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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1914
Page
5
A cautionary tale about Tommie who loves food and neglects activity. He overeats, returns to a cave to sleep, and grows so large the rocks press against him. He escapes back to the cave dream, learns a lesson, and avoids excess, with a teaser for tomorrow’s story.
Des Moines January 28. Iowa merchants criticise the new pure food law at a meeting of the State Association of Retail Merchants executive committee. They oppose sections on fruit and fresh vegetables as too stringent while planning to voice disapproval at the June annual women’s meeting. J H Schaeffer of Davenport, president, cites high cost of living as a public grievance.
An ad claims Resinol clears pimples and blackheads quickly with a simple routine using Resinol Soap and Ointment. It promises quick soothing antiseptic action, healing for eczema and other skin humors, and lists prices 50 cents to $1.00 with a free trial offer.
The upcoming Pigs Is Pigs lawsuit in district court centers on whether Raines pigs are domestic animals. County Attorney Wart will argue that the pigs are not domestic and that Jos. Anderson cannot recover for their killing by dogs at large.
Deputy Sheriff Ruhl brings Timoney and Oxley from Missouri to Vinton Iowa for trial over the 1901 Rock Island depot robbery at Shellsburg. About $1000 taken on Dec 14 1901. Oxley acted as helper while Timoney led the raid, both facing upcoming court action.
Des Moines reports Judge Smith McPherson signed a Kansas City order dismissing indictments against eight Maybray gang defendants. The district attorney relayed a summary showing 54 were sentenced, seven died, and six released due to uncertainty of identity.
Harold Finney a 17 year old boy was taken to the reform school on Monday charged with procuring liquor for fellow minor Victor Winkalpleck. Waverly residents made Monday trips to Waterloo for shopping and to see the Paul Davis fire.
John Schuyler returns to Burwell after a trip with his father to Waterloo. Mrs. Warren Hurlbut visits Waverly with her parents. Elwood Bailiff renews ties in Horton. The Royal Neighbors plan a meeting Jan 29 at Mrs. Arias Miller home. Hermie Potter travels to Nashua for his father's injury care.
On Feb 19 the Knights of Pythias lodge marks fifty years since founding with Helmet lodge No 89 from Waterloo hosting a social event for 824 members. The program includes speeches readings and music with light refreshments. a new Iowa toast to Pythianism is planned and delegates will attend a national observance in Washington DC.
Electrical World reports a 22-farm co op along the Wolcott Grass to Stock ton line receiving power. The farmers organize to thresh in 1914 by electricity, buying a new motor mounted on a wagon for mobility along farms as the threshing line advances.
The Ad men's club kept its winter meetings alive with near unanimous vote to extend sessions by at least two months. Harry E Kiester urged advertisers to study readers and craft clear, eye friendly ads. Dayton visitors Herman Lefkowitz and M S Kimmel signaled intent to join. Future talks will seek out prominent speakers, venue to be announced. A final note reports divorce falling 77 percent since New Zealand women gained the vote.
Be wise in time and use Hyomei at first symptom of catarrh such as frequent head colds sniffing or throat mucus. The Hyomei method claims rapid relief without stomach dosing and Wangier Bros. Co. offers a money back guarantee if not benefited. Ask for the complete outfit for 0.10 and find relief from head congestion and sniffling.
Al Gorrell returns to Waterloo Monday for a spring summer engagement at the Waterloo theatre with Paid in Full and Call of the Woods. The Chocolate Soldier follows on Thursday in a nationally acclaimed light opera run starring Mr. Whitney with advance reserved seats and 10 cent general admission.
A special orchestra from Toushiang performs a thoroughly versed interpretation of the opera score, delivering a polished musical experience.
Iowa Supreme Court upholds district ruling against Gollmar Bros. showmen, ordering pay of damages to Wilma Stokes of Sac City for injuries after a horse in a Sac City parade ran away when frightened by a circus animal on Sept. 10, 1909. The decision affirms technical points but directs payment of damages.
An old advertisement touts a splendid liniment for sore throat lung cough and chest pain. It recommends saturating flannel with the remedy and applying as a plaster. Red Cross Drug Co and Henderson Drug Co are listed as exclusive agents.
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