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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1917
Page
10
In a May 31, 1914 letter Christine writes of meeting pianist Kloster, the promise of a European tour, and pride in her talent. She recounts rough days amid Berlin crowds and Frau Berg’s boarding house, yet holds faith the hard work will pay off and redefine her future.
A letter expresses bliss in art and memory, promising hard work to return to a beloved mother. The writer finds light in a bedroom where music transcends gloom, notes longing for Wanda, and considers future study with Kloster while cherishing family affection and support.
An advertisement promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla Hood s Peptiron and Hood s Pills as a trio for anemia nervousness and liver constipation. The copy urges readers to use all three if blood is scrofulous or if anemia or nervousness or constipation are present and suggests asking a druggist for them.
An advertisement promotes Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a quick penetrating remedy for rheumatism sciatica and stiff joints plus its use for sprains bruises cuts burns bites and stings. It sells for 30 cents with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Also touts Wizard Liver Whips pink pills at 30 cents with a guarantee.
A fragmented letter describes busy daily life and lessons with music details. The writer mentions practicing piano concerto and Bach, a commenting teacher, and reference to future letters. A closing remark alludes to a potential salary consideration upon marriage.
A 1914 Berlin dispatch quotes a letter dated Tuesday June 2 in which a writer excitedly shares joy over receiving two long letters from their mother. The narrator pledges to spend 20 pfennigs on that happiness and notes they will continue writing despite plans.
Waterloo post office gears up for Christmas rush with extra parcel post wagons and two substitute clerks. Postmaster Kelly notes improved handling but warns that inbound packages from other states remain outside local control. Publicity drive and thrift stamps distributed, while baby bonds information panels go to carriers.
Washington December 17. A new telephone device detects metal in wounds by moving over the body and humming over a shrapnel ball or shell splinter. It guides a probe toward hidden metal and can indicate if the metal is magnetic and withdrawable by an electromagnet without an incision.
West High will hold its annual tryout in the assembly room to select an affirmative and a negative debating team from 12 incoming students. The Christmas program follows Friday afternoon with all pupils contributing talent. The Maker of Dreams, a fantasy in one act, will be the principal feature, with music by Miss Margaret Sullivan. Also listed is a chicken supper and parcel post sale at Grace M. Church in Sneadly Yee on Sunday, age 18% and older, price 5 cents. Public invited.
Dr O J Fullerton, physician and surgeon, advertises specialist lungs skin and diseases in Waterloo Iowa. Office at 612 Black Building and residence at 21 East Fifth Street. Phone 4014 and residence phone Red 1080.
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