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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1910
Page
12
The advertisement proclaims Gold Dust as the world's greatest cleanse that cleans, sterilizes, and drives out impurities. It claims the powder requires little effort from users, doing most of the work while the housewife directs it. It emphasizes home purity, economy, and labor saving.
In Hardin County Iowa a judge dismissed the probate contest and upheld a will that left most of Mrs Dan Bolender’s estate, about 26000 dollars including 160 acre Franklin County farm, to Francis Cowles a Ellsworth College student. Neighbors and nieces were denied the bulk of the fortune. The decision followed a trial where the jury was directed to find for Cowles.
Milan S Cline transfers to C M Young part of lot 492 Pacific addition Cedar Falls for 2500. B A Schmidt transfers to Herman Schmidt multiple Waterloo lots for 1600. Euphemira T Peck to Charlotte Milius part of Auditor Rainbow's plat Waterloo for 1. J B Sedgwick trustee transfers to Wilbur Sanford land in 24-89-13 for 1. J S Sanford to W Sanford various Waterloo lots for 1150. Arthur E Stull to Frank M Stull part of Whitney & Sedgwick's addition Waterloo for 1. Cedar Valley Development Co to the public Garden Place plat. Mary Bertch et al to John P Bertch lot 7 Hitchcock & Fuess addition Waterloo for 1. Mary Bertch guardian to John P Bertch guardian part of lot 7 Hitchcock & Fuess addition Waterloo for 1. Mary Bertch et al to Zenas A Comfort parts of Hitchcock & Fuess addition Waterloo for 2727.18. Mary Bertch guardian to Zenas A Comfort parts of Hitchcock & Fuess addition Waterloo for 872.82. H B Burr to Hazel F Burr lot 8 block 7 division A Cedar River park Waterloo for 1. Water-color exhibition begins Wednesday and continues the rest of the week. James L Henderson's Book and Art Shop 191 Bridge Street.
Miss Lucile Wheeler quietly wed C. B. Bennett in Chicago, surprising friends in Traer and Clarion. Wheeler taught music in Clarion. Bennett, a Waterloo real estate man and widower, is brother to Mrs. Gillespie of Traer. The couple plan to settle in Waterloo.
A reader recalls unique grave tributes including a lone grey boulder marking a seaside favorite, cremation choices denied by heirs, and a sea resting wish thwarted by family. The piece praises rebels against conventional funerary customs and reflects on mortality with literary allusion.
Charles Borneman Jr. of near Dumont, a popular Butler County farmer, died after a fall while gathering corn fodder loosened his nose and chin. He later grew weak and paralyzed, dying Monday evening at about 26 years old. He had built a new house in anticipation of his marriage.
Minneapolis returns James C. Haynes as mayor with 12 788 votes to W E Satterlee 12 754 a 34 vote plurality. Satterlee may seek a machine recount after consulting lawyers and friends.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Bertha C. Day of Fort Wayne Indiana offering free, private medical guidance for women. It claims women understand other women better and promises discreet mailed recipes to treat conditions like leucorrhea, uterine troubles and menstrual issues.
Grandy Center Ta November 11 Word reached here that Tom Brown of Alberta Canada was accidentally killed in a runaway incident. Brown long served as Grundy County sheriff and was widely known in the area. He leaves a son Arthur and three brothers Will Fred and Rob near Grundy Center. Funeral scheduled at the Methodist church Saturday at 2 30 PM.
Iowa City and Des Moines reports describe a lively scrimmage on Iowa field as the freshman team and varsity combined for four touchdowns. Injuries shuffle backfield positions while Drake and Grinnell games loom, with prep for the final clash against Drake in Des Moines underway.
In Winona Minnesota on November 11 Herbert Kalmes and Matthew Heints both 12 years old killed a wildcat after it attacked them in the woods south of Rollingstone. The animal was shot from a tree and then charged the boys as they defended themselves with clubs until it lay dead. The report mentions an exhibit of Christmas items at James L Henderson's Book and Art Shop on 191 Bridge Street.
Mason City reports trappers and hide men pursuing fur bearing animals amid plentiful mink and skunk hides selling for 1.50 to 7 dollars and 1 to 5 dollars respectively. Musk rats are scarce due to dry sloughs though found around lakes as dealers expand crews and push hunting vigorously. Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy advertised by Wangster Bros and H W Taggart in yellow carton with black lettering.
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