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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1917

Page

13

Jesup Neighborhood News Roundup

Local items report enlistees and military posts, community club events, church gatherings, and charitable drives. Notables include Charles Dukes departing for Des Moines, Orville Dean at Camp Kelley, and Burk Wildiscontinuing a garage to enlist as machinist. Community clubs, church banquets, and Christmas box drives are highlighted amid hospital updates and farm activity.

Jesup Jesup Charles Dukes Des Moines Orville Dean C. E. Dean Camp Kelley San Antonio Tex Helen Bissell Gurmah George Measures George Fisher H. J. Werling Burk Neva Ganiere Bir IL Ganiere Ite H. Lucas Caw Testing Association Grand Opera House Ladies of W. Brown Presbyterian Church Independence Ghureh A. 0 Knapp Jesup Knights of Psthiast

Mt Vernon Township News Standout Infections And Visits

Warry Vaughn suffers blood poisoning from a hand scratch and Bert Morrow a sight abrasion infection. Mrs Grace Cook and two Wheaton visitors stay with relatives here. Mrs Ole Simonson to join Capt Simonson in Deming NM for a couple of months. Mrs Wesley Boyd among the in

MT. Vernon Township Vernon Township Warry Vaughn Bert Morrow Grace Cook Wheaton Minn Ole Simonson Deming Capt. Simonson Wesley Boyd

Local Notes From Clarksville Socials and Servicemen

Clarksville news reports Iver Shepard and Will Brown enlisting in the coast artillery corps and heading to St. Louis. Mrs. Jacobs and Mrs. Patterson are ill, a supper at the Presbyterian hall raised about 54 dollars for Armenians, and many residents travel or visit relatives across towns. A farewell for Burr Wamsley featured a coin collection toward a wrist watch. C R P section gangs continue steel work at Lynn Junction.

Clarksville Iver Shepard Coast Artillery Corps St. Louis Will Brown Wm. Jacobs Presbyterian Dining Hall L. E. Patterson Art Schrack Joan Boxd Jake Schrage Mis Martie Schrage Clara City Minn Mother Schrage Harm Heintz Nashua G. W. Gough Temp Tex Harold Shell Rock Lynn Juncion Burr Wamsley Late Wamsley Burr

Soldiers Sailors Diary and English French Dictionary

The paper promotes a pocket sized undated diary to record events and scenes for postwar accuracy, plus an English French Dictionary. Distributed exclusively in this city by the paper on a coupon plan, the book aims to aid memory and language study with durable binding and practical portability.

Birthday Party Of Dorothy Coldren In A Frigid Day

St Louis day began with aviation service enlistment news and local trains delayed by cold. Monday morning mercury stood at 16 below zero. Dorothy Coldren, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Coldren, hosted 18 friends and classmates plus teachers Miss Thuld and Miss Rease for her eighth birthday at home Monday evening.

St. Louis Mercury Dorothy Coldren Frank Coldren Thuld Rease Tripoli BR. Bennett Son Red Cross Cinevass Uy A Danks A. Arneman Wm. Arneman Neenah Wis Mars Bockhaus Alberta J. W. Bockhaus Tripolis House Albert Bockhaus Signal Corps Jeferson Barracks Fred Duecker Minnie Matthelsen Sumner

Rockwood visiter, Bartlett sale set, townsman moves

George Rockwood Jr of Minnesota visits Janesville to see friends. Len Bartlett announces a sale soon and plans to move to Waterloo. Joe Boomer sells to meet in the quartermaster division due to poor teeth. RT Smalling will work his father's farm next year. An Epworth military social is planned for Friday night.

Janesville George Rockwood, Jr Minnesota Len Bartlett Waterloo Joe Boomer RT. Smalling Epworth

Local notes and shortages in Janesville area

The report notes church league activities at Janesville M E. church and charity jellies and jams sent to De Moines camp for soldiers. A broker sells its interests in the implement business and will winter in Oklahoma. Hog prices and corn finish quality are discussed amid shortages of footwear clothing sugar and other goods. Woodmen past due assessments allow withdrawal and drop out. Presbyterian prayer meeting set for Thursday evening with Mrs. M J Shafter.

Presbyterian Church M. J. Shafter

Prosecution Rest in Means Murder Trial Opens Closing Case

Concord report states the prosecution rested its case against Gaston B Means for the murder of Mrs Maude A King, a wealthy New York and Chicago widow, at the start of today’s court session, contrary to earlier plans.

