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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
16
Property for sale in the north city limits offering 12 acres with a fine nine room house and good out-buildings. Land is nearly level with potential for subdivision into about 60 large city lots at around 200 per lot, totaling over 16 000. A rare buy to view and judge for yourself.
At Burlington Iowa on May 17 1904 Clark delegates for Missouri bound by unit rule were chosen by acclamation amid a Wilson opposition. The Woodbury county seating dispute ended with Clark delegation seated 613 to 385 and a unanimous instructions vote. Delegates at large were elected by a Clark led slate with Porter and Pepper accord.
Mrs. C. Wihlit of Clare Iowa reports dramatic relief from rheumatism after using Root Juice. She says the first bottle nearly cured her and continued with more doses, noting benefits to her stomach as well. The advertisement claims Root Juice is based on scientific experiments and has cured many severe cases, warning against imitations sold by Henderson Drug Co.
Des Moines May 17 Wesley Green state horticulturist predicts the Iowa apple crop will not exceed fifty percent of average. The report was issued several weeks ago and estimated a lower yield across the state.
A Kentucky woman details a four month use of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent to cure a severe eczema outbreak that covered her body. She suffered itching burning sores for years and credits the remedies with a complete recovery. The testimonial comes from Cate Exio of Keeton Kentucky dated November 10 1910.
Reports from across Iowa seal the 1912 apple crop estimate indicating a favorable output only half a crop. Varieties likely short include Ben Davis Johnathan and Wealthy, with no frost damage noted. The Iowa Horticultural Society's annual processing report, by Mr. Green, was started yesterday and copies will be mailed to members.
Seventy five Town Criers from Waterloo visit Fort Dodge on May 17 en route to Dallas for the Associated Ad Clubs meeting. A Central train chartered for the trip, followed by a city ride and a luncheon at Wahkonsa before continuing to Omaha.
A brief reflection on an old Russian saying that a secret remains hidden until shared by more than one person. The note emphasizes remembering the proverb’s warning about disclosure and collective knowledge.
A large gathering marks the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Jaynes Al Morse at their home two miles west of Manchester. Morse, born in Vermont in 1831, and ARendale Roe Morse arrived in Delaware County in 1853 and wed in 1882. The couple, in good health, welcomed over 100 neighbors including Mrs. Wagine Draper of Waterloo, receiving many costly presents.
Dubuque Iowa May 17 Charlew J Wales proprietor of the Wales hotel a leading state hotelier died Thursday morning at 3 30 o clock at his residence 971 Muff street after a year long struggle with illness. A Vermont native born eighty years ago he built a long standing career in Monticello and Dubuque and owned and managed the Wales hotel for fifteen years then the Lorhner hotel for eleven years until his death leaving a wide circle of telegrams of condolence to his widow.
Winslow May 15. Mr and Mrs Fred Saul were guests at the Louis Bartling home Sunday. John Geyer visits his cousin Mrs M Cortright. Marguerite Saul spent the weekend at the Cortright home. W Lustiehe delivered a carload of corn this week. Will Davis reports losing a valuable horse this year.
A lure for bath use claims Borax adds luxury and velvety skin. It says ordinary soap leaves a film over pores that Borax rinses away, allowing pores to breathe and offering protection during bath use.
The best laundries now use Boras in a Borax compound to cleanse better laundry work. Borax with soap in a one to three ratio softens water removes dirt and germs preserves colors and cleanses completely without injuring delicate fabrics. Public notices urge use of Borax for family washing.
Ordinary soaps leave a film on skin pores. Borax in bathwater dissolves soap and cleanses pores, removing germs. Horax water supposedly leaves a velvety sensation as pores are cleaned. Physicians reportedly advocate Borax baths to prevent contagious diseases.
The article promotes daily flooding of housecleaning drains with a hot Borax and boiling water solution to kill germs and odors. It claims Borax adds luster to fine china and silverware and hygienically cleans dishes and kitchen utensils, noting health officers worldwide urge its use.
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