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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1918
Page
2
Rev. John C Orth formerly from Black Hawk County told a Walnut Street Baptist audience how he faced German spy accusations, loss of his wife to a broken heart, and the enlistment of his son Glen in France. He urged all German blood in the U S to prove loyalty amid wartime fears.
Mrs. Sara Jane Jenkins died from accidental gas asphyxiation likely on Friday night as her son in law Charles A. Fish entered 324 Logan Avenue Saturday afternoon and found the house filled with gas. She had turned the gas on believing she was turning it off and did not notice. Born in Ohio in 1839, she had ten children and lived on Logan Avenue for more than 30 years. Funeral at Walnut Street Baptist Church tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. under Rev. Clyde J. Askins with burial at Fairview.
The crash occurred Sunday near St. Francis hospital when a high powered auto, traveling about 30 to 40 mph, overturned. Vincent Kies remains in hospital with humorous injuries while his uncle John Kies and cousin Ralph Kies suffer injuries. John Kies, owner of the car, was taken to the station for attention. Nearby farmers were occupants of the vehicle. Also notes Singer Sewing Mfg Co will open a Hem sewing shop at 517 Lafayette Street on April 15.
Waterloo Red Cross chapter raised about 4000 dollars from a motor car sale and parade in Lincoln park. Fifteen cars were sold, a donated flag changed hands, and a dog was auctioned back to its young owner. Local businesses, volunteers, and Boy Scouts supported the event amid a city parade and program.
Analysis notes Haigs two grave anxieties as German pressure nears rail hubs and highways. A major breakthrough could force a retreat from the Somme to the coast, risking the whole Allied front and the loss of key Belgian and French battle areas. The German advance risks isolating the Second Army and severing critical supply lines.
An early 20th century ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla, Hood's Peptiron la, and Hood's Pills as a combined spring remedy. It claims the trio purifies impure blood, relieves rheumatism and ymor s, restores appetite and sleep, aids digestion, and supports liver and stomach function.
An old advertisement touts Harmlin's Wizard Oil as a versatile remedy for rheumatic pains sprains bruises cuts burns and various aches. It claims deep penetration and quick relief. Also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills for constipation and headaches with a money back guarantee.
An ad for a furniture and floor cleaner promising to protect finishes and prevent cracking. Claims use on hardwood floors and white enamel surfaces with a secret formula. Lists popular sizes and price points, urging readers to try a bottle.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle vegetable laxative to clear complexion by cleansing blood, bowels, and liver. It claims they substitute for calomel with no sickness or pain, noting olive color and pricing at 10c and 25c per box.
Local druggists offer Vicks VapoRub on a 3 cent trial with a complete home remedy plan for chest cold bronchitis and hay fever. The ad touts the pine barrens air as inspiration but promotes a salve and vapor inhalation method claimed to relieve phlegm and chest soreness and prevent night coughs. It notes hot towels and skin absorption and mentions affordable price tiers and trial sizes.
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