Father John's Medicine Promises Cure and Charity Pledge
An old advertising claim touts Father John's Medicine as a non alcoholic remedy that cures coughs colds and lung troubles and strengthens the body. The piece asserts a $25 000 guarantee to charitable institutions if any contrary proof is shown and offers a large bottle by mail from Carleton Hovey Co of Lowell Massachusetts for one dollar with express prepaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Father John O'Brien
Lowell
Mass
Carleton 8. Hovey Company
Iowa Claimants to Rite Estate Contests Rice Millions
Des Moines, Dec 2. With Albert T. Patrick pardoned, Iowa claimants to William Marsh Rice’s estate renew plans to contest the will funding a Texas university. Their group includes a sister, a brother, nieces and nephews, led by Des Moines counsel F. L. Meredith and C. O. Holly, seeking a share of the $8,000,000 fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Albert T. Patrick
New York
William Marsh Rice
Iowa
F. l L. Meredith
C. O. Holly
Houston
Tex
Rice
Southern University
Patrick
Bath House
Elizabeth Chenoweth
Maria Schuler
Menomonie
Wis
Fannie Parklow
Grinnell
Joseph Rice
Fannie Young
Runnells
George Schuler
Second Street
Henry Schuler
Thirteenth Street
Clara Maier
Perry Howard Grinnell
John F. Jersey
Loma N. D
M. Case
William Grose
Oskaloosa
Surrogate Court of
Burrogate
Baldwins Advertises New York Barrels at 3.35
Sinn and Bros. promote NY baldwin barrels priced at 3.35 per barrel in a concise trade advertisement listing product and price within the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Baldwins
Sinn and Bros
Sinnarl Bros
Clamon on Thanksgiving Avenue at First M E Church
Ray W F Spry led a sermon at First M E Church on Thanksgiving Avenue as a metaphor for grateful living. He contrasted thankful residents with faultfinders, citing reasons to be thankful and noting adversity and health as blessings, ending with a proverb about judging others.
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Ray W. F. Spry
Spry
Thanksgiving Avenue
Mr. Spry
Meritol Eczema Remedy Promises Skin Cure
The article argues eczema is a skin disease not blood. Scientific inquiry supports topical treatment. Meritol Eczema Remedy is applied directly to the skin with claimed marvelous effects and permanent results. Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co. advertise the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Drug Co
Red Cross Drug Co
Corpse Helps Save Three Men In River Rescue
New York reports a Canadian boat disaster on November 12 near Barry’s Bay where the Mayflower sank. A man swam from a coffin to save three others, using a necktie as a makeshift rope. Lifesaving effort lasted three hours, result three survivors and one death. Survivors were Peverly Harper and Impact with the elderly man dead.
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New York
Canada
W. H. A. Fraser
Ottawa
Belmont
Mayflower
Madawaska River
Barry's Bay
Combermbere
Peverly
Impact
Harper
Thrift in Waterloo Promoting Trade and Holiday Sale
Yetter & Waters launches a four page advertising spectacular in the Evening Courier to draw outside trade into Waterloo. The display highlights holiday merchandise, special prices, and a grand Santa Claus landing at Toyland, aiming to attract a wide regional audience within fifty miles.
