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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1919
Page
14
St. Louis November 17. Unofficial batting figures place Roger Hornsby of the St. Louis club and Eddie Roush of the Reds in a close race for the National League lead. Hornsby 163 hits in 514 at bats for .317, Roush 159 hits in 502 at bats for .316. Official averages await release.
An article presents Creole and classic rabbit dishes including Rabbit Pie, Rabbit a la Creole, Rabbit and tomato stew, and Rabbit roast. Instructions cover preparation, browning, sauces, and serving suggestions with garnishes and sides. It also notes a “Novel Chinese Cemetery” where deceased Chinese are stored in numbered stone compartments for later shipment to China.
An advertisement touts Hammlin’s Wizard Oil as a quick penetrating remedy for rheumatism sciatica lame back and muscle pains with antiseptic use for sprains bruises cuts burns stings and injuries. It promises money back if not satisfied and sells 50 cents for Wizard Oil and 25 cents for Wizard Liver Pills.
Rumors in St. Louis say Branch Rickey tires of dual duties as president and manager and seeks a trade with the New York Giants. Arthur Fletcher, Giants shortstop, could head the Cardinals next season and is considered a strong, smart veteran fit for managerial duties.
The musical comedy Going Up has a near two year run at Liberty New York and comes to Waterloo theatre Friday. Produces Jack Cohan and Harris with Otto Harbach James Montgomery book lyrics and Louis Hirsch music. The show features lively songs ensembles and rapid humor with cast including Mack Burrows Josephs Raymond Johnson and Phelps among others. A separate feature The Peace of Roaring River screens at Plaza showing remarkable motion picture trick photography by Goldwyn.
Advertisement claims Papa's Diapepsin relieves indigestion and stomach distress instantly. It promises instant neutralization of excess stomach acids with pleasant harmless tablets costing little at drug stores.
Frederick stages a dramatic mountain cabin scene as townspeople rush in. A perilous ascent with two horses and young riders turns into a race with death when a horse shies at a paper on the road and a camera rocks while the director urges the actress to scream.
A lively stage piece features Stewart in a key role as the Iallan visitor to America. The director shapes humorous scenes where Stewart excels, delivering opportunities that boost the show's cheerful tone at the Palach Theatre.
Jack Twin Sullivan, veteran heavyweight fighter born in 1878, recently fought a 10 round bout in a small Canadian town at age 41. He says he is not retired and remains eager for more engagements, despite long career since 1895 and fame from many heavyweight bouts.
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