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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
3
A vintage ad notes flax and whole wheat as natural laxatives that kept the stomach settled in earlier times. It argues that regular use of these foods reduced stomach trouble, constipation, and appendicitis by nourishing the body with fiber and lubrication.
An advertisement extols Uncle Sam's Food flakes claiming they improve health and vitality. It boasts better blood and red cheeks, presenting the product as a miracle meal aid for households and urging readers to buy the first package.
An elevator fell from the fourth floor to the basement in the Lafayette building injuring no one. Operator Jens Christiansen had recently quit amid threat of firing. An architect at the controls reportedly forgot to stop, the car plunged, but no passengers were aboard and the incident was hushed up. The operator seeks new work.
R G Collins of Barnegat New Jersey states he suffered severe grippe coughs until using Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound. After taking the medicine, all coughing spells ceased and he declares it cannot be beat. H W Tag, Bart.
Waterloo's remarkable typist Miss Ruth Herforth arrived last night to demonstrate before teachers, showcasing fast typing and accuracy. Her performances drew attention from local educators and sparked interest in classroom keyboard skills.
From Omaha Miss Werfurth demonstrates the Smith-Premier typewriter to teachers and the public at the College of Commerce auditorium in Waterloo today and tomorrow showing speed and accuracy. In a New York championship Miss Herfurth lost to Blaisdel, who later showed in Sioux City writing 207 words a minute. Two weeks later she topped him with 210 words per minute from the same copy, an average gain of three words a minute. Also an ad notes Bromo Quinine Laxative with BW Grove signature used to cure cold in one day.
Guy A. Scribner files for divorce from Eva Scribner alleging desertion and adultery. He says she went to Austin Minnesota on December 12 1911 to live with another. they wed August 12 1907 at Waverly and she has been away since December 12 last year. One child born, later adopted by the spouses' parents. Also, F L Elliott sues James Griffin for 40 dollars claiming a horse bought for 50 in 1907 with 10 paid May 1 1907 and remaining due.
Northeastern Jasua Teachers convention hosts a social reception at Pythian Temple after the First Methodist Church program. Supt Pearse and Milton Fairchild speak. Committee includes A T Dtnkill Rev E McCohan Jones Miss Cornelia Moran and Miss Hinche Martin. Music and light refreshments planned.
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