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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
9
Readers are urged to buy a fifty cent case of Pape's Diapepsin to quickly digest all foods and end stomach distress within five minutes. The ad claims immediate relief from indigestion dyspepsia and related symptoms with safe, effective action, improving stomach function and allowing fear-free eating.
The piece explains proposed changes to tax collection involving the county treasurer and Waterloo city officials. It notes duplicate books, receipts, and commissions, with 1912 corporation taxes totaling 266 925 dollars split between East and West Waterloo. It cites a $7.50 per thousand levy and a $2,000 anticipated commission for the year.
Mrs Dora Turner died in Portland Oregon in December after a tumor operation. She came to Waterloo from Hampton Iowa in 1907 and lived with her daughter Mrs Lumley at Second and Locust. Three years ago she moved to Colorado and later went to Oregon.
John Flanagan of the Men and Religion Forward Movement will visit Waterloo tomorrow to lead a day of committee sessions at the Y M C A. Start times cover Associated cities Evangelism Bible study social service missions and other topics with all church leaders urged to attend on time. The announcement closes with a note about sausage at C H Eighmey’s.
Spring Creek residents report Jubilee Creamery filled its ice house with 18 inch thick ice and Jubilee butcher Fred Lobe also filling his ice house. A social visit to Mrs Ida Lofal’s home, a party for Miss Neva Fehl, and a Jubilee dance draw small crowds due to 20 below zero temperatures. Various locals attend funerals and visits, with farmers holding a telephone meeting in Jesup.
Aesoc iated Advertising clubs of America plan a Dallas May 14 convention with a complete exhibit of advertising designs at the public library auditorium. The Texas tour includes Fort Worth Waco San Antonio Houston and Galveston with trains for more than ten delegates and a four day itinerary ending in Houston May 27.
Thomas Jefferson presents Rip Van Winkle at the Waterloo tonight in a production praised as the most elaborate yet. The show marks sixty five years of the Jefferson version, claimed a true American classic. The notice also previews The Covy Boy at Waterloo Thursday and notes Case's creamery butter 40c on wagons.
Mumberton la Jan 12 Special On Sunday January 21 the Rev A M Billingsley D D superintendent of the Dubuque district will preach at the Methodist church and baptize and receive those in full communion who have joined by profession of faith On Saturday at 10 am he will preside over quarterly conference All church officials are urged to attend and others invited The choir will prepare How Lovely for the Sunday evening service
Mrs Irv Blough shopped in Waterloo Saturday. J Strayer visited Waterloo for dental work. William Sherratt and crew milled ice this winter. School resumed Monday after vacation. Miss Pearl Green of Traers visited relatives Mr and Mrs John Axon. Miss Ellen Wallers hosted a birthday surprise for brother Lawrence with games and refreshments. Helen Klingaman of Waterloo visited last week. Dan Gutknecht spent Sunday with parents before returning to Oelwein. Mrs Eakle and the Bowen couple planned trips to Oklahoma. Seufferlein and Roy Smith visited Waterloo. California trip planned for the winter. Harry Howell expected from Kansas City for short stay. Case’s milk delivery noted at 7e and 14 branches.
S L Kern former resident of this city writes from Waterloo inviting Mayflower council American Nobles members to an o clock supper in Charles City Tuesday evening Jan 16 He promises plenty to eat and a good time for attendees Kern is a director of the American Nobles and spends much time settling claims against that society.
A North and South Railroad association from Waterloo seeks public sentiment on a proposed 1141 mile steam road from International Falls to Baton Rouge. The plan would connect 66 east west roads, pass 200 cities, establish 30 new stations, and cross 27 county seats. Major cities listed include Minneapolis St Paul and Baton Rouge. Foley Kidney Pills ad follows.
A darkey minister on a plantation asks his indelicate audience to choose between a five, a two, or a one dollar sermon by taking up a collection. The request frames money as the measure of hearing the sermons.
Surgeons in New York have reportedly restored a juvenile offender to normal childhood development with non surgical methods. Case’s milk is delivered to 14 branches as part of the program to spare the knife and nurture growth.
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