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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1912
Page
10
Sanford Ekfelt Co presents Axminster Rugs in floral and Oriental patterns. Highlights include Brussels Rug size 9 by 12 and parlor dining room rugs in green red ivory. Reputable maker offers genuine wool, rich color assortments. Come early to view display and choose from a varied selection.
Wednesday and Thursday evening listings show a long row of club meetings and social dances across venues like Pinkerton hall Knights and Ladies of Security and A. U. W. hall. The Lady Maccabees district rally prep, weddings, missionary society plans, and theater rehearsals fill Waterloo social life with multiple hostesses and addresses across Wellington Leland and Logan avenues.
A fire at the PL Walker hardware store in Jesup damaged the rear room where turpentine and kerosene were stored. Firemen, aided by citizens, saved the main sales area as smoke and water damaged Odd Fellows hall next door. The scene, a long standing Jesup structure owned by Thomas Taylor of Pasadena, confirms insurance covers the loss.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a cure for many women’s ailments from biliousness to headaches. It claims fruits and exercise are best, but one or two teaspoonfuls of the syrup will make you feel splendid. The notice names Phillip PL Byrd in Iowa City and Mable Crabtree in Waterloo.
An advertisement urges readers to use genuine California Fig Syrup with Elixir of Senna to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It claims improved digestion regularity and overall wellness, warning against inferior fig syrups and instructing readers to request the authentic product from their druggist.
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