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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1911

Page

3

Obituary and murder case shadow over Krampe trial

Newton Iowa September 12 The murder case against Leo Krampe for the Matilda Hermsmeier death is likely weakened by the death of Detective Eli Hardin of Des Moines Hardin aided the inquiry and secured crucial evidence leading to Krampe s indictment His passing may derail trial set to begin October 3 and leave unresolved points in the Hardy triple murder inquiry

Newton Leo Krampe Eli Hardin Des Moines Krampe Matilda Hermsmeier Baxter Hardin Harton Kan al Guest Marshal County

Flyers Parlange fully explained

Advertises the Waterloo Evening Courier dictionary and aviation handbook offer. Promotes six issues coupons for bindings, with a small expense bonus, plus illustrations, charts, pronunciation, and a Treasury of Facts including language, geography, history, and legal terms. Encourages clipping today to stay informed.

Waterloo Evening Courier Courier Treasury of Facts United States

Sioux City Considers Test Overweight Bread Loaves

Sioux City officials weigh a trend of double loaves marked a6 that total 2% ounces more than a pound. The 10 cent loaves prompt an ordinance check to determine if the extra mass equals two loaves and if the practice violates the 16 ounce minimum.

Sioux City

One Store Ay Garrison After Fire Wreck Leaves Town

Garrison La September 12. Fire destroyed most of Garrison with Main Street reduced to ruins. The Farmers Mercantile and Savings Bank remain. safes in burned buildings opened with contents intact. Rebuilding to take years. a pump hose shortage hindered firefighting. Grover Cross slept through the blaze. several residents injured but many will rely on the remaining store for provisions.

Garrison Main Street O.ner Farmers’ Mercantile Company Farmers’ Savings Bank S. E. Nagles L. F. Heiden Bostrom Bros Garrison Independent People's Bank F. C. Carle O. W. Wenner Dr. Carle People’s Bank Baum & Mentzer Grover Cross Xaane Mr. Donley

Polished Rice Tied to Disease in Tropics

Washington dispatch reports medical mystery why removing the thin husk from rice grain triggers beriberi. Philippine army surgeons note natives using unpolished rice show immunity and have nearly wiped out beriberi among Philippine scouts after five months with only one civilian case. They expect further decline if unpolished rice remains dietary staple.

Washington, D. C Philippines Teriberi

Steeplejack Climbs 506 Feet Beside Whitehall Building

Albert Lindholm, a seasoned steeplejack, ascends the 421 foot Whitehall Building with a flagstaff extending 85 feet higher. From 306 feet above street level, he regirds the ball atop the slender pole while spectators observe from nearby streets. The Herald photographer captured images showing the feat amid bustling New York City sidewalks.

Albert Lindholm Whitehall Herald New York City Whitehall Building Battery Place Albert S. Indholm Lindholm

Cheaper Than Polished Grain Disease Not Well Known

A fragment notes a disease described as cheaper than polished grain and scarcely known. The text preserves only a hint of context, mentioning limited recognition and a comparison to grain quality, leaving the broader story unclear.

Kopp couple farewells Fort Dodge Christian church

Rev Mr Kopp and wife bid farewell to the Christian church after years of service. Morning sermon used Moses and Joshua to urge loyalty to the successor and continued work. Mrs Kopp spoke in the evening on the Immortal Alabaster Box urging kindness to the living. They depart Wednesday for Waterloo after a farewell reception at the church parlor.

Fort Dodge L. P. Kopp Christian Church Kopp Moses Joshua Mr. Kopp

Blood spills in Chinese riots in Sze Chuan province

Washington reports that violence in Sue-Chuen has escalated with over twenty rioters and several soldiers killed. American women and children have fled Cheng-Tu under escort. Tuan Fang, head of imperial railways, led 1,000 soldiers from Hankow toward the troubled province as more forces mobilize on the Sze-Chuen border.

Washington, D. C Sue-Chuen China Yamen Cheng-Tu Sze-Chuen State Department Tuan Fang Imperial Railways Hankow

Des Moines Weather Bulletin Reports Varied Rainfall and Crop Progress

Des Moines weather bulletin notes near normal average temperature with regional rainfall differences. Heavy rains in southeast Iowa damaged corn, fruit, and buildings while western counties saw drought. Pasture and late potatoes improving, fall plowing resumed, corn advancing toward maturity and silage cutting rapid with unprecedented fodder yields anticipated.

Des Moines

Weather Note Mentions Lightning in Southeast Counties

A report records lightning observed during a heavy shower on the afternoon of the 6th in the southeastern counties.

City Improves Road Bridges Across Black Hawk Creek

Automobilists praise city work filling holes at bridge approaches on Cedar Falls road and improving the route. Reports note Westfield bridge approaches remain in poor condition with near misses and broken springs. City action to restore passable street would earn wide commendation.

Black Hawk Creek Cedar Falls Westfield Bridge

Foley Kidney Remedy Glass Bottle Ad Claim

Foley's Kidney Remedy claims to treat acute and chronic kidney and bladder ailments. It highlights benefits for elderly people, praising tannic and reconstructive qualities and promises permanent relief and comfort. Marketed by K. Toder & Son.

K. Toder & Son

New System for Bath House at Lafayette Park

A new operating system devised by Doc Morris will serve about 1500 bathers at Lafayette park next year or sooner if warm weather brings many swimmers. Booths permit quick garment changes with baskets. hats stay at the desk and booths are tracked by the desk to prevent vacancy. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound remains a top household cough remedy sold by J. K. Joder & Son.

Bath House Lafayette Park Doc’ Morris J. K. Joder & Son

Diegle Promises Confession In Bribery Case

In Columbus on September 12 Rodney J. Diegle facing a three year sentence for complicity in legislative bribery promises another confession. He has told the state's attorneys of his intent to provide full details of the bribery scheme and names involved.

Columbus Rodney J. Diegle

Politician Demands Written Statement on Legislative Corruption

A public figure pledges to provide a complete written account of all known legislative corruption and is given until next Monday to prepare. The announcement appears amid a broader civic discourse.

Amusements The Girl I Love at LaSalle Opera House Waterloo

Manager Harry Askin brings The Girl I Love to Waterloo tonight with lavish scenery and authentic sets. He insists on top quality scenic design to match costly costumes, believing grand stage equipment boosts both artistic value and business appeal.

Harry Askin LaSalle Opera House Waterloo Theater O. K Askin David Belasco

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad

Old age whispered to the reader is resisted by Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The ad claims Sage and Sulphur darkens hair and stops dandruff while promoting growth. It is guaranteed with money-back if it fails to perform as represented. Sold for fifty cents by druggists. H. W. Taggart 537 Commercial St.

Osler Wyeth H. W. Taggart Commercial St

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