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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
3
An advertisement argues that chronic ulcers stem from bad blood and touts S S S as a pure vegetable remedy. It claims cleansing the circulation heals ulcers from the inside out, offers a free book and medical guidance, and cites decades of cures from The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta GA.
A young woman, disembarking from the Rock Island train, left a baby girl at the John Heasier home in Shell Rock with a note reading This baby was born Jan 27 1914 You will hear from this later The infant was discovered by Mrs Remington and Miss Mildred Prugh who cared for the child and kept the note and box craving no clue to the mother The report describes the baby as bright and plump and the couple as happy to adopt the infant
J W Cawthorn, recently moved from Waterloo, becomes day ticket agent at the Northwestern office in the Union Passenger Station Cedar Rapids. He has prior experience and is popular with travelers, expected to be a top ticket clerk in the city.
J S Johnson faces an indictment for rape after a grand jury session in Eldora Iowa. The insanity commission evaluated his fitness for asylum but found insufficient evidence for commitment, guiding trial to proceed in district court. The article also covers domestic abuse allegations by Mrs. Codd and a kidney remedy testimonial.
Garden guidance from Dr Chappel head of the Iowa weather bureau advises planting hardy vegetables now such as radishes lettuce onions cabbage cauliflower and beets while avoiding semi tropical vines. The article notes killing frosts in April with last frosts averaging April 22 and lists dates from 1901 to 1909.
Mrs Edith B Codd files for divorce from H G Codd in Plymouth County Iowa seeking thirty thousand dollars alimony. Deputy Sheriff E V Pecaut serves notice in Woodbury County. The suit details allegations by the plaintiff.
Judge Ransier adjourned court to attend a friend’s funeral. Marion Holler pleaded guilty to nuisance and paid a $500 fine with costs and was released. she was allowed to post her own bond on another indictment. Bruce Cheney bonded out on desertion charges. Deiyne and Mixwell bonds set at $200 and $100. hearing slated for next term. A rumor of a saloon permit decision circulated, but Clerk Pettit posted a “No” card to delay.
North Waterloo and Railroads reports arrivals and departures of railroad staff and residents. J E Foley, former Fairyland theatre owner, now visiting from Denver for a week to handle business interests. Other movements include Mrs Heald returning from Toledo with her mother, storekeeper Rhynders from Chicago, and engineers Chapman and Ickes in town for railroad business.
A Danville man details relief from three years of catarrh after treatment at the United Doctors Waterloo institute. He reports a steady improvement, regaining health and the ability to work again after consulting the clinic and starting their blood cleansing and nerve strengthening regimen.
In Ackley Iowa on March 25 Mrs. Albert Giese is in extremely critical condition due to a severe blood poisoning suspected to have developed after scratches while caring for Mrs. Gus Hubrecht who was moved to Independence insane asylum a week ago.
A brief snippet notes a ticket seller count and the absent minded student with two standing room tickets. Columbia Jester is referenced as part of the caption or byline.
An old ageless home remedy advertises a pint cough syrup costing about $2.50, claiming instant relief within 24 hours. Mix granulated sugar with warm water, add Pinex and sugar syrup, take a teaspoon every one to three hours. Pinex touted as pine extract with healing elements, with a money back guarantee and availability through The Pinex Co or local druggists.
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