East High Team Seeks Revenge Under New Coach
East High bowls over rivals by aiming to avenge last year’s loss to West Waterloo as H. R. Brink takes the reins for basketball. Football outlook hinges on returning stars Duke and Davis while a large recruit squad prepares for a late start after Thanksgiving. Schedule includes Cedar Falls, West High on Thanksgiving, and a Cedar Rapids game.
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East High
West Waterloo
H. R. Brink
West Hich
Brink
East Hich
Duke
Davis
Orange and Black
Cedar Falls
West High
Cedar Rapids
Electric Park to be improved after tough season
Despite poor weather Electric Park had a successful season with satisfactory early attendance. Cool wet weather since July 4 reduced patronage, leaving several thousand fewer visitors than 1911. Management plans extensive improvements next spring including overhauls of structures and new concessions. Manager Herbert Parker to resume Waterloo theatre duties as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Herbert Parker
Waterloo Theatre
Divorce Declared For Clara Wildman and Her Ill-Matched Husband
Clara Jane Wildman wins absolute divorce from Frederick Collis Wildman a Philadelphia and New York traction and civic leader. Their marriage began January 17 1968 in Trinity Church New York and ended after repeated desertion quarrels with no permanent home mainly in New York and Philadelphia hotels. She praised him as a good fellow yet said they were too ill matched for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
New York
Temperature report and school picture promo note
Yesterday the maximum temperature was 82 degrees at 4 p.m. One year ago today the minimum and maximum temperatures were && and 798 degrees. The notice urges fathers to ensure school children receive Brady War Pictures from the Western Evening Courier with a text and a coupon on page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Block
Wareaen
Senator Bourne Replies on Standard Oil Controversy
Senator Bourne of Oregon defended his 1908 effort to settle disputes between the government and Standard Oil, saying Roosevelt’s remarks falsely tied him to current controversy. He described meeting with Archbold in New York to press for a federal incorporation law and referenced talks with justice officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Bourne
Oregon
Col. Roosevelt
Sibley
Pennsylvania
White House
Standard Oil
Co. Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
Roosevelt
Archbold
Hourne
New York
Department of Justice
Ringlings Winter Quarters Possible in Bridgeport
The Ringling Brothers circus plans to winter in Bridgeport Conn this season while weighing a permanent home. Charles Ringling says a western city remains possible but no decision yet with a potential next year move. Possible sites include Dubuque Sterling Davenport and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trabuque
St. Ro-Rinsling Brothers’ Circus
Circug
Brideeport
Conn
iButajo BN and Pawnee Mileheans
Charles Ringling
Ina
Duebuque
Ringling Company
Ringling
Sterling
Dubuque
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo West Schools Opened for Fall Term
The Waterloo West public schools began the fall term with enrollment up about ten percent. Crowding appeared as classes started, with sewing classes moved to the high school gym and an extra room opened in the Lowell building. More space will be available once the Washington Irving school in Greenfield is ready for occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo West
Lowell
Washington Irving
Greenfield
Divorces Filed for Record in Several Cases
Several divorce suits were filed for record. Minnie H. Bryan seeks custody of three children and permanent alimony from Otto W. Bryan after a 1897 marriage and 1910 separation. Lida Grace Hansen sues Hans C. Hansen for divorce on cruelty after a 1906 marriage and 1912 separation with a 50 year old son. C Pearl Bernel sues Anton W. Bernel after a 1911 separation. Jessie B. Bodey seeks desertion divorce and possession of household goods from Frank G. Bodey after a 1896 marriage and 1908 separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie H. Bryan
Otto W. Bryan
New Hampton
Hya A
Carl L
Leona J
Lida Grace Hansen
Hans C. Hansen
C. Pearl Bernel
Anton W. Bernel
Muscatina
Jessie B. Bodey
Frank G. Bodey
Waterloo
The Rat as a Cause of Waste in Public Health
The piece argues rats cause massive economic waste and threaten health with plague. It urges individuals to exterminate rats, noting city and national health efforts strain scarce resources. It calls for ongoing vigilance and pest control by property owners to reduce both rat and plague risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Health Organization of
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Waterlooo Evening Courier Wa rny War Pictures Series
Parents urged to have children view the Wrndy War Pictures in the sixteen weekly sections issued by the Waterloon Evening Courier. A coupon appears on page 8 for the next matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrndy
Waterloo
Iowa V3 Well Represented at International Hygiene Congress
Iowa will send a large delegation to the fifteenth international congress on hygiene and demography with 22 cities naming delegates including Des Moines Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Dubuque. In all 174 American cities have designated officials and the gathering is described as the largest ever for public health sciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Iona
C. E. Fellows
Avoca
G. A. Spaulding
Burlington
FB. J. Wehman
Cedar Rapids
D. EB. Beardsley
Cornell Bluffs
W. L. Treynor
Thomas J. Maloney
W. A. Stone
Carroll
O. C. Morrison
Creston
J. W. Fry
Cherokee
J. H. Burlingame
Des Moines
A. E. Kepford
Edward van Duyn
Dubuque
F. W. Weiland
Garner
B. M. Hoag
Glenwood
J. M. Donelan
Grinnell
C.E. Harris
Harlan
J. 8. Bisgard
Hampton
D. W. Barnard
Towa City
Henry Albert
Mr. George
IT. Reddick
Maquoketa
D. N.’ Loose
Ottumwa
E. T. Edgerly
Red Oak
Dairy picnic slated with talks and events near Marshalltown
Prof. RE Estes will address a Clemons dairy picnic near Marshalltown with a baseball game music and diversions. He also will speak at Coulter on buttermik day. A silver cup valued around 100 is offered for top Swiss Brown dairy cattle at the Waterloo congress. Prof Hugh G Van Pelt judges the Jersey display at the Minneapolis fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. S. Estes
Clemons
Marshalltown
Estes
Coulter
Waterloo
Hugh G. van Pelt
Minneapolis
Vis Drug Company Incorporation Filed in Waterlan
Articles of incorporation filed for a drug company to conduct no retail or wholesale business in Waterlan. Capitalization at 10000 dollars with 5000 cash. Officers listed as President Col. Holden and Secretary-Treasurer J C Payne.
