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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1913
Page
4
An ad promotes Cascarets as a thorough cleanse for stomach and intestines, removing undigested food, bile, and poisons while preventing headaches and indigestion. It claims 10 cents a box, works while you sleep, with a message that millions use them and children like them.
Charles City expects to plant the largest Arbor Day tree total in the state. Hart-Parr Traction Engine plans 1600 to 2000 trees, Charles City Engine about 600 in Oak Park, and local owners about 200. Nurseries supply most young trees as two-day fair notes end. The circus receipts totaled around 200 dollars, enough to cover expenses. School superintendent position vacancy draws many bright applicants. board faces tough choice among finalists. The Nauman Co advertises screen orders and measurements.
Steve A Wood, advance agent for Wortham and Allen shows, has arrived in Waterloo to arrange a May or early June performance. The tour includes twenty six reserved cars and fifteen paid attractions with four steam calliopes a 32 piece band three feature acts and a trained animal show among others.
Wathena Kansas mother recalls severe scalp trouble and facial pimples that became sores she avoided showing her child. After trying many products, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about two weeks and saw the sores vanish. The treatment also left older children's hair soft and fine. Signed by M. W. Hughes, December 31, 1912. Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold worldwide with samples and a Skin Book offer from Boston.
Supt Anson Hukill and the faculty of West High announced May 28 as the West High commencement at First Methodist Episcopal Church with class day May 26 at neat Bide High and other events May 25 27 28. Miss Mary Starr described tentative programs featuring a class will history prophecy and songs under Miss Bliss supervision with prize awards including a Sons of the American Revolution medal.
Vinton Iowa April 22 report notes a general approval from Des Moines for a $70000 appropriation. About $65000 will fund remodeling of the college’s large building, old for thirty years, praised by Prof. Eaton and local teachers and residents. Also noted are the death of Mrs Sadie Farwell aged 20 after a brief illness and 400 Gettysburg veterans from Iowa planning to attend the July anniversary in Gettysburg. Representative Harry White returns home from Des Moines. Rev Johann Schwab has left New York City for Germany after health issues and a leave of absence.
A decree of foreclosure for 12 675.40 is issued against the burned factory, granting a large judgment to the claimant. The court orders sale of the property to satisfy the debt and penalties.
Frank F. Yapp of Waterloo lodge No. 1116 discusses fraternal insurance adequacy to sustain eighty seven orders. He cites mortality laws, costs, and legacy of benevolence while urging safeguards and realistic rates to preserve perpetual benefits. Separate items note a foreclosure judgment of 12,675.40 against Waterloo Drop Forge Co and a divorce action of Emma Peck vs Frank T. Peck.
Dubuque Iowa will see 21 saloons close by June 30 and 21 more by June 30 1914 with another batch by 1918 under an Iowa Moon law amendment. The measure, effective in charter cities including Dubuque and Davenport, sets closing timelines to reach one saloon per 1000 inhabitants and divides excess closures across three years.
The article argues that societies recognizing mortality laws advance ahead of those delaying. It notes 25 states require insurance rates at least equal to the national fraternal congress table, with about 100 societies complying. Fraternal insurance is praised as a lasting, family oriented obligation, aiding widows and children.
The Miller family expresses thanks for beautiful funeral flowers and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved mother Mrs. Louisa Miller from Gresham Iowa. The children.
In Manchester, April 22, two long established businesses, Kinne & Wright shoe store and C. Atkinson grocer, filed for bankruptcy amid fierce competition. W. H. Harmon serves as referee, creditors to be heard in May. Rumor says Kinne & Wright may pay about 70 cents on the dollar. Major losses expected for The First National Bank of Manchester and wholesale shoe firms. No figures yet on Atkinson’s assets.
Mason City Indiana April 22 William Gasteeger a wealthy farmer was found insane and sent to Independence. He arranged a 3000 dollar loan on his farm but had not drawn it. A small amount of money was burned as it was too bothersome to care for. His insanity is described as violent and he was saved from hanging last Friday.
An old ad touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier and tonic for eczema skin issues and spring fatigue. It claims to regenerate blood and boost energy, urging readers to obtain S. S. S. from drug stores and contact The Swift Specific Co in Atlanta for advice and a free instruction book.
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