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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1914
Page
10
Washington Nov 7 United States Agriculture Specialist urges late fall application of properly rotted manure to stimulate spring growth. Recommend ten to twenty two horse loads per acre, ensure composting to kill weed seeds, compare bone meal and wood ashes as cheaper substitutes, and note potash options and timing before ground freezes.
European women endure destitution and misery while American women express solidarity. Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription claims to aid feminine disorders from headaches to fatigue, advertised as a trusted woman’s medicine printed with all ingredients on the wrapper and sold in tablet or liquid form.
Dr. Pierce offers the cloth bound medical adviser of 1400 pages with color plates. Over a million copies are in circulation. Send 20 cents for mailing charges to Dr. Pierce Buffalo NY to receive the book prepaid by return mail. Cadvertinement.
The piece cautions that trampling on turf, especially when covered by snow or lush growth, damages the lawn and argues against scattering seed or other materials this season. It emphasizes protecting young areas to prevent cross-cutting damage.
George Van Gerpen is seriously ill with lung fever in west Aplington. Mrs. Will Paul from South Dakota visits her sick father. D A Harken buys land south of the Dreyer feed shed to build a 48 by 6 cement block garage. Bandstand foundation begins. Ippe De Vries land trades include Green family occupancy at $199 per acre. Cedar Valley Light and Power plans 24 hour service by Nov 15. Kirby and Earl McChestney and others depart for Kentucky. R B Eckles breaks collar bone after a fall from a corn crib. John Roos of Byron visits near Austinville and returns home.
Mooreville November 4. Stev. and Mrs. T H Sheckler of Geneseo called on friends here recently. Miss Minnie Usher a marge who has been caring for Mrs. John Harrington and new boy returned home early week. Art J Meeker rented his farm to Frank Meeker for the coming Beagon.
Raymond residents gather for family visits as Nick Phillips and relatives from Waterloo Jubiles Jesup join Mrs Phillips at her home. Joseph Jungen a Waterloo guest returns to parents. Katherine Thome and Clara Conrad visit family while working in Waterloo. William Mangin and John Wingert return from North Dakota. Mabel Brown visits Waterloo friends. Kenneth Tribbie breaks his wrist in a riding accident. Christ Kelley rents the Keilly estate north of Raymond.
GRESHAM November 4 relatives visited Gresham last week including Rev C F Hill, Beatrice and Mr and Mrs John Hammetter from Sumner. Grandma Pinnow and Mrs Aug Goetze visited F J Lantow and Louis Miller. Rev F J Lantow planned business in Weasterlong. Mrs Hamilton, living with her son Jim Hilderbrand, returned from Reinbeck. A W Steely rented his farm to a Dinoty man and considers city life, unsure where to move families.
John, a country boy, welcomes his cousin Charles who visits from the city. Charles struggles milking and adapting to farm life but gradually learns, abets by John’s patience. A night confession leads to reconciliation, with Charles promising to return for Thanksgiving. Both boys grow in understanding and respect.
Readlyn report records Mrs H Buchmner and her young daughter visiting at F Diekmann senior home in Mallard. A Moeller hall dance last Wednesday featured music by the Oelwein Orchestra. Another dance is planned for November 18. The C C club hosted a parcel show at F Diekmann’s home honoring Miss Dora, with community attention focused on local social events.
An advertisement claims S. 8. 5S. natur al medicine cleans and purifies blood to cure skin eruptions and eye brightness. It touts plant-based preparation from The Swift Specific Co. and warns against imitations while urging private symptom letters to Atlanta based address.
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