This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1912
Page
10
An Irving hotel matron recounts an odd encounter with a traveling man’s pet snake. Shake the snake's head appeared from under papers when warned not to disturb it. The three to four foot reptile is fed raw eggs and milk with occasional mouse, and was confined only by locking the door.
General Conference opens May 1 in Minneapolis with strong betting on Homer C. Stanitz, ex pastor of First M E Church, now assistant secretary of the Foreign Missionary Society, to win the two thirds vote. Other candidates include Downey Hughes McConnell Shepherd Cook Jennings Hingeley Jones Leete Thirkield Calkins and Reeves. Amusements rule debate dominates church issues as Epworth Leagues oppose changes while some ministers urge returning to first principles.
James Jerola fell ill during the week. A new porch went up at Dr. Eneley’s building and a second story is added to M. Newell’s residence. Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Bement and Misa Larkin attended Cedar Falls Congregational district convention. F T Bement and children returned home from Spokane after five weeks. Willis injured falling from a roof, likely sidelined. Amos Ressler dislocated shoulder. Delegates attended Waterloo conference. McIntyre at state Republican convention. Whitehead’s runaway damaged Brown’s porch railing but caused no injuries. McCook at Allison Democratic convention. Fannie Bailey conducted instruction for OBE. Rebekahs district convention set for May 16. Summer chautauque planned June 19–24.
Chicago readers hear a message from W T Stead via Cora Richmond claiming the editor who died on the Titanic speaks from beyond. The document recounts the night’s events, a meeting with his dead son, and argues faith in the supernatural amid warnings about lifeboats and overconfidence. Mrs Richmond, a noted psychic, explains she was chosen to receive the message for universal peace. Also notices promote Waterloo Evening Courier farm offers and Waterloo Casket company asset auction set for May 11.
Raymond and Dewar Methodist churches remain active with steady services and strong Sunday school programs. Dewar’s D. M. Smith leads effective methods, and Boosters Clubs for youth engage about thirty members each. Raymond plans a basement, kitchen, classrooms, and dining hall. a fine quartet tours district meetings. Dewar seeks to deed Mount Zion Union County association the 1.75 acre lot for clear title and improvements.
A humorous overheard exchange explains lateness due to meeting Mr Smith who talked about stomach trouble. The speaker asks about Cham berlain’s Tablets as the suggested remedy, noting it is what he needs. Sold by all dealers.
Healthful Uncle Sam’s Food presents a mild soothing laxative from whole wheat and flax oil. The product claims greater food value per package and less need for rich cream. Milk or half and half provides ample richness, with flavor coming from the flakes themselves.
A vintage pitch extols Uncle Sam's Food as the most popular breakfast dish also eaten two or three times daily. It claims it soothes and nourishes, is easily digested, and promotes better health and vigor with flax-wheat flavor for the whole family.
Butter advances to 37 cents a pound at the Orange creamery, a cent higher than last week. Figgs continue 18 cents a dozen. New potatoes 8 to 19 cents a pound, quality setting the price. Old potatoes near $1.60 a bushel with expected drop as new stock arrives. Include a local note urging Chamberlain’s Liniment for rheumatism.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.