Drusilla’s Party Ordeal and Resilient Mother’s Fury
A child recounts a party incident where Drusilla was grabbed by boys, tied to a rocking horse, and nearly harmed. Her mother intervenes violently, later discovering bleeding and a damaged leg. The boys face medical consequences and Drusilla’s bills are settled by her late mother’s funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drusilla
Bobby Jones
Bobby
Drusifia
Wae
Vere
Bobby Tones
TF Am
V's Hospital
Gapwright
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
Kidney and Bladder Trouble Cited as Distressing
A testimonial from Thomas A. Kennett of Greensburg Indiana dated February 24 1939 praises Dr Kilmers Swamp Root for curing years of bladder hemorrhages after using one dollar bottle then two. The sworn statement confirms the truth of the account presented by a reading druggist Mr Henry and urges others with similar issues to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilmer
Thomas A. Kennett
Greensburg
Indiana
T. A. Bennet
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
A vintage advertisement fragment from the Water loo Evening Courier promotes Swamp Root by Kilmer & Co. offering a sample bottle for ten cents and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes regular bottle sizes and urges readers to mention the newspaper when writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Waterloo Evening Courier
Gele Et All Druge
Otterville Visitors Mention Johnsons and Wroten Return
Otterville notes that Robert Wroten returned from Minnesota after spending last summer there. Archie Cameron from Waterloo visited Otterville recently, and Mrs Herbert Chapman and her daughter Grace from St Paul Minnesota have been in Otterville for a week with the family in residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterville
Dec
Robert Wroten
Minnesota
Archie Cameron
Waterloo
Herbert Chapman
Grace
St. Paul
Minn
Local residents finalize plans for travel and moves
Meré Alter, Mra, Frank Bootz left Monday for a visit in Cedar Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Gilaon will move to Brygutburs next week to establish their future home. Mrs. Maggie Benter returned to Solon, Iowa, Tuesday after a pleasant visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meré Aleter
Frank Bootz
Cedar Falls
Gilaon
Brygutburs
Maggie Benter
Solon
Hou
Waverly Social Roundup Brims With Local Moves
In Waverly on Sunday Ed Lusenhoy hosted friends at Charles I D D slob night. Miss Philo Nix entertained guests. Miss Anna McGovern Cedar Falls visited Sullivan home. May Strom returned from Chicago. Revived notes on Mr Jerry Donovan death and funeral at Catholic church. Salvation Army Christmas dinner appeal. Several residents changing jobs and traveling for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Normin
W. McConnell
Waterloo
Elizabeth Scharlock
Greene
Mercy Hospital
Waverly
Rachel Ruddick
Hunt
George Scully
Gilmore City
Scully
Kate Sullivan
Jerry Donovan
Bremer County
Salvation Army
Arvilla Abendroth
Gile’s
Corn Bell Telephone Ca
Misa Louise Latimer
Miss Abendroth
Philo Nix
Barber
Will Watkins
Norma Amundson
Manly
Northwood
Fairbank Notes Include Weddings, Quarantine and Sports
Fairbank, Dec. 7. Mrs Donahue returned from Manchester after the death of Jesse Lyons. The Woods family faces scarlet fever quarantine as a five year old child contracts it. Lilly Nell and Earle of Hopkinton attended Jesse Lyons funeral. Miss Iya Adams and Laryette Woods wed in Waterloo. groom from Indiana. Fairbank high beats Colwell grammar 6 to 1. J F Stephenson attended federal court in Dubuque. Bethel Ellis visiting Edgewood sisters Lot ties and Lot on. Several locals back from Independence for a boundary dispute suit. A Fairbank high school study center met Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbank
Donahue
Manchester
Jesse Lyons
Arthur Woods
Lilly Nell
Earle
Hopkinton
Charles Mills
Waterloo
Harriett Higbee
Iya Adams
Laryette Woods
Chas, Adams
Indiana
Qelweil Grammar School
Fairbank High School
Colweil
J. F. Stephenson
Dubuque
Federal Court
Bethel Ellis
Edgewood
Lottie
Luton
Peter McCuniff
Jas. Murphy
Will Yehmkuht
EB. Moore
Henry
Frank Paulis
Independence
Moore
Paulis
What Leads to Tuberculosis? Watch for Eckman remedy claims
An 1918 medical opinion argues that pulmonary tuberculosis can be hastened by mineral loss and that supplying lime salts may help. The text promotes Eckman’s Algerative from Nekman Laboratory Philadelphia as a non habit forming remedy, with assurances of safety and efficacy based on years of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Carhart
