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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1923
Page
5
Street lights glow as the downtown crowd gathers for Dame Fashion's spring wear display opening at 7:30 pm. Merchants highlight gowns with long skirts and pronounced waists, spring hats with flowers, two tone footwear, and new fabrics like fishscale while men’s styles feature Norfolk suits, tweeds, and golf trouser options.
An old fashioned Musterole style salve is advertised as a remedy for raw throat and chest congestion. It claims fast onset with a tingling sensation and strong throat relief, suitable for children, priced at 35 and 64 cents plus hospital fees.
Dr M Edwards claims olive colored tablets improve liver and bowel action. He says a nightly dose cures pale faces dull eyes and listless feelings by removing waste and toxicity. He promotes the product as a substitute for cathartics and notes widespread use among men and women.
Waterloo Gideons at Westminster Presbyterian church prepare a switchboard demonstration by A. J. Weigle. The program includes a plants supper with waffles, starting at 7:30, with public admission to the switchboard work.
Police notes report high homeless count occupying banks. Jerald Sulky factory at 64 Webster Street saw thefts of minor value. Tires and rims stolen from cars owned by Renner and United Fruit. Ed Jones arrested on hotel bill charge. R A Michael appointed patrolman on third shift replacing Karl Wray who served temporarily.
A European discovery labeled Korex compound is advertised as a harmless home tablet that rapidly restores vigor by acting on nerve centers glands and blood vessels. Pilots claim results within 24 to 38 hours and a full week, with money-back guarantees and delivery options from Melton Laboratories Kansas City.
Hudson school orchestra will give a program at Orange township school tonight. A 14 piece program arranged by A J Schmwnolt will feature talent from Hudson with several solos. Anathose in charge reports large attendance.
The Waterloo Independent School District sold funding bonds totaling 24000 dollars at par plus accrued interest and a premium of 184 dollars to the George M Bechtel company. The bonds were issued May 1, 18.
Miss Florence, children's supervisor at Waterloo Public Library, announces that story hours are halted at Galloway Clubhouse and Linden locations, affecting local children and families awaiting programs.
Substation services paused until further notice due to librarian shortage and low attendance. Story periods proceed as usual at East Library on Saturday at 2 30 p m with Miss Julia Johnson in charge and at West Library with Miss Stuth Fressley entertaining children.
City board of health records show February cases of scarlet fever eleven, diphtheria three, smallpox one, with some measles but no quarantine for that illness and no further details provided.
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