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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
23
Waterloo shoppers are invited to view a fine line of Spring suits and top coats priced from 12 50 to 35 00. The selection emphasizes smart fabrics and current styles for the season.
In a satirical note the author previews three types of medical advertisers who claim ethics while using press ties, selective case reporting, and neighborhood hype. Dr Coth ern promotes chronic and acute care with ozone machine therapy and beverage habit cure, listing hours at 307 Russell Lamson Building.
An 82 year old vagabond, Janes Brady, long jailed for vagrancy and homeless since leaving Buchanan County in 1854, is sent to Independence. After a recent short jail term he begged for shelter and faced winter hardship. Justice Knapp and staff raised 3.25 to aid him, bridle and all.
A London fashions note promotes a wax-based nightly treatment to remove a dull complexion. Apply denser wax like cold cream at night and wash off in the morning to reveal healthier skin. The method claims to fade red blotches freckles liver spots blackheads and pimples while softening the facial veil for a natural glow.
The Associated Charities and Corrections in Waterloo filed its February report at the public library meeting. President J E Bragdon presided. Edith McCoy, visiting nurse, reported 74 patient visits and 110 total visits. 74 patients visited, seven families given tonics and dressings, two people sent to hospital, and 163 items given away. The charity store received 412 items, sold 537 for nominal prices totaling $91.20, and $30 in items valued were donated. $192.23 paid for nurse services and expenses. $6.02 from Gas and Electric. $300 from Rev W H Rollins. Loan closet provided sheets, pillowcases, and night dresses. Further items include article misprint about germ diseases and Cabinet Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy promotion.
The polling places for the city election on Monday March 25 are listed by ward. Ward one Libby Bros cigar store. Ward two City building at Seventh and Bluff. Ward three Logan house and Omaha house or Frank Kido store for second precinct. Ward four City hall and Ira Alberts garage Walnut. A sixth mayoral candidate is rumored but the name is not yet released.
W R Lee the YMC A physical director plans to attend the Muscatine vs Oumwa game at the university floor next Wednesday He expects a possible match with Waterloo if Muscatine wins the opener the game would be set on the same neutral floor.
Michael Bennet, 32, of 1320 Westfield Ave, was dragged under a Broadway street car at Fourth and Saxon while alighting. His right leg was mangled from ankle to knee, possibly needing amputation. He was treated at the scene, then at a physician’s office and his home. recovery expected though serious.
The Sidney company, women and misses outfitters, opened a handsome new store at 214 Fourth Street East in Waterloo. Visitors praised the furnishings and goods, and managers Soloman and Touhey thanked assistants as carnations were given as souvenirs. The store aims to capture strong local patronage.
Editor Courier notes a Peeping Tom has arrived in Waterloo, troubling residents on Bluff Street and Seventh Street West who report someone peering in windows and trying doors when shades are down, prompting concern.
Cured patients praise the United Doctors for honesty and reliable care at Marsh Plate Building. They attract patients from afar by plainly stating outcomes and removing causes rather than just treating symptoms. Special attention to piles rectal problems and sex diseases, appointments by phone 336.
A reader notes suspicious activity as someone prowled porches and tried doors. The warning urges the guilty party to stop before consequences arise, mentioning an early winter sighting and a future eye catching incident to remember.
The striking textile workers staged a quiet demonstration this morning before mills opened. Thousands filled Essex Street and factory approaches with pickets. five strikers were arrested for disorderly conduct. No major emplacements resumed work observed. Barger Shop moved downtown to Irving House barber shop beneath Black Hawk bank for remodeling.
Johannes Kaempf, the radical deputy for Central Berlin, was today definitively elected speaker of the Reichstag in Berlin.
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