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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1911
Page
4
Public notice touts Dr. Derby's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including Bright's disease and rheumatism. It promises a free sample from pharmacists and direct orders, claiming fast relief and the cure of back aches with a short 60 pill course priced at 2½ cents.
The report shows assets including discounted debt claims totaling 231553.61, cash on hand 1568.09, and funds on deposit with Black Hawk National Bank Waterloo Citizens Savings Bank Waterloo Central Trust Co Chicago Mercantile National Bank New York. Real property valued at 15175 and personal property at 2000. Total assets 262,? but exact total listed as assets followed by liabilities: capital stock paid up, deposits 68161.87, undivided profits -$18? . Surplus fund 25050.64 and other profits after tax. Debenture bonds none and indebtedness to others 35000.00.
In a tale of Charles II era England, Angela Vincent and Egbert Travers, lovers separated by war and confiscation, face hardship. A highwayman robs Angela but keeps a brooch later used as a token of recognition. When royal reprieve returns, the estates are restored to the pair and the brooch’s secret reemerges among descendants.
In buccaneering times near Vera Cruz a pirate assault on Captain Hazeltine’s Penguin ends with Hazeltine buried to his chin in sand as the tide rises. He survives, buries five pirates in similar graves, then returns to the ship to dispatch two more. A British warship later finds him aboard.
Liverpool wheat opened steady with slight gains then eased on record world shipments and abundant offers. Chicago hogs and cattle traded lower on pressure from exports and supply, with cash prices for wheat and corn mixed. New York stocks posted varied results as markets weighed demand and oversupply. Weather outlook for Illinois to Kansas remained unsettled with colder trends noted.
For Rent steam heated apartment three rooms and bath. Phone 1618. For Labor Exchange forty acres unimproved near Davidson Saskatchewan Valley priced at 25 per acre on terms. Would consider a modern up to date room house in Waterloo Iowa for part payment. Address P O Box 155 Cannon Falls Minn. Wanted experienced waitress at Hummel Hotel. Wanted a first class tailor at The Glasgow Tailors 303 East Fourth Street. Wanted a first class coat presser at The Glasgow Tailors 303 East Fourth Street. Wanted girl at Kimballis Ideal Laundry 706 Lafayette Street. For Exchange Goofs 80 acres timberland clear for an A No 1 run about at once. Address Box 274 Station A. For Sale Extra Fine Large Home South Street large lot automobile house. Rest swan in Waterloo. Address Box 274 Station A Waterloo Ia. Wanted steady position on farm by two young men one married sober and reliable must have good house. Address S. & F. 415 Fowler. Real Estate Lot 1 Block 6 corner Hammond and Berth Forest addition. Address Rich Woogh Aplington Town. For Rent March 1 strictly modern house fine large sleeping porch 616 Wellington Court See A G Lichty at Black's. Wanted Parties wanting ashes hauled telephone 2482 Red for quick service. Wanted waitress at Caseheer's Cafeteria at once 298 East Fourth St. For Sale Golden Wyandottes young stock best winning strain one half price to make room Dr B R Shannon. For Sale or Trade A Piece of Dubuque property for Watering property inquire 1700 Washington Street.
A whimsical fairy turns a wearied farmer's old plow to gold, but the farmer remains unhappy and longs for his heavy tool to be heavy no more. The tale questions whether wealth cures hardship. Also features a naked duel tale and brief quips from old time columns.
R J Roberts of Waterloo writes of a severe burn that led to blood poisoning and intense pain. After failure with a local physician, he sought help from United Doctors in Marsh Place Waterloo and was quickly relieved. He reports gradual improvement over a week and return to work within six weeks.
The many friends of Mrs. M. B. Ni are glad to know she is steadily gaining in health and strength since returning from the hospital at Waverly. Mr. and Mrs. William Lowe, married last Thursday, are neatly and comfortably located at 182 Wellington Street. Miss Elia Mae Moon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Moon, 911 South Street, underwent a minor operation this morning for throat trouble relief.
An old advertisement extols S.S.S. as a blood purifier to remove uric acid and ease rheumatism. It warns against relying only on spot treatments and claims the tonic builds blood to nourish joints, muscles, nerves, and bones. Free book and advice offered by Swift Specific Co. Atlanta, Georgia.
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