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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
4
Waterloo grocers plan a reduced delivery system using two trucks to replace auto wagons. Patrons are urged to cooperate to maintain service hours with two deliveries in morning and two in afternoon, phasing out late afternoon runs as orders allow. Public cooperation aims to minimize disruption while freeing workers for other duties.
Harry Block of Guttenburg Iowa, arrested weeks ago by federal authorities on failing to register, was released yesterday on bonds of 1000 dollars. Block claimed he had not heard of the conscription act.
Miss Mildred Williamson, a public health nurse, leaves for France as a Red Cross nurse. At the depot she receives flowers and gifts from friends and awaits joining another nurse en route to Chicago. Williamson, summoned to active duty with the American Expeditionary Forces, heads toward her indefinite Red Cross service with enthusiasm.
Eva Booth assumes command of the organization at Morrow with a team of officers assisting her. The report notes a structured leadership under Booth and planned activities by the group.
The piece explains aging slows digestion and urges keeping bowels active. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative for seniors, women, and children. A 50 cent bottle is suggested with a free trial offer by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at 456 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
Twelve years ago I became afflicted with stomach trouble which steadily worsened until two years ago I frequently suffered colic attacks and bloating. Doctors wanted to operate for gall stones. On friend advice I tried Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and since then my trouble has entirely disappeared. It is a simple preparation that removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eases inflammation causing stomach and intestinal ailments. One dose will convince. money refunded at Wangler E Bros Slewers Drug Co Hansen & Hansen.
A fragmented price list shows various soap brands and bar counts, including Totlet 3 bars and 4 bars for Big 26, Glycerine Bath 25¢, Hawkeye Laundry 100 bars at $3.7, Bob White Soap at $3, Pearl White $3.95, Crystal White 54 12c, and scented soaps such as Jap Rose Lilac Rose and Rose Blossom at 13¢ to 16¢, reflecting early 20th century retail pricing.
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