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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1914
Page
10
An aging king seeks youth from a witch with a magic bean that also makes its owner rich. His envious servant Anilo steals the bean after stunning the king, turning the king old while Anilo becomes young and pretends to be king. A band of robbers eventually discovers the old king.
The old king imprisoned in a cave befriends a mouse who helps recover a magic bean. The mouse frees him, restores youth with the bean, and promises a wife in exchange for future help. The mouse then returns with a horse and plans to accompany the king back to his palace. (Continued tomorrow.)
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a ligament ease aid for expectant mothers. It claims to soften abdominal muscles, reduce pain from strain, soothe nerves, and improve general health. The copy mentions a small book by mail with usage instructions and notes the Brafield Regulator Co at 709 Lamar Road Atlanta Georgia.
Eleven hundred patrons attended the Waterloo theatre to see Gorrell Stork company present Our New Minister. The comedy pleased audiences as one of Mr Gorrell’s best spring offerings with rich scenery. The bill will run nightly this week except Tuesday when The Traffic will play at the Waterhog theater.
Maynard Iowa reports A W Tongue and baby visiting Cedar Rapids and Marion. Ruth and Carleton Evans enjoy a week’s vacation from Upper Town University. An M E church entertainment occurred at the opera house. R A L Gibbs visits from St Paul. Mrs John Boettcher and daughter-in-law from Milwaukee visiting. Misses Barnes and Thomas at Fayette on vacation. Mrs Gene Gilmer goes to Dubuque for surgery. Mrs D J Stewart from Dodge Center visits. Harvey Payne, pioneer resident, dies. interment at Fayette cemetery. Oscar Miehe returns from Iowa City after a vacation with his parents.
Waterloo hive No 22 advertises a Tuesday evening dance at the University of Waterloo hall featuring Meyers' orchestra.
Denver notes show Henry Judas and family moving into a new home while farmers pace fields. Mrs Farnsworth improves after nurse Fox’s departure and several community groups meet. A London labor palace plan proposes a $250000 central complex with meeting halls and a moving picture theatre for labor scenes.
The proposed postal savings expansion aims to pour between 830 million and 50 million into postal banks, doubling current deposits of about 24 million and possibly reaching 100 million. Postmaster General Burleson leads the drive, backed by Congress members, with debates on unlimited deposits up to 1000 dollars and a move to pay interest on all sums. Regular banks show little opposition though concern exists over higher competition and profit plans may raise rates to banks.
Describes Olive Tablets as a non calomel laxative from Dr Edward Shlan’s era. Claims aid for constipation and liver balance, reduce bad breath, and ease stomach issues. Advises taking one or two tablets nightly, with endorsement by the Olive Tablet Co. in Columbus Ohio.
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