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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1913
Page
8
Society items for the day set in by 41 oclock in the morning and 9 oclock for the daily calendar. Listings include Florence Haggard circle Desdemona and Pansy clubs and many others with hostesses and venues across Cedar Falls.
At the Majestic a Jay Circus show draws large crowds after a prior record attendance, featuring Weston and Leon on Broadway, the Dancing Mars miniature pantomime, and CIP Gordon as Senator Murphy. Also billed are Tokio Kisshi’s slide for life act and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy ad decrying child coughs. California Clusters offered near the water works by the depot ads.
Mrs. Mary Metz of Grundy County Eldora plans to buy a piano and place it in a milk house on her farm. She says cows respond to music by grazing less and producing more milk with higher butterfat, noting changes when she played the organ previously. The 60 plus woman began piano lessons recently and believes music improves dairy yield.
Ruth Cameron reflects on how men and boys perceive women’s clothes. She notes they notice overall effect but ignore details like a washed window or a gown’s cost. A husband may praise a trimmed hat despite minimal changes, showing unexpected savvy about style.
Easter ball under International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes Local 202 invites guests to a public event at K of P hall on March 24 1913 Tickets at seven cents Ladies admitted free advertisement references Raisins Car and water works featured in promotional copy as printed in the notice
Fred Grattan aged 22 of 620 Ankeny street collapsed in a street car waiting room shortly after an attack of heart disease. Fire and medical teams failed to revive him after 45 minutes on life support. He had lived in Waterloo ten years and worked as a moulder in Town Dairy. Funeral set for Tuesday at 1 pm from his home with Greenwood cemetery interment.
Charles Palmer shows improvement after a near fatal injury. Doctor says infection is the only remaining danger and recovery chances are good if avoided. Virts, the accused, is at large with no clue to his whereabouts after leaving Waterloo.
Advertises Chamberlains Tablets as a mild gentle remedy for constipation. Promotes easy to take dosage and recommends trial. Sold by all dealers.
To obtain an up to date pattern from the Courier send the enclosed coupons to the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier in Waterloo. Include 10 cents for each pattern. Patterns permit seams. Orders filled promptly and should arrive within ten days after mailing the order.
The District 1 Court of Town in Black Hawk County Iowa issues notice to unknown claimants and named defendants about a petition by Moy tern Asquith claiming fee title to Lot 2 Block 1 James Eggers Addition Waterloo Iowa. The plaintiff alleges over forty years of adverse possession under color of title and seeks confirmation of title and permanent bars to claims, with a May 2 court deadline and four weekly publications.
The Waterloo Evening Courier notes Franklin C. Platt serving as judge of the Tenth Judicial District. It confirms the newspaper’s daily Waterloo, Black Hawk county publication status and general circulation.
An old advertisement notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy first offered in 1972 and grew to world wide reputation. It claims the product provides relief for coughs and colds and emphasizes long-standing consumer trust, with sales through all dealers.
Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co exclusive agents promote Mentol White Liniment as a universal pain killer and healer, claiming no better ointment can be found at any price.
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