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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1913
Page
5
A hard hearted man seals his garden behind a wall and gates. His daughter sits alone, hurt by a stone from the wall, and a little lonely boy asks to enter. After the girl dies in the garden, the man learns compassion when a new boy enters, and they open the gate for all children to play among the flowers.
The advertisement touts Arother's Friend as an external remedy for easing pregnancy and childbirth. It promises no pain, no nausea, calming nerves, and peaceful days. Sold at drug stores for $1 per bottle with directions to use regularly and write for more information.
Ottumwa Nov 14 Five coal dealers were arrested by state inspector M Flynn for alleged violations of the weights and measures law. The cases, to be heard Nov 18, form part of an investigation into irregular practices by local merchants. Flynn cited Ottumwa as the worst city for irregularities among coal dealers in the state and warned further action. Public officials plan more indictments as the probe continues.
The American Federation of Labor executive council at Seattle launches a lengthy report attacking the National Association of Manufacturers as the so called invisible government of organized dollars. It cites lobby investigations and Mulhall charges, urges Congress action and remedial labor legislation including eight hour workday and safety measures.
In Oskaloosa Iowa on November 10 strikebreakers used to run street cars fled the city after a night of violence. A mob of about one thousand seized two cars, burned them and attacked several strikebreakers, leaving six seriously hurt. Police were overwhelmed during the disorder.
An advertisement praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a certain cure for croup. It urges forethought and keeping the medicine at hand, noting it is sold by all dealers.
A memorial service held yesterday at Christ Episcopal Church honored Luther Vale with a solemn morning observance. The ceremony reflected on Vale's life and impact within the community, with attendees joining in prayer and remembrance at the church.
An advertisement touts Meritol Eczema Remedy as the best seller among similar products. It claims the preparation is uniquely meritorious for eczema in all its forms and urges prompt use, noting Red Cross Drug Co. and Henderson Drug Co. as exclusive agencies.
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