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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
3
Mrs G. F. Clark states five years of scalp eczema and ringworm like sores vanished after using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap. She reports complete healing, hair regrowth, and urges others to try the products with free samples and a postal address for Cuticura, Dept T, Boston.
Annual meeting scheduled Saturday afternoon at 4 30 in the K of P reading room. Election of officers on the agenda. Full attendance urged.
Des Moines dispatch reports an application to appoint a judge outside Shelby County district to hear ouster against Harlan Mayor W. L. Baughn. Attorney General George Cosson filed the petition with Shelby County district court, alleging misconduct and intoxication over several months with public insults and neglect of duty. A separate petition seeks mayoral removal, following a citizen complaint.
An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as the cure for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims they restore strength and health, addressing fatigue back pain poor sleep nervousness and appetite loss. Endorsed by K. W. Taggart.
Jesup brief items report C L Bradfield of Waterloo conducting business in town. Miss Benita Barger spent Saturday in Waterloo. Flord Belscamper operates at the depot. F W Harris returns from Chicago to visit family. Mr and Mrs F Brown of Barclay came for a weekend in Jesup. Mrs H L Mead of Dubuane visits friends. The piece notes many local friends of Z R Trebon.
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white ointment made from mustard. It claims rapid relief for neuralgia, sore throat, stiffness, congestion, rheumatism, backaches, and chest pains with no plaster needed. It promises hospital-size options and prepaid samples, urging purchase through Musterole Company.
A Des Moines man sought a cheaper cure for muscular rheumatism in the shoulder after a costly Hot Springs trip. He found Chamberlains Liniment to be effective within three days, and it's advertised as for sale by all dealers.
Christmas was observed with an old fashioned Christmas tree and a nice program in all of the churches. The M. E. B. ladies plan a New Year’s dinner. Several locals traveled to nearby cities for business and visiting relatives, including W. L. Blackwell and W. Z. Knapp to Minneapolis, Walter Graham in Mason City, and Mrs. J. W. Zeran visiting Mason City.
Professor John R. Commons outlined Wisconsin’s unique labor regulation scheme at the sixth annual American Association for Labor Legislation meeting. He cited industrial commissions guiding safety, sanitation, and compensation, with manufacturers backing higher standards and aiding rule creation. The talk highlighted 3000 factory orders, large safety reductions, and a traveling safety exhibit.
Clarksville observes school vacation from Friday through New Year’s. Residents hear dozen travel and visit updates as families and friends scatter. Notables include Luke Rhoads at Mo’Inona, Mrs. Fitch’ s return from Garrison, and Edith Feltus keeping house for her Cedar Falls relative. A 25th wedding anniversary surprise for Walter and Mrs. Walter West concludes the round of local touches.
County assessors from towns cities and townships will attend a school of instruction on Tuesday forenoon in the supervisors' room at the courthouse. The gathering aims to ensure proper assessment practices with all members expected to be present. Doctor William Sadler notes colds require seriousness when persistent and promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe effective remedy for coughs and colds for all ages without harmful drugs.
In Shenandoah Indiana on December 27 a long distant romance culminated in the marriage of Winfield Chester Spratt of Alpena Michigan and Miss Bessie Baker of Shenandoah. The couple began their story as schoolchildren in different states and carried their bond through years before tying the knot yesterday afternoon.
Spratt and Miss Baker, once pen pals after a contest, met at Amesia this fall where Baker studies at college and Spratt pursues post graduate work. Their engagement was announced when school closed for holidays. Also note an advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound by H W Taggart promoting relief for croup and wheezy colds.
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