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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
1
An American nurse Miss Merle Laughlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Laughlin, writes from Siberia about misery, thefts, and violence amid Hed Cross work in Russia. She recalls a 17 year old Russian nurse, a dead Chinaman, and pervasive distrust as life there is deemphasized.
Burlington Jan 13 F L Silvers Galesburg engineer injured yesterday when the boiler of his locomotive exploded his fireman Henry Engle was killed he died last night R E Totten a brakeman is not expected to survive Railroad men are at a loss to account for the blowing up of the boiler said to be only the third accident of this character in the history of the C B Q railroad
Advertisement notices invite readers to buy a coat from the car with a possible rebar charge savings and to rent a higher class house, listing phone references 1959 and 429 or 2503.
Public notice-style ad claims doctors recommend Campholatum for catarrh and throat chest symptoms. It touts instant use with two jars, cross-label authenticity, and lists multiple druggists and cities as suppliers.
Des Moines officials report the Iowa Motor Trades bureau favors the Townsend Highway bill and will assist district attorneys in enforcing the federal car theft law. The group supports equitable national vehicle registration reform and joins in efforts to resist restrictive amendments while expanding growth, meetings, and a state convention.
An advertisement touts Papes Cold Compound as rapid relief for colds, with dosing guidance and claims of quick action. It also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a prompt, effective at-home treatment to prevent and handle croup in children.
Top article promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a healing remedy for phlegm congestion hoarseness and difficult breathing. Claims it benefits thousands and is safe for children with an economical bottle available from druggists at 30c 60c or 1.20.
Fred A. Canfield of the State Federation of Labor denied reports that the Iowa Farm Bureau at its convention endorsed the antistrike clause of the Cummins railroad bill. He said a resolution was proposed but defeated after opposition led by Cal Smith Brookhart and Ames. He urged accurate publicity of the convention’s real sentiment and described cooperation between farmers and labor as essential for production and price stability. Canfield discussed talks with farm groups, railroad brotherhoods, and Tabor organizations on the bill.
Sioux City Iowa January 13 c McMillan of the Anti Saloan Tongue was granted a temporary injunction by Judge Sears restraining Julia Goodwin and George Kirschbaum from making or selling liquor William Hein the property owner was released Following a Dec 30 fight at the house police found home made liquor Kirschbaum testified he made 10 gallons a week for personal use A neighbor said he helped with odd jobs and drank a few beverages.
Attorney General H. M. Havner becomes the first candidate to file gubernatorial papers at the secretary of state’s office in Des Moines. W. F. Moore of Guthrie Center and Senator James M. Wil... are noted among early contenders as the filing period opens and nominees submit required documents.
Fragments indicate circulators in Cedar Rapids and Centerville seeking signatures for railroad commission and lieutenant governor candidacies. Names and full details are unclear due to damaged text.
testimonial filled notice touts Marlix as a guaranteed remedy for long standing stomach problems and related symptoms. endorsements claim relief after years of medical attempts with two bottle purchases urged. also notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy recommendation by a Kentucky druggist.
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