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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1912
Page
8
An advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound cures grippe and colds quickly. It asserts no quinine is included, credits three years of research and a fifty thousand dollar cost, and markets a 25 cent package available from any druggist.
J. Timmerman and R. C. Moore have purchased the Alexander shoe store at 210 Fourth Street West and will operate as the T. and M. Shoe Company with the same product line. A warning about wet feet accompanies the notice, urging care for children and suggesting Wales's Honey and Tar Compound for lingering coughs.
A girl showcases versatility by sending a note to the society editor about herself and is surprised to see it in print the next morning. The Ohio State Journal laments that knowledge is worthless unless applied and condemns idle scholars as worse than the idle rich.
A historical note describes a simple home method to test diamonds. By piercing a card with a needle and viewing through a diamond or imitation, a real stone shows a single hole while an imitation shows two. Another aid uses a magnifying glass to look through a finger and grain to judge authenticity.
Mrs Lee Mangel of Megadore Ohio credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing months of painful female troubles and avoiding surgery After three bottles she gained strength and now has two healthy children The ad urges others to seek its remedy and offers confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass
United States Steel Corp announced Q4 1931 earnings of 28,105,115 with net 19,978,021. For the year, earnings totaled 104,256,663 and net income 84,536,335, the lowest since 1908. After dividends, final quarter surplus fell to 84,638 from 408,000 a year earlier.
Ernest H. Wessens, a 28 year old German, is jailed in Cherokee after being arrested at his wife’s grave and charged with murder by strangulation. Post mortem evidence reportedly contradicts his claim that she died from a head wound after a fall on the porch.
Trial in Pittsburgh firm versus Waterloo Loan shows about 400 exhibits and depositions. Dispute over whether J B Collins acted for Garland or the local bank with notes totaling around 15 400, and who should bear proceeds. Garland president John W Garland testified, detailing meetings in spring 1903 and bank handling of securitized notes sent via mails and to Waterloo.
H W Hammond traveled to Chicago last week for the automobile show and stayed over Sunday to conduct business. He is expected to return home tonight.
An organized drive near Spokane Washington engages farmers and drivers to hunt rabbits. The effort, supported by Salvation Army workers, aims to clear intermountain districts of rabbits deemed destructive. Drivers earn 26 cents per pound. organizers hope to extend effort to coyote control.
Clarion Virginia reports a passenger train from the Chesapeake Northwestern Railway arriving more than forty hours late due to a storm. Four engines and a caboose crew were dispatched to relieve the blocked line. A caboose derailed near a switch, injuring W B Hughes, who was later tended by the road’s surgeon.
Des Moines officials report the state supreme court ruling that government bonds owned by banks are not taxable. Polk County will lose about 60,009 in taxes this year with the city sharing roughly 22,000. Auditor Warry Frase must refund taxes paid on bonds for 1993 1904 1909 1996 and 1907 and pay 6 percent interest. Banks listed include Des Moines National Valley National and Citizens National with refunds totaling over 38,090.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a cure for dandruff itching and hair loss. It claims immediate softness fullness and waves and promises new hair growth after weeks of use. A 25 cent bottle is advertised with praise for its rejuvenating effects on dull brittle hair.
The Musquine county jury connected Henry Bransen to the February Hershey murder at the Hershey store in Fairport. Witnesses testified Bransen threatened Hershey and offered to rob the shop for $7600, with Bransen accused of planning an entry during winter and a fatal shooting following a break in. Bransen fled Port yesterday as officers prepare to arrest him. the case centers on Bransen's alleged solo burglary plan and the death of Hershey during the attempted crime.
An old advertisement claims Cascarets cleanse the stomach liver and intestines overnight. It promises relief from bilious headaches and tongue yellow skin tinged with dark rings under the eyes. The ad emphasizes gentle nightly action and a pleasant taste for children.
Musterole combines mustard oil with simple home remedies in a clean white ointment. It claims rapid relief from aches pains and soreness without blisters, penetrates pores, eases congestion and treats sore throats bronchitis and other ailments. Sold by druggists in 25c and 50c jars or mailed postage prepaid.
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