Health officer fights malaria in Louisiana track rebuild
Dr A E Campbell medical officer for the company ordered 16 000 quinine tablets and organized 23 000 workers from Kentucky Tennessee and Chicago to relay 21 miles of central double track near New Orleans after a tidal wave. Workers slept in swamps where malaria ran rampant yet no malaria cases occurred as preventive doses were given every Wednesday and Saturday boosting health and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
A. E. Campbell
Waterloo
Campbell
Chicago
Kentucky
Tennessee
Society playing cards offered free with Tuxedo tobacco
The American Tobacco Company advertises a free pack of Society playing cards with every forty cent humidor of Tuxedo smoking tobacco while supplies last. The cards, made by Standard Playing Card Company, retail for twenty five cents, and the ad promotes Tuxedo as a home smoke suitable for social, mixed company. Housewives report no strong odor, only a mild fragrance remaining. Take advantage early to ensure receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobatco Company
Gold Edge Society
Standard Playing
Waterloo Savings Bank Assets Exceed One Million dollars
The Waterloo Savings Bank shows assets totaling 1,157,952.64 as of November 1 in response to the auditor of state. The bank has 100,000 capital, a 25,000 surplus fund, and profits after expenses of 30,906.28. Total deposits exceed 1,002,046.26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Savings Bank
Banquet and Entertainment Planned by Bankmen's Association
William Galloway plans an elaborate banquet and entertainment for Bankmen's Association members this evening at the Galloway Agricultural Club, with the program details undisclosed. An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets via a 5 cent trial mail offer from Foley & Co. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Galloway
Bankmen’s Association
Galloway Agricultural Club
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Cedar Falls News Briefs Report Local Events and Deaths
Irregularities in Cedar Falls delivery urged to be reported to Cedar Falls Drug Co. News item roundup covers Lilian Nelson burial, church campaign speakers, club meetings, local visits, and community notices. Includes ten year old Lucille Sullivan’s death and Mrs. Jeff Bishop’s sudden passing plus anniversaries, Lyceum and civic events across Cedar Falls.
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Cedar Falls
MKS
D. NX
HURD
Cédar Falls
Cedar Falls Drug Co
Buafsaw
Fourth
Main Streets
Lilian Marié
Hans Nelson
Predsville
Greenwood Cemetery
Harold E. Paer
First Congregational Church
Waterloo
J. F. Moore
Plymouth Congregational Church
Lucille
John Sullivan
Walnut Street
Belmont
Lafille
St. Patrick’s Church
Leavitt Johnson Trust Co Asset and Deposit Figures
The statement of condition at Nov 1 shows assets of 922,443.28 dollars with capital of 150,000 and deposits of 462,021.76. The report is attested by president Simmons Johnson and secretary C R Davis for Leavitt Johnson Trust Co as per auditor’s call and a separate column in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ow J. Trust CO
Mate
State Auditor
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company
Simons Johnson
C. RR. Davis
Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Blanchard Postmaster
Blanchard California postmaster recounts kidney trouble needing hospital care. Foley Kidney Pills are claimed to have cured him and others testify to relief from “check, stim joints, sore muscles and sleep disturbing bladder ailments.” Sold by all druggists everywhere.
Secret hair curling tip from Town Tattler echoes easy night routine
Olga Ormabee endorses a simple nightly method using squid silmerine applied with a clean brush to the hair. The result is softer, fluffier curls that look natural and calmer than heated iron styling, avoiding damage and awkward waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossler
Iweller
Olga Ormabee
Stomach relief claims through Mio-Na tablets advertised
An advert promises Mio-Na tablets quickly relieve indigestion and restore digestion. It warns readers with weak stomachs to avoid makeshift remedies and asserts the product can revive a tired stomach within weeks, offering a money back guarantee and urging trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahugler Bros. Co
Dandruff Cure Promise From Danderine Ad
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a quick inexpensive remedy to banish dandruff and provide thick wavy hair. It claims rapid results within minutes and weeks, promising soft glossy hair and stopping hair loss, urging readers to buy Knowh tows Vanderline at drug stores.
Dandruff Cure Promises Bold Hair Revival
An old advertisement touts Aquillaryvon as a simple remedy to dissolve dandruff and stop itching. It claims four ounces applied nightly dissolves all flakes, with three or four additional uses destroying remaining signs of dandruff and improving hair appearance, sold at any drugstore.
Kellogg's Santtone Wafers Nerve Tonic Ad in Waterloo
An old time advertisement touts Kellogg's Santtone Wafers as a nerve tonic to restore energy and youth. It promises quicker vitality for brain-weary individuals and offers a free 60 cent trial box with $1 regular size, listing Waterloo retailers Ji. W. Tagpart and Bethuneman & Co. for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forres
Kellogg's
Santtone
Waterloo
Ji. W. Tagpart’s
Commercial Street
B. Ow, Bethuneman & Co
East Fourth Street
West Fourth Street
Orbe Holfmaster
Bathe Creek
Keltoge
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Dir. Campbell
I. C. Noubl
Louisiana
Bankmen
Dawn City
Mirtef
A. Ny Burr
Washington Street
HW. R. Brown
Town Street
Harmony Club
R. W. Getchelt
Dorothy May
Im Winthrop
Homer H. Seerley
Louis Begeman
Hight
Des Moines
Wart Shoemaker
Walter Metcalf
J. B. Moore
Waverly
Iowa
August Freier
Rochester
Minn
George Still
Grand Theatre
Independence
Bruce Francis
Wests Eighth Siest
Amos Elderkin
Cedar Rapids
D. T. Elderkin
Pir
J. L. Bro
Clinton
Frank Vaughn
J. M. Harker
Wort Dodge
Ingebord Dall
Gray Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
Co. M. Parker
H. BE. Oldrich
Royal
Sam Gibson
Wm. Pardee
Cedar Heights
R. B. Cronk
Percy Clark
Elia Wheeler Wilcox
Slaughter
Air
Jeff Bishop
Jef Bishop
West Eighth Street
Mma Rambaugh
George of
Tarton
Charles d
Frank
Thomas
Alfred
Ben Spink
Sterling
Fannie
Grand Valley
N. D
Cora
Bishop
Bietieth
Mis
Lars Larsen
Jare Larsen
Duff Street
J. Christiansen
Al.holst
A. S. Hanson
Science Glu
Science Club
State Teachers' College
R. W. Geteholt
Plorsnec Sage
Fraf_ Sulter
Alison Aitchison
Dubuque County
Lyceum
Citizens’ Lyceum
Strickland
Gilliland
Cotton Theatre
Waterloo Elks
Earth
Booth
Boston
Burch’s
Albrechtz. Furs
Pocahontas Coal
Young Coal CO
West Third Street
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