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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
3
A Seventeenth Regiment soldier quartered at Vitre in Vilaine returned to barracks in high spirits and vanished. A kitchen search found him up to his neck in water inside a soup caldron surrounded by cabbages and potatoes. He leaped out and hid in a cupboard, uncertain if he bathed or hid.
Local ad notes a large new shipment of dolls and toys arriving. Shop now to exploit bargain prices at 222 W. 4th, with promotional language urging early purchase and best deals.
Homer Bundy and Topps the bloodhound followed a stolen team’s scent from Goldfield to Eagle Grove, ten miles away, after robbers fled on a train. The trail led through a farmer’s yard to a dry goods store and restaurant before ending at the train platform, enabling investigators to describe the suspects.
Miss Katherine McCalister of Indianapolis reports a rash starting on the face spreading to arms and back, itching and disfigurement. After trying many remedies she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, saw improvement in seven to eight days, and full cure in about three weeks. Sample offers and world-wide sale announced.
A 60 year old corporation the Business Men's Temperance Association with a capital stock of 50000 has sold about 40000 of stock to 700 Waterloo residents. The 25 directors from local businesses pledge to curb saloons noting the city could redirect 400000 to 800000 dollars yearly from saloon profits into local trade for substantial growth.
The Waterloo Congregational church hosts an actual trial of the Jennie Brice disappearance as featured in a leading magazine. A panel of Waterloo businessmen will form the jury, with prizes totaling 11,540 offered by the magazine and state prizes for regional entries. The event runs Monday and Tuesday evenings with three eminent lawyers judging the accounts. Advertisements note medical advice on colds and local cider offerings.
Des Moines reports Dr. R A Pearson president of Iowa State College cites three causes for rural population decline in Iowa. Better financial possibilities, school facilities, and social facilities drive people away when improved. he suggests Iowa can halt losses by providing desired improvements. He notes his unfamiliarity with local conditions and may offer further ideas after study.
Rev L B Hix opens four part evangelistic series at Plymouth Congregational with Christ's Call to Men or Typical New Testament Conversions. First sermon titled Matthew, the Publican. Next Sunday Hix exchanges pulpits with Rev L A Brink of Union Congregational.
Cure claims Musterole relieves headache and cold congestion without stomach or heart risk. Ointment uses mustard oil, applied externally on forehead and temples. Billed as better than mustard plaster, for sore throat bronchitis croup rheumatism and many pains. jars 50 cents hospital size $2.50. address Cleveland Ohio firm for mail order.
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