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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1926
Page
17
The Courier prints the story of a 20-year-old woman detained during an investigation for larceny. It portrays overcrowding with seven women in one cell, constant use of disinfectants, and exposure to male prisoners, highlighting the need for a larger, modern jail and improved conditions.
Carolyn Carnon recounts a noon arrest by Deputy Sherri Armstrong and transfer to a courthouse jail. The inmate describes a ten by ten cell, sparse furnishings, heat from radiators, and crowded conditions with fellow prisoners sharing a thin wall and noisy banter. She notes limited privacy, a windowed steel door, and early interactions with a trusty, inmates, and a visiting window crowd.
A firsthand account describes a day in confinement ending with a modest meal and routines. The inmate recalls time in a shared cell, occasional disturbances from nearby prisoners, and attempts to behave for a hoped-for better status. Meals included creamed potatoes and tea, with some privileges like choosing a personal book and saving a plate.
Don t Fuss With Mustard Plasters claims Musterale Ointment can relieve sore throats neck stiffness neuralgia headaches and rheumatic pains. The white mustard based ointment is advertised as replacing mustard plasters and preventing blisters with prompt relief for back joints sprains and chest cold symptoms.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and croup. It claims relief for a nervous throat and throat irritation, noting it as a trusted family remedy sold everywhere. The ad includes testimonials of personal benefit and urges purchase through retailers.
Mrs. Ruby Dempster, swing instructor at the YWCA, received a Red Cross lifesaving certificate for the third year after passing a rigorous exam by Alfred Moreau. She lectures at Iowa State Teachers College and contributed to the Cedar Rapids YWCA program, with 800 monthly entrants this year and 9,000 last year in the pool.
A six week period from January 25 to March 5 saw no tardies in nineteen rooms across East district public schools. Charles W. Kline, superintendent, reported 487 tardies overall in the East shelters with John Fiske and Alcati showing the smallest counts among grades and schools. Total East enrollment stood at 3,884, down from 4,555 a year ago, with attendance averages around 97.03 percent. Local notes include unrelated society items about a brother and sister reunion and a cinema showing.
Inna Folia conducted the second anniversary Sunday for Pastor Crshman who after years in Monticello led a Congregational church to growth. The crowning achievement of his pastorate is the completion of a church edifice valued at $66,600 featuring a $10,000 pipe organ.
A home made cough syrup using 214 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar or molasses syrup promises better relief than store bought options at about a third of the price. It eases coughing bronchitis hoarseness and sore membranes quickly and tastes pleasant. The Pinex concentrate from The Pinex Co Ft WayneInd is touted as a time tested remedy with full directions and a money back guarantee.
Manson Iowa March 9. William Daniel former proprietor of a drug store pleaded guilty before Judge Sadze Kenderson in Rockwell City to running a liquor nuisance. The judge fined him 600 dollars and sentenced him to 90 days in jail. He was given 30 days to close his ale business.
Mrs. Gus Tupper, 84, died Monday morning in Osage after several months of illness. Born in Vermont she spent most of her life in Osage. She leaves a daughter Daisy Tupper Nichols of Guage.
A memoir fragment recalls time with relatives in Elgin where the uncle served as city editor of the Elgin Gazette. The author mentions encounters with Princes Willard, Booker T. Washington, and Jurances Witkard, describing their attire and presence during youth.
An advertisement touts Tantac as a health booster made from Tanlac roots and barks. It claims rapid benefits for skinny, run-down bodies, improved digestion, appetite, and weight gain, with testimonials and easy availability at druggists.
A reminiscence recalls a Moody and Sankey event in Chicago with a 600-voice choir at the tabernacle. The narrator remembers Mr. Sankey's distinct singing and the first three lines of a song about wasted life, sharing details of a Sunday children's gathering and the speaker's aunt and TJ attending.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a marriage event tied to Corry Garde county and Floyd County Iowa with mentions of a Uitter book, a McKinley Roosevelt campaign era, and a couple named Jesther Buyer and Shrii. The text references a minister, crossing county lines, and a vehicle ride surrounding the ceremony.
A dental aid claims to remove a invisible film on teeth that traps stains and irritates gums. It promises to firm gums and combat decay with a gentle cleansing method, urging readers to clip and send the coupon for a trial.
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