a free full-size box to trial without obligation, with agents listed in several locations and a 50 cent per box price in drugstores.
Ad claims Meritol Snow White Liniment provides universal relief as a pain killer and heater. It asserts superior value and insists Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Store are exclusive agents for the product.
I W Bouldin M D advertises treatment for chronic and nerve related debilities in men and women including varicocele stricture and sexual health concerns with immediate relief offered. Phone 1730.
Central association scribes rate Ottumwa as early season favorite with Egan's strong setup. Kewanee eyed for second. Monmouth led by Hough to contend. Muscatine and Galesburg prospects clouded by past failures. Burlington silent on lineup but confident to contend with Hayden predicting a strong season.
The article notes Sours in top form and likely to join the regnar squad this summer, with Pa praising his recent performances and consistent hitting. Other players on Omaha's two teams are also described as being in excellent condition.
Grundy Center High imposes conditions for a basketball cup defense by West High, demanding West beat Jefferson High first and pay to bring Jefferson to town. Coach Mallory and West High consider dropping the matter as the cup remains with Grundy Center. A state title game is eyed with Ottumwa, while West High announces a senior class pickup game tomorrow night on the floor.
Moline hosts a baseball meeting at the Manufacturers' hotel to organize the Moline club and launch the Mississippi Valley league with strong support. Separate meetings plan for Plow City and league organizers, with notable attendees from Rock Island Waterloo and Rabbitville. Enthusiastic outlook as ice jams clear and league activity begins.
Sporting Editor asks the new administration to address public playground needs. The piece argues a large park is essential for baseball, bathing, picnics, and recreation, urging action in a town of limited park space. It stresses that deeds matter more than promises and calls for a park big enough for all.
New York reports the cost of equipping a 25 man major league team totals about 2500 dollars per spring. Items include baseballs ten dozen dam gear uniforms 26 sweaters bases and plates masks chest protectors sliding pads and a movable batting cage totaling 2520 dollars. Players buy gloves spiked shoes and bat bags. salaries for groundkeepers and assistants run 2500 dollars while 500 dollars is spent for bedding and lawn.
Waterloo grappler Carl Brown faces Greek champion Gus Pappas in Hook Island at the Illinois theatre. Lucas Lampiris backs Pappas citing conditioning and merit, while Brown has bets on him and forfeit ready. The match, noted as potentially the year's rare bout, includes safety bets and local fan interest.
High school pupils from Cedar Falls Independence Dubuque Cedar Rapids Waterloo east will compete Friday at 4 PM in the junior-senior assembly manual training building. Two medals awarded for one and two years of work. Participants include Sam and Mary Kiser Nellie Truak Ferne Geren Marjorie Parrott Lyle Clay Mildred Brown Rodney Devor. P B Ritz heads the East High commercial department.
Mooreville reports a weekend of social visits with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Messer of near Dysart hosted by J. W. Harrington. O J Smith and daughter Donia from Dysart visited relatives. Ernest Flemming from Missouri works as a farm hand for John Harrington while Helen McCall improves under doctors care. Mr and Mrs Jim Conrad, employed at J Hayward’s, spent time locally.
The notice records multiple family visits and minor life events. Charley Sturtz made a Dakota business trip this week. Alfred Stanke and family visited Van Horn relatives. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hayward on March 22 is noted with Mother and child doing well and care by Mrs. A. Patton of Dysart. Frances Meeker and Mabel Harrington are listed with local schooling and visits. W. H. Smith and Marion Hayward are mentioned with illness and farm work respectively.
W H Holmes of the Decorah Journal reports relief from piles and hemorrhoids after using Meritol Pile Remedy. He states distress disappeared after half the package and urges others not to miss the chance. Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Store are exclusive agents.
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