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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1911

Page

8

Lacto the new frozen elixir of life from Ames dairy

The article promotes lacto, a lactic acid bacteria drink turned into ice cream, as a healthier, inexpensive alternative to traditional ice cream. It explains Metchnikoff’s theory, Mortensen’s development at Iowa State, and a recipe for making lacto at home or in a campus creamery, citing a 179-person taste test.

Ponce de Leon Florida Iowa State Agricultural College Ames Iowa Moriengen Wahich Metchnikoff Pasteur Institute Paris Mortensen Bulgaria United States Water Wagon Association Personal Liberty League College Creamery

Catarrh Cure Claim Sparks National Cure Challenge

A scam warning style ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure constitutional catarrh across all stages. It asserts internal consumption of the medicine improves blood and mucous surfaces and offers 500 dollars for proof of failure. The notice lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as manufacturers and promotes Pills for constipation.

Actence Hall Ima F. J. Cheney & CO Toletto, O

Foley Kidney Pills Tonic For Kidney Bladder Disorders

Mary C Abbott of Wolfeboro New Hampshire credits Foley Kidney Pills with rapid relief from rheumatic pain caused by uric acid build up after kidneys failed to clear it from blood. She reports three days to regain ability to move and endorse the remedy. J K Jader & Son announce a hot chicken supper at Elks hall hosted by Ladies of St Joseph's Parish for 25 cents.

Foley Mary C. Abbott Wolfeboro N. H J. K. Jader & Son Elks’ Hall St. Joseph’s Parish

P D Employees Seek Sunday Rest at Waterloo Post Office

Waterloo post office workers propose closing Sunday windows and halting nonessential tasks to give staff a weekly day of rest. They will survey patrons, noting only a small fraction use Sunday services, and will forward results to the postmaster general for potential nationwide adoption.

Waterloo Post Office Post Office Department Toledo Ohio Detroit Mich Minneapolis Minn Stillwater Evanston, Il KF. H. Hitchcock C. P. Grandfield Flatrons

Crystal Theatre Ad Promises Best Shows Always

A vintage ad highlights the Crystal Theatre offering top performances. It touts a ride to six, a fare tree concept, and a message of inheriting what we serve with a claim to always finding the best at the venue.

Fare Tree Rock Island The Crystal Theatre

Police Seek Woman Mae Graham Linked to Waterloo

Police asked to locate Miss Mae Graham, possibly employed at a Waterloo hotel or restaurant, after a letter from Mrs. H S Kennard of Oxford Iowa said her sister is seriously ill and relatives cannot learn her address but believe she is living in Waterloo. Police hopeful to locate her.

Mae Graham Waterloo

Grout Proposes Bulk Sale Bill to Protect Creditors

Henry W. Grout of Black Hawk County introduces a bulk sale bill aimed at safeguarding wholesalers and creditors. The measure requires a full creditor list sworn to by the transferor and notice to creditors five days before transfer, with penalties for false lists or waivers. Includes conditions for waivers by majority creditor consent and applies to all transferors and transferees, including corporations and partnerships.

Henry W. Grout Black Hawk County Copertners

Transfers and Assignments Exemptions for Public Officials

A historical notice states that this act does not apply to transfers or sales by executors administrators receivers assigns or trustees under voluntary assignment for the benefit of all creditors trustees in bankruptcy or by public officers under judicial process. The text hints at guiding readers toward the Crystal Theatre.

Special Sale of Oranges at SunKist Event

The largest shipment of oranges ever received for a special SunKist sale next week. Sunkist Oranges are described as fine, healthy for all ages, and a pleasant alternative to heavier fruits. Sale at J. H. Koeneke's 613 Lafayette Street with 19¢ per dozen and box pricing options. Sun Kissed Oranges listed at 36¢ per peck.

Sunkist J. H. Koeneke Lafayette Street

Funeral date moved for Mrs Emma F West Dauer

The funeral for Mrs Emma F West Dauer is postponed from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon. Rev H Mueller of First Lutheran will conduct services at the house at 2 and at the church at 2 30. Burial will be in Rimwood cemetery. Eligible licensees include Wah Roy Hall Grace Jackson Charles A Brueck and Addie M Murphy in Waterloo.

Emma F. West Dauer H. Mueller First Lutheran Church Rimwood Cemetery Wah Roy Hall Waterloo Grace Jackson Charles A. Brueck Addie M, Murphy

Despondent Wirt Woman Ends Life With Poison

Hampton Iowa January 27 a despondent wife ended her life by swallowing about two ounces of carbolic acid in the early hours. Mrs J D Hazelton daughter of Mr and Mrs D E B Van Every of near Chapin died mid afternoon. She had been in poor health for a year and had purchased a four ounce bottle of poison the day before. An inquest heard her son testify she woke in the night and took medicine. Medical help came too late.

Hampton Iowa J. D. Hazelton D. EB. van Every Chapin

Invisible Strife in Rural Couple Ties Nationwide

A wife confronts a marital split noting her husband taught in the county for several terms, including Latimer, and now teaches in North Dakota. The pair have not lived together for some time, signaling ongoing domestic strains across a broad reach.

Anzard Latimer North Dakota

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