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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
6
A centennial narrative centers on Robert Hanna who forged a cautious escape with a captured British sword. He frees a prisoner by demanding a vow to ride ahead, then hides to avoid a pursuing unit before a deer diversion aids his concealment. The tale ends with Hanna’s tense woodland vigil.
A sample of letters praising the religious photo drama Samson notes Universal Film Mfg. Co. letters from ministers including William Carter, late pastor of Madison Ave Reformed Church New York, praising the film’s reverent tone and religious value.
An advert promotes Citrolax as a mild thorough laxative suitable for children and grown ups. It claims safety, ease of use, and cleansing effects with lemonade taste. It urges readers to buy during a budget week for Warfield’s Blackberry Balsam as a trusted remedy for Diarrhea and cholera infantum with bottles sold at $1 for four.
A perfect cathartic product promises thorough cleansing without griping or pain. The copy notes benefit for chronic constipation and bloating, especially in hot weather, saying it keeps the liver busy. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
Real estate transfers from Black Hawk Co. Abstract and Leavitt Johnson Trust Co. show multiple Waterloo transactions. Transfers include lot 14 block 11 Hagerman Place to D W Kelly for 275 dollars and numerous parcels sold or mortgaged to individuals such as E Pickett Marion L Euston and Clayton Young with prices ranging from one to several thousand dollars.
Alfred Johnson, a well known farmer near Floyd, was struck in the temple by a falling stacking pole while preparing hay. The 60-year-old left a widow and seven children. The accident occurred about 9:30 a.m. yesterday as his workers raised poles for hay stacking in the countryside north of Charles City.
Mrs. Michael Harr Sr of Manchester died yesterday at her son Robert Barr’s home after a year long illness. Born in Ireland on September 25 1825 she married Michael Barr in 1845. The couple immigrated to America in 1854 and lived in Scranton Pa before moving west then Prairie township and finally Manchester. She leaves several children including John Allen Robert Michael Margaret Elizabeth Leighton Minnie and Mrs J M Seaney.
W J Wagoner aged 80 who helped place boundary stones in northern Iowa counties in 1867 was buried in Denison after dying July 16 in Mena Ark He moved to Crawford County in 1875 and built a large landholding He led a rescue party during the Spirit Lake massacre and is survived by six children.
Des Moines July 23. Almost every railroad operating in Iowa has received a certificate from the industrial commission allowing the companies to carry their own casualty insurance under state law. Inter state railroads show a preference to pay losses under Iowa law rather than federal law. Some firms face questions due to receiverships and other troubles, but all leading systems are prepared to comply with the Iowa law.
Manchester July 22 George De Lait self confessed murderer of Mrs John Allen shows little concern for his crime or its consequences. The father and husband of the murdered girl met him earlier this week while he remained in the jail's inner cage. He reportedly told the dead girl's father that he lay in wait.
Fragmentary report discusses a condemned man and potential penalties. It mentions a gallows or life imprisonment as options, with notes on mental state and remorse but lacks coherent details or clear identities.
Des Moines reports proper conduct issues for a Gravity town marshal and a request for a new trial due to a juror's mental imbalance. The case centers on Henry Nott Crony Taylor County and a potential mis-trial over technicalities. Also notes game wardens report ducks and prairie chickens used in northern Iowa after heavy rains.
Perry July 23 opponents of vaccination for hog cholera point to Dallas county as the Iowa center for governmental experimental work where hog cholera rages. Seven herds are affected in the county with recent-origin outbreaks. Rigorous sanitizing is enforced. Claims blame farmers for dirty hog lots and improper disinfectants. Sonic Temple at Iowa City completed.
Thirteen Masonic bodies signified intent to attend the dedication of the Masonic temple at Iowa City with 500 to 600 lodge members and several hundred visitors expected. An open house will follow the ceremonies inviting the general public to inspect the building.
Henry Truitt of South Muscatine sought a wife for fifty dollars last spring. Frank Hubbard assisted, securing Miss Mark Johnson of Missouri through forged letters. The woman arrived on approval, marriage followed, and a police quarrel preceded her departure with Truitt mourning the outcome.
Spirit Lake July 23 advance reports from publishers of a new directory for cottage owners on Spirit Lake and the Okobojis indicate close to 600 cottages on West Okoboji.
An old advertisement promotes Sargol as a quick way to gain ten pounds of firm flesh by boosting the digestive system’s absorption of nutrients. It claims Sargol builds muscle, stops fat loss, and advises use with meals, noting a money-back guarantee and availability at Joder Pharmacy.
Letters from Sterling Conn and Massena N Y quote young women praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from weakness anemia and menstrual related symptoms. The readers endorse the product and urge other young women to seek the remedy for cures.
A garbled health note discusses fading freckles tan pimples and wrinkles using facial treatments. It mentions absorptive creams and waxy products, adscititious remedies, and a vague timeline for applying a product with water rinses and a suggested week interval.
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