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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1912
Page
4
Advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin cures indigestion and stomach misery within five minutes. It asserts the 50 to 60 cent cases digest any meal, relieve heartburn, belching, gas, and headaches, and leave the breath odor neutral. Ends by noting large cases contain enough to cure most stomach troubles.
Scattered details from Albion Nebraska recount Vivian Boyer formerly Zina Clifton and later Vivian Devere marrying multiple men, including Louis Thiele, James Boyer, and Charles Reynoldson, amid alleged fortunes and quick spending. Court battles and rumors of infidelity follow, with Reynoldson filing for divorce after a suspected poisoning attempt.
Mr and Mrs Theo Pockels hosted the Five Hundred club. Mrs Louie Schwartz is in Rochester MN undergoing her third goiter operation. Wm Kuker moved into the J H Carstensen home he bought earlier. Near March 1 W G Carstensen and family plan to move to Waverly to run a farm implement and automobile business. Art Jahnke travels in Chicago. Elizabeth Teague visited Waterloo Thursday. John Anderson of Waverly came to oversee telephones during B H Lewis illness. Carrie Bates of Waverly helps at the local exchange. Mrs J Hunemueller and son Fred visited Waverly Friday. Dr Neigren Ida Schuknecht of Waverly and Edna Schaffer of Nashua attended the leap year dance here last Tuesday. Mrs T Hartwell and children visited Waterloo last week. Ed Burton of Waverly attended the leap year dance here last Tuesday. Miss Ruby Life of Waterloo takes a job as bookkeeper and stenographer for FE C G Schultz department store. F C Schultz moving stock to newly built addition for annual invoice. G G Kirkpatrick and wife celebrate arrival of a baby girl born Thursday.Mrs Chas Meier hosted the Home Circle Tuesday evening. Mrs Schiueter and children left
Reports from Thartington Creek New York and Samuel Atere of Brooklyn describe scalp eczema and severe itching resolving after two months usage of Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Testimonial notes hair regrowth and relief from sores. Offers free sample and booklet from Potter Drug & Chemical Corp.
A dampened flannel bound to the affected area with Chamberlain's Liniment gives prompt relief from lame back or pains in the side or chest. Try it for relief and satisfaction. Sold by all dealers.
Mrs Conrad Fritz of Mt Vernon Township died Monday noon after gallstone surgery and a relapse following a Waterloo trip on Feb 17. The community mourns her loss, leaving husband and three young sons. Several local families and neighbors visited, while many moved to new farms in the area as moving week begins.
A concise note describes dealing with a grouchy prospect by engaging directly and presenting a clear, firm proposal in a respectful, forthright manner. It emphasizes direct approach and confident communication to avert resistance and secure agreement.
Washington Feb 28 Senator Rayner of Maryland denounced ex President Roosevelt's proposal to let the people revise state court decisions as dangerous to the republic. He called the idea anarchy and warned that Roosevelt, a former president and current candidate, has long opposed court rulings whenever they conflicted with his views and has spoken against judicial authority.
Dewar reports Thomas Thorn bury traveling to Philadelphia for his mother’s funeral. A boy, Jessia Rigdon, sustained an accident during hide and seek in A. J. Hewitt’s barn, a fork injuring a nostril with potential eye impact but no serious harm. George Metcalf visited, George Rigdon hired as road superintendent for 1912, North Poyner set to improve roads. H. F. Redifer moves to Northwood, Iowa to farm. Miss Josie Bunn visited Waterloo. Royal Neighbors to meet Mrs. Joseph Turner next Thursday.
Benjamin O Flower founder of Arena and Twentieth Century Magazines of Boston will address an open meeting on the Owen Bill creating a National Health Bureau now before Congress. The talk covers compulsory medical inspection of public school children, compulsory vaccination, and the aims of the National League for Medical Freedom, a nonsectarian group. Waterloo Theatre hosts the event Thursday February 29 at 7:00 p.m. Admission free.
Littleton and nearby towns show a busy social week as Mr and Mrs Hovey visit Waterloo friends while Mrs Guy Stoddard from Jesup stays with family. Kingsberry relatives visit Independence, Mr and Mrs Hay travel in Melnaphtin area, and Mrs Tolark with daughter and Miss Drene Howera visit the Wm Sankey home. A chicken soup supper at the Wm Mowers residence on Friday is noted.
Community updates reveal visits, travel plans, and exams at the Waterloo area. Items include di plomas examinations, church auxiliary meetings, housing moves, health news, and birthday celebrations. Additional notices list property transfers and real estate offerings by The James Gardiner Company in Waterloo.
WINSLOW Feb 26 The Becker district school closed last Friday for spring vacation. Local residents report visits and movements of several families as various farm shifts begin. A special dairy train drew crowds through town while area hog shipments totaled two carloads this week. Real estate transfers include numerous Waterloo parcels with prices ranging from $1 to $400 and multiple additions listed.
The excerpt contrasts George MacDonald on giving with Epictetus urging self knowledge. It discusses how generosity yields more than is given, while tyranny harms the body but cannot hinder the will. The piece prompts readers to reflect on inner restraint and awareness.
An offer promises to mail a free full size box of Make-Man Tablets to test as a nerve and blood nourishing remedy. The ad pledges refunds if unsatisfied and urges readers to send in a coupon, claiming benefits for nervousness sleeplessness and various ailments.
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