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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
9
A rainy night in Tudor Grove attic brings old furniture to life with chatty memories. A grand mirror and a discarded trunk boast of past travels while a red desk claims dignity. Morning reveals the desk restored by a granddaughter's gift, while the mirror foresees a grim fate in the carpenter shop.
Governor Clarke conducted a historic 2100 mile long distance talk from San Francisco to Des Moines via telephone. He spoke to his private secretary and a crowd of officials and business leaders listening in at the Chamber of Commerce building. The event showcased long distance capabilities and featured remarks on Iowa and California, with comments from Iowa and San Francisco officials and business leaders.
The Leavitt Johnson National Bank reports a July forecast with a full income lines of business likely, but notes no uneasiness as overall business rises from last year. May bank clearings were billions of dollars greater.
Irregular news notes from Vinton and Cedar Rapids detail various incidents including a dynamiting case on the Gedur river with John Copeland of Dalton Ga, the daughter of Elmer Burke, and hospital updates. The report mentions local authorities, trials, and a police pursuit connected to dynamite usage and potential conviction.
Irvine Calkins seven died after a fall from a tree led to a fractured arm and subsequent infection. Blood poisoning and lockjaw followed after an amputation. Dr G E Birney operated, pricked himself with a needle, and lockjaw developed. A heroic battle with antitetanic serum was fought.
An old Springfield notice touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as a cure for pimples on the face and body. The signed testimonial by Carlyle Bryan claims healing with two cakes of Cuticura Soap and a bar of Ointment, noting no scar left. The ad promotes free sample offers and lists global sales.
An aggressive ad touts PD Q and PD Q D insect remedies claiming bed bugs spread disease and that a 25 cent package makes a quart of killer harmless to people but deadly to pests. The pitch spills over into fleas roaches and chicken lice, promises safe use on fabrics and woodwork, and urges readers to ask for the exact product from local druggists.
The readable fragments describe a regional event with unclear names and dates. Despite mangled wording, the item appears to note a commission related action and a measure or decision affecting a local body.
Manchester hosts a Chautauqua with crowds enjoying programs despite weather. Police move to destroy illegal alcohol sales as the Delaware County Temperance Association tightens actions and staff are placed with the sheriff.
The condition of Reverend R B Graves former pastor of First Church of United Brethren in Christ has been very ill for many weeks and remains precarious at home according to a brief church bulletin.
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