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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1911
Page
10
A Waterloo photographer extols contemporary portrait options for Christmas gifts. He contrasts past monotony with today’s varied mountings and natural posing, touts his studio’s high standards, medals, and ready availability for early sittings.
Judge Franklin GC. Platt urges a new detention home on the county poor farm to house juveniles separately from adult prisoners. He notes about 150 juvenile cases yearly and praises the work of probation officers while calling for a $7,000 to $10,000 building appropriation to be considered by the county board at the next session.
Advertising growth shows newspapers as the leading medium for direct results. James Kirk & Company markets Jap Rose soap, noting strong national newspaper campaigns. Kirk brands such as White Russian and Flake White have become household names in the west and northwest. Jap Rose is a vegetable oil soap praised for lather, cleansing power, and economy.
Senator Cummins arrived in Washington after Panama trip and said Taft will likely not be renominated. He backs La Follette, aims to help his nomination, and warns being seen as a third man embarrasses him. Cummins also names Howard Clark to lead La Follette campaign in Iowa and anticipates long interbranch hearings on corporation control.
Burch Bros ladies outfitters and haberdashers leased the entire second floor of their Fourth street east building, adding one third selling space. Fur ready to wear dresses millinery are at the front while suit and children departments occupy the rear. New fixtures and decorations harmonize the expanded area.
J G Crawford fuel expert for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad inspected the Christie engine yesterday in Waterloo. The Christie engine is claimed to be a fuel saver by mixing air with steam, increasing power per heat unit over the current Corliss design.
Snatches of news from Waterloo friends recount Rev. H. W. Reherd D D pastor of the First Presbyterian church on a world mission trip. He writes from Syria to F T Bentley sharing impressions of Europe and the Middle East, reflections on Turkey and Mohammedanism, and notes on travel finance and communication delays.
A Rivesville reader claims Cardui relieved years of womanly troubles and back pain after doctors advised surgery. The letter praises Cardui as life saving and urges women to try it, noting its long history of aiding women and offering a free advisory booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Public notice explains letters sent to Santa Claus at post offices will be given to individuals or groups for charitable purposes. A Waterloo letter was received and will be held until December 1 before delivery to the parents if suitable. The rule aims to help families who can provide a Christmas for their children.
Ascaton Commandery No. 25 Knights Templar elected Eminent Commander J. G. Ralston Generalissimo J. D. Liffrine Captain General John Swift Senior Warden E. Willard Spurr Junior Warden C. J. Black Prelate C. D. Becker Treasurer J. W. Krapfel Recorder R. L. DeGon Appointive officers to be named. Next meeting Friday with Red Cross degree work by Viera. candidates A. T. Hakill and BE. 1. Jones.
A church letter from H W Rislerleerd writes warmly from Jerusalem praising the church work and expressing gratitude for kind words. He promises to send another message to the church and signs off with cordial regards to Glyamy and all.
Otterville Iowa Nov 11 Amanda Fisher longtime Buchanan County resident dies at home after long cancer illness born Pennsylvania June 18 1839 married Reuben Fisher in 1850. The couple moved to Buchanan County in 1868 settling at Hazelton and later Otterville where family has lived since she is survived by sister Elizabeth Rhee of Fairbank and an only child a daughter who died years ago.
An old advertisement claims chronic ulcers heal only by removing the inward cause. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier that cleanses circulation, nourishes flesh, and supposedly cures ulcers completely. Free book and medical advice offered. product marketed by The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
Waterloo Medical and Surgical Institute now permanently located on the third floor of the Syndicate Building. One week's treatment free by Multe-Nebulizer or Stormer Norwegian Method for catarrh and related conditions. Cures claimed for heart, stomach, liver, and nervous disorders using listed devices and specialists. Ph 1720.
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