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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
15
Frisky, a curious white kitten with a black nose, sneaks upstairs while his mother is away. He pulls a basket of supplies off a desk and gets stuck in mucilage after tipping a bottle and pawing it. his mother and mistress eventually rescue him, leaving him scrubbed clean though humbler.
An article extols the appeal of babies and discusses pregnancy comfort. It highlights an external abdominal application sold as Mother's Friend believed to ease muscles and tendons during expectancy. Mentions a small Bradfield Re m ilator booklet from Atlanta offering guidance on pregnancy symptoms and relief.
Waverly residents and visitors are listed with names from Dubuque Bremer Waterloo Iowa City Sumner Vinton and Osakaloosa. Visitors include Christine Shhrader and Marie Van Samn while local residents travel for visits and work. Several health updates note Dorothy Dettmer appendix surgery and Hilda Hayes illness.
G H Hackett of Waterloo reports from San Francisco on April 3 as his son Cyril Wackett a Waterton lad serving aboard the battleship Pittsburgh describes target practice. He notes high scores at long range eight to twelve thousand yards and multiple hits at torpedo practice while detailing the loud blasts and heat aboard the ship and the damage caused by concussions and flying debris.
Thousands of women are urged to try Browntone to touch up gray or streaked hair instantly. A kit offers two shades, easy brushing, and a sample booklet for 10 cents. Available at leading drug stores and salons, Kenton Pharmaceutical Co. markets Browstone tones for brown or black results.
Amusements carry a full write up on the Garrett Stock Company reopening at the Waterloo next Monday with The House of a Thousand Candies. The producers promise a modern, life sized stage set and a full build of new scenery. Tickets go on sale soon with prices kept at twenty cents. Also announces a charity card party by the Mary Melrose chapter of DLAL at the country hotel and notes a 1,200 rifle fence exhibit nearby.
Mrs. William Litzenberg of Afou tezuma Iowa endured long stomach troubles and fatigue until Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy renewed her health after a first dose. She reports strong appetite and energy, praising the medicine as the best she ever tried and noting others share similar recoveries. Claims of digestive relief and renewed well-being accompany a solicitation for further information.
Thea Jaw imposes a prohibition tax on the manufacture and sale to the United States of maderies containing white phosphorus, effective July 11. Aliila, Jouzupaterttia of Reckinet, ll, wed Antanas Auzantertta. The Grepardy sign shown attempted to shortep, with no clear outcome.
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