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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
5
Twins Thomas and William hatch a trap to catch Santa Claus but trap a burglar instead. The cellar trap claps shut on an intruder who breaks his leg. police arrest the burglar as the boys laugh at their misadventure and vow more capers.
Des Moines Iowa December 16 The Iowa Supreme Court sustains the capitol extension law after over ruling opponents led by John W Rowley Keosauqua The ruling allows a half mill levy for two years and annual 150000 levies for eight years used to buy grounds and improve the capitol area The court permits anticipation of 460000 per year for 1914 and 1915 plus 250000 for 1916 and beyond clarifying debt limits and state warrants This decision grants broader tax authority than previously sought within constitutional limits.
An old fashioned mustard plaster substitute touts Musterole for sore chest throat and related pains. It promises rapid relief without bilater, with remedies for bronchitis croup pneumonia and rheumatic pains. Available in 25¢ 50¢ jars and $2.50 hospital size from druggists or by mail from Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
Mrs. Alice Davis Sing, wife of Chinese merchant Charles Sing, is on trial in Chicago for murder after her husband was found slain at their Archer avenue apartment. Her account claims two unknown assailants attacked Sing. she describes a penniless, perilous past from Fort Dodge to Joliet and Kansas City.
Der Greene reports C B Weston on a business trip to Waterloo and Jacob Potter with Jas Skillen returning Tuesday from Missouri. L P Stevens also came back Tuesday from Cedar Rapids visiting Mr. and Mrs A By Richards. Mabee left for Belorade Minnesota to spend winter with Mr. and Mrs J W Arnott. Mrs John Learh and three children returned to Fredricksburg after visiting Mrs W Miller. Mrs M J Perrin and Mrs Gee attended the meet in Waterloo.
P H Ginn of Middleton Georgia reports his children, prone to croup, improved after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He says the remedy provides prompt relief and cures, and is kept at home to prevent croup. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
Ruth Cameron argues that value is measured by need and desire not price. An anecdote compares a desert island with money to buying a box of matches. The piece reflects on practical moments and the choices they reveal about what we truly value.
A woman creates emergency boxes filled with everyday small items to meet unseen needs. Contents include shoe strings stamps cards collar buttons and hairpins. Each item is labeled for emergency use and replaced after use. The box aims to deliver large perceived value from modest gifts.
An advertisement urges readers to treat kidney trouble with Foley Kidney Pills. It claims back ache soreness and dizzy spells signal kidney issues and promises relief through regular use, listing druggists as point of sale.
The Courier endorses the Pan ama Book as a beautiful and instructive gift for Christmas. Hundreds have been distributed to readers, with a few copies still available at the Courier business office for any reader not yet supplied.
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