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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
3
An old advertisement proclaims Stuart's calcium wafers will clear skin by stimulating skin excretions and removing blemishes. It promises dramatic improvement in days, claiming facial pores and pimples disappear and the complexion becomes radiant. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a box.
London reports mass arrests of union and progress party figures in Constantinople amid war news. Government claims 40 arrests over student demonstrations but diplomatic circles view move as power play to topple the cabinet by nominating Mahmou Shefket Pasha as inspector general. Courts bar public or defense access to trials.
Frank L McCune prepares to open McCune's clothing store in the Century building on Sycamore street next to First National bank. The remodeled store aims to be one of the finest retail outfits with Wade Nelson as salesman and Charles Holmnist among staff.
Sincere offer invites women with female illnesses to write to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts. Each letter is read and answered by a woman in strict confidence. The firm touts confidentiality and a long history of helpful advice and testimonials.
A summary states that the subject had worked at Carpenter's clothing house for five years and later affiliated with Willner's of Cedar Hapide, indicating a prolonged career in retail clothing before a subsequent association.
Des Moines reports dairy and food commissioner W B Barney warns color displays of oleomargarine to resemble butter may violate state law by keeping colored product where sold while permitting capsules with color matter with packages. He notes home coloring is not restricted and cites a window display case at a meat market.
Shenandoah police face a mystery after boys found clothing, military gear, photos, and papers in brush behind the brick yard. The papers include Corp Patrick J. Sweeney of Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming. described as 31, Irish-born, red hair, gray eyes, 5 feet 7 inches. He is believed robbed and his loot hidden away.
A list of real estate transfers including H F Goodwin to Josephine N D Goodwin lots 1 and 7 Fox Forsyths addition La Porte City $1. Josephine to H G Goodwin lots 1 7 block 3 Fox Forsyths La Porte City $1. Mary L Plants et al to Jacob Ballheim part of lot 4 Watsons addition La Porte City $1. Galloway Gibson Investment Co Joy James H Walker lot 203 1st addition Galloway Waterloo 5 R NS. Cowin to F M Shores part of lots 2 and 3 Assessor Lelands plat No 1 Waterloo $1. Nicholas Webber to F M Shores part of lot 4 Assessor Lelands plat No 1 Waterloo $1. United States to Samuel Cheesman land in 14 89 11. United States to James Barclay land in 43 89 11. Henry Westendorf executor to Pan Bruch land in 3 90 12 $6400. E A Cutler to F L A Cutler part lat jot S block 11 original plat Cedar Falls $1. J G Ross to F E A Cutler lot 3 black 2 R P Speers addition Cedar Falls $1. Lavin Easier to Norris J Oliver et al part of lot 2 black 17 Does addition Waterloo $31. Teavitt Johnson Trust Co to W R Walker lot 3 black 32 Hagerman Place addition Waterloo $225.
Members of the Iowa section of the American Chemical Society will gather in the University of Iowa chemistry building for the season opening meeting. Attendance is expected to rise due to the alumni homecoming with plans to finish before the Iowa Wisconsin game. The program features roundtable work and research reports. sessions are open to the public. President W Q Rater from Cedar Rapids and secretary W L Karake of Iowa are noted organizers.
Fort Madison Iowa November 21 Attorney General Cosson urges moving the state penitentiary from Fort Madison a proposal drawn from Cedar Rapids charities conference. He cites location and coal procurement as cost factors estimating up to 17 million dollars for a new site and cell house. Critics warn the move could derail the prison farm expansion and limit local economic benefits.
Washington November 20 A government conference discussed possible prosecution of New York Central and Lake Shore officials for rebating freight to the O Gara Coal company. Investigators say about $60 000 was paid for 300 coal cars lost by O Gara and may indicate railroad corruption. Wilkerson Wilkerson Wilkerson took charge after Wickersham’s grave warning and grand jury referral. Further government talks were planned for tomorrow.
Chicago reports the chamber of commerce of the United States plans a semi political body to advise the president and Congress on commercial sentiment. The announcement came at the Chicago Association of Commerce eighth annual dinner at Congress hotel.
John H. Fahey of Boston outlined the aims of the National Chamber of Commerce to align business interests with government. He said current methods give biased views and there is no adequate way to gauge business sentiment on congressional matters. The chamber plans to use referendums to reveal overall business sentiment on national questions.
Advert shows Perspi-No fre powder pad in each box claimed to end excessive armpit perspiration and odors. It boasts dry, natural feel, no sticky residue, usable in summer heat or winter heaviness. Sold at drug and department stores for a price per box with several local stores listed as distributors.
County treasurer Bentley filed October tax receipts with County Auditor Rainbow. The month’s total tax collection reached 24,269.47 dollars, with Waterloo corporation leading at 7,731.99 dollars, followed by teachers and contingent fund at 6,633.76, county at 1,545.72, and state at 1,235.46.
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