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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1910
Page
1
General Sporting News notes the Cubs and Athletics in a tense Series while forecasts hint at more games. Mentions Chicago Three-I meeting in Chicago, weather nerves, and operator chatter. Critiques Hugh Fullerton for errant predictions as Cubs seek momentum and Schulte’s form is debated.
In the first world championship game, Philadelphia’s Athletics defeated the Chicago Cubs 4 to 1 before 26 891 spectators. Ben Fer pitched strongly through eight innings, with Chicago’s offense limited to a first inning single by Schulte. Bender pitched superbly for the Athletics.
Cleveland defeated Cincinnati 9 to 6 to tie the Ohio championship series. Grif fith managed Cincinnati and returned to action by pitching five balls to retire Jackson Lajoie and Birmingham. Stovall Jackson and others stood out for Cleveland in a high scoring affair with multiple pitchers used and a decisive game to be played in Cincinnati.
East and West high school teams travel next Saturday for away contests. Fast high faces Cedar Rapids high while West high meets Mt. Vernon with the Carnell College freshmen.
In the exchange, Blinks angrily questions Colonel Dawson’s ability to see Ine. The secretary concedes the colonel cannot see and explains he does not want to strain his eyes. The dialogue conveys tension over impaired vision and restraint in actions.
An 1884 sworn statement by Frank J. Cheney of Cheney & Co promises one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document cites a testimonial claim and indicates the product is sold by druggists nationwide.
The annual state convention of the D A R opens in Cedar Falls with about fifty delegates arriving. Mrs Albert B Cummins of Des Moines and H R Harlan will speak. music by local performers. dinners served at the Congregational church. Thursday plans include automobile rides and college visit.
Local report notes Charles City will visit Ula next Saturday as the boys’ team continues a successful run by winning all events they enter. Mrs. N P Nielsen, living at Ninth and Walnut, says her daughter Mrs. F Graham of Sharon Springs Kansas will visit tomorrow with friends and relatives. Mr H B Stiles of the city, an electric outfitter, moved his business to Cotton Theatre rooms and is installing new fixtures.
James Swenson a lion tamer hid in a cage with a lion at the Detroit state fair grounds to escape confrontation with his wife. Mrs Swenson later found him sleeping against the animal and taunted him with a tent stake.
Robert A. Merton of Brooklyn, a Harvard senior studying wireless telegraphy, used a common iron bedstead as the aerial for transmission and reception. The bedstead sits in his bedroom, not on the roof, with all openings closed, yet wireless messages pass through it, supporting the claim that an aerial on a roof is unnecessary and that wireless signals can penetrate steel.
Arthur Balfour entertains a family party at Whittinghame creating a lively scene described as circus like with children playing Indians around the former prime minister. The hosts include Miss Alice Balfour and Lady Frances Balfour who also shares affectionate yet sharp exchanges over politics.
An advertisement touts Pape’s Cold Compound as a fast cure for grippe and colds. It claims two hour dosing to end symptoms, cites three years of research and fifty thousand dollars in cost, and asserts no quinine is used or effective. It markets a 25 cent package available worldwide.
Medical authorities advocate washing away germs instead of greasing the skin. A new Haquid treatment uses a wintergreen thymol blend in the D. D. D. prescription to penetrate and destroy eczema germs, soothe, and heal the skin. A 25 cent trial bottle is offered by Wangler Bros Henderson Drug Co.
Satisfied users from Waterville Maine Detroit Michigan report long term relief from headaches with Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. They claim quick relief without stomach upset and warrant replacement if the first package fails.
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