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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
14
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the quickest safest stomach regulator. It claims rapid relief from indigestion gas heartburn and sourness within minutes with a money back guarantee on a fifty cent case. It urges keeping it at home for daily stomach upset.
The article asserts eczema is a skin disease not blood related and that Meritol Eczema Remedy cures through topical application. It claims permanent results and urges trying Meritor Eezema Remedy via Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co.
A Chicago orphanage sent fifty six babies and young children in a special sleeper car to new homes across Nebraska and near Omaha. Nurses cared for the orphans as they traveled, with homes secured in Missouri Valley, Omaha, and along the route to the coast. Ages ranged from under a year to about three, with varied hair and eye colors, all dressed neatly.
Mrs A H Brandhurst shopped in Waterloo Tuesday. Mrs Mary Washburn heads to California for the winter visiting Ft. Morgan and Denver relatives. Miss Maude Brough works at Ira Brough’s Waterloo home. Numerous residents visit Waterloo, attend Brethren church meetings led by Rev Beachler, and enjoy a large Hills farm sale nearby.
Mrs Sophia Hoffmann of Belgrade Minn visited her parents in Readlyn and dined at the Hoath home. C W Diekman bought a new ate. Mrs Geo Vanderwalker was a business visitor in Waverly. Miss Cathryn and Frances Ronan spent over Sunday with their parents and returned to Waterloo. Wred Qierle did business in Oelwein. Water works question to be submitted January 7, 191%.
Mrs Henry See gert of Sumner visited friends in Tripoli. Ed Rath of Waverly becomes Leader office employee. State Bank secures H W Bockhouse during Kampmeier's absence. Leap Year dance planned for Dec 18 with Qel wein orchestra. Prof Cover and family move to new house south of Olrogge. Mrs Mueller recovering well after surgery. Rompf family preparing to move to Wisconsin farm. others relocate houses. Sager visits relatives in Waverly. Meijer Adrian assist Schultz store. Bertha Gade to Waterloo for dressmaking venture. Ed Rath visits parents in Waverly. Golden anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs Schwein at Stegel. Monday dance well attended. B H Lewis travels to Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Chicago trip for Goodenbour couple Hickman and Mrs Lewis. Fred Segenhardt guest of Carl Bieckman Jr. and family. Bucholtz family moves to new home. Elmer McKeown of Waverly visits. Dorem reports St Paul trip. Ella Mason in Mason City. L M Dorum of Charles City on business. Ernest Warneke new hire at Hildebrandt barber shop.
Des Moines report states C. E. Minsheer of Hamburg topped the Iowa State Horticultural Society apple show, taking firsts in plate display, sweepstakes, and box display for the southern district. Chas Garrett of Mitchellville led central division with sweepstakes and box display firsts and second plate display. Twenty three exhibitors attended, seven with box exhibits, about 1,800 plates on display.
In Chicago hl Tune 5 a girl suffered a severe ringworm outbreak on her scalp and body causing itch, sleepless nights, and visible sores. After two weeks using Restnol products she recovered fully. A Nessville Pa woman also reports ringworm clearing after trying Restinol Soap and Ointment following several ineffective remedies. She states the sores faded and healed after about five weeks.
Last night at 707 Johnson Street Mr and Mrs Jack Miller hosted a Courier staff gathering with guests from every department. The event featured music a lap supper and a gift of cut glass and silver spoons. This marks a second chapter in the Courier’s wedding stories following prior October nuptials.
In Frederika the Plumb Creek district started Monday with Miss Pearl Thomas from Charles City as teacher. Local notes report Mrs N J Holme and son Paul returning from Minnesota, Fred Wolfgram Jr. fracturing his collarbone after a fall on ice, and several residents visiting relatives or traveling for work or medical needs.
Mrs Cravener and daughters returned from Alp ha Indiana where they visited relatives. Mrs A Le Walther returned to Waterloo after four weeks caring for her property and rented a house to Mr Aerno of Alta Vista. Herman Jordan and family moved from Republic. Cholera cases rise daily despite cold weather. Coughing at night ad aims at relief with Foley s Honey and Tar Compound as claimed by Phil Disor peau and Hi W Taggart.
Freight conductor Love of the Illinois Central was badly burned in Independence yards while inspecting a gasoline tank car. With a lantern in hand, flames flashed up from surface oil near the dome, burning his head and face. He received medical care at McAlerney hospital and was sent home to Waterloo. condition reported serious.
Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill promotes a Boston Cooking School Magazine method for apple dumplings that avoids using whole apples and prevents juice from escaping. The biscuit crust forms a crispy shell to hold apples and juice, offering a neater alternative. Merital Hair Tonic claims to maintain scalp health, prevent hair loss, restore natural color, and keep hair soft with regular use. Hen derson Drug Co Red Cross Drug Co.
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