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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
10
A Logansport Indiana woman describes refusing major surgery for female trouble. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with improving her condition and returning her to work. The ad claims testimonials are genuine and offers confidential notes to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Mrs Jane Randall aged 76 of 419 Wellington Street sustained serious injuries in Marshalltown this morning after falling down steps at her son A G Randall's home. Her left hip is fractured and doctors fear she may not walk again. She had been visiting Marshalltown since Tuesday. in Waterloo she stays with daughter Mrs Hart B Joder.
City Engineer Roby and the street and alley committees plan a meeting to consider levying assessments under a new law. Assistant Engineer Bley will report after a trip to Iowa Falls and Fort Dodge. Waterlooo faces complex frontage based charges and possible revisions to fit Cedar Rapids style.
Waterloo hosts a Greater Iowa wartime style mobilization with Clum Club volunteers lining up to promote Iown during the November 15 drive. Speakers were assigned to towns from Greene to Parkersburg with Elvin Bickley coordinating operator support and church services listed for next Sunday evenings.
An advertisement claims a new remedy treats nose and throat by topical application with direct systemic effect. The product is marketed as providing relief for catarrh by a liquid taken orally, promising cure by targeting body membranes.
Bremer county officials continue to pursue two men who escaped after a Janesville bank robbery attempt. Burns detectives back the case and expect arrests. A large reward is offered for the leader. The men are also tied to a Shell Rock post office robbery. William Fagan remains jailed while Guy Walker the taxicab driver is held after failing to identify Fagan. Walker identifies Herbert Benson as part of the trio, Benson denies charges. Walker is a witness and Waverly officials suspect the driver aided the group.
Mrs Mabel Boygan will teach the Bell school this winter. Oliver Robison and Grave Little were married in Waverly last Wednesday and began homemaking on the groom's father’s farm. Lyle Ritchey returned from New River Minnesota after buying 50 acres of land. Oscar Lundberge and family moved into a house purchased from Will Kauffman. Mrs William Croyl and daughter were visitors in Nagita Saturday. Frab Lapman a state Sunday school speaker will speak at the Baptist church on November 16 and 17.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a cure for womanly troubles. It claims rapid restoration of health, eliminates pain and nervousness, and strengthens mothers and wives. The ad promises alcohol free, nature based ingredients and offers free medical advice and a 136 page booklet.
A county board sitting as a jury sustained a $150 tax levy on property at Fifth and Sytanats Streets owned by M. Gasper. Hearing held amid statutory procedures with County Attorney Hoxte and Judge J. H. Meyers representing parties. Justice names Knapp appear from Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and Hast Waterloo. Reporters Nellie Curtis Winnie Stevens Matthew Westrate retained. Westrate remained on assignment.
Women suffer terrible from kidney trouble causing backache headache stiff joints and weariness. Foley Kidney Pills strengthen kidneys and ease aches pain and fatigue. Feel better and sleep easier after use. Sold by all druggists. Also selling Rotary White sewing machines at West Park Ave.
Local briefs list J F Ashe returning from Wyoming, A W Chamberlin moving to Highland, and L J Lynch visiting from Cedar Rapids. Miss Hazel Parrish returns from Chicago, Erwin Sage to referee a Waverly Osage game, and William Wallace remains serious post surgery. Fire crews extinguish a Wateriga Overland Co. auto blaze. Mr and Mrs Lewis E McMahon moonlighted trip ends in Davenport. G W W Sumner reports Iowa health status stable. Capt Kent conducts rail worker inspections. Florence Audley Ross departs for Clear.
Woman's club meets in the Fine Arts building in Chicago this week as Mrs Eva Vinton hosts young women employees at the Galloway Seed Company gathering. The event included games, music, and refreshments. Crystal Ukentis presents masks and music in three parts and other films at Aloarts as part of today’s program.
A Turkish official report from Constantinople, released in Berlin, states Russian troops were completely defeated on the Caucasian front after a lengthy battle. Turkish forces now occupy the front, while a Turkish fleet chased Russian ships involved in the Kestu bombardment, though the Russians escaped in fog.
Advocates of a small membership on the county board will be encouraged to learn that Dubuque county has voted to have only three members. Only two other counties in the state Black Hawk and Grundy have seven members. Fifty-nine have three members and 37 have five. There has been agitation here for
A local note indicates a plan to cut a membership to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The move aims to streamline services and lower expenses, with focus on financial savings and better operation. The report emphasizes the financial rationale and organizational impact.
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