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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
8
An advertisement urges readers to take Pape's Diapepsin to end indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims five minute relief from dyspepsia, belching, heartburn, and nausea, with a 50 cent large case available at drug stores. The copy promotes immediate digestion and overall stomach restoration after a single dose.
Parkersburg Iowa October 24 Special Mr and Mrs George R Rinken and daughter Julietta attend their son and brother Jame s Rinken wedding to Miss Faye Johnson of Boone held at the bride home at six oclock this evening The couple depart for Benton Arkansas where Mr Rinken is in business George Conn marries Miss Etta Hyndman at the brides home in Butler County The couple will reside in Pryor Oklahoma Harvest home supper Westminster church October 27 at 530 p m Supper 25 cents Students of Waterlow Business College enjoy a Cedar River park picnic tonight with dining hall supper and outdoor games if weather allows Gary Campbell and George Carson bag eight mallards near Washburn pond noting ducks fat and in good condition
Newton Oct 25 County Attorney Mowry opened the Leo Krampe murder case linking him to an alleged confession and to Al Guest. The defense contends the confession came from the sweat box. The victim was Matilda Hermsmeier a wealthy recluse found dead Feb 24 with a head wound near Baxter. Governor Carroll offered a $300 reward. Krampe is charged with first degree murder and held in county jail awaiting trial with noted legal talent defending both sides.
A testimonial from Mrs Endlich of Erie Pa claims five years of female troubles were cured after two and six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts the product as made from native roots and berries with no narcotics and cites numerous cures and free guidance from Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts.
Sioux City Iowa October 25 Councilman Jonathan W Brown attended the Orpheum theater and protested a feature act showing musicians using Jane's feet and exposing limbs He sought the manager and warned of arrests for an immoral exhibition claiming the display was vulgar immoral and disrespectful to Sioux City youth.
Whiting Miner five died of diphtheria on October 17 at 626 South Seventeenth street in South Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. F. Wetherell are his parents. Recent visits include Sam Murphy and his mother from Mound City Kansas at Dave Bruner’s, and Ralph Dwight of Spring Lake Minnesota visiting while using crutches. Champ Howe circulated a petition to appoint a guardian for his nieces Gladys and Bernice Mankere. Charten McCready and wife have…
The Countess of Warwick faces a $25,000 suit in English courts filed by A J Payne, hotel proprietor, over dealings with Ernest Terah Loder. She exchanged ten notes of 25,000 each for Pump Timber Company shares, of which she received 50,000 worth far below claimed value. Payne sought 75,000 via arbitration and accepted one note in settlement, while the Countess contends the shares are almost worthless.
A week in town brings ads and visits from A P Whitseen and Capt Ettinger. James Roop and family buy a home from A W Decker while Wilbert Loveland and Fannie Fairburn join kin for a dinner. Miss Lucas returns to school and Pam Rosenthal comes home from Minnesota as farmers report corn not yet dry enough for cribbing.
The will of Isaac McGee, dated March 17, 1898, was admitted to probate in Manchester Indiana. The estate primarily goes to his oldest son Irvin A. McGee as executor with bond. Sons John William receive 5 dollars each, Austin 1 dollar, grandson George Farlinger 5 dollars. No appraisement yet.
Daniel Waterson died at 12 15 p m yesterday at his home 717 Johnson street Waterloo native of Ohio born January 23 1847 long time farmer in Butler county married to Anna Gourley five children Climord Robin Margaret Ada and Mrs Minnie Hudson survive him family lived in Waterloo about ten months funeral at West Minster Presbyterian led by Rev W J Sandford burial in Dumond Brights disease caused three months bed rest
Ethel Shover sues Reuben Shover of Slater Green for divorce, alimony, and custody claiming desertion and cruelty after a 1907 marriage at Anamosa. He counters that she drove him away with a butcher knife, he hid in a hay mow, and she kept company with another man while he was away. He seeks dismissal and costs. she seeks $5,000 permanent alimony, child custody, and division of a $10,000 Dakota homestead. Case may go to trial this term.
The text recounts George M Pullman arranging with the Chicago and Alton railway to convert day coaches into sleeping cars in 1858. It describes a low deck design with end berths and a rope pulley system to raise upper berths while the lower berth formed from two seats. This marks early Pullman experimentation before palatial compartments.
After weeks of worry, relatives and friends in Waterloo and across Iowa rejoice at word from Miss Georgia Day, a missionary in China. The cablegram confirms she is well, with notes that other Iowa town missionaries are safe, while her exact location remains uncertain amid transport and safety concerns.
Dr. Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a natural substitute for calomel to remove a dark brown mouth and bad breath. He claims they prevent constipation, support liver function, and keep bowels regular when taken nightly or at the first sign of trouble. Sold in pocket packs at 10c and 2c by the Olive Tablet Company.
A modern age plea highlights Meritol Rheumatism Powders produced by the American Drug & Press Association. Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co. are exclusive representatives offering the product on a positive guarantee to relieve rheumatism.
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