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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1912
Page
3
Sale highlights include winter mittens and gloves at one fourth off Pure Linen Crash 15¢, L. L. Brown Muslin 8¢, Bleached Muslin 8¢, and Blankets and Comforts at similar low rates.
A miscellany of short items mentions Buchan Oprienta and poet Wes Mebarraivah visiting Valifurnan, and departures on Sunday night. George Metcal and others engage in local business. Mrs. W. P. Hoxie returns from LaGrange. Several residents visit or host, court actions on custody and injunctions, and a furniture dealer announces a change in management. Mrs. Henderson shows improvement. a note urges visiting the Majestic in doubt.
An advertisement promotes Saxolite as a skin tightener to erase wrinkles. It describes wrinkles forming from loose skin and suggests Saxolite wash lotion provides immediate visible smoothing, with a note on a powdered form dissolved easily by a drug diet.
The article describes a new instrument installation at a theater venue, with musicians preparing a performance by night. It mentions a German style component, a silver cradle, and a scheduled Thursday evening technical hearing for the instrument’s operation.
Crowded houses at the Crystal Majestic theatre packed yesterday as vaudeville acts and stage routines drew broad audience interest. The manager praised performances and upkeep while entertainment maintained a high standard, promising continued audience appeal through the season.
In a warm up on the Meroehl alleys three games produced scores VaS-837, SO8-TAS and TOS-TaK. Merwin led with an even 200 as teams led by Manahl Starr and McFarkand prepared for a decisive Thursday night rematch for honor.
Mayor Merner received Prof. Dole’s report on the city water supply tied to the typhoid epidemic. Cold weather hampered tests including florescence trials. Dole favors either a deep well or filtering from the river, cautioning springs often fail. Prof. Marston of Ames agrees on filtration rather than river intake. City council to discuss the report tonight.
Ice supply stored above the dam remains in large quantities with ice blocks weighing about 450 pounds each. Farmers are hauling away hundreds of loads as the ice is clear, pure and free of slush. Indications point to unprecedented attendance at the short course, with premiums over 300 dollars subscribed and lists to be released soon.
Mayor Merner's children recovered as vaccination against typhoid showed clear benefits after several cases. The mother died from the disease, prompting vaccination of the remaining family members. The Royal Neighbors annual meeting is planned for tonight at Woodman Hall.
The Cedar Falls Tuesday Club meets at the home of Mrs. Ira S Condit with Miss Lilian Lambert leading the literary program. Cedar Falls High School lost to Steinbeck school 33 to 21 at Central School gym. vast crowd and lively play. Prof. Mount led a Boy Scout skiing ramble Saturday afternoon covering several miles.
W R Grace and Co prepares for the Panama Canal opening seen within eighteen months. The firm has strong interests on the West Coast of South America and expects to run a tri monthly service once the canal is open. Joseph Grace, son of founder W R Grace, serves as president.
Finchford and Winslow dispute over mail service as Finchford seeks a restored post office. After Finchford post office closed, rural routes and cross river interruptions left residents dependent on Winslow. ongoing poor facilities cited by Dr Evenson.
Tripoli business leaders raise a 40000 bonus to move Bremer county seat from Waverly to Tripoli. Aimed at funding a new courthouse and ending years of rivalry, with Charles Notdorf among the interested investors.
Mrs John Bintz of the corner Fourteenth and Iowa streets is confined to home with typhoid fever. She aided epidemic victims by opening her house to eight fever patients at once. Her illness is attributed to overwork and exposure. In another note, SP Winegar, longtime Black Hawk auctioneer, lies seriously ill in Eugene Oregon from appendicitis.
The dairy association meets with Butter makers for the annual convention. Principal speaker is OW 3 Barnes state dairy commissioner HH. M. Meyer of Madison Wisconsin. Crowlex of Des Moines and John Michaels of Milwaukee attend. Banquet scheduled for tomorrow night.
A Japanese method of dwarfing a pine tree named Iasta is outlined as a ten year practice. The article notes gradual pruning, shaping, and care steps used to maintain a small ornamental pine.
A Pilgrim Magazine snippet extols mercalized wax as a cosmetic remedy. It claims the wax dissolves faded scarf skin and surface blemishes in tiny steps, leaving a clear youthful complexion with no adverse effects. The piece promotes mercalized wax as a superior alternative to paint or powder and notes availability in drug stores.
A. J. Rice of Adams North is promoting Powderpaint a dry powder that becomes paint with cold water. It claims weather and fire resistance adheres to wood stone or brick and costs about a quarter of oil paint. Free trial package rotor card and full information are offered by letter.
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