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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
2
Courier readers can show geography knowledge by matching city illustrations to names in a contest that runs until Tuesday June 34. Prizes total 77 50 with first place 25 and six prizes overall, instructions stress precise formats and timely mailed entries.
Lloyd L. Skeels, formerly head ocean orchestra in Waterloo, has been engaged as musical conductor for a large new theatre in Long Beach California. A clipping sent by F. A. Robinson through W. N. Birdsall notes Birdsall is spending two [illegible]
Former county attorney Walter R. French has established his new law practice in Burfa Ana, effective this month, focusing on general counsel and civil matters as he returns to private practice in the area.
Elizabeth Banham Walster 94 dies at her Marble Rock residence on a Wednesday morning. Born October 28, 1828 in Wingrave England she moved with family to Wisconsin where children A H Wateter, Mrs Hate Palmer, Ella Beay, Missy Isa Walster, Albert Walster, and E B Walster of Marble Rock survive.
Town City Ir June 25 Calvin Kalehner Cedar Rapids arrested two weeks ago on bootlegging charge sentenced to 300 fine and three months hard labor in rock quarries Whelchner pleaded guilty on county attorney information Philip Featherstonehaugh also of Cedar Rapids arrested with Kelchner denies bootlegging and his case will be presented to the grand jury
Des Moines dispatch reports cool Iowa weather with temperatures as low as 50 degrees at several stations early today. Towood and Alta recorded 60, Decorah 61, Des Moines 57, with warmer weather forecast tomorrow.
Mrs. Bertha Buck, charged with murdering her wealthy husband by throwing burning oil on June 2, is released on bonds of 15000 furnished by her mother and two brothers. After a preliminary hearing before Justice Wells, she waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury.
In Des Moines on June 25 a boy named Allen, son of Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Denney, was blinded when shot in the eye by a companion. He underwent surgery to remove the affected eye and remains hospitalized. An ad note announces a weekend sale at Ballers Luggage, 622 Lazarette St.
A letter praises Peterson's Ointment for healing old sores eczema and piles. Mrs Albert Scott of Byronville NY testifies her ulcer and pain vanished after nine dollars worth of salve, claiming swift relief and renewed mobility. The ad-style testimonial touts miraculous healing power and encourages use.
In Porte City Ia June 25 Miss Alice Baird 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Quird rested south of town while in town after noon attempting to alight from a running automobile was thrown to the ground and seriously injured. Blood ran from her ears as she was picked up and she was rushed to Aljon Memorial hospital for treatment.
Advert says cod liver oil is now available in tasteless sugar coated tablets from McCoy’s. Claims include rapid weight gain and improved health for children and adults. Noted testimonials claim gains of 12 to 15 pounds in weeks. price 60 cents for 60 tablets.
The birthday celebration for Mrs. Vieta Ashley Foss and Leland Ashe occurred Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Ashley in Spring Creek township. The twins are children of Mr. and Mrs. JH Ashley. A small group of relatives and close friends enjoyed the evening with 609 for amusement. Refreshments were served, and best wishes were extended for many returns of their natal day.
An advertisement promotes Dacre's Mentha-Pepsin sold by Robert Drug Co. as a cure for indigestion. It claims quick relief from gas, heart palpitations, and dizziness within ten minutes per tablespoonful, and asserts a full bottle can banish chronic dyspepsia and restore health, with a guarantee from Robert Drug Co. and pharmacists.
The Waterloo bride-to be Miss Marguerite Giffen received a kitchen shower hosted by Miss Lillian Garrabrant for friends gathered Tuesday afternoon. Ice cream and cake plus homemade candy topped the compliment as plans for the coming marriage to Thomas Empey were discussed. Visitors shared memories of Mrs Giffen’s connections in the area while refreshments were served.
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