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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1915
Page
9
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a quick cure for liver and bowel misery promising health and a clear head for a 10 cent box. It urges use for headaches biliousness dizziness nervousness and digestion issues claiming gentle cleansing of internal organs.
A Chicago west side leather firm FE. Cook & Brothers faced bankruptcy in August 1914. A general wage cut sparked a strike, with police protecting the plant. The war’s outbreak shifted fortunes as the owner rises toward wealth, paying double wages to 3500 workers while guards keep out those seeking entry.
Des Moines reports strong support in the Iowa House for the Thomas Wilson prohibitory amendment and the Glarkgon bill to repeal the mulci law. Dry advocates claim a solid majority, with estimates near 68 votes, while delays and maneuvers pace action as Governor Clarke is expected to sign prohibitory measures.
Mr. Cook says a watchman presence is needed to keep workers out of the factory after rumors of a guaranteed day’s pay if inside. He notes a $590,000 supply order and a U S contract, but fears bankruptcy could recur.
Passage of the bill to repeal the mining tax would remove many regulatory measures tied to it. Both houses are expected to clash over the move but aim to end the dispute and return to routine business.
Washington officials report that the southern district is favored for a federal judgeship after discussions with the Department of Justice. John M. Read of Des Moines is named as a serious candidate, with Rep Kirkpatrick insisting the appointment go to a southern district judge and pledging opposition to any northern pick.
A Fayette county jury awarded 9006 to William J. Schmidt administrator for a man's death caused by a bad bridge. The verdict was delivered Wednesday night after a three day trial, with Wear Union reporting from Fayette county.
Adel Nebraska court action describes Carlton Callison alleging fraud in a large land swap with Jol Menon Nell and Jacob Conrad. The dispute centers on 4680 acres in Cherry County plus farm transfers and notes valued around 109000 dollars, with calls for rescission of the contract and damages.
M J Cottway, council member in Oelwen, faces charges of conspiracy to commit a public offense and maintaining a nuisance. The case stems from December Dedlweth meeting where a liquor license was approved for Elmer Conway, with Roy Warner of Peoria and Z G Warris of Cedar Rapids named as bar tenders. Warner is indicted under the mulet law.
The article notes indictments against the elder Conway and mentions Young Conway, Warner, and Harris before the grand jury. The Warner and Conway cases are to be pressed for trial by County Attorney Waxles at the current district court term. It also includes an advertisement-like testimonial about Foley Kidney Pills alleging relief from backaches and sleepless nights, with praise from J. L. Southern of Eau Clotre, WA.
Maud Pirk, Mary Tanath, and Hannah Evans filed a district court contest to invalidate portions of their father William Wienberger’s will. They claim the testator was deaf and blind and unduly influenced by his two sons Nathan and William Wienberger, leaving $100,000 to the brothers and three cows to Hannah Evans. The case cites the will dated before the testator’s April 4, 1944 death.
An advertisement claims dandruff irritates the scalp and causes hair loss. It urges buying a 25 cent bottle of Dandoring at any drug store, applying a small amount to the scalp, and rubbing in to stop shedding and remove all dandruff.
Five years ago silk stockings and lace lingerie were rare and bridal only. Modern garments endure strong laundry wear, prompting the Model Laundry Co to install a hand process using distilled water for delicate and better grade fabrics at no extra charge except for table linens.
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