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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1917

Page

9

Styles Show Tops Past Seasons With Waterloos Burch Brothers

Fashion spectacle at Waterloo surpasses last year with an array of silks and satins. Mrs Jobe from Wanamaker’s directs the demonstration while Miss Alene Flint opens as Miss Springtime. Models display serge, Poiret twill, tweeds, taftetas and Jerseyettes with tighter shoulders and pockets. Skirts rise modestly and ankle length. white serge suits with monk collars trend. Silk sweater coats gain street and theater wear while children’s tub stock outfits ease dressing.

Burch Brothers Waterloo Jobe Wanamaker’s New York Bureh Alene Flint Bertha Lyons McCartney Max Fritz d Levingston

Labor Body to Push Free Textbook Fight

The Central Labor union of Waterloo plans a petition drive to place the free textbook bill before voters if Gov W L Warding signs it. If signed, the law would take effect July 1, and the union vows to secure the required signatures despite a recent school election. Arch McFarland introduced the bill, which passed both houses.

W. L. Warding Central Labor Union Maxwell Hat Organized Labor of Waterloo Arch McFarlane Black Hawk County House Senate Harding

Town Man in Movie Drama Defrauds $5000 Plot

Charles BE Clampit and Edith Harkey Berthelsen were arrested in Jacksonville on a warrant from Cerro Gordo county Iowa for allegedly defrauding C. F. Berthelsen of more than $5,000. Berthelsen recounts a Chicago meeting, a marriage arranged with Clampit as best man, and a vanished trio taking his money. Clampit faces a Mann Act case in St. Louis and the woman’s role is noted.

Jacksonville Charles BE. Clampit Edith Harkey Berthelsen C. F. Berthelsen Clone Lake Cerro Gordo County Berthelsen Clampits Chicago Clampit Iowa United States Court At St. Louis Ti Fe

Winter Fashion for Women in Warmer Seasons

The piece previews three prevailing styles for women: a one piece frock, a tail or made suit with hip emphasis, or a cloak or coat in fabrics like taf feta, poplin, satin, serge, and sand colored gorella. It highlights a striking black tulle gown with black silk embroidery and iridescent beads. Rain cloaks appear fashionable as public opinion shifts toward attractive rain gear.

Hall's Catarrh Cure: internal remedy for blood disease

Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. It is a constitutional disease needing internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. It is advertised as non quack medicine prescribed by physicians. The formula allegedly blends tonics with cleansing agents to address catarrh. testimonials offered. price and distribution through druggists.

Hall F.J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo C. Bolt

Rested in Chicago on charge of big nimy

Herthel Ren testified as the mate witness. The defendant was acquitted on the charge, according to her own story.

Chicago Herthel Ren

Hosen Wald Offers Milidox to Jewish Relief Fund

New York report says Juliaa Roe snwald president of Bears Roebuck & Co. wired a conditional offer of 1 million dollars to aid Jewish relief. The relief committee announced 10 million dollars needed to save 9 million Jews in the eastern area. Rosen wild will pay 100 thousand dollars for each altar.

New York Juliaa Roesnwald Bears, Roebuck & Co Chicago American Jewish Relief Thy Reltef Committee Rosenwild

Poison and Uric Acid Remedies Speak Through History

An old medical diatribe argues internal poisons from auto intoxication harm the liver and blood, listing symptoms like headaches and yellow tongue. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and Anuric as cures, tracing uric acid’s role in gout, rheumatism, and neuralgia while touting dramatic previous discoveries.

Sven Pierce Scheele

City Inspector Warns Gas Stations to Adjust Measures

Leon A. Link, city inspector, issued a warning to all gasoline dispensers to adjust weighty and measures in accordance with required standards. The notice stresses accurate gauging and compliance with city rules governing fuel measurements and safety.

Leon A. Link Wan

Surprisingly Good Cough Syrup Made at Home

An advertisement promotes homemade cough syrup using Pinex. It claims to cure coughs, throat and chest colds within 24 hours, offers Pint-size quantities, and costs about 64 cents. The ad stresses savings versus ready-made remedies and guarantees satisfaction. It lists The Pinex Co of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Gasoline Dealers Urged to Verify Pumps and Measures

A law expert warns that dealers must regularly inspect pumps and gauges to ensure customers receive full value. He states the consumer is entitled to all gasoline paid for and deceptive devices will not be tolerated in the future.

Link

Weather Prophet and Sloan’s Ointment Ad Claim

An old friend promises to ease stormy weather aches by Sloan’s ointment. The ad asserts quick sinking relief with no rubbing, claims cleaner than plasters, and targets gout lumbago neuritis bruises and sprains with a 25cent and 50cent price.

Sloan

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