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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
6
In Rock Island on December 3 Mrs. Ten Ganahl was shot by her husband in a jealous rage and died after being hospitalized. The death marks the third murder in Rock Island within nine days, authorities report.
A commander writes to his mother about Sergt Harry Marson of Company G dying in July while their unit faced heavy German shelling. Marson, previously chosen as first sergeant, is recalled as a true soldier loved by all. He is buried near Epieds with several fellow soldiers as the unit endures rearward losses.
State fuel administrators will open instruction stations in Iowa Indiana Michigan to teach households proper handling of bituminous coal. Zone distribution has reduced shortages, and experts will explain heat control devices and attachments to optimize burning and efficiency for winter use.
A dispatch from county food administrator J. F. Deems via W. F. Parrott states sugar may be purchased without certificates starting Dec 1, with no more than a 60 day supply. retailers may sell four pounds per person in December. Also noted: tax sales extended due to unpaid real estate taxes with bids varying and a December court session for Edgar Strause's case.
A promotional, tongue in cheek wash recipe offers a cheap sham shampoo from a druggist. Dissolve Can thrax in hot water to make a full cup of liquid shampoo. Apply to scalp and hair to remove dandruff and oil, rinse, then style for a fluffy, lustrous finish.
An order from Postmaster General Harrison in Washington sets new installation charges effective immediately. Individual party lines cost 3.50, extension stations 3.54, trunk lines 2.50, and 10 directory and switchboard expenses 1.50, plus mileage. Moving a telephone 3, with refunds possible if overcharges occurred. Local company awaiting federal wire control guidance. rates drop notably from previous sliding scale 1 to 15 dollars per installation.
Miss Ada M. Palmer, overseer of the poor in Waterloo and superintendent of the Social Welfare league, informed the county board she plans to sail for Europe this winter to work on reconstruction for the American Red Cross. The board regretfully will lose her as director of aid and social services. She will remain until a successor is found and will be in Waterloo for the January session. Palmer is noted for extensive French study and is regarded as a leading social worker in the Midwest.
Miss Palmer travels from Grinnell to France to join the personnel division of the Red Cross. The note places this as 14 months early, indicating a departure for service abroad.
Do not fear the influenza threat. The guide advises fresh air, clean habits, and a strong mouth, skin, and bowels. It recommends a mild purgative, bed rest, hot lemonade, warm room, Anuric tablets for kidney relief, and regular simple foods. After the attack, use an iron tonic or Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery to rebuild vitality.
An examining physician notes many insurance applicants are rejected due to kidney trouble often going undetected. Advertisements tout Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as an herbal remedy with rapid, notable effects. Promotions urge readers to buy two bottle sizes or request a sample, listing multiple drugstores and distributors.
An advertisement touts Alypto Ointment as the greatest rheumatic pain reliever in the world. The copy urges readers to use the product to ease rheumatic discomfort and aches, presenting bold claims about its effectiveness and relief.
An old advertisement touts a home made cough remedy using 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup in a pint bottle, with honey or molasses as options. It claims quick cough suppression within 24 hours, broad throat and bronchial benefits, and guarantees satisfaction or money back from The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
A compact health note advises using a two to three tin BAL application for relief from corn pain. The guidance suggests taking a short rest before resuming activity and applying the product to reduce discomfort.
An advertisement touts Getr1 drops as the world’s only genuine corn peeler that loosens corn from the toe for a painless peel. It claims superiority over salves and plasters and urges readers to buy from BE Lawrence & Co of Chicago, with Waterloo retailers noted.
A vintage ad urges readers not to neglect rheumatic pain and external aches. It promotes Sloan's Liniment for joints, muscles, bruises, and strains, claiming instant relief without mess and noting large sales and economical price.
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.