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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1911
Page
4
A public notice promotes Merital Tonic Digestive as a reliable rejuvenator and builder to cure tiredness and nourish the nervous system. It claims overtaxed digestion and blood are the cause of malaise and urges a trial, with Henderson Drug Co. listed as local representatives.
Waterloo officials approve purchase of twenty two and a half acres for Gates Park one block east of the car line near Parker street. Land bought for 4600 dollars below appraised value with Beeson estate proceeds to be named in honor of Attorney J C Gates. Virden creek runs through the site and future plans include a possible artificial lake and other improvements though funds are tight this year. The deal relies on owner acceptance of bonds to be issued.
Lou Vose, jailed on vagrancy charges and linked to several robberies, continues to declare innocence. His son Frank and George Ferguson face confessions alleged by authorities, with further prosecution planned if evidence emerges. Police and county attorney’s office pursue additional proof. Frank was released on recognizance. Ferguson appeared before Judge Platt in juvenile court with dispositions made.
Mrs. W. H. Young, who spent three weeks in a hospital recovering from surgery, is back at Oak Knoll cottage on Maple avenue in Cedar River park.
Eugene Potthof reports eight months of eczema affecting his wife and two year old child. After using Cuticura Soap, Curetion Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent, their heads cleared in days and were fully cured in two months. Potthof’s letter touts Cuticura’s effectiveness and offers a free 82 page booklet from Potter Drug & Chemical Co.
North Waterloo and Railroads item outlines moves of H Walters to Union Mill in Waterloo, Bert Woodruff new Rose shop route man, W Bates family moving to Argive street, and Overton returning with Maytag Mason work. Overhauled engines 1180 and 445 ready for freight on the Dubuque division. various personnel changes and local shop activity noted. A medical appeal on constipation closes the piece with advice on Chamberlain's Tablets.
Irene Brown wed Raymond B. Case in Dallas Texas. The couple plans Dallas life where the groom works at an implement house. Memorial Day speaker plans discussed by Grand Army of the Republic group in Cedar Falls. Cedar Falls schools reopen after a week vacation with health cleanups. W W Coombs and family return from Denver with cement business plans. Sunday school rally set to replace children’s naval program. Ben Hur train excursion departure attractsed a large crowd at the union depot.
Omaha report recalls J Sterling Morton founder of Arbor Day and Arbor Lodge near Nebraska City. It traces early log cabin days, tree planting efforts, and the 1872 first Arbor Day when Nebraskans planted over a million trees, leading to a nationwide and international adoption of the day. The June Arbor Day is observed April 28 by proclamation.
City council meets tonight to consider two final readings including the plumbing inspector as a policeman and the gate ordinance. Additional measures, sidewalk contracts on Fourth Street East, and appointments for two civil service commissioners are planned. City electrician F L Fisher and plumber inspector W H Jennish are expected to be re elected. A wandering Mexican youth at Watters Minnesota bound station awaited further travel.
Oil cloth should not be swept with a straw broom or scrubbed with a stiff brush. Sweep with a soft hair brush and wipe with lukewarm water containing a teaspoonful of Gold Dust washing powder, then rinse with clear warm water. If shine is fading wash again, then apply glue dissolved in hot water and dry overnight for a hard gloss.
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