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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1912
Page
12
An advertisement asserts that taking two hour doses of Pape's Cold Compound for three consecutive doses will cure Grippe or break a severe cold. It promises rapid relief from headache feverishness nasal stuffiness and rheumatic pains and urges buyers to insist on the 20 cent package with no quinine.
John Thomas Marquis a Benton county pioneer died recently. He was born April 6, 1833 in Ohio and married Rebecca A Smith in 1857, with four children. He moved to Benton county in 1867 and later to Vinton with his second wife Mahala Whitcomb. Funeral was at the Christian church. interment at Evergreen. The old J. F. Young house was moved to a new site for remodeling. Art club events followed by a musicale were noted along with local civic items and a marriage at Prairie Creek parsonage between Frankie M. Jacobs and Walter H. Gunn.
Local trades unionists urged Governor elect Clarke to appoint A. Urick president of the State Federation of Labor as state labor commissioner. Martin J. Fitzpatrick, secretary of the Trades and Labor Assembly, announced the unanimous endorsement and noted Urick was publicly considered a candidate at a Labor League meeting.
Miserable cold sufferers are promised instant relief from catarrh with Bly's Dream Balm now Ely's Cream Balm. Claims relieve nasal blockage sore throat and discharge, no mercury or cocaine, easy to apply, 50 cent bottle urged by HW Taogeart.
Local union supporters urge Governor elect Clarke to recognize Mr. Urfek as the state’s most competent labor advocate. They claim the assembly and league show unanimous labor backing for Urfek and Clarke’s administration. A consumer ad touts Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic remedy for rheumatism and kidney issues.
Dew Moines, Nov. U. Mudge, president of the Rock Island, says he was never a candidate for Santa Fe presidency. He explains a switchmen rumor, born from past associations, and notes reporters picked up the tale. He denies any departure, wishes Des Moines residents well, and expects the rumor to resurface at the next switchmen meeting.
Des Moines reports J N Darling the cartoonist who had a second surgical operation in New York to restore his paralyzed right arm writes that the operation was entirely successful and a permanent cure may follow He also says he has ended his association with the Associated Newspapers and has no definite plans yet depending on his arm’s progress.
Washington reports the Democrats face a precarious Senate majority as Senator Rayner of Maryland is beyond hope and a tie could result if Tennessee or Illinois elect a Democrat. A Republican governor will appoint a Republican in Maryland, complicating the chamber's balance and elevating the role of progressive Republicans in an upcoming extra session. The piece notes expected splits on tariff and cites figures like La Follette and Cummins shaping the outcome. Also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for coughs and chest ailments with a disclaimer about the full story.
Mrs Robert T Lincoln daughter of the late General Harlan of Iowa sells part of the old homestead grounds near the president Edwin A Schell residence to Fred R Wadge for Mount Pleasant for 2490 dollars. The plots lie on both sides of the Wesleyan campus and will be used for building.
Promoter Durant and twelve others linked to American Debenture and Chicago Redemption firms were seized in a sweeping federal action across cities from New York to San Francisco. Durant, on a Dubuque bound train, faced charges of using the U S mails to defraud. bonds were not secured and he remains in custody awaiting further developments.
Waterloo Evening Courier offers the Standard Illustrated Book of Facets with mail orders filled under the same offer. Include postage, enjoy a compact, single volume reference work touted as a family useful companion, cheaper than typical encyclopedias, with emphasis on accessibility and value.
Thad Savings of years ago tied to a brutal killing near Dewar on Sept 24. Jamal Mehter and Esmel Mehmet, brothers from Sulaniki, traveled with interpreters for railroad work and carried large sums of money on their persons. The brothers owned up to the Balkan war era origins and the motive appears robbery. The victim, Selem Mehmet, was 24, and investigators note their habit of keeping savings on their person. The piece also includes unrelated advertorial content about The Iowa Homestead.
Oscar Hampsterstein presents Florence Webber and sixty others in Naughty Marietta a comic opera by Vietor Herbert and Aida Johnson Young. Webber famed for dramatic soprano voice and historic versatility has drawn ovations in Marietta’s difficult role. Hammerstein touts her as the coming queen of light opera. The Wa tertug Monday.
Rose Ainsworth stars in A Bachelor’s Honeymoon at Waterloo matinees and night on Saturday November 25 in the Great Hoyt Comedy success. The six year old production showcases a vivid, piquant act with a capable supporting company to bolster the theatre crowd. Buster Brown Thursday headlines the town with a major child audience event.
An advertisement touts Croxone as the universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles claiming rapid relief, permanent recovery, and no need for hospital care. It asserts the formula neutralizes uric acid, cleanses impurities, restores kidney and bladder health, with a money back guarantee if it fails.
The Waterloo Evening Courier advertises the WOWL Hartman company presenting a Christmas show starring Buster Tige and Mary Jane with McClade Grady and Maury Fine in animal and human acts. Buster's right hand helper Will Grady is slated as a top animal impersonator. Matinees and nights at Waterloo Third feature the performance along with farmers auction sale bills used in Courier ads.
M. Smith has sold his farm one mile north and seven miles out of this city. On Dec 3 a public auction will offer five head of horses forty-two cattle fourteen Holstein cows twenty-eight shoats 3400 bushels of corn 400 bushels of oats ten tons of clover hay fifteen tons wild hay 100 bushels of barley one stack of straw one stack of corn fodder seventy five bushels of potatoes and assorted farm machinery.
R. E. Peterson, who left for the coast weeks ago, writes from Los Angeles on November 14 detailing limited success. He failed to find new concessions at beaches, plans a trip to San Francisco and New Orleans, and expects to return home around January 1 to prepare for next season at Electrica park. California climate and flowers are praised.
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