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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1914
Page
5
Gretchen and her grandmother face eviction as their cupboards sit bare. A talking well fairy provides bread cheese and later helps them find a bed and a cottage. The grandmother learns to believe in fairies after Gretchen receives a living fairy doll and their new home.
A recipe explains using mashed potato in doughnut batter to keep them moist and fresh for days. It praises KC double acting baking powder for large batches and describes mixing steps, dough shaping, frying temperature, and turning the doughnuts during cooking.
In St Paul area, Rev G J Morrill denounces the tango as the "dance of death" during a sermon at the Prone's church. He compares it to Bolivian dances seen in South America, claiming Americans now imitate a depraved form and that the tango leads to dissipation and hell.
A historical notice lists several individuals linked to marriage licenses or announcements including John FH Senmitz of Waterloo Frolyn K Ernstkern of Waterloo Henry Schiller of Springheld Minn and Loc a East Springfield Minn with dates in 19.
About 1,600 delegates and visitors are expected for the Farmers' Grain Dealers' association of Iowa convention in Waterloo from February 10 to 12. Speakers include Senator Kenyon and Lafayette Young, with sessions on corn grading, transportation, rural credits, weights and measures, and farm markets.
A home remedy blends granulated sugar, warm water, and Pinex to produce a pint sized cough syrup claimed to work quickly. The formula suggests four pints of water and a 24 ounce Pinex addition, touting appetite boost and mild laxative effect while asserting Pinex's pine extract benefits. A money back guarantee is offered and availability via druggists or direct from The Pinex Co in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The annual report filed by Supt. J P Berry shows 191% earnings of 99260 02 with expenses 54900 14 and net earnings 44269 88. Plant assets listed at 654560 68 and meter rates brought in 75372 90 plus hydrant rental 2793 16 and steam heat 1412 94.
Fort Dodge Iowa January 13 All arrangements for the fifth general semi annual meeting of the Chicago Great Western Station Agents association January 17 have been made. The banquet will be at the Wahkonsa hotel at 1 p.m. Saturday. One hundred fifty delegates and officials are expected. Mayor J F Ford will speak.
Address of welcome and association president will respond. Eight station agents will give talks. After the banquet the business meeting will be held. Delegates receive special cars for travel to and from Fort Dodge with Great Western connections. Fort Dodge line also provides a special car for southern travelers.
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