San Antonio
Texas
Eckman
Nekman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Local college teachers aid arithmetic and geography studies
Iowa State Teachers College faculty contribute to intermediate and advanced arithmetic and geography courses. Nearby teachers attend study centers, while students report benefits. O A Call and wife return from Colorado trip. M B Leehey consult Mayo brothers in Rochester for health. James Ellitt healing from leg fracture. crutches aid return home. Ladies Ad Society elect officers for the coming year. No church services Sunday due to sickness and quarantine. Bank official G W McNeeley arrives to oversee Fairbank State Bank interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teachers’ College
O. A. Call
Colorado
M. B. Leehey
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Brothers
James Ellitt
Grace Bickelhers
Fairbrother
Spokane
Wasik
Chicago
Peddicord
Methodist Church
Rev. Woods
The
Baptists
G. W. McNeeley
Fairbank State Bank
Marshailtown
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Do Your Christmas Shopping Tomorrow at New Store
This store shows holiday attire with thousands of articles on counters and tables for easy selection. It promises neat boxing for gifts and low prices, inviting customers to visit, compare prices, and note convenient displays and prompt service.
Sale of home baking at King Cross building on Main Street
A sale of home baking is planned for the King Cross building on North Main Street this Saturday, December 12. Mr and Mrs G F Monroe and their little daughter returned Tuesday from Rochester Minnesota where they visited friends. Dr John Bunyan Smith of Waterloo will give a stereopticon lecture on the Holy Land in the Baptist church Tuesday evening December 15 under the Brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Cros
Main Street
G. F. Monroe
Rochester
Minn
John Bunyan Smith
Waterloo
Holy Land
Baptist Church
Uder
The
Brotherhood
Local items note sick, births, and institute plans
Walker Dec 3. Mr and Mrs R L Sitton return from Monona. R A Cooper welcoming a daughter Marie Madge born Nov 28. Lydia Lala to Cedar Rapids hospital for appendicitis operation. Dr Carl McCalley leaves Ames. John Peyton attends funeral at Springville. Elizabeth Durham visits from Watertown SD. Ladies Aid sale at Methodist church Dec 10. G H Johnson injured finger from carpentry near Quasqueton. Linn County Farmers Institute sets 29th annual program Dec 15-17 with stock show and colt prizes. Grain and culinary contests offer liberal cash prizes. Post stamps supply dwindles. new stock expected. orders backlog remains. Office busy, delays continue in stamp delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Mra
FL Sitton
Monona
R. A. Cooper
Marie Madge
Syniay
Lydia Lala
John Lala
Cedar Raykis
Carl McCalley
Ames
State Agricultural College
John Peyton
Springville
Misa
Elizabeth Durham
Sev
Eral
Watertown
S. D
Ladies’ Aid Saliery
Methodist Episcopal Church
G.H. Johnson
B. B. Watson
Quasqueton
Linn County Farmers’ Institute
Unable to Supply Special War Tax Stamps
The internal revenue collector’s office remains overwhelmed with orders for special war tax stamps and the supply is strained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuane
Dec
Internal Revenue Collector
Hairy Growth Removal Method Ad Found
An advertisement promotes a method to remove hairy or fuzzy growths on skin using delatone powder and water. It instructs a two minute application then rubbing off, washing the skin so hairs disappear. The copy claims harmlessness and rare repetition, urging buyers to obtain genuine delatone.
Present Week Orders Progress Note
The report notes that orders placed during the current week will largely be fulfilled by now. It emphasizes ongoing processing with most shipments expected to be completed within the week.
Discolored Skin Banishment by Mercorized Wax Promoted
An old advertisement extols mercorized wax as a cure for discolored and wrinkled skin. It claims the product removes surface defects and reveals clear youthful skin after nightly application and a wash routine, promising a fortnightly transformation and noting saxolite as public property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kocal
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Peee Bee
Ur. Kibner & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Pepoe Ows
United States
Partel Post
Lasher
Davidsons
Waterloos Center
Globe-Wernicke
POE AU
Falan-Rollman
East Fourth and
Water Street
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