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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
1
A 1909 affidavit from D A Koonce of Columbia Alabama praises Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney trouble. He testifies to personal relief and says he sold and recommended the remedy with satisfaction. Notary Co T Harris attests the sworn statement.
Letter to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY promises proof of Swamp Noot benefits and offers a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It urges to mention Waterloo Evening Courier and notes regular 50 cent and one dollar bottle sizes available at drug stores.
Detroit beats Chicago 4 3 in ten innings as Cobb scores the winning run after a fielding error by Tannehill. Ward benched for kicking on a decision in the sixth. Boston tops Philadelphia 6 1 as Berll ent relieves Hall. St Louis loses to Cleveland 8 3. Detroit and Boston each win in tense midweek action.
Davenport Times reports Joey Wilkes joins the Prods as shortstop. The sorrel topper previously played third base and infield for Boyle's Waterloo Insurgents last season. He is remembered for his fielding and bat.
The Three I League opens with rosters for Blooming-Catchers, Davenport-Cathers, Decatur-Catchers, Dubuque-Catchers, Peoria-Catchers, Quincy-Catchers, Springfield-Catchers and others. Names include Erloff, Harcroye, Bay, Mack, Murphy, Bromwich, Sellers, Scherer, Prendergast, Orth, Barrett, Veach, Donahue, Jacobs and Hess among pitchers and fielders.
Iowa City May 1 Three men drowned and a fourth was narrowly rescued thirty feet below the State university dam on the Iowa River at 4 15 yesterday afternoon The dead are Frank Hotz 32 Edward Connell 30 and Frank O Brien The rescued Frank Cannon 42 years old used a wooden leg to stay afloat The men had rowed for over an hour and tried to edge toward the dam when their boat struck a rock overturned and sank Rescue cries drew bystanders to the scene The Hotz body was recovered within an hour and more details followed
The game ended in a seven seven tie after ten innings due to darkness. Roseman cleared the bases in the ninth as Criss' wild pitching filled the bases and she scored on a wild pitch. Cobb toppled the White Sox as Cincinnati and Brooklyn chase leads in their leagues.
Yesterday's Western League games saw Des Moines beat Sioux City 3 to 1 in Des Moines and Lincoln down Wichita 2 to 1. St. Joseph topped Oma nt 2 and Topeka edged Denver 3 to 2.
Cincinnati breaks a 6 6 tie with an eighth inning rally after two out as Lavender departs, Brown delivers a go ahead hit driving in a run to put the Reds ahead. Final score Chicago 6 Cincinnati 8.
Two were not found and university workers say four were in the boat when it sank while others claim three. A city search for O'Brien failed to locate him and officials believe he went down with the others. Also notes that Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets help digestion and appetite, sold by dealers.
Anamosa Iowa May 1 Work is going on rapidly on the extension of the Chicago Anamosa Northern railway and it is assured the line will reach Waterloo this year This will bring business to Anamosa and open new territory to the north that has never had railway service Anamosa will be the headquarters of a real Hope railway system Now is the time to get rid of rheumatism by applying Chamberlains Liniment and MARBARING the party freely at each application For sale by all dealers
The arrival of Casey Jones to Waterloo on Saturday marks the season climax with the original cast in a clever up-to-date comedy by Oliver Labadie. The show packs laughs and specialty acts, drawing praise from larger cities and promising strong audience reception locally.
Shady Grove reports Fred Schutte much improved after illness. Local visits include W C Kenney in Waterloo, Miss Mary Sullivan from Mandels hospital at home, and Mrs Sarah Bunnell’s return from Waterloo. Celebrations note August Lange’s 25th wedding anniversary and nearby travel by Fred Kenney to Independence. Several attendees mourn Rev P O Dowd’s funeral in Independence.
The New York Floral Co offers daily specials with fresh cut flowers at half price. Design services available, call 1280 or visit 602 Sycamore Street opposite the National Bank for arrangements.
Nashua Iowa reports Geo D. Morse learned his brother P. J. Morse killed his wife and her father R. L. Tripp in Farmville Virginia. Morse claims the shooting occurred during a self-defense incident as Tripp faced him with a shotgun after Morse had fallen ill and his wife died in the ensuing struggle. Morse surrendered and is said to be confined in an asylum with five children to be cared for by grandparents.
A Portamouth Ohio physician Dr Ed wards promotes Olive Tablets as a natural laxative and liver tonic. Marketed as a substitute for calomel they are sold in 10c and 25c boxes by The Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio and Dr F M Edwards president.
A promotion for Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Nair Remedy claims sage tea can darken hair and restore color. It touts benefits for dandruff itching and hair loss, urging a 50 cent bottle from druggists with a money back guarantee if not as represented. H. W. Taggart, 637 Commercial Street, endorses the remedy.
An advertisement promotes Meritol Hair Tonic as an easy way to prevent baldness dandruff and scalp diseases. It claims regular use keeps the scalp clear of dandruff germs the cause of most dandruff and eventual balding. Renderon Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co are noted as authorized guarantors.
Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill explains oven control for even cake rise and browning. Moderate heat initially, then raise to brown. avoid premature high heat which stiffens dough and spoils shape. Separate bread and pastry baking, bake pastry with strong underheat, and keep oven door closed. KC Cooke Book offer via KC Baking Powder certificate.
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