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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
4
Mrs. Arthur Bartlett wins four days peace in city jail after Arthur Bartlett, divorced Monday, disturbed public quiet by returning to his former wife’s home. He pleaded guilty to the disturbance, hid in the attic last night with a razor, threatening harm to his wife or officers, and attempted self harm by drinking laudanum.
Police court this morning processed several violators in the ongoing traffic crusade. Leighton warned drivers their open flouting of regulations is serious. six bonds forfeited, three pled not guilty, two dismissed, others未 appeared or not noticed. painted road markings and traffic posts planned to be installed.
At Electric Park on Friday and Saturday a popular resort bill features Vi Else Clark and company, Faddoud Paddock singing and dancing, Axtel Chi a rag time star, and the Ostrian trio in a rough and tumble gymnastic act. The entire bill is praised as excellent with crowds returning, and another new show planned for Sunday.
Yesterday Judge Platt heard arguments to set aside the verdict in the Bessie Graham will case. The jury denied a bequest and the court ruled the special verdict expressing confidence in the defendant’s honesty had no legal effect and could not vitiate the regular verdict. The case will be appealed to the supreme court.
A resident says speeders endanger children and neighbors, with many drivers ignoring speed laws and residents fearing to let kids play outside despite efforts to create safer spaces. The note reflects concern about ongoing speeding and calls for action.
An advertisement claims a home remedy removes dandruff by nightly application with a finger to moisten the scalp. It promises full dandruff elimination after four doses, stopping itching and improving hair texture, and recommends buying a product called ligarian at a drugstore as inexpensive and effective.
Mrs Phoebe Cornell of Waterloo, aged about 90, prepares to ride in the suffrage parade amid wartime support. Once active in church drives and horseback work, she remains vigorous for the Votes for Women cause, joining Waterloo’s Society and encouraging others to enroll.
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The Waterloo Woman's Equal Suffrage association set up a large tent on the Chautauqua grounds west of the coliseum near Willard ball. Volunteers will staff the tent daily to answer inquiries distribute literature and provide information. Lydia Miles chairs the literature committee and will oversee operations with other members. A meeting of suffragists from nearby cities will follow Miss Fola La Follette's address on June 26. The executive board plans a tent briefing Monday at 4 PM.
Fire believed caused by sparks from adjacent factories damaged the Waterloo Ironworks roof at 6:50 last evening. The blaze remained confined to the roof and the damage is expected to be small. Memorial services are planned for Sunday at 3 PM with Prof. Wallace delivering the address and the Pythian quartet providing music. Attendees invited to bring family and friends and request a cleaner demonstration at home.
An Iowa woman touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as life changing while others recount dramatic digestive reliefs. The ad cites Mayer's claim to clear the digestive tract of accretions, remove poisons, and spare many from surgeries, urging readers to seek the product at local stores or by mail order from Chicago manufacturers.
Sanitary Inspector Springer reviews milk supplies in the city to judge dairy compliance with the Save the Baby standards. Only four dairies scored above zero in recent tests while most failed to meet requirements at the dairy farms under investigation.
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