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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
10
Des Moines November 7 The indifference in business circles masks cautious optimism as Wilson supporters and bankers foresee continued prosperity. Iowa bankers Arthur Reynolds Homer Miller and others expect no radical changes and a stable economy with tariffs income tax and unified parties shaping policy.
Hungry crowd gathers as M H Kelly, a Black Hawk county Democrat and Waterloo attorney, emerges as a likely successor to postmaster W R Law in spring 1914. The piece notes fellow Democrats and rivals, the patronage tilt in Dubuque, and shifts in federal offices amid party power struggles.
Home made beauty aids claim to save money and improve results. The guide lists recipes for a hair shampoo from orms root, Delatone for hair removal, Pyroxin for darker brows and lashes, Magatone lotion with witch hazes, and Mothers Salve for cuts burns and skin irritations. Each item is described as quick effective and gentle.
Miserable cold and catarrh sufferers are urged to use Ely's Cream Balm to clear nasal passages soothe throat and stop discharge. The advertisement claims fast relief within minutes with no mercury or cocaine and promotes a 50 cent bottle via agent H. W. Taggart.
On a Waterloo train stop Mrs. John Smith discussed fashion with Mrs. Chas. Jones of Charles City. She praised McBurney's coat stock and Mrs. Jones purchased a coat there. The store is described as catering to refined tastes with quality garments at reasonable prices.
AW UNDECIDED NO TO FUTURE Three Propositions Influence De cision Upon Retirement. The change in government apply by from republican to democrat will not affect the services of Postmaster W. R. Law for nearly eighteen months, Mr. Law's appointment hav ing taken effect two years ago that March for a four year period. The election will make no difference among the other employes in the post office for all others are under civil service. Mr. Law has a long time in which to make plans for the future and he is giving Nile thought now to the line of business he will enter. Prior to assuming the postmastership, he was a member of the law firm of Boies & Law. Since his appoint ment he has become identified with a big brick industry at Belle Plaine and also is identified with a real es tate business in Charlies City.
The monthly supper and business meeting of the First Presbyterian church Sunday School association will be held in the church basement at 6 20 this evening. A large attendance is expected as plans for future work and an engaging all around business session are on the program.
The Republican ticket swept rural Black Hawk County with plurality ranges from three hundred to fourteen hundred. Winners include H W Grout for Representative, James J Rainbow for Sheriff, Hoxie for County Attorney, Shores for Sheriff, Pettit for Clerk of Courts, Bentley for Treasurer, Plum mer for Recorder, and Myers for County Superintendent. The success occurred despite a Progressive third ticket and notable Democratic cross support.
The funeral for Mrs Mary Menna will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM at her late home in Waterloo township. Her son General Philip C Jianna United States consul at Monterey Mexico departed for Waterloo last night to attend the services.
Minneapolis reports Knute Nelson secured re election to the United States Senate with a large overall plurality likely around 59000. Opponent Dan W Lawler gained some from minor party abstentions as Nelson carries Minneapolis by 15868 to 12171 and leads outside precincts 8124 to 6927. The Keefe law ensures legislature will elect the winner next winter.
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