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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1913

Page

11

Women's Fate Up To Gov Clarke In Iowa Legislature

In Des Moines Iowa February 13 special items note Gov Clarke may sign the Boettger bill restricting extravagant lingerie and stockings purchases and limit obligations to reasonable and necessary. The report covers co operatives reforms, school head selection, civil verdict rules, joyride penalties, county account inspector, and lake improvement funding.

Des. Moines Clarke Iowa Supreme Court of Iowa

Protone Flesh Builder Promises Fast Gains for Health

A Detroit based advertisement touts Protone as a science driven flesh and strength builder claiming 30 pounds in 30 days. It targets thin individuals and promises plumpness color and vitality with a $1.00 bottle available through druggists or by mail from the Protone Co. in Detroit Michigan.

Protone Protone Co Detroit Mich

Free Protone Coupon Promises Free 50 Cent Pack

The Protone Company offers a free 50¢ Protone package to anyone who submits the coupon with 10¢ in stamps or silver. Includes full instructions and a book titled Why You Are Thin. Protone is advertised for sale in Waterton by H. W. Taggart and B. W. Schuneman & Co, with no free packs from druggists.

Protone Company ORI Protone Detroit Mich Nama Protona Ig Waterton H. W. Taggart B. W. Schuneman & Co

Fallin g Tree Crushed Victim Near Liscomb Farm

Marshalltown Iowa February 13 Daniel Barber age 31 a well known farmer living east of Liscomb was killed when a large tree he helped cut fell on him He died two hours after the accident occurring at 11 o clock Barber who was conscious for about fifteen minutes had gone with his brother in law Clarence Weatherly to the timber west of town Weatherly warned him as the danger began but Barber ran in front of the tree resulting in fatal injuries including a gash behind the ear a broken shoulder blade crushed pelvic bone broken right femur and several broken ribs He is survived by his wife Effie and four children and three brothers Milo Victor and William Barber all lifelong Liscomb residents with father Fred Barber of Marshalltown and father in law Elias Buechly ex supervisor of Liscomb.

Marshalltown Daniel Barber Ilving Eas Liscomb Clarence Weatherly Barber Weatherly

Sioux City Father Hears of Africa Baby Laughs

A Sioux City man, Edward Eggleston Smith, learns his wife in Sioux City has given birth while he works in Africa. Telegraphers in South Africa relay the news, prompting a British officer to hunt him down. He confirms with a message reading Hurrah for baby. An ad follows urging Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs.

Sioux City Florence Crittenden South Africa Edward Eggleston Smith Africa Lord Condrey

Bridge bill relaxes county supervisor contract powers in Des Moines

Des Moines February 13 A house measure introduced by Crozier of Marion would remove most contract limits on county supervisors for bridge work while requiring annual bids. The bill includes a private contracting exception if a bridge is destroyed by fire or flood. Lobbyists opposed to the plan say many road bills may follow. A Foley Kidney Pills testimonial from W S Skelton of Stanley Indiana appears at the end.

Cowles Burlington House Judiciary Committee Dixon Committee On Appropriations Des Moines Crozier Marion

New Library Shelf Of Books For East And West

The display lists numerous new titles for both libraries with expected circulation starting Saturday February 16. East Library highlights music history psychology and religious life while West Library features travel guides biographies and literary works across many domains.

Baltzell Barr Bartholomew Beard Beard—“Field and Forest Burnham Caldwell Wolf Carpe Chiniguy Church of Rome Davis Witemburg Dix Prout Rankin

Carnegie Gives $1,250,000 for Education Endowment

New York February 12 Andrew Carnegie has donated 1 250 000 in four percent bonds to the Carnegie Foundation to fund an education division endowment. The gift advances the foundation's effort to support higher learning and educational research nationwide.

New York Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Foundation Division of Education

Carnegie endowment expands studies on education and law

The Carnegie Foundation announces a permanent endowment to fund studies on higher education and related fields. The Division of Educational Inquiry will conduct investigations into universities, colleges, teaching methods, and standards, aiming to improve educational quality and moral progress. initial funds will address legal education and its effect on lawyer supply and legal costs.

Carnegie Foundation

Foley Kidney Pills Ad Promises Kidney Relief

Health warning warns of chills and wet feet causing organ congestion and kidney inflammation. Advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as best medicine for kidney disorders bladder irregularities backache and rheumatism with no habit forming drugs and quick results sold by all druggists.

