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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1911
Page
3
A treatment claims to cure chronic coughs and colds by clearing congestion. It prescribes mentho laxene essence with sugar syrup to be taken hourly, promising instant relief and a laxative tonic effect. The ad-like text asserts savings of $3 or $4 and urges readers to try the formula.
A small vintage ad touts Meritol Cough Remedy as a profitable buy equal in price to other cough medicines but with superior value. It claims the medicine always cures a cold and warns neglected colds can lead to serious conditions. Available at Henderson Drug Co. priced 25 and 50 cents.
Henry Clews notes rising public confidence and improved banking. Since December prices rose nearly 10 points, boosting active securities by over 500 million dollars. Trade shows better sentiment, lean shelves, and steady demand, while banks offer low rates and ample funds. Reciprocity with Canada looms as tariff debate heats.
Stockholders met at the bank hall as the secretary reported a year’s results and the report was accepted. Officers for the year: President John Keane, vice president H Hoofnagle, secretary George Kleckner, treasurer C H Dunkerton. directors John Staeheli and Tom Fisher. Directors met at 10. Expenses listed include freight 98.70, oil 42.64, 1639 to Creamery Package Mfg, coal 708.60, insurance 78, taxes 26. Local items include visits and marriages, with Matt Schmitz and sons at Cascade, Matt Jr. wed Mary Ann Weber of Cascade, and plans for Nebraska as their future home. Also notes on cattle delivery day, Frank Thiltgens’ visit, Mrs Matilda Schmitt’s illness, C E Axtell sale, and Hannah Ortner visiting Mrs Baish.
Tom Carnes surveys the Dunkerton corporation while Will Brown holds half of Barclay. A remedy note promotes Chamberlain's Liniment with flannel for pains and lame bark, claiming quick relief. Sold by all dealers.
In Waterloo police court this morning Judge Caldwell showed leniency to Ed Duffy on a blasphemy and obscene language charge amid recent arrests and fines for public swearing. Ed Brundage pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined 7.85. Bender faced questions over picnic bottle theft amid ongoing burglaries linked to a suspected gang. The home of Frank Lyons at 715 Grant avenue was entered by a skeleton key, but nothing valuable was taken.
In Mount Sterling Kentucky on January 13 Mrs. J M Jones of Bath county was found dead in a chair. She had been repairing wallpaper when she sat down and died. She clutched the hands of her two young children so tightly they could not free themselves from her grasp.
Walker Whiteside stars in Israel Zangwill's The Melting Pot at the Syndicate Theatre Friday February 17 in Liebler & Co. production back from New York Comedy Theatre run. Also showing A Girl of the Mountains by O. E. W., a graceful society drama with a strong cast at Syndicate Saturday matinee and night.
Des Moines February 13. The senate floor will debate the Public Utilities commission bill after a favorable report from appropriations. It reshapes the railway commission into a five member Public Utilities Commission with oversight of all state public utilities. The legislature also favors the Stoddard House bill banning exhibitions of deformed persons, banning freak shows. The Clarkson bill allows a husband to sue for loss of affection if his wife is killed and the Tax Ferret law repeal moves ahead. Kate may not be reappointed state veterinarian. Thorne’s travel bills are rejected. A woman's reformatory bill and a bill to allow judges to sentence women to charitable institutions are expected this session.
Verna Taylor earns top honors while Daphne Robinson secures second in Reinbeck high school oratorical event held at the opera house Friday night. Contest featured Earl Albright, S Prentiss, Henry Frei, Floyd Merrick, Keane Nielsen, and John Ramsey delivering parliamentary and historical orations to a packed crowd.
The event lists winners in oratorical, dramatic and humorous categories with John Ramsey, Earl Albright, Daphne Robinson, Edythe Shoemaker, Verna Taylor and Lyman Wilson among top finishers. Madam Christina Lund, Danish masseuse, now at 1209 West Second Street offers the Swedish movement massage.
In Iowa City on February 13 1911 threats of graduation refusals arise among the sweet girl graduates of the high school class. Mothers with Superintendent Blackmar and Principal Rea push for cheaper gowns and possible cap and gown use, with another meeting planned to decide on dress cost and type.
A long testimony from Hiram Carpenter of Henderson New York describes twenty years of severe psoriasis, with scales, cracks, and pain. After trying many doctors, he found relief using Cuticura Remedies, noting a complete skin restoration within six weeks and no relapse years later.
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