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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
3
A Cedar Falls letter argues child labor laws cause idle youth and crime. It urges summer work for boys and girls in factories stores and farms, claiming many could work safely and gain independence if not restricted. The piece condemns excessive law and praises wholesome employment over idleness.
Platea, Pa. Mrs Mary Halls Trap writes that Lydia E Pinkham's remedies relieved her nervousness and crying spells after a long period of weakness and backache. Walcott, North Dakota Mrs Amelia Dahl reports inflammation and back pain improved by the Vegetable Compound, leaving her a well woman. Letters to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co promise confidential, woman‑to‑woman advice.
Several hundred members of the Doukobors sect traveled through the city on a four car train en route to Winnipeg. The group hailed from various regions and caused difficulty for Canadian authorities due to their customs of pilgrimages in the nude. Most travelers were adults or older children, spoke no English, and some baggage did not arrive correctly.
The Commercial Club will host a three day homecoming in Cedar Falls on August 1, 22 and 33 with old time games parades and aviation meet planned. District Christian Endeavor convention opens with services and gatherings in town churches. Samuel Patterson former Cedar Falls resident dies in Piqua Ohio at 82. his son Dr William Rolla Patterson attended his funeral. Early morning wedding at St Patrick church unites Prof John McCeenay and Miss Clara Cahn with brief ceremony and departure for Charles City. Road work continues on Walnut street with trolley wire poles placed and paving advancing on Tremont and Thirteenth streets.
Local readers observe a surge of convention chatter as Taft supporters seek unity. Rumors center on Cummins Hughes Beveridge as potential GOP nominees while Democrats anticipate Republican factionalism benefitting Bryan. Also noted is a free display of trusses and shoulder braces at Wangler Bros. Co.
Bindamour the famed jail break artist arrives at Electric Park this week and will let himself be locked in a city jail cell Thursday to escape unaided. Sheriff, police chief and officers will witness the feat.
A quirky note describes FLAX turning to oil in the intestines and lubricating the digestive tract so that the food glides, though without taste or flavor of oil. It frames the oil as helping movement of food through the system.
The note describes a prison escape act by a performer who has previously freed himself from handcuffs and cell restraints. He plans to repeat the feat in a sealed air tight showcase and again from a sealed water barrel, while crowds are expected to gather to see the stunt referencing the McKinley assassination case.
Mrs John A Sullivan thanks friends for kindnesses during the death of her husband and expresses gratitude for support received.
William Ward a 26 year old dishwasher from New York City was arrested after a fight with a waitress at the Willis hotel last night. A china cup struck the waitress cutting her face requiring seven stitches. Ward is jailed on fighting and disturbing the peace charges.
He urges my boy to study the great history of a war that divided brothers and caused immense loss. The world has seen enough of war, and the sale of steel ends. The message is to live for glory through constructive deeds that build a nation rather than spill blood in vain.
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