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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1912
Page
3
An old idea returns as Sage and Sulphur hair treatment promises to restore natural color and gloss. Wyeth Chemical Company markets a refined Sage formula to darken hair, curb dandruff, itching scalp, and hair loss. A 50 cent bottle is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. Agent H W Taggart.
Former Loyal Order of Moose secretary Brownlee was indicted for embezzling about $548 from the organization. He was released on $1,000 bond after appearing with counsel. Witnesses testified to missing pennants and unrecorded checks, and Brownlee claimed a frame-up by other members. arraignment set for Monday.
A five ton whale was buried on the Berkwickshire coast in Scotland after the carcass washed ashore following a steamer fire. The monument appears to have been burned by the ship and then cast up by the tide.
A 47 year old man from Toledo recounts long term eczema that covered arms and face. He describes severe itching and cracking, hospital observation, and a friend’s referral after seeing a cured patient. He credits Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap for complete recovery.
Hurlington December reports say Keokuk may lose its Central Baseball Association franchise due to lack of citizen interest. New Keokuk directors stalled meetings. Nat Chosen Burlingtoft may manage next season. Hayden and Rohn negotiations ongoing. Keokuk finances and directorate shape the fate of the team.
A frivolous observer notes that some women have learned to smoke cigars. Mr Meekton challenges the claim and adds a quip about the type of cigars women buy being beyond belief. The exchange highlights gendered assumptions about tobacco use.
A playful exchange on wedding proposals and reputations. Nell says everyone thought her husband acted foolishly, reflecting London opinion and social reactions in a lighthearted tone.
Women held multiple union meetings in Waterloo focusing on temperance. Dr G Hardy Clark called alcohol a pernicious drug and challenged the $30,000 saloon license as a gold brick. Rev Spry urged stronger public sentiment and hard convictions to close saloons. Other churches shared similar anti liquor arguments and calls for church unity to abolish the saloon.
New York reports a nationwide movement as Boy Scouts of America, over 350000 strong, pledge to keep body, mind, and surroundings clean. They improve personal hygiene at camps and lead city cleanup efforts in Beverly, Toledo, Syracuse, Rochester, Monongahela, Portland, and New Rochelle, offering rewards for health and sanitation knowledge while stressing sportsmanship and honesty.
Complainant says her husband declared the marriage ruined his life after the ceremony. Magistrate notes many men reach similar conclusions, though not so quickly. Courier recruitment advised to save time and money.
Minneapolis December 9. In a split with twenty five ministers who condemned the high school dance authorization, Mrs V C Sherman president of the fifth district Federation of Women's Clubs Miss Gratia Countryman president of the Woman's Welfare League and Mrs T F Kinney amusements chairwoman commended the board action. They say permitting dances in high schools is a conservation of morals and not radical, placing responsibility on authorities.
An old advertises Olive Tablets as a safer substitute for Calomel. Dr Edward's product claims to stimulate nature and improve liver function with olive oil based ingredients. Available in 10 and 25 cent boxes, boasting mild but effective results.
Director Beard defends allowing class dancing parties in schools as proper surroundings. He says it improves child security, reduces recreation problems, and keeps dances from becoming radical while emphasizing parental responsibility and the duty to provide orderly events in school contexts.
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