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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1914
Page
10
Waverly residents and visitors fill the social calendar with trips to Waterloo Cedar Falls and Charles City. A birth marks a family milestone for the Stoddards. An advertisement notes Portland cement priced at 1.35 per bag from Canfield Lumber Co.
Convicts in the twine plant of the Kansas state penitentiary at Leavenworth agreed to work overtime to supply binding twine for Kansas wheat growers. They will work from 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m with a reduced sentence as reward and will be served an extra meal after the day’s work.
Advertises 3 grain hypo nuclane tablets as a home treatment to restore stomach and nerve condition. Claims red lips and pink cheeks with 10 to 20 pounds weight gain after several months. Advises asking a physician or druggist for these sealed packages.
Ruth Camero reflects on quarrels in marriage as natural storms that cleanse and renew relationships. She compares these domestic tempests to nature's cycles, arguing storms are safety valves and should not be dreaded.
A reflective piece on storms and weather ends with local grocer prices for potatoes and a series of real estate transfers recorded by Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co. Names include Alfred Severin, J A Fellers, Eliza Fritzsinger, Martin Krebs, A A Lynn, G A French, Harry Nankervis, Minnie Jackson, Midge Manson, Fred E Stewart, Grover Vance, and others. Transfers cover Cedar Falls La Porte City and surrounding areas with values mostly listed as $1, except one at $6,500 for Greenfield addition. Atlas Portland Cement and Young Coal Co. are noted suppliers.
Miss Elsie Sisson and fellow Salix girls spotted a burning bridge on the Northwestern line. They warned the approaching Twin City Express, two miles away, allowing section men to intervene. The burning bridge was not severely damaged and no wreck occurred.
Vinton Iowa April 17 a new law partnership is formed including Judge Jurnee Nichols and Hugh Mossman Nichols resigns as district judge effective July 1 Mossman was partner with the late Judge Brown for five years Also noted is the death of J J Your of Flandreau SD born 1885 Indiana married Sept 1 1859 with two children and a large family history including former sheriff status and moves across Iowa and Dakota.
Mrs J M For ney and Mrs Ralph Russell attended a grandmother's funeral in Greene. Haether Purdy and Master Carleton visited friends at La Porte and Brandon. Auto purchasers include Silas Miller Will Berteh W O Tannreuther. Max Maaust enters Waterloo public school. H A Smucker to Indiana for Holstein cattle event. Orange Literary Society installed a stage with new carpet and curtains. Orange Telephone hires Karl Miller to repair lines. Farmers meet at Township hall to discuss corn contest. A A Burger attends Leavitt Johnson bank officers. Russia operates 115 match factories producing 305 993 08 000 matches yearly.
An early 20th century advert promotes the Hyomei inhalation treatment for catarrh head colds and bronchitis. The copy claims quick, painless healing through medicated air reaching inflamed mucous membranes and offers a complete Hyomedi outfit for $5.00 with a money back guarantee.
A claim circulates that every snowed fruit can be grown in Australia. Experts and officials have not confirmed the assertion, noting varied climates and regional suitability. Further verification is expected.
A drugstore advertised Wyett's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming it darkens gray hair quickly and naturally. The notice touts widespread sales, promises of thicker, healthier hair, and says dandruff and itching vanish after one or two applications. Sold by H. W. Taggart.
Red Cross Drug Co and Henderson Drug Co promote Meritol White Liniment as a superior pain killer and healer. The advertisement claims unmatched satisfaction and value, urging buyers to seek the product indicated as the best available.
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