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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
12
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, safe remedy for upset stomachs Indigestion heartburn sourness and belching. It urges readers to buy a fifty cent case to keep at home for immediate relief and comfort during any meal.
Nar cigsug lodge Knights of Pythias celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary at Castle hall with 225 attendees including Pythian Sisters. T Mears of Waterloo delivered the principal address. The event featured the K of P Anniversary Carol and a lively farce Medica, followed by refreshments and dancing. Nearby, John Watterson former mayor died in Chicago and was interred in La Porte City. Roy Bailey sold a residence to Mr Baird and Jesse Wasson, recently arrived from California, lies ill in a local hotel with family nearby. Earl North visiting from the University of Wisconsin. Reeders Cleaning Works advertises cleaning and pressing services.
A skin specialist’s method using ethine double strength promises freckles removal before summer. The advertisement claims 80 percent success and guarantees refund if it fails with an ounce bought at any druggist.
Merito Eczema Remedy promises rapid relief for both acute and chronic eczema. Exclusive agents Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co. market the treatment to sufferers seeking a trusted option.
Dunkerton Iowa March 21 Easter Sunday program at M E church continues with a morning service featuring The Message of Light and Livingstone centenary readings and a 7 30 evening sacred concert with choir and soloists. Saturday lectures postponed to June or July due to weather and road conditions.
Albert Schmidt returned to Janesville from Oelwein where he saw friends Miga Birdie Bowers once of Janesville now in Spokane and visiting here. Mrs J W St John and son Leonard attended a Monday evening entertainment at the lounge.
Hudson Iowa notes record visits and illnesses including Samuel Lumbus sr suffering a stroke and William Gutknecht’s death from pneumonia. Events include St Patrick’s social by the Rebekahs with a weight weighing contest, concert by the Hudson band, and a dinner in honor of Mrs Nancy Stowe.
Miss Ericson a trained nurse from Waterloo returns home after caring for Mrs. Fred Rex. Mrs. Rex showing improvement. Mr and Mrs Jewit Haynes visited Greene and bought a new automobile. Dr and Mrs Wilson announce a baby girl born weighing nine and a half pounds. Ladies Aid Society of the M E church meets this afternoon at J Wiloth's with Mrs Jane Barr in charge.
A series of social notes from Waterloo and Cedar Falls recount hostesses W Trapp John Moore and J Wiloth organizing events. The Barr home hosted a large St Patrick s dinner for fifty with green decor and contests. prizes went to Mrs B J Oakes Dr McNinch Willard Bucklin and Ben Ludwig. Other notices include visits and health updates for H Oakes A E Taber and family and Mrs Elizabeth Walster.
Musterole offers a topical headache and cold remedy claiming immediate action without stomach or heart side effects. The white ointment, applied to the forehead and temples, is marketed for headaches sore throats bronchitis and many pains with sizes 25c 50c and 2.50 for hospital size. Mrs F R Snyder of Brooklyn testifies to its effectiveness for severe headaches.
Vinton Iowa March 21 W Ab Ab Van Horny a pioneer of Vinton died Monday night after more than a year of illness He came to Vinton in 1856 and ran a general store with Philander Olomtnad later operating a drug and hardware business He served on the city council the school board and as deputy county clerk The funeral will be held Saturday at 3 PM from his home New Bank at Brandon Farmers Savings bank organized with 16000 capital Directors named J D Sweeney president and Bob Nabhols and F E Strait cashiers Married Fifty Years Patten couple of Urbana celebrated fifty years of marriage last Tuesday March 18 with a surprise party joining Mr Patten’s seventy fourth birthday Also this week the Culture club and social hosts held Patrick’s Day events and several dinners were hosted by local families.
An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Pigs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It mocks harsh older remedies like castor oil and calomel, claiming quick relief for symptoms such as upset stomach, fever, and constipation, urging readers to ask pharmacists for the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product.
A 1900s style advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to restore gray or faded hair to its natural color. It claims easy nightly application with a sponge or brush and mentions dandruff and itchy scalp benefits. Sold by H. W. Taggart.
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