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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
3
Describes sour stomach symptoms and claims Cascarets cleanse and regulate the stomach and bowels. Promises rapid improvement by morning after a 10 cent box, suitable for both adults and children.
James Whiteside, a farmer near Shell Rock, gave a worried town a scare in Waverly when he arrived asking for a 2 cent Klamp to write Missouri for money to start a business. He was taken to the courthouse, kept in a cell, and by morning had fully recovered. The incident followed his odd behavior after a noon train arrival and led to his confinement until his sons could fetch him. Afterward the report notes Sheriff Wrause and court proceedings.
An ad promotes TIZ to cure sore tender and swollen feet and related conditions. It claims rapid relief after one week, with many women able to wear shoes a full size smaller, and markets the product as superior to rivals. Sold in drugstores for 26 cents or by Walter Luther Dodge & Co. in Chicago.
Community program features P. W. Burton of Enid Oklahoma and Lt. M. Jones on freight rates. Speeches praise advertising techniques and map demonstrations highlight unequal freight costs between interior towns and seaboard hubs. Cited anecdotes include the Obsequies of the Hammer and future shows by Merriman, Norwood, and local readings.
The Waterloo theatre presents The Millionaire Tramp tonight with a new production and familiar cast. Prices are 10 20 50 and 2 cents and a full house is expected at the Waterloo. Also on Friday The Girl in the Train chorus has been formed after a careful audition process. Friday at the Waterloo with Edged Tools follows on Saturday.
Mrs. Ida A. Burkitt urges charitable giving to relieve the poor as she catalogs letters requesting necessities for children on Ankeny Street. The plea emphasizes wear ing apparel and food over toys and asks Waterloo residents to support a new Christmas-giving principle. Foley Kidney Pills are recommended by H. W. Taggart.
A list of property transfers shows Cadar Valley Development Co to Elizabeth Twinch for lot 36 Pleasant View Waterloo. Galloway-Gibson to John T. Rock for lot 9 Leag itt's addition Waterloo. multiple transfers involving Cedar Falls East Waterloo Grand View Place and other parcels, with prices from 1,730 to 25,009 and government to private land transfers in 5-88-12 and 6-88-12. Additional entries include Christian Juh to Masonic lodge trustees Cedar Falls building above first floor and several other lot transfers among individuals and corporations.
In La Porte City on December 1 special reports show Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zill of Devon taking residence, Zill appointed as buttermaker at Lal Porte Co-operative Creamery, replacing Szell Harvey who resigns to become secretary and manager in Loala Michigan. The Women’s Relief Corps elected officers led by President Lula Bell Esher, with social plans to follow. Local church groups host naval social sale and supper, Mite society events and Good Cheer guild meetings. numerous visits and engagements among residents, including travelers from Waterloo and Maquoketa.
Advert shows Pinex Cough Syrup claimed to rapidly ease bad coughs including croup and whooping cough with a money back guarantee. Describes pine extract formula, concentrated potency, a pint family supply from a five cent bottle, directions in package, and nationwide use in U S and Canada. Mentions home mix with sugar syrup or honey and availability through druggists.
Water commissioners report artesian supply abundant since July 5 amid hot dry days. One well idle except for emergencies, large reservoir supports use. Since meters were installed consumption fell, averaging 300 cubic feet per month, with rapid meter rollout ongoing for next summer.
WANTED young men and women to prepare for the stage at home with a new booklet. The National Actors Training School offers individual instructions and a home study set for five dollars, with free booklet provided if twenty five cents is enclosed. Write to 69 E Adelaide St Toronto Canada for details.
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