Farmers Institute at Janesville Iowa Program outlined

The Janesville Farmers Institute schedule for February 18 and 19 lists opening talks on formaline use in grains and vegetables, followed by discussions on sweet clover and county fairs, then musical acts and an Agriculture in Schools address. The second day covers sheep ticks alfalfa common topics, with a cake and pie contest judged by Miss Wicks. Meals served by M E ladies in the church league room.

H. W. Stine A. A. Berger W. B. Rosevear John Coverdale W. B. Loveland L. C. Oberdorf Dupet Mabel Stiles Marie High H. Ballantyne C. H. Howe Pippert Lela Green Prof. Davis C Nelson H. McCaffery E. M. Reeves Frank Miller Geo. W. Fowler Bessie McHenry J M. Evward Ames

Woman Endorses Lydia E Pinkham Remedy In Local Notice

Mrs Wittard A Graham of Bovina Center New York credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after years of illness and multiple doctors. She says she now does most of her own work and cares for her children. The ad invites readers to contact the company for confidential advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham Bovina Center N.Y Lydia BE

Plans to clear Pennsylvania Avenue for Wilson inaugural

Washington officials outline ready plans for snow and ice removal along Pennsylvania Avenue during the Wilson inaugural, with a March 4 start if needed. The street cleaning fund, about 265000 for the year, has been barely tapped, and heavy snowfall could strain resources despite last year’s 10100 appropriation largely used.

Washington Washington’s Street Wilson Pennsylvania Avenue

Tuberculosis Among Alaskan Natives

Dr Emil Krulish of the Public Health Service warns tuberculosis could exterminate Alaska natives in 60 to 70 years if unchecked. He cites 16 percent infected and poor housing spreading disease, urges extended medical services, hospital facilities, nurses, and native education in hygiene. The piece notes improving Sitka stats and calls for permanent hospital establishment and isolation of cases.

Alaska Emil Krulish Public Health Service United States Commissioner of Education Krulish Sitka M. H. Foster Kruligh Bureau of Education Dr. Krulish

Feel Bully with Cascarets Cleansing Ad Card

A vintage ad encourages Cascarets to soothe headaches coated tongues foul tastes and upset nerves by cleansing the bowels. It promises a clear head and a sweet stomach by morning, with a 10 cent dose keeping head clear for months and urging gentle cleansing for children as well.

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Natural Darkness

An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur as a 50 cent tonic that darkens gray hair naturally. It claims to remove dandruff and itching, restore lustre, and make users look younger, with application suggested nightly using a sponge or brush.

Wyeth H W. Taggart

The Best Home Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Quick Relief

A pint sized cough remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup claims fast relief for coughs including whooping cough and sore lungs. The ad touts low cost, easy preparation, and a money back guarantee with instructions to obtain Pinex from druggists or The Pinex Co in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Norway United States Canada The Pinet Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Honest Money Lending For Furnishings And More

Money lending ad offers loans on furniture and other items with no removals required. Same day funds, liberal terms, no inquiry of friends, and clear total cost. Emphasizes honesty, reliability, largest rebates for prepayments, and extensions without extra charges.

State Loan Co Office Hours at Waterloo Iowa

State Loan Co located at East Fourth Street near Kohl's Shoe Store in Waterloo Iowa offers service daily from 9 a m to 8 p m with phone contact 1639. The ad provides operating hours and location details for potential customers seeking short term financing.

East Fourth St Waterloo Iowa

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Gov. Clarke Legislature Today McVicker Eagle Grove Arney Marshall County Committee On Educational Institutions Appanoose Senate National Bar Association Wando Kulp Sireet City Babestirs African Military Burton Holmes Orchestra Hall Chicago Foley W. 8. Skelton Stanley Iseme Rie Rishell Schumann Symons Bic Tompkins Hector Library West Baedeker Berlin Newfoundland Great Britain London Germany Rhine United States Senate Brainerd Mary Ellen Crawford Fair Margaret Forbush Gardinhire Gibbs Jepson Klein America Longman Lucas Nortis Rich Mra Burgoyne Peter's Patch Rocheleau American Industries Saunders Tilda Jane Turner Farmers’ Institute AT Janesville, IA Janesville Farmers’ Institute van Buren St Kingston N. C Zell Williams Sylvania Avenue Iowa Homestead James M. Pierce Dea Moines Tate Tate Yaass O. S Union Painless Dentists Commercial Street West Sidd Hileman & Gindt Funeral ALL Times Fourth Street State Loan Co Tae
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