Swamp Root Remedy Ad Promises Kidney Relief
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder trouble. It claims benefits for rheumatism back pain urinary issues and frequent night trips to the toilet. Readers are offered a free sample and a book by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY alongside notes on available bottle sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ix. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. C
Oz. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Waterloo
Iowa
Grounders and Gags From Waterloo and Rock Island Sporting Roundup
A lively jumble of anecdotes and gossip from regional sports scenes. Mentions tobacco brands, managers like Jack Tighe, and locals with names tied to racing, cattle, and horses. Includes a joke about a Waterloo Roosters manager and a Woodstock–Durburne mix, plus a bowling note on Mrs. G Hull defending world title with a 177 average.
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Dmyn
Rock Island & Progressive
Cigahiftter
Baseball Cru
Union
Jack Tighe
Coinside
Waterloo Roosters
New Baseball Rules Sought For More Action
Kansas City December 10.George Tebeau proposes two rule changes to boost action: enlarge bat and ball and appoint a dedicated batsman for the pitcher. The idea aims to increase hits and base running, boosting scoring and fan interest, though enactment remains doubtful amid broad debate on radical changes.
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Kansas City
George Tebeau
West
Tebeau
Lang
Des Moines
Telean
Des Moines Youth Star Leads 3 U I Basketball Return
A Des Moines resident known for his work with the 3 U I basketball team is expected to repeat his strong performance this season. He previously played with the Des Moines YMCA team.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Y. M. C. A
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Averts Pneumonia In Flu Epidemics
The piece notes injuries to top players but argues spikes stay in the game. It then asserts Cham berains Cough Remedy’s tested efficacy during influenza epidemics and claims no pneumonia cases when taken timely, with sales through druggists.
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Chamberlain
Girls Collapse in Marathon Dance in Butte
In Butte Montana a marathon waltz contest with fifty three couples stretched into the early hours. After fourteen hours forty one minutes three couples were stopped by police under mayoral orders as six girls were hospitalized including a case of ruptured blood vessel and another with a suspected paralysis. Spectators cheered as dancers continued despite fatigue.
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Butte
Mont
Nevin
Waterloo W H to Manchester Tonight Strong Contender For North Iowa
West high basketball team travels to Manchester to face the local high school in a pivotal winter schedule. The squad aims to challenge for Northern Iowa honors this season, with coach Mallory training hard to prevent an upset. Key players listed for the trip include Whit tle, Marsh, Sharp, Gates, Rice, Weiler, and G Whittle.
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West High
Manchester
Northern
Iowa
Waterloo
Mallory
Manchesterites
Whittle
Marsh
Sharp
Gates
Rice
Weiler
G. Whittle
Waterloo granted Three-I franchise and plans for 1910
Frank Boyle writes in Sporting News that the Three-I league approved Waterloo as a franchise in Chicago on November 22. He predicts attendance of at least 50,000 next season and notes he will manage the Waterloo team, wintering in Waterloo, Iowa, with Cedar Rapids players transferred to join the nucleus.
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Sporting News
Frank Boyle
Chicago
Waterloo
Middle West
Central Association
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Small arms firing held important in army report
In the annual Adjutant General report General F C Ainsworth notes rising rifle qualifications with 2379 expert riflemen 7807 sharpshooters and 4204 marksmen in 1908 versus 1981 5555 and 4128 in 1907. The pay raise for qualified soldiers plus a new Provisional Small Arms Firing Manual take effect January 1 1910.
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Washington
D. C
Adjutant General of the Army
F. C. Ainsworth
Platos
Digestive vitality for aging bodies with Stuart tablets
An article extols metabolism in old age and explains digestion declines. It promotes STUARTS DISPEPSIA TABLETS as a substitute for missing gastric juices, claiming improved nutrition and delayed senescence. Sample requests and purchase details are offered via F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Company
Stuart Building
Marshall, Michigan
Heights Addition near Home Park offers 21 lots for sale
A recently platted Heights addition near Home Park lists 21 lots for sale. Prices start at 200 dollars with easy weekly payments, appealing to average earners near oarlong factories. Call now to buy single lots or the entire tract.
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Add
Man Confesses Arson Motive And Rejected Union Hope
The sworn statement describes a son swearing falsely after being told by his sister that his father paid him $100 to torch the dwelling. He admits he set the fire in revenge for being denied permission to marry a woman and bring her home to the family. He denies the $100 tale and asserts the act was his own revenge. The piece ends with a pointed, stereotyped question about a woman president.
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Sitwater
Minn
James T. Teare
Snake River
Pine City
Teare
Ellery
Colorado
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Waterloo Theatre
Sig
The
Harvey Dramatic Co
Sam
Lee Shubert
Che Blue
Raymond Paine
Candy Kid
Davis House Cleaning Club
E. T. Davis
Jowa
C. B
White
Weips
Sycamore St
Exictt
Wort
Ferguson Mfg. CO
St. Hoth
General Sporting News
Duburne
Grounders
Garfield Avenue
Johnson
Talis
Mistah Johnson
Rock Island
Billy Earle
Billie Burke
A. L
North Pole
Ebeau
Batsuman
Hugo Ryden
W. Grove
North Fows
Clark
Health Board
Innocent
Sire
Boyle
P. M
Indianapolis
Ind
City Board of Health
Board of Public Schoor Comminaion Era
California
Calumet
Waterloo Medical
DRS. Bouldin & Allen Ee Rg Rede
Frank P. Keane
Lafayette Bldg
Lowa
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue
Billings
Vaughan Land Co
Res
M. J. Pommer
Jefferson Street
R. Johnson
Mer
Courtlandt St. C. B
Ned
Waterloo Rendering Co
Sueweanor
Cole Rendering Works
Gillett
Gillett’s
RUS R al
Carl C. Bickley
4Th St
Lows
Towa
Russell-Lamson
DR. F. C. Liffring
Lafayette
C. F. Bennett
West Fourth St
Fourth St
Bodwell
W. R. Goothern
Red
R. Scott
Ida M. Scott
T. B. Askew
E. A. Hunt
Clinton Shockley
Lafayette Building
Ralston
Sxcum
Mortimer B. Cleveland
Prof
A. Petersen
West Third Avenue
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