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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
3
The Ticklemouse and children Davy and Dorfy imagine travel to India for a Mowgli meeting. The Mouse cites the Jungle Book and theatrically brings the pages to life, pulling a series of jungle scenes from the book and starting a chant about the characters Baloo and other animals.
A dreamy scene unfolds as Mowgli and Davy join Ticklemouse in a jungle themed ABC lesson. Animals shape into letters, Kaa the rainbow serpent tows them through water play, Baloo and Bagheera relax, and the Ticklemouse hints at a future Jungle Book inspired by these nursery jungle adventures.
Mason City Iowa March 29 after default the municipal campaign gained pace as G E Breese announced support for gas at zero cents lower electricity costs abolition of meter rents and cheaper telephone service This shift weakens the commission form ticket led by John Stayton for mayor Other races include Bix tickets a mix of commission market square Fourth ward and honest government tickets in Waverly candidate lists for mayor aldermen assessor and treasurer Also notes a local health scare with an epidemic of coughing and a medicinal Honey Tar Compound ad
Former State Senator Courtright, a 35 year practitioner in Black Hawk and Butler counties, seeks the third judge seat in the Tenth Judicial District if approved by the senate. Backed by Black Hawk Bar, he would serve until the next judicial election in two years.
A benefit performance at the Majestic Theatre in Waterloo raised between 195 and 150 dollars for the flood and fire relief effort in Ohio and Indiana. Manager A A Frudenfeld led the response with proceeds from afternoon and evening shows donated to the cause. The Waterloo Business College plans a future benefit, and local organizations and individuals are rallying to support the national fund.
The notice lists multiple property transfers by Black Hawk Co Abstract Co and others across Cedar Falls Waterloo and surrounding areas. Transactions include Thompson to Engel for land in 12-81-14 at 9120 dollars and Mueller to Dean et al for parts of lots in West Waterloo at 1000 dollars.
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is harmless pleasant to take and effective for children. It is said to be the mothers favorite everywhere and was for sale by all dealers.
A humorous Waterloo column roasts local and national quirks from rainy springs to dry Waterloo, with jokes about weather, headlines, and odd incidents. It lampoons education, politics, and small-town life, weaving puns and light digressions through random vignettes about food, roads, and daily misadventures.
A. Hageman, Turner house proprietor, returns from California and Arizona after visiting family. Omahan storm chills, Glenwood damage seen as fearful. Klefer Bros. bank failure hits Independence depositors. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Tremper visit south of town. Miss Margaret Thompson from Waterloo visiting grandparents Thompson. Northeastern Teachers Association convention yields large attendance and instructive program. Judge W. B. Ingersoll aiding Kiefer bankruptcy case. A mad dog scare ends with police shooting after biting a woman. Baptist church endorses Rev. R Hill and wife for faithful services while in the city.
A vintage health ad promises Cascarets cure for bilious headaches and stomach ills. It claims biliousness causes yellow skin and headaches, touts gentle nightly cleansing, and notes a 10-cent box keeps liver and bowels clean while children enjoy the taste without griping.
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