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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1915

Page

9

Child Labor Bill Through the Senate In Iowa

Des Moines reports volley of actions as the Senate and House pass key measures. The child labor bill, amended but viable, bans street trades for youths under 11 and girls under 14 in towns over 10,000, with permits and school safeguards. Other actions cover road districts, highway drainage, weed control enforcement, state audit reforms, switching service definitions, and jury selection changes.

Des Moines Senate Heald Farr Foster House Assembly Committee On Board of Audit State Executive Council Kimball Elwood Jones Cerro Gordo Iowa State Bar Association

Cuticura Heals Facial Eczema Says Ray L O Brien

A Saginaw man Ray L O Brien reports months of facial eczema worsen until he used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. After two washes and treatments his face cleared, with sample skin book offered by mail.

Emily St Saginaw, Mich Ray L. O'Brien

Assembly to Quit Work on April 17

Des Moines April 6 The legislature will adjourn sine die on Saturday April 17 after a unanimous house vote fixing the date. The senate had passed a similar resolution but a reconsideration motion attached delayed final action. A sifting committee question remains unsettled while rules limiting debate were adopted to speed proceedings.

Des Moines House Senate Shlinker Crawford Helmer

Gov Clarke names list of appointees

Des Moines April 6. Gov Clarke today announced a slate of officials to continue in office with one change. William E B Holland will be state mine inspector for the southern district replacing John Jeffreys after a protracted feud. The appointments include Edward Sweeny Rhys T Rhys Wm B Holland and others across dairy food pharmacy library crops bee inspection and boat inspection roles led by George M Chappell.

Des Moines William EB. Holland John Jeffreys Holland Jeffreys Edward Sweeny Rhys T. Rhys Ottumwa Wm. &. Holland Albia Dairy and Wm. B. Barney Hampton George D. Newcomb Creston Brary Commission Harriet M. Towner Corning Melvin H. Byers George M. Chappell Frank (. Pel Ilett Atlantic Geo. B. Freeman Mason City J. B. Thompson Spirit Lake H. C. Daly Emmetsburz

Boy Scout Rescued After Drowning Peril at Wapsie Creek

West Liberty on April 6 reports Ward Chase a Boy Scout narrowly escaped drowning after being pinned beneath a heavy log and buried under water. H Archibald, cashier of the People's Bank, directed the rescue, lifting the log while others pulled him from the perilous spot. Chase and a companion rolled the log to form a crossing, but the timber dragged Chase down the bank where he was partially unconscious upon rescue.

West Liberty Wapsle Creek Ward Chase H. Archibald People's Bank Chase

Great Power Company Plans to Build Dam Near Orchard

A large power company plans to develop a dam on the Cedar River near Orchard, Iowa, purchasing land from Ed Huissellmann and seeking more property to support a 27 foot high structure. The project aims to generate ample power and expand operations across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota, with construction only in the planning stage.

Iowa Orchard Ed Huissellmann Cedar River Minnesota

Mermaid Waits for Mortal Admirer on River Rock

In a foreign country by a river, a beautiful mermaid combs her hair and longs for a mortal admirer. A gull promises help and a youth arrives, but mermaids lure him away with music and magic, leaving the mermaid weeping as she vows to rescue him. The gull hints the mermaid will try again.

Chere Isne McClure

Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement Claim

Ready owns and operates several sick plants in different parts of the country. Foley's Honey and Tar is marketed as safe prompt and effective for colds croup hoarseness bronchial coughs throat trouble and lagicone. It contains no opiates and is the preferred cough medicine for children. Sold by all druggists everywhere.

Ready Foley Guy

Oelwein Chooses Curdy-Kint Site for Post Office

In Oelwein on April 6 the Curdy-Kint site of 140 feet square, priced at 8090 dollars, was officially accepted for the proposed post office building. The plots lie on the corner of First avenue and First street E opposite the Baptist church.

Oelwein Washington First Avenue First Baptist Church

Simple Way to Get Rid of Blackheads Guide

An old home remedy promotes dissolving blackheads with two ounces of plain powdered neroxin applied on a hot wet sponge and rubbed over the area. It claims the powder and water dissolve blackheads, leaving pores clean and natural, while squeezing worsens irritation and enlarges pores.

THINGS THEATRICAL AT THE GRAND TONIGHT

The Grand theatre presents The Old Chemist in two parts and The Jewelled Daggers of Fate in one part. Keystone is also shown. Tomorrow features two two-part dramas a single reel drama and a one part comedy.

the Grand Grand Theatre Fate Keystone

Osler on Tuberculosis and Eckman's Alterative

Dr. Osler cites clinical signs of healing in pulmonary tuberculosis and notes granulation tissue formation and scar tissue development. The text discusses Mine salts and Eckman's Alterative, suggesting some positive cases while cautioning that no promises are made. advice to consult a druggist or order from Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia.

William Osler Jahns Hopkins Baltimore Oxford Eckman Cnore Crete

Majestic Show Delights Crowd With Variety Acts

Yesterday at the Majestic, audiences cheered The Great Asahi and his clever Jap troupe for tricks and feats. Fern and Zell with blackface, Mayer and Goodwin with songs, and Marcou with a feats of hands contribute to a strong bill. Mistress Nell continues to charm crowds at the Phiga, while Little Mary Pickford in the title role heads a new segment featuring Williams, Sterling, and Toomar Co.

THE Majestic Asahi Fern Zell Mayer Goodwin Marcou Williams and Sterling Henry Toomar and Co Williams and Rankin Nell Phiga Mary Pickford Justies Caen Moore Piel Moore Les

GETS-IT Corn Vanish Miracle Ad

Ad claims GETS-IT makes corns disappear with a hard skin protection and a few drops, promising quick, painless removal. It touts easy application and drugstore availability, urging readers to use GETSAT and see results quickly.

Pickford film disappoints Waterloo photofans

Waterloo photofans came to expect greatness from a Pickford film but left tonight disappointed as the engagement ends. Tomorrow and Thursday at the Plaza will show Buckshot John with Bosworth in the lead, recording activity in Otterville on April 6.

Ted Wife Waterloo He Plaza Buckshot John Dipbark Boswirth

Megrimine Headache Remedy Ad from 19th Century

An advertisement promotes Dr Whitehall's Megrimine as a quick, positive cure for headaches and neuralgia with twenty six years of trusted relief. Sold in 1c and 50c boxes by druggists including The Gr Whitehall Megrimine Co of South Bend Indiana and BW Seluneman Wangler Bros OG Miller Joder and other leading druggists.

DR. Whitehall DR Whitehall Gr. Whitehall Megrimine Co South Bend Indiana BW. Seluneman & Co Wangler Bros. Co OG. J. Miller J. K. Joder

Warning Against Suffering Neuralgia Mustero­le Ad Text

An old advertisement claims Mustero­le relieves neuralgia headaches and inflammation by applying mustard plaster-like ointment to temples and neck. It touts doctors’ recommendations for throat, chest, and joint ailments and urges buyers to insist on genuine Musterole from The Musterole Company in Cleveland, Ohio.

Musterele Company Cleveland Ohio

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