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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1912
Page
3
An ad claims Pape's Cold Compound contains no quinine and cures colds or grippe when taken every two hours for three doses. It touts three years of research and a 25 cent package available from any druggist.
Officer Farley found the rear door unlocked at about 4am but no signs of forced entry or stock disturbance. He alerted a neighbor and called Black to secure the scene, then resumed his patrol after ensuring the area was safe.
District filings describe dismissal of a libel action by Terri Y Warner against A Greenberg over a diamond ring worth about 175 dollars. Clerk Bentley hands the ring to Knapp, who plans to return it to George Nelson, with Nelson claiming possession from Bertha McMullan in Chicago. Separate libel actions involve Matt Parrot Sons Co and non resident plaintiffs seeking security for costs. Also noted are federal penalties for technical alcohol violations affecting Mercy and Mercy hospitals in Dubuque and Sioux City, tied to Pickett's hospital relief bill. A coffee demonstration by Mrs English promotes German American coffees at St Pinkerton store on Fourth Street West.
Twenty prize winners in Iowa corn growing and bread baking are set for a free trip to Washington with expenses paid by several congressmen and farm journal publishers. The party starts in Ames and travels to Chicago, with plans for a farewell balance in Chicago.
Buckner Missouri woman Lizzie Scott describes a year of agonizing female trouble and a feared operation. After writing for advice she used Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and recovered enough to keep house and work again. The company offers confidential responses from a woman.
Henry Olmstead, Civil War veteran born February 25 1845 in Luzerne County Pennsylvania, died after two years of tuberculosis at Independence. He served in Company F 27th Iowa and Company F Leth Town infantry before mustering out in 1866. He lived in Independence, worked as a painter, and was well known in Buchanan County. Funeral held at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. H. Reinert officiating.
Philadelphia January 20 1912 figures from the American Newspaper Annual and Directory indicate daily papers in the United States have halted growth and declined by 13 since 1911. New England New York and middle west states show reductions while the South and some gains in the Middle Atlantic are noted.
A fire at 120 Mullan avenue west started from a defective chimney this morning, causing about 75 dollars in damage. Department No. 2 responded at 7 20, using a chemical in a large tank and two hand tanks to extinguish the flames. Property owner is Mrs. Mary Miller of 97 Commercial street.
The Democratic tariff revision reducing Payne Aldrich duties on steel and iron passed 210 to 109 in the House. Insurgent Republicans backed the bill. three Iowa progressives voted yes while Colorado Democrats opposed the measure. Senate fate uncertain as lawmakers shift to tariff debates.
A home cough remedy using Pinex and granulated sugar syrup promises rapid relief within 24 hours. The recipe gifts a laxative effect, improves appetite, and is claimed to be widely used in the US and Canada with a money back guarantee.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly cleanse for Giver Steamach and Bowels to ease headaches coated tongue sleeplessness and bilious nerves. It claims rapid internal cleansing removing sour undigested foods and poison from intestines with a licenced box from a druggist bringing months of relief.
L. J. Sheppard of Sumner County Kansas wed Dubuque native Minnie Greenwalt after courting over 100 correspondents. A Wichita letter alleges he is not legally divorced from another wife, stirring questions about his marriage. The notice hints at prior divorce actions and confusion over legal status. The couple began housekeeping before the dispute surfaced. Dioner notice at Brethren church Feb 1.
Henry W. Savage brings Madame X to the Waterloo on Friday February 2. The metropolitan drama centers on a mother's sacrifice for her son and draws large audiences, especially women, due to its powerful emotional themes and grand production.
Battle Creek Mich January reports a final analysis by CW Post on the labor trust. The noted author and analyst will publish in major American papers as a paid announcement within days. The article promises a practical working plan for peace with honor in the industrial world and is eagerly anticipated by workers and the public.
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