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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
16
An old advertisement touts Diapepsin as a fast remedy for stomach distress. It claims it neutralizes excess acids, relieves belching, flatulence, and coated tongue, letting users enjoy meals again in about five minutes. It targets millions who suffer indigestion and warns against lingering discomfort after eating.
Waverly IA Nov 22 The factory office mailed checks totaling 186000 to farmers for October beets. With 300 carloads of beets remaining to be delivered, payments for the 1912 crop will total about 250000. The year’s beet crop is reported as the best in the factory’s history and acreage may rival California and Colorado. Fields near Waverly yielded about 90 tons per acre, prompting more farmers to grow beets as a profitable crop.
La Porte Iowa November 22. Local notes describe visitors and departures including John Frost of Waterloo and Mrs. A L Scofield heading to Minneapolis, D M Mitchells wintering in Portland and California. Social events feature Ladies Literary Circle, Lotus club postponement, and shared hospitality with husbands.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best medicine for coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat chest and lung ailments. It claims to stop laryngitis and coughs with a soothing healing effect and urges acceptance of no substitutes.
The Waterloo Evening Courier promotes a reference work for home use, promising quick, exact answers without large volumes. It touts a single leather bound volume with instant access to information, available only via coupon. Some complimentary books remain, but likely to sell out soon. The message urges prompt action.
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