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Vis
Waterlan
Col. Holden
J. CL Payne
Town Talk Notes and Local Visits
Mrs. James Carstensen travels to Owatonna Minnesota to visit her brother James Adir and family. Catholic Ladies Aid meets in Our Lady of Victory auditorium to tie comforts. W M Powell family visit Waterloo relatives from Cedar Rapids. L A Jaeger campaigns for Buchanan County auditor with A D Summer introduction. M H Kelly returns from Cedar Rapids trip via Shell Rock and relatives. Nettie Reynolds from Dayton Ohio visits in Orange township and Washburn. Dr W H Bickley recovering from appendicitis operation and plans to resume practice soon. Earl P Russell and wife arrive from Chicago to stay with Mrs Schoel in Chautauqua park after Paola Kansas visit.
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James Carstensen
Owatonna
Minn
Ial i
James Adir
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Our Lady of Victory Auditorium
Nettie Reynolds
Dayton
Ohio
Hiram Beckley
Orange Township
Arch Roberts
Washburn
W. H. Bickley
Presbyterian Hospital
Earl P. Russell
Chicago
Mrs. Russell
A. Schoel
Chautauqua Park
Waterloo
Paola
Kan
Mr. Russell
Pickett To Speak At Harvest Home Picnic
Congressman Charles Pickett will address the harvest home picnic in Dumont tomorrow with Senator Kenyon also billed to speak. The event draws many Butler county residents as part of the annual celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles FE. Pickett
Dumont
Butler County
Senator Kenyon
Chicago Sore Throat Epidemic Linked to Milk Supply
A winter 1911 12 sore throat outbreak in Chicago is traced to milk from two dairies Dairy X and Dairy N. Prof Heinemann concludes partial bottle infection possible and stresses cleanliness to prevent future outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Journal of the
American Medical Association
P. G. Tieinemann
University of Chicago
Heinemann
Excitement Over Crime Subides in Missouri Town
Excitement among Holister residents over threats to lynch E. T. Dickens faded after the weekend events. Dickens killed August Dorstee with a stab in Dorsten's blacksmith shop Saturday. Bronson jail remains under heavy guard where Dickens is confined.
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Springfield
Holister
E. T. Dickens
Dickens
August Dorstee
Dorsten
Bronson
Youth Humbles English Master in Amateur Match Play
Wheaton Illinois September 3 C G Waldo Jr Brooklawn youth defeated Champion Harold Hilton on the Chicago Golf Club course in the first half of the opening round for the national amateur championship. Waldo was even at the turn and five up at the home hole to lead Hilton.
Suit to Recover $2500 Insurance Claim
The Peerless Cream Separator company sues the Insurance Company of America to recover 2500 on a policy covering a building destroyed by fire on January 9, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerless Cream
Insurance Company of America
W. C. T. U. Calls Members to Annual Meeting
All W. C. T. U. members are urged to attend the annual meeting in Willard hall Thursday afternoon. The meeting will present the yearly reports of officers and election of new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hall
Rebels Capture Ojinaga In Swift Advance
Rebels seized Ojinaga today without a fight as federal troops under General Sanchez fled to the hills. A small garrison offered no resistance, and the capture secures sought provisions arms and ammunition for the rebels in Marfa Texas dispatches indicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ojinaga
Marfa
Tex
Sanchez
Cummins Stance Adds To Confusion At Des Moines Convention
Des Moines Iowa September 3 Senator Albert Cummins backed Roosevelt and opposed the third ticket plan creating more confusion. Supporters of the ticket scheme including John MacVicar and state committee members expected nominations for all offices tomorrow with uninstructed delegates controlling. Roosevelt arriving tomorrow afternoon was to signal his view on a state ticket in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Albert Jh. Cummins
Roosevelt
John MacVicar
Col. Roosevelt
Towa
Administrators Appointed for Gardner and Jaquith Estates
In the Was terlos Evening Courier notice Eugene A. Gardner is named administrator of Ammiel W. Gardner estate valued at 14000 dollars while Ida Foster of Middleville Michigan is named administratrix of Jane Jaquith estate valued at 5000 dollars.
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Ammiel W. Gardner
Jane Jaquith
Eugene A. Gardner
Ida Foster
Middleville
Mich
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Schuol
Wasteriog Evening Courier
Union
Miss Nelson
Messalines
Bridgeport
Ware Ferloo F Evening Courier
W. M. Powell
L. Alford
L. A. Jaeger
Buchanan County
A. D. Summer
M. H. Kelly
Shell Rock
Pickett
Harvest Home
Waeterlon Evening Courier
W. C. T. U.’s IN Annual Meeting
John McNellis
Dunkerton
Maggie Shillington
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Reading
Chicago Great Western
Northwestern
Atchison
Wee Eee
American Smelter
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern Pacific
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel, Common
United States Steel, Pld
Cumming
Wasterlos Evening Courier
Coppon
Smith
Majestic Theatre
West Fifth
Wasterloo
A. FE. Matz
Grand Opera House
Squire
Jefferson
Bill
East Fifth
iVor
Ceedar River Park
Black
Nent
Randolph
Kimball
East Sixth
Ripeurt Park
W. Elis
Broadway
Miss Valentine
H. E. McDougall
Jones Nat'l. School of Auctioneering
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