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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
3
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as the fast acting remedy for dyspepsia and sour stomach. It claims relief in five minutes from indigestion heartburn and belching and urges readers to keep a large bottle at home for instant aid during meals or upset stomach episodes.
Jury in Kentzelman v. Vokovan returned a sealed verdict of 47.19 for the plaintiffs on a $247 claim including a $200 note and $47.49 electric light item. Lottie Galloway was granted a divorce from James Galloway. County warrants totaled 12,137.58 for the week.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Brownatone hair dye claiming it quickly darkens streaked hair without removal and cannot be detected. It promises shades from golden to black, lists prices 0.50 and 1.90, and notes distribution through Kenton Pharmacy Co and various druggists.
The 1913 football season starts this afternoon as East High meets the alumni at Cedar River park. Kickoff is likely at 4 o clock with Coach Whiteside rotating players to showcase gridiron skills. Alumni stars include Vorhees Hunsley Dean Koepke Testetler and others from past teams.
The funeral for Robert Quirk, Waterloo cattleman, who died after a Great Western train struck him in Chicago, was held this morning at Gregoire's chapel and St. Patrick's church in Dubuque. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet with friends from Waterloo New Hampton Mason City and Clinton attending.
The Fane Gortell company closes its engagement at the Waterloo this evening with The Bishop's Carriage and New vaudeville between the acts. Marion Sherwood stars in The Spendthrift a four act domestic drama by Porter Emerson Browne with strong scenic equipment and a praised cast. Miss Sherwood appeared here last season in The Thief and is billed for tomorrow matinee and night.
The report notes a plan to force 100 percent increases on assessed values if property listing is refused. Assessors would list property by best judgment and add a full 100 percent. January meeting directions prepare county assessors for 1914 taxation. The executive council orders a capitol extension tax of half mill, challenged as unconstitutional by two district judges with appeals to the supreme court, hearing set for November.
The extension tax would be collected after January 1, 1914. If the lower courts are affirmed, the tax levy for this purchase may be removed from the tax books.
Government land drawing for Fort Peck Indian reservation ends with 12 000 names chosen. Iowa residents among the lucky. Two Waterloo women win entries, Donita E. Tuttle and Amy J. Raske. Other selected names include Maria A. Wild Cedar Falls and several residents from Vinton Oelwein Marshalltown Dubuque Mason City Plainfield and Dubuque.
Bloomington reports a notable local anecdote as the Clinton mansion in HI. once built by Col. Thomas Snell again surprised residents with a new development yesterday.
Wreckers uncovered a child’s skeleton concealed in a wall of a Clinton home, adding to the era’s saga surrounding Colonel Snell. An inquest issued an open verdict as the body was buried in a public cemetery. police noted uncertainty on how long it had been hidden. Separately, Fort Dodge hotelier M Zerbe died from bichloride of mercury after a day of distress. wife Mia Zerbs remains gravely ill in the adjoining room.
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