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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1912
Page
10
The ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy for dandruff itching scalp and hair loss. It claims color restoration and growth after days, with a fifty cent bottle and money-back guarantee from druggists, agent H. W. Taggart.
An advertisement from Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Store touts Meritol Tonic Digestive. It claims to act on the stomach, strengthen the digestive organs, create a healthy appetite, and makes rich red blood, imparting new life and strength to the body.
The thirty second AFL convention in Rochester heard Samuel Gompers present a thorough review of the year’s work. He cited charter growth to 260, membership rising to 1,841,268, and progress in Canada and Porto Rico with improved labor conditions.
Constantinople remains under military rule since hostilities began with soldiers patrolling streets day and night. Inhabitants are ordered indoors after dark amid widespread unrest and panic following news of Turkish defeats. Fears grow over consequences if the Allies capture the Ottoman capital. Crown
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Wanna a Waterloo settler were held at her Waterloo township home yesterday afternoon. Relatives included sons George W and Philip daughters Mollie and Edith granddaughter Mary Dean grandson Dewey Colton and nephew Will Melrose. Out of town guests L R Cornick and wife Des Moines. Interment followed beside her husband at Nimwood cemetery. Pallbearers included C W Mule Jan W Virden J C Hartman Paul Davis WW C Bernbrock and others.
The grand jury will convene Monday at 10 a.m. to investigate recent criminal matters including the Gust Bekiares murder case near Dewar on Sept 24. The Farmers Loan and Trust Co seeks a temporary injunction to stop $282.20 in taxes on Leavitt and Johnson National Bank stock, claiming double taxation.
The Waterloo theatre hosts Thomas W. Ross in The Only Son on Tuesday, Winchell Smith and a strong cast. Wednesday features The Shepherd of the Hills based on Harold Bell Wright's novel, staged with Elsbury W. Reynolds and shown both matinee and night. Madame Sherry showcases Saturday with its famed musical farce and the hit Evry Little Movement Has a Meaning All Its Own.
Memorial for Sarah Platt Becher in Colorado noted as the Wan ane Club hosts a Waterloo rest room meeting in the library. Dr. Margaret Clark and Mr. Paul Davis urge provisions for shopper comfort, citing out of town trade and hours for working girls. Women push committees and local merchants signaled support as they discuss a matron in charge and citywide rest room access. The program closes with a tribute to Mrs. Sarah Pratt Decker and a $20 memorial fund.
Des Moines reports that despite no material changes on election night 2500 votes separate Clarke and Dunn. Dunn declares he won and will pursue court action. Reed at state headquarters withholds figures behind missing precincts and pending tabulations. Official canvass to begin in counties as presidential electors and governor votes are tallied tonight or Tuesday.
Early preparation supports natural pregnancy and recovery. The advertisement claims Mother's Friend reduces pain from ligament strain and breast inflammation, promoting pliant muscles and a quicker, complete postnatal recovery for the mother, with a free booklet offered.
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