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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1915
Page
8
A wicked king cares for wealth at his subjects' expense until a dream reveals the cruelty of greed. He meets a gray robed figure who shows the cost of riches, then changes course to share land, food, and joy with his people. He ends as a beloved ruler in peace. Copyright 1915 McClure Syndicate. Tomorrow's story Nella's Wish.
In Des Moines on February 16, Bronson of Black Hawk defended Mormonism in the Iowa House urging against a polygamy resolution. He argued Cannon aims to attack the church, not polygamy alone, and urged keeping religion free from interference. Cannon is to explain his resolution at a joint session, while a Senate invitation faced mixed votes. A concurrent resolution supports a joint convention to hear Cannon. 13-9 in favor with some abstentions. The polygamy measure from Grout, backed by the WCTU, calls for a federal amendment while leaving marriage and divorce to the states.
A vintage remedy ad touts Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets as a safe inexpensive fix for indigestion heartburn and upset stomach. It claims the product strengthens stomach walls and increases gastric juices with a money back guarantee through Wangler Bros. Co and other druggists.
Henry Haer nant of Mason City was bound over to await the federal grand jury for violation of the Mann white slave act. Mrs Emilie Wattenberghe testified that Haernaut took her and her infant son from Mason City to Rock Island on December 24.
Des Moines priest Rev. J. F. Nugent will speak at Ells hall under the Daughters of Isabella on The Home the School the Church the Hope of the Country. He is noted as a gifted orator with years of lecture work behind him.
Hazel H Nielsen seeks annulment of a 1914 marriage to B G Nielsen at Austin Minnesota after a separation in Waterloo. She alleges divorce from George H White prior to remarrying was advised legal in Minnesota, but she fled the suit as a new term begins March 1 with grand jury, jurors, and other cases noted including tax collections and county bridge contract awards.
Miss Carrie Bates visited friends at Shell Rock on Sunday. Daphna Martin resumed work at the telephone office after six weeks illness. The Waverly dancing club ends its season with a last dance at the opera house with Gates orchestra. Gates’ orchestra will play the program. WW G Schell visited Oakdale with his wife. The T D D club met at Miss Zella Hodges home for visiting and needlework. The declamatory contest at the high school had out of town judges. Herbert Coddington won overall and will represent Waverly at Waterloo on March 12. Ruth Smith of Tripoli visited here Saturday. Foe Brechner of Vinton spent Sunday with his parents. Heath, paralyzed for six weeks, died Saturday. funeral at the house. Ethel Turner left for Norfolk Nebraska. Will Fox arrived from Mendota Illinois for a visit with his parents and will headquarter in Waverly with Trojan Manufacturing. Erwin Benning visits Waterloo this week. Bruce Comstock of Sioux City visited his parents. Vida Thies has been in the hospital for treatment the past two weeks. Mrs Nat Ellis and Mrs W F McDowell host the Ladies Social Society Thursday at Mrs Bulls home. A good attendance is desired.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for cold symptoms. It claims the medicine opens nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and feverishness, and costs 20 cents at any drug store.
The Courier promotes a large song book titled Songs That Never Grow Old. The volume contains sentimental comic college patriotic sacred and operatic songs across many nationalities. Available in paper and heavy cloth bindings with portraits of famed vocal artists. Readers can learn how to obtain it nearly free via a certificate elsewhere in the issue or by mail order.
A list of ten basketball players including Brigdon Davis Glaes ener Royce Hinds Kilpatrick Mi Jer Straver Johnson and Rausch was mailed by Principal S Mr Wallace to Fort Dodge. The squad will be chosen from these names and the team aims to win with high teamwork in the days remaining before Fort Dodge. Coach R L Ashley scheduled a scrimmage with the second team in the Washington Irving building and an elite practice game with world renown passers is planned for tomorrow evening.
Seventy seven year old George W. Clough of Prentiss Mississippi praises Foley Kidney Pills as the only remedy that helped him after suffering kidney trouble. The advertisement notes Foley Kidney Pills aid sleep disturbing bladder issues back pain rheumatism and kidney and bladder ailments, sold by all druggists with shoe sale mention and Wang & Miller Shoe Co as likely distributors.
Government weighing mail from Feb 18 to June 2 across all railroads with special scales and officials in charge. Extra staff hired. records kept. daily totals sent to Washington and used to set compensation for next four years. Last weighing four years ago. parcel post growth noted. peak mail periods near Christmas and after January 1.
Advertises Parisian Sage hair treatment as a simple, affordable way to remove dandruff, prevent shedding, and nourish roots for shiny, long, passably healthy hair. Claims to be suitable for men and women and children, with local distributor details.
An old advertisement touts GETS-IT as a sure shot for corns and warts. It claims quick relief with two drops, contrasts with painful salves and tools, and notes availability from druggists or by mail order from Lawrence & Co Chicago.
A patrol driver Briggs resumes duty after a three day suspension for careless driving. Another driver faced a three day unpaid vacation for reckless operation of a police ambulance. A separate charge sees Sam Saranas fined $10 for allowing minors in his pool hall at 225 Fourth Street West.
A home remedy guide advises against medicines that act on the stomach and urges normal eating, avoiding heavy rich foods, and drinking before or after meals. It recommends slow eating, bisurated magnesia after meals for quick relief, and cautions against extreme cases leading to ulcers.
Frank Wongstreet, colored, to serve seven days in city jail for molesting Addie Morris. Longstreet kept an ugly knife for protection. William Delap found guilty of larceny and to serve seven days. Delap accused of stealing a watch from Perry Woods. Woods reimbursed Griffin, watch returned.
An ad touts Pinex Syrup as a home made cough remedy. It claims fast relief within 21 hours for bronchial coughs and throat colds, offering a cost efficient, easily prepared mixture with clear directions and a satisfaction guarantee. It promotes 214 ounces of Pinex from The Pinex Co of Fort Wayne Indiana.
For years this cure has helped family members and others report quick relief. Interested sufferers should visit 328 Cottage Street or mail a card for service, offered by Theodore Hansen who claims a Danish origin for the formula.
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