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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
10
An expansive hardware and paint store advertisement outlines low prices on Stewart Horse Clipping Machines, garden tools, stoves, paints, and supplies. It promises quick delivery, wide stock, and invites new and returning customers to place orders.
Waterloo realty board pushes for a uniform list of text books for east and west high schools to ease cross river moves. They also seek tax relief and oppose water tax collection by agents, arguing they should not bear responsibility for tenants. The group, aligned with the National Real Estate board, plans to send representatives to Louisville convention.
Rev J A Haehlen delivered farewell addresses at three Evangelical churches in Gresham on April 18. Large crowds braved bad roads and weather as he praised cooperation and urged spiritual focus. His successor Rev F J Lawton of Alburnett was warmly discussed. Haehlen and family plan to move to Waterloo to lead Cavalry Evangelical Church.
An ad touts moving to Montana's Bitter Root Valley for irrigation. Ten acres can yield 2000 to 5000 dollars yearly with mild year round climate and steady work claims. Contact Bitter Root Valley Irrigation Co for details. agent listed in Waterloo Iowa. Justice P F Knapp officiated a marriage in Atlantic Iowa, uniting Louis E K Price and Esther Waltomeler.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse clogged bowels, stimulate the liver, and relieve biliousness with a smooth, non irritant action. The product is promoted as made from figs senna and aromatics and is sold by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Washington reports the navy seeks congressional legislation to assert control over all agencies private or corporate that may hinder government officials in wireless matters. Secretary Meyer notes attention at the White House and a bill to emerge from the navy or commerce department as a basis for action.
New York reports Captain A H W Rostron of the Carpathia, exhausted after guiding survivors from the Titanic, is recovering and will issue a detailed account later. He says he cannot speak now due to orders restricting statements from him and the ship's crew.
Marriage licenses issued list Jens Aggard of Dike and Grace Freese of Dike as applicants. The record notes their hometowns and that the licenses were granted locally.
Promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a solution for thinning or gray hair, dandruff, and scalp issues. Claims quick color restoration, stronger growth, and gloss. Suggests purchasing a fifty cent bottle from a local druggist and notes address of Nf. WL Taggart at 37 Commercial Street.
A heavy snowfall hit Freeport and nearby areas Wednesday afternoon and night, reaching nearly a foot and extending west to Jesup. Northbound Rock Island trains were coated, with engineers describing a fast, drifting fall. The weather also slowed farming and yardwork as rains and snow affect delayed operations and garden moisture.
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