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Yotter & Waters
Courier
Vetter & Waters
Waterloo
Waterlon
Yetter & Waters
Santa Claus
Toyland
Waterloo Streets
Delinquent Tax Case and Local Corporate Change
A tax sale drew a dozen bidders for delinquent lands in Waterloo with most parcels selling above one-tenth value. Bids often covered whole properties when mortgaged. Separately, W E N R y increases capital stock to 3 050 000 for Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railroad, with 8 000 preferred and 22 500 common shares to fund extension and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley
Waterloo
B. J. Howrey
W. D. Scott
F. Willis Jenks
J. C. Gates
Dick Rabobins
JT. E. Sedgwick
Nu. Hares
R.L. DeGon
John Miller
Hanna
W. Scott Hanna
Marr Hanna
Waterton
George W. Hanna
Philip C. Hanna
Mollie Tiller
Edith M. Colton
Robert W. Hanna
Paynesville
Minn
Earl D. W. Hanna
Anthon
Guy R. G. Hanna
Fortress Monroe
Bertha King
Spokans
Glasses and visits fill Waterloo city brief
Local notices recap holiday guests and community events. Names include Buchanan, Boyce optometrist on Majestic Theatre floor, Mr. and Mrs. Pletsch and daughter in Belmond, E C Taylor address 411 Jefferson, H R Williams to spend winter in Houston, T P Myers from Hampton in Waterloo, thimble bee at Mrs S E Hanselman 114 Wellington, Miss Helen Weiss of Vinton staying with Waterloo friends, Miss Dorothy Martin visiting Nashua, Town Griers open meeting at Ellis hall, Central Church of Christ Sunday school conference, Miss Jeanette Gemmill from Chicago visiting, C M Sumintion Majestic treasurer ill, A J Frudenfeld managing, Frudenfelds in Chicago, Brotherhood M E church social, band program, Helmet Ridge K P officers election, Whyte visiting MacKachron family, Thanksgiving guests returning home.
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H. R. Williams
Houston
Texas
T. P. Myers
Hampton
Waterloo
Central Church of Christ
Jeanette Gemmill
Chicago
Alfred Jongley
Helmetridge
No. KM
K.P
John § Whyte
Union Prayer Meeting at First Brethren Church
Special services are held this evening to prepare for the west Waterloo revival services. Meetings in January attract strong interest and large attendance. Help wanted in Courier to save time and money.
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UNION
First Brethren
West Waterloo
Hartford Rug Sale Promises Brisk Discounts on Axminster
A Hartford sale features 9x12 and 9x12 size Axminster and Brussels rugs in wool, with prices ranging from 12.00 to 21.80 including 8 and 10 wire tapestry options. Cook's printed linoleums offer 4 yards wide at 52 cents per square yard and 2nd grade linoleum at similar rates. extensive patterns shown.
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Hartford
Brussels
Roxbury & Dimmick
Cook’s
Cook’s & Nason
Portieres
Florence Jordan and Dunham sisters named in list
Florence Jordan of Sioux City along with Misses Helen and Edith Dunham of Clinton appear in a local social register. The fragment lists these individuals among indicated households and connections, reflecting a community tally or society event.
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Florence Jordan
Sioux City
Helen and
Edith Dunham
Clinton
Narrow Alley Challenge Triggers Comic Tragedy
A wry reflection on perception contrasts in urban life. A writer notes the world’s comedy to some and tragedy to others, while a blunt street image of dragging a wide garbage can through a narrow alley adds a touch of absurd struggle.
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Saura
Courier Wanted Save Time and Money
A help wanted notice seeks a courier to save time and money for deliveries. The ad invites applicants to try the service and be convinced of the benefits.
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Rige Estate
Rick
Clamon
Middle West
Great Western
Oclwein
Chicago Grea Western
Twin Cities
Kansas City
Gorpse
Grim Rescuer
Thrift
Yotter & Waters Department
Stor
Eatends Waterloo Trade
N. R Y
Ital
Buchanan
Boyce
Majestic Theatre
S. E. Hanselman
Wellington Street
Helen Weiss
Vinton
Waterloo Friends
Miss Prorothy Martin
Nashua
The
Town Griers
Ellis’ Hall
C. M. Sumintion
Arthur A. Frudenfs
AJ A. Frudenfeld
Brotherhood of the First M. E. Church
Tas
Galloway
Hartford Wiltons
Wilton
Hartford Bussorah
Axminster
Ats
Hartford Wilton
Rial
Feydia
ART Visions
Paulhan
DRS. Findley CO
East Fourth Street
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