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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1911
Page
3
An article promotes red lips by boosting red blood corpuscles using three grain hypo-nuclane tablets. It claims enriched blood improves complexion, weight, and nerve health. It notes doctors prescribe the tablets for several months and that pain relief aids are available through drug stores.
Des Moines reports testimony before the state board of education on alleged cheating in animal judging at Iowa State College Ames. Witnesses describe class coaching, marked hoofs guiding placements, and a “ringer” cow tied to tuberculosis later quarantined. Cattle sales and local social notes conclude with a village gathering and illness updates.
Shippy, Burke & Co. contractors won the bid for a large new Catholic school at Petersburg Nebraska with a $27,250 proposal. Waterloo interest was slightly higher. Other bids ranged from $27,260 to $33,189, with architect James C. Stitt of Norfolk Neb. supervising the project.
Major J M Morisey longtime sergeant at arms in the United States Senate died in Washington D C at 1 30 p m Wednesday after his brave fight to recover from a surgical operation following a street car accident that led to the amputation of a foot He was 75 and his body will be brought to Manchester for burial later this week The Lisbon County note recalls the fatal injuries and extended recovery arc that ended his long service to the Senate
Foster Mawurer and Miss Rose Hawkins married January 25 and left for their future home in Parson. Mawurer, a well known local youth, and Hawkins, longtime school teacher in the area, received best wishes from many friends. Northy and Thornbury shipped four.
Raymond IA February items note visitors from Ringgold County Waterloo and Seneca. births, weddings, and homes update daily life. Mrs James Westfall listed uncalled for. Dora Youngblut and John Ables wed at Raymond Catholic church with Father Rottler officiating. John Hogan hosts surprise gathering. Barbara Saddler welcomes baby boy. Ed Carroll sells three colts for 570 dollars.
A large attendance at the Cedar Falls short course includes F W Miller buying a team of large horses from Eickelberg. Della Miller visited Cedar Falls. George Pashby won first prize on ten ears of corn. Mrs F Beaty was sick last week. J Miller called at his farm last Monday. Miss Sterling of Beaver school stayed home sick. Will Thompson and H Seibert were among those who spent the end.
During the short course week at Cedar Falls J Gerholdt of Cedar Falls called at the T Gerholdt home on business Miss Ella Rothweller who teaches in Mt Vernon township spent Sunday at home.
Woodring and Son of Dubuque visited Tripoli last week for business. The Tripoli depot agent had an operation and is recovering well. Bert Kraemer and family move from Dubuque to Tripoli this week. Mrs. H C Jungblut and Mrs. Carrie Miles returned from Texas. Mrs. Charles Tegtmeier is improving after cheek bone abscess surgery. Frank Koch’s relatives celebrated his birthday at his home. George Rompf plans to enter the Chicago auto trade. Dayton’s Henry Buhr sought treatment for a sore foot from a rusty nail. Minnie Hattendorff visited Waterloo and Denver. Emma Kehe returned to Denver after weeks in Tripoli. Assistant Cashier Kampmeier came back from a southern business trip. Theodore Mathias of Milwaukee, partner in Meier Harness, was in town. William Oltrogge and son visited from Denver. Ed Mueller left for West Virginia on business. George Shores conducted Nebraska business.
Vicinity residents Sam Pitts and Marion Williams have been sawing wood this past week. Dan Rice bought a team of horses from William Tallentine last week. Miss Lydia Feist returned from Dubuque and Elizabeth Jr. visited Cedar Falls. Mr and Mrs John Stivern and Mike Silvers attended Mitchell Silvers funeral in Cedar Falls last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Anctl Cassaday spent Sunday at Ed Holland’s near Shell Rock. Mr and Mrs Daniel Rice were in Wa verly Thursday. Edith McCann assisted her sister with telephone work. Mrs George Sands was taken to Cedar Falls for care. she suffers headaches and ear trouble and will remain in Cedar Falls. Fol eys Honey and Tar advert states it relieves grippe coughs and colds and warns against substitutes.
Miss Amanda Dickmen married Herman Henning on January 26 at the German Lutheran church with Rev. F Schoenbohm officiating. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents near Waverly and Bremer county residents attended a large reception at the bride’s mother’s home.
The new postmaster is noted. Several residents, including Mrs. John Notting and Mrs. John Sprague, are confined or visiting relatives in nearby towns. A Poock silver wedding was held in Bennington township with attendees. Fred Besterfelt died January 28 at 82. Funeral was Tuesday at 1 at the house. Local residents visited Waterloo, Bremer, Tripoli, and Fredericksburg for gatherings and errands. Carrie Kehe and Minnie Hattendorf were seen in Waterloo, and Henry Dickman serves as night operator at the depot.
Twenty three Brandon Urbana Shady Grove Jubilee and nearby towns met Cedar Rapids Commercial club directors to discuss a railroad outlet project. E M Buecheles daughter, aged five, suffered five weeks with tonsillitis and black poisoning. Groundhog day passed with quick shadow. Ice crop harvested locally is of good quality.
Parkersburg Iowa February 3 190? Mrs George Vosberg longtime resident of the town died at her home after a brief illness. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM at the German Baptist church with Rev Hack of Madison South Dakota delivering the sermon in English and German. Interment in Oak Hill cemetery. Sunkist oranges 35c a peck Hartong grocery.
A San Diego letter to A. Hageman in Independence dated February 3 notes Gene Hageman is improving, signaling a positive update in a local family matter.
Joyful news from the Turner house reports E. E. Hageman, son of Mr. Hageman, is improving from a severe illness after a period in critical condition. He had returned recently from San Diego where his illness caused great concern. doctors anticipate possible surgical operation once he regains strength.
Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial urges an interurban rail line from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo to connect thriving regional enterprise. Farmers and merchants between the cities seek a railroad pass through their area and express strong demand for such service.
A fragment urges the legislature to act promptly, arguing that the needed measures will arrive if lawmakers dedicate a few moments to work. The tone implies urgency and expectation of forthcoming action.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Remedy as a cure all claiming Charles Holmes found relief. It urges readers to consider trying the product, suggesting similar benefits for others. The message emphasizes confidence in the remedy's effectiveness.
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