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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
10
London reports official summary showing nine British vessels over 1,600 tons and six under 1,600 tons sunk by mines or submarines. Arrivals 2,352 sailings 2,309. 1,600 ton class fully attacked eight. total merchantmen sunk exceeds prior two weeks with big ships among the losses.
William Galloway dispersed 105 Holstein cattle to 10 states in a sale that totaled over 55000. The highlight was King Segis Johanna Ormsby selling for 3750 to Staffache Brothers of Green County Wisconsin. Females topped at 1650 and several calves surpassed 1000 each with proceeds aiding the Red Cross.
Waterloo Master Plumbers association met with the real estate board at Hotel Russell Lamson to discuss provisions of a building code. A committee was named to work with the board as plans move toward adoption this year. The real estate board committee includes R. N. Cowin C. S. Bickley and W. H. Howrey. Library stations at John Fiske and Washington school will close this week due to school dismissals.
In Omaha on Wednesday L B Stewart 1611 Twelfth street Des Moines attempted death by cutting his throat with a pocketknife. The 50 year old traveling salesman is in critical condition at St. Josephs hospital. He has three children and recently suffered a nervous breakdown requiring medical treatment. His wife is with him. Stewart once lived in Cedar Falls and served on its city council.
Vernon J. Danielsen, a former Mormon elder, will speak at a union prayer meeting at 7 30 p m today in Westminster Presbyterian church. Several churches unite for the service and the public is welcome. Tomorrow at 3 p m he will address a public meeting under the Woman's Missionary Society and Sunday he speaks at a union service in First M E church.
The United States Steel and Carnegie pension fund distributed 712506.65 in 1917 to retired employees of US Steel and subsidiaries. At year end 1917, 2933 beneficiaries received pensions averaging 21.10 dollars monthly. A January license report notes 39 marriages granted thus far, with larger monthly totals expected. A license was issued yesterday to Gien BE Clark and Amber Guyer, both of Waterloo, aged 21 and 20 respectively.
Waverly attorney Bernard Stenzel is bound over to await the federal grand jury after a hearing before United States commissioner J H Dempster. He is charged with disloyal statements amid reports he praised Germany and criticized the United States, prompting local calls for prosecution and prompting a confrontation that ended in his beating by Harry Bodeker.
Thousands of wives, mothers and sisters praise Orrine for relief from the drink habit. It can be given secretly and is guaranteed. Orrine No 1 secret treatment and Orrine No 2 voluntary treatment offered. Costs only $1 per box. Wategler Bros. 229 East Fourth Street provide booklet on use.
Rural schools in the county cut noon intermission to 30 minutes and end 30 minutes earlier to conserve fuel during cold weather. Superintendent Li C Moeller urged using wood instead of coal where practical, with today and tomorrow closing tied to the annual normal institute. The shift is expected to save several tons of coal across the district.
Waterloo group forms to promote win the war activities and will continue for twenty years. The general committee met at the Chamber of Commerce rooms and adopted the name Service League. A two member committee plus three others was named to draft changes and prepare articles of incorporation. The meeting reviewed constitution and by laws and routine business.
The organization outlines its purpose to aid government war work and civic betterment, with a 40 year duration. Membership open to any citizen of good character. Next meeting at the Y M C A Tuesday at 4 pm to finalize details. Birth notices note several births and a January report of court clerk births.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a quick, inexpensive solution to dandruff itching and hair loss. It claims visible fullness and gloss within minutes and new hair growth after about two weeks, urging readers to purchase a small bottle from drug stores.
A vintage beauty tip promotes a cheap shampoo made by dissolving Canthrax in hot water to create a full cup of scented liquid. Apply on the scalp and hair to remove dandruff, oil, and dirt, rinse, then dry for fluffy, lustrous hair.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for cold and grippe misery. One dose every two hours, with three doses, supposedly clears head congestion, nasal discharge, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing. It claims prompt relief without assistance and pleasant taste, urging buyers to seek the genuine product.
Dramatic ad recounts Captain Collings claiming a self cure for rupture after failed doctors and trusses. It promises a free book and medicine, mailed to readers who fill a coupon, urging immediate response and home treatment.
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