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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1925
Page
5
Tom Wren, noted local livery operator, was found guilty on two of three charges after a collision with a city wagon. Judge J. C. Beem ordered $10 fines plus costs for disturbing the peace and speeding, while the drunken driving charge was dismissed.
Des Moines reports a Supreme Court ruling over a liquor case where misnaming led to contempt fines. Frank/Genaro Genero confusion caused initial injunction and a $1,000 penalty, later reversed as the court held errors in spelling alter interpretation of the offense.
The Waterloo Retail Merchants association announces extended hours until 9 PM from tomorrow until December 24 to help shoppers during the pre Christmas rush. Russell DeGan, secretary, says members will keep doors open for the public each evening. Stores have been busy in recent weeks and the longer hours will aid patrons unable to visit during regular hours.
Mason City will stage a community sing at the Armory Store Thursday night with city commissioners and officers taking part. The program will feature Christmas carols and is sponsored by the local women’s club.
Mason City scouts will again host a Santa Claus shop to repair and repaint broken toys for needy children. They will also deliver baskets of food to families in need as part of the yearly effort.
Waterloo resident Curley Culver known in police circles as Curley will spend 26 days in the county jail for disorderly conduct and vagrancy. He was fined 100 dollars by Judge J C Beem on August 24, sentence suspended if he kept out of trouble and worked regularly. he was recently arrested and released on promise to leave the city. Yesterday officers confirmed Culver remained a Waterloo resident and Judge Beem imposed the jail term this morning.
Pharmacists tout Joint-Base as the remedy when other treatments fail for sore inflamed joints. The ad claims fast, clean results and uses phrases like ambers up the joints and stainless. Priced at sixty cents at Wangler Bros and Robert Drug Co and general druggists.
The report notes Curley remaining for at least a month with a continued stay. Mo issued a commitment order for the suspended sentence of 20 days.
Advert shows a weight gain claim for McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. A woman allegedly gained ten pounds in 22 days after using 60 tablets for 60 cents. The pitch promises easy, sugar coated tablets, with a money back guarantee if six pounds aren’t gained in 30 days.
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