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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
10
Ned Lawton learns heroes come in quiet acts. His mother says true courage means choosing right over temptation. A playground incident tests Ned as he helps an old woman, confronts a bully, and discovers inner strength.
Dr. F M Edwards of Ohio promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver toner and laxative. The sugar coated tablets are presented as a calomel substitute with no after effects, claiming 17 years of experience and relief for many patients and fearful calomel users. Sold for 25 cents per box by the Olive Tablet Company in Columbus, Ohio.
Marble Rock residents and visitors populate a New Year bulletin with names such as Homer Trimble Reis of Ames and Miss Fern Smith. Several families travel, church events host a New Year dinner, and local illness and a stroke case are noted along with teachers visiting from Odeboli and siblings in Philadelphia.
Marshalltown Iowa January 2 1921 plans for a elopement were thwarted when Hardy Friend vaudeville theatre owner arrived in Chicago with Hazel White 16 daughter of J M White of Marshalltown Relatives refused to help secure a marriage license and notified Friends father A M Friend The elder Friend returned to Marshalltown and the couple were brought back to town The bride’s parents consented to marriage but no ceremony had taken place by yesterday The episode recalls Friend’s prior dispute over a stolen diamond ring with Mrs Gladys Wayne Perkins Devendorf of Des Moines
Des Moines reports that James Gillam seized his four month old at a New Year’s party, fired twice at pursuing guests, and left the infant in the cold for two hours. Conductor Wilfred Walley later retrieved the child on a Sevastopol street car, and Gillam is sought by police under Chief J. W. Jenney. Gillam’s wife, 17, says she left him three weeks ago amid cruelty. The baby was later returned unharmed.
Raymond Christmas gatherings connect Waterloo visitors M J Becker and family Florent Thorne Treuweiler with the Fischell home. Nashua’s Mayme O Connell arrives to see brother John O Connell. Jesup’s N Kremer visits daughter Mrs Geo O Connell with May Carrol and Susie Phil- separated in transit.
Independence welcomes 1914 with bells rockets and guns signaling a hopeful turn from 1913. T. F. Morgan recovers after stomach surgery. Isaiah Anderson family reunion over Christmas. December 1 List marks fifty first wedding anniversary. Bissell travels by auto racking up 45060 miles and visiting state capitals. J. N. Faulkner of Fulton joins notable journeys with the Bissell party.
Local society items include Mrs. Mary F Eleanor Mison and Wm Carsey wedding at Gedney hotel, plans to live in Independence. Miss Kate Hay teaching in Jesup public schools visits friends in Hazelton and Aurora. Agnes Davidson and Basil Gilmore wed in Waterloo area with small group present. Other Waterloo visitors and residents’ moves noted along with crop and weather remarks.
Mrs. L E B Lincoln died Wednesday morning at the Hotel Allison where her son W L Lincoln is landlord. She was about eighty, had feeble health, and was among Allison's early residents with wide acquaintance. Her husband died October 14, 1909. She is survived by three children and others unnamed.
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap claim rapid relief from eczema rash ringworm and scalp eruptions with testimonials of cures. The ad offers a free trial sample by writing Dept 3-D1 Resinol Baltimore Md, noting eighteen years of physician prescriptions and drugstore availability.
Word arrives of the death of a former Allison resident Crank Jeliott. The funeral was held Thursday at 2 PM at the hotel with immediate family in attendance. Survivors include grandchildren W J Lincoln of Allivon EBOD Lincoln of Hockwell and Mrs M Elliott of Bristow.
Orchard Orhan and Ean Mro with Mes Peterson visit relatives in town while Grey and Carl Larson plan trips to Minnesota. Mrs Wy OR Traener and Rach visit Secobury friends. J M Row and Frederick travel to Cemeterville to see kin. Clarence Morse works on a rose. Vincent Hiandin spends New Year at home.
A patient describes a two year eczema battle on skin and leg relieved by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after trying various remedies. The ad promotes Cuticura products for skin and scalp care and offers free samples and a 22 page Skin Book.
Mrs Clarence Morse hosts relatives from Wisconsin as Nashua news columns note social visits during the New Year period, reflecting local ties and ongoing family connections.
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