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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
8
This ad touts Pape a Cold Compound as the fastest cure for colds and grippe, claiming relief after the first dose and complete break of symptoms after three doses. It asserts quinine is ineffective and promotes a 26 cent package available worldwide through any druggist.
Representative Pepper introduced a bill to shift United States elections to the first Monday in November. He argued traveling men across Iowa and other states would avoid missing two or more days to vote. Pepper noted about a quarter million traveling men would benefit and cited Iowa’s earlier move to hold primaries on the first Monday in June for convenience.
The Linden M E church prayers meeting unanimously adopted a resolution praising Rev H G Beeman for a decade of sacrifice aiding Union Chapel and the church’s formation. It commends his untiring labor, expresses hopes for his success in a new field, and pledges prayers and friendship for him and his family in Waterloo and beyond.
An old home remedy promises a pint of cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup as a cheap alternative to store products. Instructions describe mixing sugar and warm water, adding Pinex, and dosing hourly or every two to three hours. Claims include a tonic effect, appetite boost, mild laxative, and relief for hoarseness, croup, bronchitis, and asthma. Prepared by The Pinex Court, Wayne, Ind, with a money-back guarantee.
In Mt Pleasant Iowa on February 22 James Brown colored, arraigned for assault with intent to murder Myrtle Thornton colored, was bound over to the grand jury with a $200 bond after a preliminary hearing before E P Caldwell police magistrate. Four other accused negroes were held on $100 bonds as witnesses. the court noted weak evidence of intent but ordered further witness inquiry. The scene drew a large crowd as the case unfolded at 114 Merriman Street. Brown claimed innocence and that he was at the Douglas home when the shooting occurred.
Sheriff F M Shores arrested Mike Kiley on a warrant accusing him of obtaining money under false pretense. Kiley, about 38, denies the charge and claims others forged checks after a guardianship appointment. He blames drinking and drugged liquor for unconscious periods and says two or three men accompanied him in February. Authorities will further investigate his claims.
Prices for butter and eggs show a decline with orange butter at 35 to 34 cents per pound and other varieties around 31 to 32 cents. Trucr butter sells at 30 cents a pound, reflecting divergence due to New York and Elgin market influences. Eggs price range for strictly fresh is 28 to 30 cents per dozen.
The Inter-Denominational Mission Society presents Bible and Mission lectures in Waterloo led by Mrs. D. B. Wells. She kept an audience after the allotted time discussing What to Do With the Immigrant. Cedar Falls day is set for Walnut Street Baptist Church with a 2 PM Bible study on Individual Growth and Mohammedism in the afternoon. A picnic supper and coffee will be provided, followed by an evening service at 7:45 featuring Mrs. Wells.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly laxative for a torpid liver and clogged bowels. It claims a thorough inside cleansing with a 10 cent box, promising relief by morning and ongoing regulation for adults and children alike.
An informal reception followed the meeting, honoring Mrs. Wells. Ladies enjoyed meeting the unusually interesting woman and shared a pleasant social hour.
Washington Feb 22 Democrats on the house committee on post offices and post roads seek to include a general parcels post system in the appropriation bill with a 12 cent international rate and 11 pound limit plus a rural parcels post 5 cents for one pound and 2 cents for each additional pound. The measure will go to the house next week alongside news that the Cutlerwood chemical tariff passed 178 to 127, amid insurgent Republican votes.
Removal sale prepared for moving to the Masonic Building at Sycamore and Park Avenue begins March 1 and lasts ten days. Wagons buggies and farm implements offered at wholesale prices with special deals on manure spreaders and potato planters. Contact 612 614 Mulberry or W. F. Eighmey.
Emery H. Bellows and Katherine Strickler, both of Greene, obtained licenses to wed and planned a Greene County ceremony. The couple announced their intention to marry in a forthcoming service.
Minneapolis plans a $2,000,000 Great Northern station at First Street and Hennepin Avenue. Chicago architect Charles R. Frost is said to be working on the plans, with ground dimensions about 300 by 1406 feet.
Prof ALT Phil, after a severe fall at home, is confined but expects to be in his West High office tomorrow. Prof Sloan M Wallace is at Hopkinton for family reasons and likely to return before Monday. With these absences, school duties are managed by remaining teachers under the superintendent and principal.
A dealer offers a substitute for the Discovery to inflate profits on less meritorious preparations. Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser is mailed free with stamps to cover postage. Send two one-cent stamps for the paper covered hook or 31 stamps for the cloth bound edition to World’s Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N.Y.
John Wilson beat his wife and children and resisted arrest by Sergeant John Farrell. Taken to city jail, arraigned on drunken and disorderly charge, pleaded guilty, fined 35 dollars, paid 10 dollars and released. F. Nelson, 31, of Des Moines, noted in report.
Davenport Ia Feb 21 The first case of a national guardsman being sued in civil court for payment of a fine imposed by a court martial for non attendance at drill. A judgment for 8 dollars was awarded against Private Harry J Roege of Company 1B 54th regiment TN G Capt Dan Evers presided. Roege refused to pay after a court martial fined him for not attending regular drill.
Michael Casey, 52, of Minneapolis, was arrested at a west side cafe for attempting to pilfer lunch from a patron. Judge E P Caldwell fined him $7.83 after a guilty verdict for drunken and disorderly conduct. He also received a two day sentence to work on the streets for the same offense after being found guilty of disorderly conduct.
Miss Lillian Simons married Frank Delaney on Tuesday. Relatives from Independence, including Misses Julia and Mabel Delaney, Dr J D Delaney, Mr and Mrs D Sullivan and daughter Margaret, Mr and Mrs Martin Hickey and family, Miss Alica Toomey, Miss Josephine Kies, William Toomey, and Elmer Mackey, returned home after the ceremony.
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