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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1913

Page

4

Joseph & Sons to Open Jewelry Store in Waterloo

The Joseph & Sons company will open a jewelry store tomorrow in the First National bank building ground floor corner room leased to them. The Des Moines firm with forty years of reputation aims to provide a premier outlet, bringing capital and energy to Waterloo and expanding local trade.

First National Bank Joseph & Sons Company Messrs Joseph Des Moines Waterloo

Best in glasses requires best optical service in town

News from Winterset reports the death of Mrs. Nellie Cockburn, formerly in the Black Dry Goods millinery dept. A. H. Coward goes to Kansas City for a Western Jobbers' assoc. meeting. A San Francisco birth adds to the Hanley family. Florence Shull of Waterloo is the mother. E. J. Loses of Columbia underwent finger amputation to save the hand after infection. Ten year old Everett Corcoran injured at an iron gate. Miss Laverne Porter of Orange township visited Emerson School and planned a two day stay with W. L. Cunningham. Iowa City trip for the state university homecoming and Ames game noted by J. C. Clark and W. T. McMurr. Three men charged with drunken disorderly conduct on Fourth and Fifth streets, with whiskey in possession. West High changes policy on conformance to forbid mass gatherings at football events. Beginning with Friday's game, autos may enter the field from West...

A. H. Coward Kansas City Western Jobbers’ Association San Francisco William Hanley Florence Shull Waterloo E. J. Loses Columbia Siree Everet Corcoran Guy Walker Andy Mahon Arnold Gruber Cstudy West High Athletic Allen Fangarrow West Ditch Didone Une Field Wes

Water loo Courier Embroidery Pattern Outfit Offer

The Waterloo Evening Courier announces a big distribution of Imperial Pattern Outfits for tomorrow. Embroidery patterns, transferable with quality, cost 68 cents for a complete set, a fraction of usual prices. Readers must clip six certificates and pay 68 cents at the office, or mail 75 cents with dates. limited consignments available.

Waterloo Evening Courier Wartevening Waterloo Us

Man Sues Over Infection From Hog Bath Incident

Plaintiff seeks 4000 damages claiming infection and blood poisoning followed hogs heads being handled in a bath. He alleges exposure occurred April 1 1913 while working at a plant, with injury to the right hand from a tooth in a hogs head and four months of illness. The suit cites persistent damage and seeks compensation from the company.

M. CC Sehoullis Aqiamn von Woricht

Negligent in Not Providing Hook to Work With

A fragment notes that someone was negligent in not providing him with a hook to work with. The terse line suggests workplace friction or managerial oversight affecting performance. No additional context or names are provided in the readable text.

Gymnasium Access Granted to East Side Ward Schools

The east side ward schools will start using the high school gymnasium next Monday November 17. Superintendent Kline announced each ward will have one day weekly with a set schedule: Alcott Mondays Hawthrone Tuesdays McKinley Wednesdays and Washington Thursdays with Friday reserved for the high school. Use is from 7 to 8 45 PM and a syncing period between schools is required.

East Side Ward Kline Alcott Hawthrone McKinley Washington

Question Raised on Miss Becker's Deputy Clerk Eligibility

The legality of Miss Jessie Becker serving as deputy clerk has been questioned by some who claim women are not qualified for the role. Clerk Pettit plans to consult the county attorney, noting no known law disqualifies her, though she has eight or nine years in the office and was recently made second deputy.

Jessie Becker Pettit

Spencer Continues Maniacal Actions In Illinois Trial

Chicago reports Henry Spencer, alleged slaver of Mrs Mildred Ilison Rexroat, acted erratically on the witness stand as the defense opened in Wheaton TI. He refused to be sworn claiming belief in the devil as State's Attorney Udley presented the indictment and asked if the witness had seen it.

Chicago Henry Spencer Mildred Ilison-Rexroat Wheaton Uadley Pheer

Pneumonia Proves Fatal to Infant in Waterloo Township

Alva John McKibben, five and a half months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McKibben of East Waterloo township, died yesterday afternoon after a severe cold developed into pneumonia. He was born in Waterloo on May 23, 1913. Funeral arrangements await relatives from Wisconsin.

Alva John McKibben Ralph McKibben East Waterloo Township Waterloo Wisconsin

Auto race against time across state

Davenport Ia Nov 14 Hal R Wells in a Spaulding special started at 6 87 this morning for a race against time across town on the river to river road. This is his second attempt. About a month ago he reached within 50 miles of Council Bluffs when he ran into a rainstorm and had to stop.

Davenport Council Bluffs

Dr Edward's Olive Tablets Praise Liver Remedy

Advertising copy touts Dr Edward's Olive Tablets as a remedy for stomach upset by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims a coated tongue appetite loss low energy and undigested food improve after taking one to two tablets at bedtime. Sold for 10 or 24 cents per box by the Oliver Tablet Company Columbus Ohio.

Oliver Tablet Company Columbus Ohio

Record pace noted by Davenport runner in 1912 attempt

A Davenport athlete, Petersen, set a record on December 28, 1912, but the subject in this note was then half an hour ahead of that mark, implying a strong performance during the same era and event.

Petersen Davenport

Daily Thought Celestial energy attracts power

A compact daily reflection noting that every human soul possesses celestial energy capable of drawing power and influence. The line emphasizes inner potential and universal energy within individuals.

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Edison Instruments Mr. Edison People’s Store 4Th Street Potson Verwin East Fourth Street Oelwein Manhattan Knox Buchanan Winterset Nellie Cockburn Black Dry Goods Store Laverne Porter Orange Township Sthier Klinefelter Emerson School W. L. Cunningham J. OC. Clark W. T. McMurr Iowa City The State University Ames Erm Avenue Spencer Wayne Dr. Fidward
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