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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
16
The article lists historical March temperature extremes from 1893 to 1909 and notes an extreme change in weather this morning. It also highlights the Child's Welfare movement and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds with endorsement by H. W. Taggart.
March weather in Iowa brings a dramatic swing as this morning fails records with a six below zero start. The lost record is noted by observors M L Newton and Ralph Slippy and contrasts with last year’s warmer highs and milder lows.
Every farmer near Waterloo may subscribe to three papers for 3.10 by mail, The Waterloo Evening Courier, The Iowa Homestead, and the monthly Corn published in Waterloo. New and old subscribers may join with advance payment, special emphasis on fertility and profit. Also notes a Good Government ticket.
The Vetter and Waters spring opening attracted hundreds as live models showcased suits cloaks and gowns on the second floor. Shoppers admired tailored outfits party gowns hats gloves parasols and bags while Yyers Orchestra provided music and pink and white rose bouquets accentuated the displays.
Robbers broke into the Bank of Berea in Berea Ohio during the night and looted 100 safety deposit boxes, taking 8000 in cash and jewelry. They escaped after drilling through brick and mortar to the inner wall but left behind 35000 in cash still in the inner safe.
Chicago March 22 reports forecast of larger world wheat shipments and a softer cash market with May futures slipping to around $1.01. Corn and oats showed mixed moves as hogs and cattle prices opened higher before softening. pork and lard values drifted, and sheep prices remained steady. Chicago produce and cash wheat corn oats quotes are listed with regional price ranges.
Waterloo banks announce closure on Monday March 25 1912 in observance of the city election. Institutions named include First National Leavitt Johnson National Commercial National Jack Hawk Security Savings Waterloo Savings Town State Central Savings Leavitt Johnson Trust Waterloo Loan Farmers Loan Trust. Also notes on Old Potatoes and stock quotes in Minneapolis and New York markets with several rail and steel issues listed.
An old advertisement touts Musterole mustard ointment for quick relief of sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and other ailments. It claims no blistering and offers 25 cent and 50 cent jars with mail order option from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
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