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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
3
HALLEKFELT Co presents 9x12 Royal Wilton Rugs in 9x12 sizes with oriental medallion and all over patterns in browns tans ecru and green shades. Also 20 Wiltons exact duplicates of Oriental Rugs with prices 12 50 to 35 00 and a 9x12 Brussels Rug from a top American maker. Summer Rugs and heavy Velvet Carpets offered with numerous patterns and comfortable price points.
C M Thomas of Maquoketa outlined party issues before delegates in Cedar Rapids praising United States Senator Albert B. Cummins as a leading standard bearer. He defended Republican principles, tariff policy, and voter rights, urged trust in leadership, and urged primary empowerment amid reform debates.
Springfield April 24 A resolution in the Minnesota senate by Senator John E. Madigan proposes the impeachment of Cook County Judge John K Owens. The measure was introduced in the Twenty first senatorial district amid political maneuvering and controversy.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle, thorough laxative for biliousness and indigestion. It emphasizes a natural, non drugging cleanse using figs and senna, warns against imitations, and advertises the CaliforniaFig Syrup Company label.
In Cook county, a resolution calls for a five member senate committee to probe the armory disturbance following police action on Judge Owens orders. The report outlines events preceding the Democratic convention at the Seventh regiment armory.
Des Moines reports a long pursuit of Fallon C. Van Camp alias C J Nelson alias William Galloway alias G A Work and others. Arrested in Hot Springs Arkansas by William J. Burns, he faces forgery charges in Pine Bluffs Arkansas and Des Moines connections involving two forged checks for 165 dollars. He claimed to have murdered his wife in California and impressed employers with horticulture skills before vanishing in 1910. His flight extended through Iowa and beyond with multiple aliases and forged checks.
A 50 year old man known as Van Camp forged checks, fled across the country evading arrest for two years. He used aliases in various cities and faced charges in Chicago Alabama Arkansas Ohio Kansas North Carolina and more. He was captured in Pine Bluffs Arkansas while believed to have used another alias.
Mrs Finetta Sargent Haskell of St Louis wows the audience at the Universalist church with afternoon readings from Les Miserables and David Copperfield. The Woman's Club and friends praised her commanding presence, precise selections, and strong voice throughout the program.
Advertises Make-Man Tablets as a nerve builder aiding nervousness exhaustion sleeplessness and various ailments. Claims a free full-size box with a coupon and calls for sending one box per family. Mentions retailers and guarantee money refund.
A lively ad touts Uncle Sam's Food flax and wheat flakes promising better health for families. It promises more red blood and vigor, calling the cereal a magical discovery and urging readers to try the first package today.
A Mobile Alabama reader, Mrs Sigurd Hansen, reports years of womanly troubles and headaches. After surgery and a relapse, she credits Cardus with improving her appetite and sleep. The Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises Cardus as a long used remedy for women and invites readers to request its Home Treatment of Women guide.
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