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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
4
Erickson company of St. Paul will begin erecting the steel superstructure for the Masonic Temple at Mulberry street and Park avenue. About 600 tons of steel are required, with 500 tons structural and 100 tons reinforcing, plus brick surfacing and granite slabs on site. Curry Construction holds the general contract and is also building the Elks home nearby.
Chicago celebrates Fred L. Brewer Blue Island veteran known as the speed king of the Rock Island lines is retired at 79 after nearly 50 years in the cab. He joined Rock Island in 1875 as a fireman and set a 181 mile Chicago to Rock Island test run record in 1899.
Engineer Brower earns accolades from railroad officers after introducing an automatic air operated pre door opener for locomotive firebox access. Charles Hayden of New York, board chairman of the Rook Island Hues, helped secure his engineer's card through Warren Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The invention aims to speed door operations and cut locomotive friction by about seven percent.
Pramatice Club will entertain Sunday at St Marys Hall Mourth and arker gsbevis presenting the four act comedy Nothing Goat the Truth The show features a three week rehearsal and a cast led by Clarence Van Dusen HM Ralston Gwen Ralston and Bob Bennett with a 2:15 pm first performance and a second act to follow The plot centers on truth telling as Bob bets he can tell the absolute truth for 24 hours amid the plot twists and romantic entanglements.
Mrs Lincius M Macefadden of Mason City, a young widow, was arrested in Dubuque on January 30 for a second time in two months on charges of passing worthless checks. She had been released after the first arrest when friends posted bond for her with the merchants she victimized.
A vintage ad promotes two tablets every three hours for three doses claiming relief from the first dose and complete breakup of the cold by the second and third doses. It touts safety and pleasant taste, contains quinine or joplates, and prices it at thirty five cents with a money back guarantee.
Miss Bess Gearhart Morrison of Lincoln and Neln will present a monologue titled "The Fool" at Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday at 5 p.m. The performer, praised on the Redpath-Vawter circuit, has appeared in various venues with notable support from congregations and Sunshine Mission funding. The notice also lists marriage licenses issued in the area and nearby towns.
A long advertised preparation named Joint-Base claims to rapidly penetrate skin to reduce pain and swelling in joints such as the knee shoulder or elbow. Distributed by Wangler Bros and Robert Drug Co the tube sells for about six 60 cents and is available at first class druggists nationwide.
A testimonial from Mrs. Cine of St. Buri describes long suffering from stomach trouble rheumatism liver and kidney issues. She credits Karnak with rapid relief including pain disappearance improved digestion weight gain and undisturbed sleep. Sold by Miller Waterloo Helber Cedar Falls and Teading druggists.
An old newspaper ad markets Happy Day and Easy Vacuum electric washers. It prompts buyers to check bearings gears and lubrication, offers a free in home demonstration, and mentions an easy payment plan. Models on the fifth floor start at $70.00.
Specials highlight basement department deals for a weekend sale. Savings focus on pantry staples and household essentials with limited quantities and storewide pricing.
Saturday ad promotes Autocrat stationery with medium and large sizes at 39c and 49c per box. Main floor display emphasizes specials and a Saturday focus.
Weekly ad items list assorted candies and treats with Saturday prices. Includes large chocolate peppermint pounds for 29 cents, Bunte’s caramel cherries, Wilbur’s buds, Bunte’s bon bons, Moonshine kisses, hand rolled chocolates, Crane’s creams, Daddy Treats sticks, and jumbo salted peanuts with various cent prices.
The advertisement lists White Ric Rae braid in all sizes from 6 yards to a bolt, Saturday specials for Tc J and P Coat's Thread with six spools, best mercerized darning cotton at 10 cents, and Slumber Nets for bobbed hair in medium and large sizes priced at 50 cents each.
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