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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1911
Page
10
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a harmless remedy to cure colds and grippe within hours. It claims three years of research and costs over fifty thousand dollars, noting no quinine and a 26 cent package available worldwide.
Four Morningside players contracted typhoid are in a local hospital with slow recoveries. Biffert and Vernon may be released soon while Knouse gains strength but remains weak. Wickens is in serious condition. The illness source is under investigation as Morningside prepares to play St Joseph's College in Dubuque. Rummage Sale at First Congregational Church Saturday November 11 9 am.
Waterlooo boosters and Black Hawk county farmers propelled a campaign to promote Iowa and Iowa made goods. The State League of Commercial Clubs endorsed the plan at Davenport urging districts to recruit leaders and stamp products with Made in Iowa.
Chicago mayor Harper Harris orders inquiry into two downtown hotels with international reputations amid reports they offer inducements to certain guests and fail to observe strict rules. He promises drastic action if investigations confirm the allegations.
A colorful patent medicine pitch claims TIZ lessens soreness, removes toxins, and cures corns bunions and callouses. It touts immediate foot refreshment not a powder and offers a money back guarantee. Distribution via Walter Lutcher Dodge & Co. Chicago for 25 cents a box.
Waterloo’s Stephen H Basher is urged to run for Iowa governor next year. Only two declared candidates exist Frank O Conner of New Hampshire and J J Dunn of Mason City with Weaver Poor Democrat mentioned as possible. Basher questions Gen Weaver’s suitability and local option stance.
Despite rough weather the Morgan Stock Company drew a good crowd with Under Arizona Skies and Brow the Serf. Coburn Players perform for one night Monday, Merry Mary Tuesday at Waterloo, Sousa’s Band Wednesday with a 60‑piece ensemble.
Mr. Churchill a patentee and ladder manufacturer from Toronto visited Waterloo seeking factory space and a potential manufacturing site. He spoke with a city factory owner and may decide to locate his operations in Waterloo.
A new Hue street car extension from Home Park to the country club area will start Friday. Two cars will operate in opposite directions between Center Broadway and Prospect Hills, with frequent service every twelve minutes on busy segments. First morning run at 4 18 from Center and Broadway, then 15 and 40 minutes after each hour until 11 50 p.m.
The case of G. Gibson vs W J Jameson and Harry Moon was set for trial. Gibson claims severe injuries from a collision at Sycamore and Y Fifth streets on June 11 1919 after Moon veered from Jameson s car. He seeks 35000. Attorneys are Sager Sweet & Sager for plaintiff and Arbuckle Wowrey for defendants. settlement talks ongoing.
Players began the season at the Y with six teams in league action. McDonald led Team 1 with seven of nine points in a 27 to 8 loss to Team 2 under Stalverson. Team 4 fell 18 to 6 to George Danby’s Team 3, while Team 6 defeated Robinson's Team 1 17 to 8.
A rummage sale is planned at the First Congregational Church this Saturday November 11 starting at 9 am. Proceeds benefit church programs and community outreach.
Mrs. Thomas Welstead, leaving with her husband for California, was honored at a farewell gathering yesterday afternoon at Rev. Effie McCollum Jones's home on Iowa Street. Universalist Woman's Missionary Society members and friends attended, hemming napkins to present as a gift. Carnations decorated the rooms as hostesses served a two course repast led by Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Barr.
An advertisement extols Pinex Cough Syrup as rapidly effective for bad coughs and croup. It claims near instant relief, a money back guarantee, and notes pine extract content with easy home mixing. The copy targets families, notes taste, slight laxative effect, and broad use for hoarseness and bronchitis.
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