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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
12
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as cures for dandruff itchy scalp and hair loss. It claims color returns in days and a noticeable difference within a month. The ad urges a fifty cent bottle from druggists with a money back guarantee. H. W. Taggart, 637 Commercial Street.
The First Baptist church hosted a laymen banquet with over 150 men from twelve churches including Waterloo Cedar Falls and Waverly. Speakers Rev Wilcox Dr Proper Rev Stackhouse and others addressed laymen’s mission work as attendees heard maps and charts on the movement and enjoyed a four course menu served by Homemakers' band.
Peter Dubic, 35, a cinder-pit worker at Illinois Central railroad shops, had the fingers of his left hand badly crushed when locomotive 920 backed into the pit. He ducked as the engine approached, grasped the rail, and instantly his hand was caught. He was taken to Presbyterian hospital where three fingers were amputated.
An advertisement urges young expectant mothers to prepare for childbirth with Mother's Friend. It claims the remedy aids the body during the waiting months, supports muscles and tendons, and helps keep the breasts healthy. The ad promises a free book and states the medicine is sold at drug stores.
Robert J Armstrong, a striker, knocked down Greek worker Peter Rusk near Jefferson and First streets as non union moulders and striking union men clashed after quitting work at Waterloo Foundry. Sheriff arrested Armstrong. arraignment postponed for a week due to county murder trial. Union leaders from Rock Island arrive to mediate.
Postmaster Morrison transacted business in Cedar Falls last Saturday. Numerous residents and visitors, including T. B. Wallace, Mrs. Hattie Wilson, and Mrs. Adam Miller Jr., spent time with local families. Teachers and students enjoy spring vacations. several relatives visited or traveled to cities like Chicago, Rochester, Independence, and Kansas City. Continuous notes cover travel, illnesses, farm sales, and community events through mid-April.
Marble Rock notes include weddings and departures, with Vern Sours marrying at Dixon S D and the couple moving to Hampton. Waterloo items report Alex Innes ill at home with family aid, a pneumonia death of W J Randall, local visits by George Armour and others, community events, and a sale of green goods at C H Highmey’s.
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