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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1913
Page
6
A Chicago man details a prolonged rash on his arms caused by iodide exposure at 400 South Hermitage Avenue. He describes intense itching and burning that disturbed sleep, years of ineffective treatments, and rapid relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After three months he reports being well again.
A Waterloo survey shows turkeys and other Thanksgiving basics in short supply with prices rising. Dressed turkeys range 21 to 25 cents, ducks and geese near 18 cents, chickens expected to dominate tables as other meats spike. Local grocers cite eastern market overload and high fruit costs so salads and varied trimmings dwindle for many households.
A discussion in Wathipeten about the hen secretary Howsten and the mystery surrounding why eye prices rose to 75 cents per 4 dozen in New York and other places. Dr Melvin notes unsafe, costly methods for postage and bulky containers increasing costs and risking damage. Neighbors celebrate a birthday with a party on Haverman Place. An attorney in Des Moines reviews city council proceedings on paving contracts as bonds worth 30000 dollars from Bryant Paving Co. are considered for purchase.
Warhiteron D C November 14 Senator Cummins denies any plan to run a national ticket in 1914 or to back a Hughes Hughes ticket He opposes compromise programs by leaders, arguing reforms should reflect free honest Republican will and oppose any staged convention or rule revision He returns to Washington with his wife Mrs Cummins tired but unhurt after a snow blockade near Washington Pa
Out of town visitors gathered at the YWCA yesterday including Mrs G Bieckelberg of Fairbank and Mrs G C Steidsat of Denver along with Alice Petersen and Miss Gollvin both of Denver and several others from Lake View Sac City Eldora Malta Maquoketa Des Moines Independence and Lamont among towns.
A Waterloo resident outlines a plan for a snowshed over the Fourth Street bridge to shield pedestrians from winter winds. He believes a majority would support it and notes the coldest air occurs above the bridge in winter. He says it would aid workers, especially young women commuting between Waterloo east and west, who must cross the bridge daily.
To remove dandruff and prevent dry thinning hair, the article promotes frequent use of Cuticura Soap with occasional applications of Cuticura Ointment, claiming relief from itching and irritation and improved hair growth. Prices are 25 cents for Soap and 50 cents for Ointment, with mail-in samples offered via Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston.
Citizens discuss the strong wind blowing hats off on the Cedar bridge. Spectators laugh as eight hats tumble into the river in a single forenoon. A shed over the bridge is proposed to break wind, reduce doctor bills, and save hats.
Black Hawk County Abstract Co reports Waterloo bank clearings for the week ending Thursday November 13 1913 totaling 1,431,639.04 with daily breakdowns for Saturday Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Realty transfers show deeds, trust deeds and mortgages, and chattel mortgages with weekly and year comparisons.
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