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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
1
Clans and teams prepare for a town game in Nevada on November 15. Copies of prior matches show Nebraska and Wis teams building experience. The contest promises effort and renewed attack as players adjust to the opposing lineup.
Ames and Iowa City faced a high stakes college gridiron clash with debates over player participation and league reforms. Reports note Ames plans a special train to Iowa City for the decisive game while coaches prepare lineups and discuss standard practices amid labor tensions in major leagues.
The White Stockings won two of three games at Lackman Alleys last night and set a new season record as Ted Thorean posted a 244 score.
Muscatine Iowa November 6 Manager Tyaunk Hoyle of the Muskies announced a new mound artist for the 1914 season. The pitcher is Keiser who last year pitched in a semi pro league in Denver and had a tryout with Great Falls Montana but was released due to arm issues. Hoyle believes Keiser will strengthen the rotation. The club plans a 16 man spring report and several veterans are expected to return including Sours Masters Hasbrook Lysle Havkert Gould Fitzgerald and McConnaughy. Heine Katz may not join as talks hinge on a Columbus baseball meeting next week.
The Repa Anto Co. team defeated the White Stockings to gain another lay in the City Bowling league, setting a new record for points or score in the season.
Butte Montana November 6 Roy W Hubbard received a bronze medal and $1000 for rescuing a gas pit worker from danger. The rescue was performed by John Lindquist a Swedish athlete who lowered himself with a rope to reach the unconscious Hubbard and pull him to the surface. Lindquist was praised in press coverage but overlooked for the Carnegie Horn Fund award.
Milford Ind Nov 6 The Milford consolidated school district has contracted its superintendent to work 12 months a year. He will aid agricultural interests by guiding boys on farms with home experiments and give them school credits. The salary is 2000 dollars annually and the district aims for first class service. Tuition receipts from nonresident students totaled about 1000 dollars for the year.
In Shenandoah Iowa, a family dog awakened the Frazer children asphyxiating fumes filled the upstairs. Mr Frazer rushed up the stairs to rescue his sons Kenneth and Lowell and found them unconscious. Three other Frazer children were affected but are expected to recover.
An advertised patent medicine titled Torsa Tittie promises rapid relief for back pain rheumatism and kidney trouble. The copy asserts the product acts directly on kidneys and bladder to dispel pain and distress from early doses. Available everywhere through dealers.
The Eagle Center column notes farmers are rapidly husking corn and expect completion in a few more weeks if weather stays favorable. Local residents Miss Marguerite and Louise ayes of Buckingham visit sister Mrs Charies McKenna. Mrs Peter Broomschenkle travels to Illinois for her father’s death. Mr and Mrs Willie Bicin welcome a son born Tuesday morning. Mrs Peter Witty visits sister Mrs Link Eliot in Traer. A youth party at Frank Elien home for Hallowe en includes Florance Klein turning seventeen. The Jubilee Quartet performed at Worbles hall for Blessing cemetery fundraiser. Miss Golda Lessil sews for Mrs Louis Klein. Ladies Home Circle meets with Mrs Tom Conry on Thursday afternoon Nov 20. John Smiths visit Mrs T cranny at Blessing.
Des Moines Iowa November 6 report to Warren Garst commissioner under the employers liability act notes no railroad accidents in Iowa since July 4 except on the Great Western which has complied and reported accidents Garst expects other roads to join the law soon Dunkerton county church events include an Olde Tyme Singing concert choir meetings Wednesdays and Fridays and a township Sunday school convention November 16 with sessions planned Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs Van Tuyl with a light lunch provided
The Waterloo Evening Courier promotes a limited educational distribution offering Panama and the Canal in Picture and Prose. The tropical red vellum volume features 600 illustrations, including watercolors, color panels, and a Culebra cut image. Obtain the book with a newspaper certificate before they sell out.
The Providence club sought refunds from Monmouth for player Bentley after a sale of the Purse Club claim, arguing overwork and injury influenced the transfer. The referee found the claim disallowed and the transaction completed.
Mrs. Gibson denies the divorce charges and asserts the petition is false alleging desertion. She recounts events from 1897 to present showing custody efforts for their daughter Constance and a cross bill anticipated to challenge the action.
The evangelist collected 11345 in free will offerings on the closing Sunday and saw 1175 conversions on the last day with 666 at the evening service. He delivered 100 sermons along with numerous talks and addresses.
Des Moines Iowa November 6 charged with a statutory offense William Hatfield a 48 year old laborer arraigned in police court he pleaded not guilty remanded to jail in default of a $1000 bond Mrs Post the child’s mother reported Hatfield called her one year old daughter Catherine Post to him while he worked in a ditch neighbor alerted Mrs Post a physician examined the child and authorities were notified leading to Hatfield’s arrest
Louisville Courier Journal quotes Louis on posthumous fame noting Rubens left about 3,000 works yet 10,000 circulate. The piece contrasts prolific output with enduring influence.
New plan for corn treatment claims to remove corns in seconds without plasters bandages or digging. Stops pain and spares healthy flesh and is advertised as safe guaranteed and effective for warts caluses and bunions. Sold by E Lawrence & Co Chicago 25 cents a bottle at all druggists or via direct mail.
Billy Sunday campaign at Steubenville Ohio produced 7 888 conversions in a fundraising drive offering 11 345 dollars.
An advertisement promises quick relief for piles with Pyramid Pile Remedy. It urges readers to send a coupon for a trial package or buy a 50 cent drugstore option, claiming proven success for thousands and inviting secrecy and self judgment.
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