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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
3
A woman from Alison Kansas reports years of red irritated skin and pimples. After four months of using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she says her face cleared and she continues to use the products.
To remove dandruff and promote hair growth frequent shampoos with Cuticura Soap and occasional dressings with Cuticura Ointment are advised. Sold by druggists worldwide with a liberal sample offer via Stp. Skin Book. Cuticora address in Boston promotion listed for tender-faced men using Cuticora Soap Shaving Stick at 25c.
Advert reads that Ely's Cream Balm relieves colds and catarrh by cleansing and antiseptic action. It claims instant relief without stomach upset, restores taste and smell, improves hearing, and strengthens tissues to prevent return. Endorsed as harmless for children with a call to obtain a bottle from the druggist.
The report notes Republicans will hold a 66 to 42 edge in the next Iowa General Assembly with a 40 vote majority on a joint ballot. Contests loom in multiple districts as lawmakers prepare canvass of votes and potential changes before sessions begin.
Real estate transfers show multiple deeds across Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Transactions include F B Dietrick to GBL McWilliams and to GO B McWilliams for parcels in Cowin’s addition, and Gardner to Benjamin I Koeher in La Porte City. Other transfers involve Pleasant View addition, Water loo, and nearby properties with nominal sums.
In a landmark decision the Supreme Court held that the Union Pacific merger with Southern Pacific created a illegal restraint on interstate commerce. The decree may dissolve the combination and bar stock voting and dividends until the plan to unwind it is approved by a court. The ruling also notes the lower court’s dismissal of the dissolution suit and the three to one vote against government arguments.
In Des Moines two Lee county supervisors and the county auditor signed the canvassed returns. C B Murtagh, the Democratic candidate for secretary of state, complained of Lee county vote totals to the secretary of state. He was about 600 votes behind other Democrats. his Republican opponent William S Allen was slightly ahead of other Republicans. Some Democrats charged Republicans with irregularities in checking returns, drawing comment at the state house. An assistant secretary investigated and found issues with Lee county returns.
Signed by A P Meyers auditor and K A Young and Fer Scheffler board members the Democrats say a mistake is evident in the returns. The executive council can do nothing and must canvass the vote as certified by county auditors.
The Waterloo Evening Courier promotes a popular educational campaign offering a comprehensive reference book at a nominal price. The Book of Facts mirrors a dictionary in format, delivering concise definitions and answers to daily questions, with a coupon in today’s paper to obtain a copy.
Advertisement notes that sale bills for farmers auctions are a specialty and are fed to advantage in the Waterloo Evening Courier advertising columns. W H Hartman company publishers at 209-213 Park avenue west.
Federal complaint accuses 17 Minneapolis book dealers of selling the semi annual Jim Jam item published by Sam V Clark and others in Bismarck North Dakota. Publishers face grand jury scrutiny as shipments were accepted from express companies. The government action targets the distribution network while local dealers face no current charges. The item reportedly sells widely in Waterloo with ads in Des Moines and Waterloo papers offering subscriptions and advertising space.
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