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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1914
Page
7
An advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use tonic to darken gray fading hair naturally and evenly. It claims it removes dandruff stops itching and thinning, with a bottle around 50 cents sold at drug stores and by H. W. Taggart.
A pamphlet promises a free trial of a new asthma method at no cost to sufferers. It claims benefits for longstanding or recent cases, any climate or age, and targets those who failed with inhalers, douches, opium preparations, fumes, or patent remedies. Readers are urged to mail a coupon today to begin the method.
J P Jepson of Cedar Falls elected president of the Central Iowa Retail Lumbermen's association at the nineteenth annual convention in Des Moines. Stephen Brown of Waterloo named vice president, O T Barry of Cedar Rapids secretary treasurer, with Lawrence Ellis Du Buque C D Rose Traer as directors. The 1915 convention city to be chosen later. resolutions urged community improvement and support for the National Federation of Retail Merchants. president authorized to name a legislative committee for a graduated demurrage law.
Des Moines records show Iowa state general expenses increased to 6,457,148.31 in 1913 from 5,314,441.56 in 1912, driven by college funding and current costs rather than capital extension. The rise after June 30, 1913, centered on the Iowa State Teachers College, Ames College, and the state university allocations.
In Aurora Illinois authorities photographed the retina of Theresa Hollander to test a superstition that a murder victim's eye preserves the killer’s image. State's Attorney Tyler confirmed the act, noting no disclosure on findings or whether the image would be used in prosecuting the clubbing death of the victim last week at a cemetery.
Des Moines reports that Fort Madison penitentiary inmates receive higher wages and shorter hours under a state board agreement. The contract for Fort Madison Chair Company is moved to Fort Madison Tool Company, removing 175 workers from the contract labor system. The board may cancel the remaining contract after March 1, 1916 with 90 days' notice, gaining more than a year under the new arrangement.
In Dunkerton Iowa on February 25 residents from all churches answered Why do you go to church The replies show church meets deep needs and serves as guardian and interpreter of the Bible Some attend as duty some for self or community good Others say church brings inspiration closer to God and knowledge of Christ Nearly all say church aids personal growth and moral living Residents expect a big public service next Sunday with all locals and visitors welcomed to 11 am and 8 pm services Crystal Theatre shows Kathie installment today.
Treasury officials report 7,465 national banks applied for Federal Reserve membership, 18 banks declined, and 10 have not replied. The applying banks hold $1,054,523,554 in capital, about 9.75 percent of total national bank capital. 18 banks not accepting total $1,990,000 and 10 unheard from account for $570,000.
Mr and Mrs H E Trainor and family thank relatives and friends for assistance during their daughter and sister's illness death and burial and for floral offerings.
Reading Pennsylvania mother Mrs. Wm. Fletcher reports her baby’s six month eczema with severe itching and sleepless nights. After applying Resinol Soap and Ointment samples, the right face sore dried, scabs dropped, and the baby slept through the night. The ad promotes free samples from Resinol Department 15 M Baltimore Maryland and claims long use by doctors and druggists.
Ruth Cameron argues against profanity as a vice and explains how real power lies in controlled speech. She contrasts two editors, one who uses tone to command, the other who blasts with crude language, and she notes the harm of telling salacious tales in mixed company.
Washington D C Feb 25 Frank W Mahin a Republican has been removed from his post as consul at Amsterdam and from the consular service for paying his charwoman 2 a week instead of 66 cents a week His dismissal clears the way for Secretary Bryan to place his Democrat friend Dominico I Murphy into a higher paying post The first knowledge of removal came with a December 18 resignation notice that Mahin could not recall offering He went to Washington to seek counseling from Secretary Bryan who referred him to Wilbur J Carr director of the consular bureau There he learned a report had been filed accusing him of extravagance
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild laxative to replace calomel for liver and bowel issues. They claim fast results without harming teeth or gums, easing headaches and sluggish feelings by addressing constipation and liver trouble. Sold by The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus, Ohio, at 10 and 25 cents per box.
Doctors now claim eczema is a skin disease rather than a blood disorder and can be cured by treating the skin. Meritol Rezcoma Remedy is applied directly to the affected area, with Red Cross Drug Co and Henderson Drug Co listed as local agencies.
Government announces examinations for rural mail carrier positions at Cedar Falls and Waterloo with further tests at various times. Mahin faces wage-claim questions over paying a charwoman 2 dollars a week, while the secretary and another official plan winter vacations in Miami and city.
The annual figure of 960.75 dollars is cited as the consulate’s cost, described as lower than what the previous holders of the post incurred. The remark underscores fiscal efficiency in the diplomatic office.
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