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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
11
A vintage ad touts Syrup of Figs as a remedy for digestive ills and sluggish bowels. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowels without gripe, urging parents to use the full name Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna and to insist on the California Fig Syrup Company label.
Bert Mahanna longtime Vinton merchant policeman dies at 5 30 am after long illness He was born July 1 1851 in Atchison County Missouri and moved to Iowa in 1861 He leaves wife three children two sisters and three brothers Funeral services were led by Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen and Odd Fellows and were held today Also notes on local happenings including a scalding accident and youth court case.
A civic note from Eagle Center reports families sharing Thanksgiving in Waterloo and numerous local visits. Entries include William Gilmore, Alvin Strubel at a St Marys bazaar, the Hense Melton Cedar Falls wedding, Jacob Snyder losing a horse to lockjaw, and various travelers and sales actions in December.
Mra Ed Eisen schiuldt visits with cousin and Mra Ferd Voeltz is reported much better. Montenuma couple Mr and Mrs Kane visit son ill. Miss Juna Post of Pella visits sister Mrs Godfrey Mahanke. Mrs Cooper and daughter visited Dyersville last week. Ray Barton and Miss Ackerman married last Thursday and will live in Blout. Mrs Robert Fullerton of Iowa City visiting Palmer and Waters. Mrs Harry Hucknam of Toone visited town last Friday. Wh Huiainga, Ames student, visiting relatives John and wife Huilsinga. Fred LeBahn sold restaurant to Ackley buyer and bought Richardson property. Richardson family to move into rooms vacated by H Vorcupile. George Warner of Pipestone Minn and daughter Mrs Hazel Barclay of Mason City visiting M W Warner family.
Parkersburg reports Thanksgiving visits from Iowa City and Ames. Families from Waterloo and Independence share time with local residents. William Morgans plans move to Waterloo. serious illness of Tom Tammen noted. Auto accident causes minor damage. several locals visit Waterloo and Chicago with various short travels.
Hudson area residents and guests spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Waterloo and Mason City. A Ladies Aid bazaar raised funds at the Brethren church hall, with attendees from Waterloo and nearby communities. revival meetings continue under Rev Beachler. Various residents traveled or returned from trips to Savannah Missouri, Des Moines, and other towns, with many extended family gatherings noted.
Cedar Falls college orchestra with 21 women and 11 men will perform at the M. E. church in Janesville on Thursday evening December 5, change from December 6. Also notes homecomings, marriages, hog market receipts, hog health, a moving picture show, illnesses, local visits, and a burial in Oakland cemetery.
In Hochester the case of John Rhoades versus August Oleson was decided in favor of Rhoades. Oscar Schmidt reportedly is doing well. Earl Fitkin of Waterloo visited grandparents earlier this week. Mabel Stiles is home sick with appendicitis feared. Her sister fills in at Winslow school.
Plainfield notes list revival meetings at the Baptist church led by Rev. O L Spurgeon of Nashua and a string of social visits. Local residents such as Mrs Hiley Pierce, Mrs Wm Folks bag, and families including Wempsey Robinson Hartson Hartson Wade Farnsworth gather for Thanksgiving events. Several town visitors travel to nearby towns, and church and club meetings are scheduled, with Rev A S Holmes resigning in Medford to pursue evangelistic work in Stockton California.
Advert text touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, sugar like remedy for indigestion, sour stomach, belching, gas, and loss of appetite. It claims rapid relief within minutes, urges daily use after meals, and notes a 50 cent price per box in drug stores.
An advertisement touts Moot Juice Compound as a quick cure for rheumatism claiming even severe cases can be relieved in hours. It cites testimonials from Ratier and Mr Gee praising rapid mobility restoration after short treatments and asserts the product cleanses blood, aids digestion, and strengthens kidneys. A week’s trial at Henderson Drug Co or other drugstores is urged.
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