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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1923
Page
13
Waterloo city council endorses a return to 10 cent streetcar fares March 1 after a 60 day trial at 7 cents. The WGI N plans 7 and 10 cent options for tickets and tokens, with officials noting financial losses from the lower fare. Fire hazards prompt city to condemn six unsafe buildings in the business districts.
An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as the fastest relief for rheumatic pain. It claims concentrated heat from red peppers penetrates instantly, warming the sore spot within minutes and erasing pain and soreness. The ad urges asking a druggist for the genuine Rowles product.
A report shows that structures were ordered torn down or condemned, with six months to repair or remove having elapsed. Owners named include Lore Alford, W. Lytle, W. J. Peverill, Pred Sporle, Louis Witry, and properties at 107% Fifth East, 112 Fifth East, and 61% Water Street. Pro ceedings started may lead to removal. Fayor Tourist Campgrounds with facilities for auto mobile tourists may be established in spring if council supports Mayor Gnagg. Committee to confer on campgrounds and report back. Fifth Street bridge lighting discussed. iron posts and globes to replace concrete posts. Black Hawk creek bridge lighting approved for Miles Street.
J T Jenkins, four years chief testboard man for the American Telegraph and Telephone Co in this city, leaves tonight for Chicago to take duty as division superintendent of telephone results a clear promotion for him. Mrs Jenkins will follow later. B C Marinan of Des Moines comes to Waterloo office to fill the vacancy.
Stanhope dispatch reports the heart of Mrs. Albert Miller aged 24 who died Saturday after childbirth. In Webster City the advance of Mr Jenkins and Mr Marxian is noted as already in the city. Local mother veal reference appears in a brief, with missing details about the child and family.
No-To-Bac helps break the tobacco habit with a tablet that stops cravings. The ad promises relief from all cravings, claiming complete break of the habit and improved well being, with a money back guarantee from the druggist if not effective.
A newborn son to the Jy Well and Straing families was reportedly born last Wednesday. The infant is reported in good health.
An home made gray hair remedy claims to darken gray, soften and add gloss. The recipe calls for a pint of valerian, one ounce bay rum, a box of Barbé Compound and a half ounce glycerine, applied twice weekly until the shade improves. The ad asserts it colors the hair without staining the scalp and is inexpensive.
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