Concord Gaston Means Maude A. King New York Chicago

Surest Cough Remedy From Globe Pine

An old remedy claims to mix two ounces glycerin and half ounce Globe Pine Compound with six heaping tablespoons sugar in half a glass of water. Take a teaspoonful as needed for coughs and colds, described as safe and effective with no harmful drugs. Also notes a Rheumatism treatment using Toris Compound and Syrup of Sarsaparilla with Simple Elixir dosed as a tablespoonful four times daily.

Branchiel

Investment pitch misleads on safety and returns at hotel ad

An advertisement promises 100 percent dollar security and annual stock gains, claiming 50 years of steady growth and 200 percent yearly increases. It touts 100 percent secured stock and a Waterlon sale, urging readers to contact Mer. Connell at Russell-Lamson Hotel for advertised opportunities.

Waterlon Mer. Connell Russell-Lamson Rotel

City Physicians Explain Why They Prescribe Nuxated Iron

Doctors in New York and across the country tout Nuxated Iron as a powerful strength builder. They claim it elevates energy, cures weakness, and improves vitality in weeks, with endorsements from physicians like Dr. Ferdinand King and Dr. A. J. Newman. The ad-style testimony highlights iron deficiencies in modern diets and promises substantial gains in strength and endurance with proper use.

New York N. Y Ferdinand King America A. J. Newman City of Chicago Jefferson Park Hospital Schuyler C. Jaques St. Elizabeth's Hospital E. Sauer Boston Tron Iran Mother Ture New York City H. B. Vail Baltimore Hospital Medinaaminer Rape Wangler Bros. Co

Nurse of Des Moines Endorses Tanlac After 15 Years

Mrs. L. J. Rifenbary a practical nurse at the Palm Hotel Des Moines testifies Tanlac relieved nervousness and stomach trouble after years of sleepless nights and headaches. She reports improved sleep lasting seven to eight hours and a refreshed feeling upon waking.

Cone Iowa Tanlac Rifenbary L. J. Rifenbary Palm Hotel Grand Avenue Des Moines Tam Tamlac Taniec Siven

Tanlac hailed as tonic from Rockies and world plants

The article promotes Tanlac as a universal remedy derived from Rocky Mountain plants and herbs from Africa Nile region and other locales. It claims wide national attention and endorsements by druggists in Waterloo and nearby towns. The piece links plant tonics to digestion nerves and catarrh relief with global sources and local verification.

Fligh Rocky Mountains Thea Union Tanlac Harbais Nile West Indies Tropics Waterloo Schuneman Drug Co Water- 100

Ancestral Herbal Wisdom Promoted by Tanlac in Waterloo

Waterloo barber A L Hewitt endorses Tanlac as a health aid for stomach and catarrhal troubles after trying the remedy himself. He reports relief from pains after meals, improved energy, and better sleep. Hewitt, owner of a Sycamore street shop, recommends Tanlac at Schuneman Drug Co. or any reputable druggist.

Tanlac A. L. Hewitt Sycamore Street Waterloo Hewitt Schuneman Drug Co

Joy in Heart Couldn't Hot Joy in Heart Couldn't Hot

George Willard of Waterloo narrates a recovery tale from kidney trouble and rheumatism after taking Tanlac. He describes back pain, nervousness, insomnia, poor appetite, and weight loss improving after several doses, with appetite and sleep returning and his overall health restored. He urges others to try Tanlac.

George Willard Tenth Street Waterloo Sehaneman Tanlac

Tanlac Brings Sleep and Strength to Waterloo Woman

Mrs. F Balenslefer of 911 Lafayette Street Waterloo reports she suffered prolonged sleeplessness causing headaches poor appetite and fatigue. Since taking Tanlac she says she feels renewed energy sleeps soundly and can care for her children and housework again.

Lafayette Street Tanlac

Butcher Praises Tanlac After Recovered Health

Charles Decker, Bath Packing Co. butcher in Waterloo, describes stomach trouble and kidney pains before Tanlac. He reports restored digestion and energy, able to work full days again, and recommends Tanlac to friends in need of a tonic.

Charles Decker The Bath Packing Co Waterloo Tanlac

PASTRIES DISAGREE WITH WATERLOO WOMAN UNTIL TANLAG RELIEVED HER

Mrs Chas Maker of Waterloo relates glad relief from indigestion after long pains with heavy meals and pastry. The Schuneman Drug Co endorses the claim stating many have benefited from Tanlag. Mrs Baker notes pastry caused bloating and discomfort before relief with Tanlag.

Pastries Waterloo Tanlag

Waterloowoman praises Taniac pain relief claim

Mrs C Lovett of 710 Mill Street Waterloo reports shooting back pains from deranged kidneys and stomach issues improved by Taniac. She says the medicine made her feel like a new woman and endorses it to others in her hometown.

Atrest Taniac

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