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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1913
Page
9
All society items due by morning for calendar and social listings. Entries include names and addresses of hosts, clubs, and churches from Waterloo area with Friday afternoon and evening gatherings. Highlights mention Miss Frances Brammer luncheon, various thimble bees, dinners, dances, and birthday celebrations among local clubs and church groups.
A physician advises thin people to boost weight with a real press with every meal. The article promotes Sargel, a six-element flesh-building tonic sold by Joder Pharmacy and others, claiming it safely increases weekly weight by three to five pounds under a money-back guarantee.
An old advertisement promotes a home remedy to stop hair loss and improve scalp health. It claims bay rum, lavena de composee, menthol crystals, and perfume form a formula that nourishes the scalp, kills germs, and promotes new hair growth without greasiness. It notes the mix can be prepared by a druggist or bought ready made and attributes origin to a New York scalp specialist.
Mrs Jeni Parker hosted a two course repast as yellow and white chrysanthemum decor graced the Table. Guests included Mesdames Van Arnam Dawson Rohrbacher and Rundle from La Grande. A Slimber party followed breakfast with more centerpieces and a three course menu planned for soon.
A social affair at a local hall featured informal dancing and a surprise bridal shower for Miss Maury Geth, banquet style refreshments, and a fashion of gifts. Guests included Mrs. Louie Hailey of Gorinmedi and other community members. A bazaar and supper plan were announced by the First Mob church group.
An ad touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a cure for pimples by cleansing the blood and opening pores. It warns against cosmetics, claims pores are like little mouths, and says the wafers remove blemishes, leaving skin clear. Purchasable for 60 cents.
An ad style notice claims eczema can be cured instantly using KRISSINO at night and washing with RRESKO soup. It urges readers to ask a drug assistant for trial size, lists a New York address for samples, and mentions multiple companies and distributors without verifiable details.
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