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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1912
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fifty cent cure that ends fermentation and stomach misery within five minutes. It claims relief from dyspepsia headaches biliousness constipation and gastritis by digesting any food without effort or discomfort.
March 5. Edward Walters left for Northwood to help F. Bergohm move to Clarksville where he bought a farm. Several families relocate including Beary, Parmer, Silver, and Davis. John Silver rents a farm near Cedar Falls. Allen Brogue rents F. Beary farm. Fred Miller and Tim Miller move homes. Mrs. Cassaday visits Cedar Falls.
Waverly Iowa revival led by Evangelist Eli J Forsythe garners generous offerings to cover campaign costs. Attendees report spiritual renewal with many families confessing new life as chorus led worship and local music teams perform. Arnold Buss committed for insanity exam. farm renters report several home moves as spring work approaches.
A Kentucky testimonial from 1910 tells how Cuticura Remedies cured a persistent eczema after months of itching burning and dermatitis. The writer claims complete relief and praises the product while urging readers to request a free sample and skin book from Potter Dye & Chem Corp.
An advertisement touts Meritol Snow White finiment as a universal pain killer and healer. It claims superior satisfaction in any case needing relief, claiming rivals cannot match its value. Tenderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug store are listed as exclusive agents.
Allison Baxter sells his residence opposite the courthouse square for 7500 to Zack Elliott. School director elections next Monday with two directors for three years and four treasurers for two years. Town election set for March 25 with nominations due ten days prior.
Maj. Henry Leonard, U S marine corps retired, recalls Yuan Shik kal now dictating China. He notes Yuan’s son spoke English, Yuan obeyed the throne in 1900 to attack Pekin but never confronted foreigners. Leonard says Yuan could have exterminated foreigners but avoided direct clash while acting as mediator for peace. Couriers Want Ads bring results.
Deep probe into Rock Rapids Iowa county finances by expert accountant L E Wilkinson ends March 14 with a final report showing the Weberg estate covering an estimated deficit between 8 000 and 9 000 dollars. Books in other offices were found poorly kept but balanced overall. Controversy over costs and fees cited, yet officials defend the investigation as prudent.
The Janesville Creamery Association schedules a Friday meeting at Mrs. A. Van Epps with important business. Bremer Black Hawk Telephone holds its annual meeting and election March 12 at Woodman hall. Rev James T Nichols will lecture on Lands of Sacred Story at the M E church Saturday night to aid graduating class expenses. Birth announced February 22 a son to Mr and Mrs Harry Askey. R H Puckett of Waterloo seeks buyer for Janesville residence. Ballantyne offers 25 dollars monthly for a strong summer key and four cents per bushel for fall corn husking. Plans loom for a home talent play to raise funds. Mrs George Johnson and children visit Waterloo and New Wattford then Alberta. Charles Sterna and family to move mid month. M E church abandons gas lighting for kerosene lamps. James Troup buys Chas McCready house on wheels. Prof Chaplin hosts about 24 pupils Friday eve.
Simple home treatments promise youthful hair and skin. Dry shampooing cleanses scalp and hair, wash out with a for meal mix and a oxy sprinkle. A magatone witch hazel face rub keeps complexion smooth and clear. Delatone paste removes fuzzy hairs. Mother's Salve heals sores and eruptions, with anti germ and wood poisoning warning.
Class colors brightened the porch as Fred Sirrell and his wife moved into the former Johnson home. A Minneapolis wedding occurred four years ago. Editor Burton visited Glad Brook to pursue restaurant interests. Royer-Myera directors met to plan summer business. Alva Royer learned of Mrs Wyant’s run away accident causing serious injuries. A city caucus failed to attract attendees. A post office letter to the top Democrat in Janesville remains unclaimed. Persuasion efforts to recruit others have yet to succeed.
Mooreville notes visitors and movers include Arch McCarn of Michigan and sister-in-law Mrs. Lawyer, R Hill from Waterloo, Connard and family from Waterloo, Otis McCall and daughter Helen visiting La Porte City, Emma Johnston of Dorchester visiting friends, Chas Meyers leaving for Fairview, G A Hartz moving to La Porte City, and various local travels and chores among residents and families.
The ad promises a free 50c box of Make-Man Tablets to prove their effect on nerves and vitality. It targets nervous exhaustion, sleeplessness, poor blood, and related ailments with a guaranteed satisfaction promise.
The new church was dedicated last Sunday with a dedicatory sermon by Rev. W. F. Spry of Watta rloo. The enlarged congregation followed a Mooreville revival led by Rev. Underwood. A small crowd surprised John Barber at his home Wednesday evening, enjoying an oyster supper and musical entertainment. Vaughan Implement Co. promotes Cyphers incubators with Evening Courier Want Ads.
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