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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1911

Page

10

Waterloo Gun Club Trap Meet Sets Attendance Record

The Waterloo Gun club hosted a trap shooting tournament drawing a near record crowd despite a freezing north wind that sent targets high and made scoring hard. Thirty six shooters participated with many from Iowa City Cedar Rapids Des Moines and nearby towns aided by ammunition company reps from Spencer Des Moines Hastings Chicago and Des Moines. Cashiers and officials including Fred C. Whitney and H. W. Vietmeyer ensured a smooth event while the “jack rabbit” purse method kept excitement and finances solid.

Waterloo N. Muncey Iowa City G. H. Goering Walcott W. S. Hoon Jewell Junction Chas. Hummel la Porte C. Bothwell Dad Cleveland Bob Risher F. M. Hamblin Manchester Ara Cutler Cedar Rapids F. Callaway Grundy Center James Ford Gale Dayton Cedar Falls EH. S. Pyburn Vinton Rowlett Reinbeck H. W. Vietmeyer Spencer L. N. Price Des Moines Geo. Maxwell Hastings Neb I. H. Fitzimmsons Chicago Fred C. Whitney Whitney Vietmeyver Maxwell

Fortnightly club program on American history enjoys strong attendance

The Fortnightly club met at the public library West with 40 members present. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Wo fe Bickley hosts, Attorney A. B. Lovejoy presiding. Sessions covered The American Revolution and Parallel Political Movements in Europe with remarks by J. S. Tuthill and W. P. Yerrington. Local clergy and guests contributed to a lively discussion about revolution, capital labor strife, and calls for arbitration.

Public Library West Wofe. Bickley A. B. Lovejoy J. 8. Tuthill England Europe W. P. Yerrington Yerrington Mr. Yerrington Bickley John A, Earl of Des Moines J. C. Stevenson H. G. Beeman Lovejoy and Tuthill Alma ‘Tate Earl Stevenson

Hearings Scheduled By Iowa Railroad Board On Industrial Vicinity

Des Moines Nov 16 two hearings by the state railroad commission were set for today. The board will decide what constitutes an industrial vicinity for limits on switching charges. A long contested minimum live stock weight case goes back to rehearing with Mrs Swope dressmaker of SLT West 6th listed in the notice.

Des Moines State Railroad Commission

Cascarets recommended for folks past fifty

An article argues aging slows bowels and muscle elasticity, urging regular gentle aid. It promotes Cascarets as a natural, daily tonic costing 10 cents per box, claiming they work while you sleep and should be used like glasses for weak eyes.

Socials and clubs fill evenings with music and meals

Beebe hosts, guests mingle with flowers and harp by Louis Alberti. Lostesses assisted by Marsh, Bryant, Sedgwick, Belt. B. M. K. club hosts five hundred games and chicken pie supper. M. B. A. social dances with Myers orchestra. Lincoln Ladies of the I A R plan jellies for Marshalltown home. Congregational bee and court of honor dancing noted. Neighborhood club hosts and oyster supper planned. Birthday surprise for G C Alfland with 16 guests and birthday dinner.

M. EB First M. E. Church James A. Cook Randolph Street Foreign Missionary Society W. Bruner Paul Davis St. Louis Home Missionary Society O. W. Armagast F. B. Dietrick Grace M. E H. W. Beebe Emmatsburg Louis Alberti W. W. Marsh W. A. Bryant Helen Sedgwick Fern Belt Phifer Welshaar B. M. RK. Club W. ¢. Biddulph Cascaden Avenue H. I. Chevalier Vivian Biddulph J. B. Brunner Harrison Street M. B Pinkerton Hall Myers’ Orchestra Lincoln Lincoln Circle Pythian Temple Marshalltown Court OF Honor Ua Rue Downs Dubuque Smith Omaha Alfland Tenth Street East Mars Alfland Wood Bowen F. H. Briden Fred Peter

Railroads resist shopmen federation amid strike threat

Railroads nationwide vow to wreck property if needed to oppose a federation of unions as Illinois Central shopmen strike. Officials say roads will not yield, even at financial loss, while Illinois Central workers hope for early adjudication and return to work. Also notes visits by H W Milliman and Luther Boswell to see Mrs Colt after surgery.

Illinois Central H.W. Milliman Chicago Luther Boswell Marshalltown Waterloo F. A. Colt

Great Good Doing Here Rook Juice Demonstrations Publicized

Local reports trumpet a new remedy called Rook Juice, claims of rapid cures for rheumatism stomach troubles and backaches. Many residents reportedly benefited after short use with several praising three to four doses for indigestion and kidney distress. Henderson drug store seen as a frequent refilling point amid a wave of favorable comments.

Henderson Drug Store

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