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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1911
Page
4
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick cure for grippe and colds. It promises relief of headache, stuffed nose, feverishness, and other symptoms within hours when taken every two hours for three doses. The product is described as quinine free, research backed, and sold for 25 cents.
The condition of Mrs. J. H. Jordan, victim of a deadly attack at her home, has somewhat improved and doctors hold some hope for recovery. The case remains a mystery with police no closer to the suspect or motive.
Worth County Iowa scenes center on a poisoning plot as Christian Larson and Etta Larson face indictments. The court led by Jefferson Clyde opens with defense and prosecution teams prepared for a high profile trial. Marean Rhodenbaugh, daughter, implicates her sister while a letter purportedly by Mrs Etta Larson strengthens the state case.
Knights of Pythias will conduct another fair this season to raise funds for liquidating the debt on the Pythian temple. An executive committee of seven named to plan and appoint subcommittees includes HL Green J L Shannon J J Ferguson George F Seales Ralph Dunkerberg Mrs Hermant Miller and Mrs Maud Seales. Lafe Shannon named manager by the lodge. C I Munger thanks the fair secretary treasurer.
Daniel Sloan spoke at the YMCA on "The Body" detailing health in business. His wife added a short talk to the senior athletic class of 44 on the gym floor. He will speak again on "The Power of the Mind" tonight. lunch was 25 cents with no other charges. A third lecture is planned for Friday evening.
J. H. Welch of Belle Plaine, after a visit in this city with relatives and friends, returned to his home this morning.
Des Moines reports an Iowa state inquiry into Greek shoe shining shops to enforce child labor laws. State labor commissioner E W Van Duyn said many Greek boys under 16 are kept working long hours, with inspectors citing conditions near slavery in Sioux City.
Cuatle Mexico Nov 7 Thirty Zapistas were killed yesterday in an encounter with federals sent to dislodge rebels from Hacienda Colon. Federal casualties are now reported.
Governor B F Carroll and Adjutant General Guy Logan arrived to attend the dedication services for the new armory built for Company RE 55th Infantry in Corning. NG Aider Wo MM Towner of Corning, congressman from the Highth district, is the principal speaker.
French and Frazee will depart Waterloo this evening for Rock Island Texas with about a dozen prospective land investors. They will travel under the direct supervision of J. H. Turner advertising manager of the firm.
Anderson Indiana Nov 7 Bruce Adams of the Fairmount football team and Dick Brown of the Anderson Brooks are believed to be dying from injuries suffered in Saturday's games. Adams has a broken back and is paralyzed from head to foot. Brown broke three ribs that crushed his left lung.
Miss Anne Morgan daughter of J P Morgan dined at the restaurant she founded in the Brooklyn navy yard yesterday afternoon. She sat with six men in greasy overalls and ate a two dent meal while a taxicab chugged outside.
Waterloo fans will see two games Saturday with East High facing Fort Dodge and West High meeting Dubuque High on Alford Field. First game kicks off at 2 15 p m.
Mrs E T Hunt travels to Marshalltown for her maternal grandmother Mrs Peter Shearer funeral. Shearer died at her daughter Mrs Thomas Kimball’s home after a stroke a day after her husband’s death ten years ago. Survived by daughter and two sons Wm Shearer Frank Shearer. Dorothy and Robert Hunt grandchildren mentioned.
The obituary notes a funeral on Wednesday afternoon at the family's home and burial set for Thursday morning at the old family home near Vancleve. The service honors the deceased and reflects on family ties through grandchildren.
Francisco I. Madero was inaugurated president of Mexico in Mexico City, succeeding Porfirio Diaz era rule. The ceremony occurred before congress in the chamber of deputies, with Vice President Jose M. Pino Suarez’s inauguration postponed to an unannounced date.
Our method saves the cost of daily delivery about four cents per quart and eliminates waste. In the average family, using Van Camp's cuts milk bills in half.
Advert says raw milk carries many infections but Van Camp's Milk is pasteurized after sealing the can. It is asserted to be absolutely germ free and safe for table use.
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