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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
11
Des Moines reports that recent tax law changes could enable Iowa cities to raise taxes by small mills and counties to lift the general fund levy from 20 to 40 mills. If fully used, county revenue could reach 19 million dollars based on 1911 valuations, though widespread adoption is unlikely.
Vienna April 29 Emperor Francis Joseph at eighty five is in better health and physical condition than in years past He has endured a hard winter with no cough or cold and shows surprising energy His days are devoted to state affairs signing papers and receiving officers and ministers as war news comes in
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a cure all for biliousness headaches and digestive discomfort. It urges immediate use to cleanse the liver bowels stop headaches and bad breath and to improve overall health with a child friendly version available.
A fox tricks village animals into fearing a fictitious mega creature, claiming to protect their corn and peas. He extorts half the harvest, while the tale critiques gullible fear and blame shifting as the animals chase shadows and accuse neighbors.
Waterloo census progress shows very few vacant homes and most empties have clear reasons. Employment rebounds with only a small number out of work in 1944. Enumerators urge rapid, accurate responses by June 1 and ask residents to be ready with earnings months, education, birthplaces, property values, encumbrances, school years, and to offer hospitality to canvassers. Real estate transfers follow.
Notice records a transfer of lot 7 block 4 Alford's addition Waterloo from Arthur A. Roeder to H. C. Mex-Goff with $10,000 consideration, sec 25 two range 11. The document cites parcel location and precise transfer terms.
Patrick H. Sullivan, a veteran Waterloo railroad man, was operated on after the toes of both feet were crushed by freight car wheels at 4:30 PM on the Great Western tracks between First and Second streets. All toes of the left foot and two on the right foot were amputated. he rests at Presbyterian Hospital. Sullivan, of 219 Mears Street, has twenty years of service as a conductor on the Milneis Central road.
An advertisement explains rheumatism as a blood related disease and claims S S S elicits relief by freeing nerves and easing joints. It touts nature’s ingredients in daily food and urges purchasing S S S from Swift Specific Co for treatment guidance.
Helen Keller and her teacher Mrs J A Macey drew a packed Grace Church audience with a talk on Trappiness praising love and service. Keller who lost sight age early years credited her teacher with guiding a breakthrough in speech and learning. She voiced support for suffrage and shared reflections on war and happiness, while answering audience questions with tactile cues.
Sore tired feet find relief with TIZ in an ad claiming it draws out poisons and cures foot trouble. Promises no more soreness or swelling, instant relief for 25 cents per box, wear smaller shoes, or a year of comfort for 25 cents.
In a 25 year appreciation of Helen Keller, the article recalls her patience courage and determination as she spoke to attendees. Keller met Roy Rute at an informal reception following an address and drew attention to her lifelong work with raised type and advocacy.
A vintage ad promises dandruff relief with two applications of Pancovne rubbed into the scalp. After several uses, dandruff stops and hair loss is claimed to vanish. The copy urges purchasing Danderine at any drug store to save your hair.
A veteran Methodist minister retires after forty years in the Central Waoly and Miss Oued conferences. He notes Miss Keller's remarks as foolish and recalls a five year old comment by Liemark to Dr. Rutledge from Bishop Warren.
I8 asserts the finest elone mason work in the world is to be seen in the ruin of Inca palaces from the city of Cuzco Peru. The text also mentions wonderful ease with which Atele Hydraux keeps your home clean and Sos aminstration and Taylors Muste pans Gidvertigument.
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