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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1912
Page
3
A vintage advert proclaims millions rely on Cascarets for fast relief from constipation and associated symptoms. It claims internal cleansing improves mood and health, promotes a clear head, and urges adults and children to use the 10 cent box, with all druggists selling Cascarets.
Dr Caspar Rene Gregory, professor of theology at Leipzig, visited the M C A Smildins to address ministers on social conditions in Germany. He explains he wears no hat for health reasons, not as a protest, and notes his hair is cropped and his demeanor is affable.
Mrs W Hailey of McCreary Kentucky suffered severe grippe that developed into bronchitis causing relentless coughing and sleepless nights. The first bottle of Foley's Dowery and Tar Compound brought relief and allowed continued treatment until she was finally tired of the ailment.
An elderly Nashua man, about 70, used a shotgun to end his life yesterday afternoon, apparently by pressing the trigger with a ramrod. The body was found near the barn with the gun nearby, and a coroner was notified as authorities investigated the suicide amid his ill health and his wife’s illness.
Word reached the Central Labor Temple that the Business Men's Association of New Orleans called a grand officers meeting to address the Illinois Central strike. Vice President Buckalew relayed the plan to discuss strike matters.
Evangelist Clark preaches at First United Brethren Church on Fourth and Allen tonight with last night’s sermon on Nevis Playground. He denounces public gaming places dance halls card tables theatres and loafing resorts as the devil's playgrounds and warns of snares for unwary feet. Sunday was a great day for the congregation.
An advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound breaks a cold or grippe within hours with two hourly doses. It emphasizes three years of research cost over fifty thousand dollars, no quinine, and that no other medicine cures colds as fast.
In the morning service Dr. R E Graves the pastor welcomed several families into the church and evening services saw additional applications received. The chorus expands with each service and special music features prominently. Dr Clark's son, a skilled cornetist and singer, assists in the meetings.
Michael Brannan, a Shell Rock resident and Civil War veteran, died at home Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church. He is survived by his widow and son John, and daughter Frances Hammack of Bismarck, with all attending his last illness. Also noted are local business changes: W O W Richards buys the Shell Rock electric plant and takes possession March 7, and J C Willey purchases Charles Thompson coal yards with new ownership now in possession.
An epidemic of coughing sweeps the town hitting all ages, with children and elderly most strained. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound advertised as a quick safe cure for all coughs and colds, claiming no opiates.
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A Cass county woman turned ancient feet washing into profit, court records show. John Franks, a wealthy retiree, married after daily foot baths. the marriage ended in divorce with Mrs Franks awarded $10,000 cash. Franks remains a man of means and health.
Davenport Iowa February 13 The Davenport Three I Baseball League club has purchased Shortstop J M Murphy from the Humboldt Nebraska club in the MT XN K League Murphy's home is St Joseph Missouri and is highly recommended by Jack Holland of that city
A ward meeting at O A Manning Sons store drew 75 voters to back paper ballots for a council race. George W Pett, H L Green, R M Dewey, and M B Locke were listed. Green led after two ballots. French ticket activity grows with Joder Bragdon urged for council. liberal and conservative lines split with campaign issues evolving.
The Grace M. E. church building committee led by J. W. Arbuckle contracted Bennett Organ Company of Rock Island to install a three-manual pipe organ, the largest in the city, costing 5000 dollars and due for completion by mid June. Construction on the church continues, with plastering to begin after winter work, despite extreme cold.
Letters from Ashland Oregon and other Pacific coast communities describe early spring work. Mrs. James Mattingly notes pruning plowing and farm prep as orchards bloom and grass greens while a former local pastor Dr. G. F. Holt is mentioned in the message.
Ada T advises avoiding oil based complexion creams as they shine the skin and encourage facial hair. A glycerine almond cream mixture is proposed for clearing and whitening the skin, to be used morning and night. Other tips cover weight loss with a barley flour remedy, scalp care and dandruff tonic, blood-purifying tonics, and cautions against soap shampoos preferring canthrox. Additional guidance includes baby bowel care with barley flour mix, delatone for hair removal, critique of face powder, a bright eye tonic, and an eye wash to improve clarity and health.
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