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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1912
Page
11
In Des Moines a Great Western order requires engineers to report coal amounts on leaving and arriving terminals and at coaling stations. The measure, intended to curb waste, could precede broader fuel economy rules seen on eastern lines. Past efforts caused service hardships and repairs as crews adjusted to limits.
Washington issues a bulletin detailing the parcels post program to begin January 1 1913. Postmasters will receive official maps and guides showing postal zones and unit areas with instructions for use and rates. Carriers will get maps along with linen envelopes and scales to handle the new weight limit.езде
Clarksville residents report visitors and travels including G W Johnston new plumber at Graham's, Miss Lila Keller visiting in Dumont, and Rev Rayburn in La Porte City. Voters W G Ladd and Homer Smith came from Washington to vote. Evangelistic meetings at the Presbyterian church draw large crowds.
Miss Richards performs as The Blue Mouse in a light hearted comedy at the Water loo theatre tonight with three acts of fun. Am Dorothy Howard stars in Beverly Calhoun at Waterloo Saturday in a stock leading role after recent Australian engagements. The Only Son comes to Waterloo Tuesday with Thomas W. Ross in the title role, praised as a powerful American drama.
Three Halloween parties were held with large gatherings and themed decorations at local homes and venues including the Tremont Hotel. Otis Goodnow, born 1862, died November 2 1912. funeral at 2 pm Monday with Linwood burial. survivors include wife Mary, daughter Hsiee, and son Leonard. Harvest supper 25 cents at the Congregational church Friday 5:30 pm.
The dramatized version of Robert Chambers seas romance The Common Law drew a capacity crowd at the matinee. Performers captivated attendees as the production showcased its famed romance on stage.
An advertisement urges readers to prevent gray hair with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. It claims the old fashioned sage tonics restore natural color, refresh dry hair, remove dandruff, and are harmless. Priced at fifty cents per bottle and sold by druggists and agents.
Meritol Rhemmatisma mentioned alongside Mtenderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Store in a compact product notice. The item lists brand and retailers, reflecting a period pharmacy catalog insertion. No further context or dates available.
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