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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
3
A 60 cent Diapepsin case offers a quick remedy for stomach trouble caused by food fermentation. The ad claims rapid relief within minutes, ending sour stomach signs, heartburn, gas, bloating, and discomfort by taking one 22 grain Triangule tablet.
The Rev O A Luce, formerly of First M Church, now pastors Central Park Methodist in St Paul with Miss Grace A Meek as deaconess. The church runs daily services and free reading rooms and entertainments. Union revival services began Feb 1 under Bishops McIntyre and Berry. A leaflet explains the aim to make the church a homey, entertaining, and profitable place for visitors. The piece ends with an ad noting Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for pneumonia risk and its availability.
Fire chief Byford of Station No. 1 wears a broad grin and a flag pin for his 47th birthday while also celebrating George Washingtons birthday. He ponders the fuss as Quackenbush explains the tribute honors the father of his country, prompting Happy to double up the celebration.
An old fashioned guide extols stopping hair loss with Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The 50 cent bottle promises to restore natural color, refresh dry hair, and control dandruff, sold by H. W. Taggart.
Birth announced for W. Li Asher and wife Sunday was Feb 19 a baby girl. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wilder from Humboldt, Fred Seitz at Waterloo theatre, and Frank Cheever's southern Missouri trip. Jasper H. King and Emma Belden Maloney Nugengast wed Feb 16. Masquerade at Neal's hall drew crowds. Ellerman band provided music with prize winners in costumes. Ongoing talk of home moves, public sales, and road conditions as winter recedes.
Tripoli residents attend a wedding in town and report births including a baby boy born February 12 to Wi Schmidt and wife and a baby girl to Leonard Burney and his wife. Several residents relocate or change jobs, with Ed Burton resigning from the Leader to work for the Republican in Waverly, and RH. & Tyler leaving Stanard Hardware to move to Charles City for carpentry. Other items note visits, illnesses, and upcoming marriage of Sophia Bergman and Carl Guhring.
Janesville area news recounts the Ladies Sewing Circle meeting rescheduled for March 1, a Jolly Bunch R N A postponement to March 3, and the Janesville Creamery association officers elected with O. W. Burman, J. A. Ballou, and J. H. Jennings as directors. Reports cover farm sales, funerals, moves, homestead filings, cemetery work, and local engagements.
W F Bill conducted a public sale on the C E Phifer farm last Friday with good turnout and prices. Edward Sasse of Waterloo and Julius Sasse of Lemons D visiting. Esther Hertzberg out of school with a sprained ankle. J R Grammons under doctor care not improving. Isaac Trumbauer and John Barlow farms sold to Cedar Rapids buyers. Mr and Mrs J L Pint hosted a surprise party. Pint to move to Waterloo soon. Mr and Mrs A Ennis recovering after illness.
Real estate transfers list multiple Waterloo and Cedar Falls parcels with transfers between individuals and companies. Amounts range from $1 to $28,592.25 with dates implied by deeds, including properties in Buckingham Place and Doe's addition. The Kelly Manufacturing Co. transfers part of a subdivision lot to Citizens Gas & Electric Co. Also a health note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for child croup.
Lima Ohio February 22 crowds packed the new tabernacle to hear Billy Sunday. The evangelist spoke of devilish powers and salvation through Christ, drawing both wonder and fear from foes and friends. An estimated forty thousand attended morning, afternoon and evening services, with many listening for the first time to the famed preacher.
Worcester Mass February 22 report states the claim that four teen karat gold and without taint of prison labor define the national presentation to President Taft last April by the United States when the president was chief executive.
An engraved brass medal claimed to be by a prisoner triggered an inquiry. Worcester committee and the trainmen backed by President Taft allowed investigators to use the medal in their work.
Articles of incorporation filed for Independent Manufacturing Co to manufacture and sell agricultural implements tools. Capital stock 10000 dollars. Directors A C Ryan H W Christoph J C Farr. Officers President A C Ryan Secretary H W Christoph Treasurer J C Farr. Also mentions Peterson Bros framing business and condolence resolutions by Waterloo District Court.
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