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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
1
With all candidates in position for the Iowa House speakership, pre session activity swirls as Arch McFarlane leads, estimates place McFarlane from 24 to 40 votes initial, and Republicans plan a Saturday caucus to elect the speaker. Senators arrive. public utilities bills loom. Dr Elliott attends. Hinshaw collects department measures.
In Cherokee Louisiana a father and mother ill with influenza were at home when their one and a half year old daughter choked on a peanut. The father, despite his illness, breathed into the child’s mouth to restore her, risking further infection. The child recovered. the father did not receive any reaction to his contact.
Arnoldi Anderson a year old Norwegian girl held in Sioux City Iowa on minoral conduct charges by ETE agents will be deported to her native country. She has been in custody at the county jail under Mrs Dan Trogs care after a federal commissioner ruled her an undesirable resident. Local Norwegians and Sioux City residents took interest due to her lengthy jail stay.
Miss Elsie Weise of Benton County died at home after a fallow illness described as influenza. She was born in Township Mia 14 and moved to the county with her parents several years ago. Funeral services were held midweek at the Latherar Len township church with relatives in attendance. Local notes mention visitors from Waterloo and other towns, and a community meeting forming a loan association for farmers to leverage county funds with favorable rates. Mrs. Baghromega returned from Cedar Rapids hospital after an operation. a farmer named Noble remains confined with influenza.
Mt Vernon Iowa reports Elsie Hatch a Red Cross worker died in Paris December 2 after months of service. Hatch a Cornell College graduate class of 1940 began at Lenox College and Edgewood High School.Her death noted in a message from Edgewood to President Flint.
District court chambers prepare to hear two damage suits arising from last summer’s melon patch shooting melee. C L Harlan and Timothy Smith linked to claims of injury humiliation mental distress and ongoing pain. Plaintiffs seek damages from L F Hudson and others over alleged bullet injuries and lasting harm.
John Saathoff, a Grundy Center pastor at Gries Christ Center, died of influenza. The obituary notes his leadership role, family ties, and service in Grundy Center community.
Iowa public utilities firms and municipal leagues clash over a proposed state control bill. The measure would shift oversight from cities to the state railroad and public utilities commission, allowing rate reviews, schedules, and potential suspensions. Authorities would inspect plants and grant or deny new licenses, affecting municipal franchises and salaries in Des Moines. Also, 1900 acres at Camp Dodge to be returned to owners by March 1, with related moves to free unused training land.
An advertising brief promises instant relief for stomach acidity indigestion gas and belching when meals don t fit. It notes distress lumps in the stomach pain flatulence heartburn or headache and offers immediate relief without waiting.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a safe quick fix for dyspepsia and indigestion. It promises immediate relief from stomach distress, claiming the pleasant tablets leave upset stomachs feeling fine at once and are available at drug stores.
An old ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for indigestion and coughs, claiming it soothes a hoarse throat and loosens phlegm driven chest. It emphasizes decades of relief with no after-effects and promotes 60 cent and 1 dollar and 20 cent prices.
A dated medicinal pitch touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a solution for constipation. It claims cleansing of poisons from the system, improved complexion, and digestive relief, urging use for regular bowel movements and healthier breath.
An advertisement pitches Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy to improve complexion and energy. It claims the tablets stimulate the liver and bowels like calomel without dangerous after effects, promising pink skin, bright eyes, and relief from constipation, with prices at 10 and 25 cents.
Coconut oil provides a greaseless, mild cleanse for hair and scalp. It creates a rich lather with little oil, removes dust and dandruff, and leaves hair silky, bright, and easy to manage. Cheap and available at drug stores, a small amount lasts a long time for the family.
Dr. Wm. H. Ross, physician with limited practice in diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and chronic chest diseases, invites office tours from 2:00 to 5:00 PM and offers evening appointments by arrangement at the Johnson Building.
Renowned Chicago specialist Dr Wilbert Shallenberger will visit Waterloo at Hotel Russell Lamson on Saturday January 11 with follow ups every 28 days. He specializes in chronic diseases including nervous debility, urological and rectal issues, offering confidential examination and treatment by his own formulas.
A homemade dandruff cure promises complete removal by applying about four ounces of plain liquid arvon at night to moisten and rub into the scalp. Morning results show reduced dandruff and itch relief, with repeated applications claimed to fully dissolve signs. Arvon reportedly available at drug stores, inexpensive, with four ounces sufficient.
An old remedies advertisement touts MENgoose grease and turpentine based cures for colds. It claims products named MEN-THU-BZE and MEN-THOO-EZE ease throat and lung lining, loosen phlegm, and provide relief within about twenty minutes. Sold in opal jars for 30¢ and 6¢ by druggists or mail order from Port badge, In.
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