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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1915
Page
1
Clinton farmers face a moving day crisis as Dr. Gibson orders a four to five mile quarantine preventing stock movement. About 200 farmers within the closed areas cannot move, while others outside brace for displacement as inspections and disinfection are debated to curb spread.
Mrs. Josi Ham of Shamrock Missouri describes severe health decline including female weakness backaches and insomnia. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier she reports full relief, restored energy, better sleep, appetite and mood, with renewed family happiness.
Lenten reading shelves offer vital interest titles for Waterloo residents with signs to distinguish materials. Children’s books feature on colorful displays and popular titles like Treasure Island arrive for youth, though some adult-only volumes are restricted. A Personal Record Chart is shown at library west alongside career and character books. Story hours attract older youth and children, with Red Riding Hood and Cinderella among recent tales. A desk sign directs patrons to ask for help with coats and hats. Pamphlets on the city manager question are circulating in both buildings, with more from Dayton incoming. The American City magazine is available in both divisions, and the Woman’s Club funds subscriptions for municipal news. Renewed interest in woman suffrage persists with library literature on the topic. California book requests rise, with railroad and agriculture pamphlets secured. The latter material will be on display at the desk assistant.
Des Moines Register and Leader reports that Senator Clarkson’s dry influence could shape the next Democratic convention and governor nomination. Democratic dry leaders see Clarkson leading a push for party control, with independ ent candidacy options discussed if wet resistance persists.
John Creel, jailed for intoxication at 7 p.m. Saturday in Des Moines, laments being alone as saloons closed. He notes prior drunkenness arrests in the wet era, while Des Moines’ 6,367 residents reportedly stayed sober during his solitary two hours behind bars. Two reporters questioned him about isolation and his fate.
An old health note states that a third of people suffer catarrh and nasal irritation signals weak health. It advises treating the root cause by nourishing blood with Scott's Emulsion, a medicinal oil-food tonic free from alcohol or harmful drugs, urging readers to try it.
A vintage advertisement warns mothers that a coated tongue signals constipation in children and prescribes California Syrup of Figs as a safe remedy. It touts a 50 cent bottle with directions for babies and all ages, urges buyers to seek the genuine product and beware counterfeits.
A man recalls a desolate cell from the past where fifty prisoners once crowded the space. He laments the current isolation, contrasting harsh conditions with the cramped, noisy days of old and the absence of even a single harsh word to pass the time.
Rev and Mrs George W Hinkle traveled to Cleveland after learning of the death of Jennie Beers wife of Beecher Beers in Hot Springs Missouri. Jennie died at 8 o clock yesterday morning after paralysis at a hotel. Jennie, 64, left behind sister Mrs Henry B Handerson of Cleveland and Mrs Hinkle. Funeral services will be held in Cleveland with no services at Christ Episcopal church this week.
Secretary Herman C. Miller notifies the Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo club of the second pep meeting in the series. The event is at 8 o'clock next Wednesday evening. The notice says business is good and aims to raise membership to 250 this year. Each attendee should bring a friend for an evening of cats, smokes, music, and talks.
Clarence Wassam of Iowa City urged more emphasis on playtime over juvenile labor. He backed educational films and playgrounds for school and vacation use, and warned against letting boys labor in factories or roam alleys. The First Brethren church rally featured his address and a closing program by Dr. Wassam.
A reader asks about the proper age to marry for both women and men. The columnist notes that circumstances vary, cites examples of marriages at different ages, and argues an educated, work-experienced woman makes a stronger partner while urging careful timing for her son’s marriage. She invites readers to share experiences in under 200 words. A monument to sea gulls in Utah honors birds credited with saving crops from crickets in 1848, including a bronze relief of the incident and a descendant of the settlers as sculptor.
Rural mail carrier L R Docker Wy missed a weekly trip for the third time in February. News covers visits by Mrs S E Colby to Hazelton, new births, marriages, and relocations including the Floyds from Iowa City, the Augustine Hand wedding, and Washington social at the M E church. Also mentions postmaster reshuffle rumors and community arrivals.
Center Point notes funeral attendance in Marshalltown for Mr Ring’s uncle. A colonial party hosted by TV club members featured colonial maids and old time hospitality at Miss Maud Stanffach ier’s home. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Curtis Roberts. F E Ball of Central City will move to Center Point to run Manahan blacksmith shop. Lena Ring’s birthday surprise party was held Monday with guests including Dunbar Neverly Campbell Knight Mouncs Martin.
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