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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1912
Page
9
A playful scene unfolds at the dairy show as members of The American Order of Dip py Dopesters gather in the big cattle barn. Characters include Happy and Red joking about clocks and bed ticks while officials query dairy questions.LICENSED TO WED. James B. Scott, Waterloo Nora A. Freeman, Waterloo.
An advertisement invites readers to obtain Father John’s Medicine through their druggist or by writing Carleton and Hovey Company of Lowell Massachusetts sending one dollar for a large bottle express prepaid.
Reports from October 15 to 16 describe reactions from Gov. Wilson Sen. La Follette President Taft and Mrs Roosevelt after the attempted assassination of Col. Roosevelt in Milwaukee. Wounds were not serious and officials sought details while offering cautious relief.
Washington reports the Deneen-Roosevelt row has stirred up trouble in Illinois politics as of October 15. The clash involves key figures in the Taft camp and national party dynamics.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as fast relief for nasal congestion catarrh and cold symptoms. It claims cleansing soothing antiseptic action without mercury or cocaine and urges purchase of a 60 cent bottle from druggists, with agent H W Taggart.
Taft backers say Roosevelt's attack on Governor Deneen shifts state party strength to Taft while Washington Star reports gradual gains in the Midwest. Democratic figures McCombs McAdoo and Wilson supporters testified before the Clapp committee asserting Wilson's, election.
Two socialist party members were arrested during a public address when an officer was interfered with. Guy Barnes urged the speaker to continue, citing constitutional rights. The case, set for Wednesday, was postponed indefinitely and may be dropped. A later testimonial promotes Foley Kidney Pills for lumbago relief.
A fragment notes someone leaving a drug store and stating they would not have taken the items if sober, leaving the context and identities unspecified.
Thursday will be good roads day at the cattle congress and it is hoped to have nearly every automobile owner in the county and others interested.
The county plans a community event on a clear afternoon with a program led by F A Ferguson as chairman. J J Long publisher of Road Maker at Davenport will deliver the principal address. A special invitation promises entertainment as part of the program aimed at motorists and residents.
Wilbur Corwin took two safety razors and souvenir post cards from Ellis pharmacy during a small purchase. The clerk missed the items and Detective Tom Morris arrested Corwin shortly after. He admitted stealing the articles and was found with them in his possession.
At the dairy show a notable entry is the baseball poker game run by a firm named Ketchum and Cheatham. Frank Wetcham from the south and Steve Cheatham from the east formed the partnership in ball pitching after meeting at Waverly during the fair.
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