22 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
3
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to relieve constipation in children. It claims gentle cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels, touts a pleasant taste, and emphasizes safe use for all ages with full directions on the package. The product is described as made from ripe figs senna and aromatics and produced by the California Fig Syrup Co.
An old time advertisement urges readers to restore color and vitality to gray or lifeless hair using Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. It claims cleansing, dandruff relief, and gradual natural color return, offered at fifty cents a bottle through H. W. Taggart and druggists.
A sweeping ocular demonstration of agricultural and horticultural development unfolds in Chicago at the International Livestock Exposition from November 30 to December 7. The event features thousands of premier breeding cattle horses sheep and swine at Union Stock Yards and the International Amphitheatre with slaughter tests packing house exhibits stock judging contests and daily public sales.
Australia secures the site for its proposed new capital at a cost far below Sydney values. Walter B Griffin of Chicago discusses Australia's land policy and the plan to build the capital from the ground up. Ottawa’s progress as a dominion capital is also noted while Washington development is urged. Local notices mention a surprise shower for Jeanette Zander and various visits and community events in nearby towns.
Clara Martens visited Waterloo relatives this past week. Mrs. Krueger will visit son Fred in Zum brota Minnesota for about a month. R W Rettig sold his east Tripoli residence to Henry Harmening. Ralph Russell of Waverly visited. Mrs. C Leege stayed with Weargate relatives. Anna Esthema and Elizabeth Teague visited Ames and Cedar Rapids and saw the big football game. A dance at the opera house Nov 29 with Kinsey’s orchestra from Oelwein. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Holmes Nov 10. Dr C G A Stuart’s new house progressing toward occupancy. a 39x50 barn erected for Fred Westendorf. Several young men in Hallowe’en revels.
An advertisement touts Croxone as a unique remedy to remove uric acid and poisons from the blood, claiming fast relief from backache kidney and bladder issues rheumatism and related pains. It promises universal applicability with a money back guarantee via druggists and asserts immediate effect upon ingestion.
Wiam Loby husking corn for John Nic 1 present. Theodore Weber building a new barn. John Olinger helping Jacob Schmitt in corn husking. George OConnell, rural mail carrier, to marry Miss Kramer soon. John Frost buys a new corn husking machine. Charles Howarden erecting a new lease and barn. George Orth buys a new automobile.
Daily notes list visitors and travels around Clarksville Iowa including Hum mell Shell Rock Water loo and Waterloo. People visit with relatives attend church and attend suppers and revivals. Several residents travel to Ames Waverly and San Antonio for health visits and family events.
The Wi Moore family hosted about one hundred relatives and friends from the Christian church at Guy Crippen home Tuesday evening. Entertainment included music and contests with refreshments served.
Raymond residents report trips to Chicago Bilgin and Miners points for two to three weeks. Mrs Hall traveled to Waterloo for a business visit. Ed Palmer moves to a farm near London Minnesota. Numerous locals attend church events visit relatives and aid moving a brother to New Hartford. Several also plan weddings in Rhine land Texas and attend birthdays and farm work activities.
Plainfield reports union services led by Mrs Philpot of Cedar Falls with W C T U support. Families move in and out, new homes rise, and a girl born to Mr and Mrs Robi Smith on Nov 16 brings joy. A death in Waterloo touches the community as others recover from illness and host visitors from Waterloo and New Hartford.
Joe Boyd an Indian was jailed at Marion Iowa after a bench warrant followed a federal grand jury indictment charging rape under Section 2129. He faces possible murder charges and has fled from North Carolina to Tama and Sterling with a wife and child left behind. Deputy Marshals Hawke Healy located him and brought him back.
A roundup of town news includes Lou Wanamaker and sister returning from a three month northern trip. Mrs Ed Meyer seeking medical care in Rochester. James Mellinger moving with family near the creamery. more visits and relocations among locals. The M E church rummage and apron sale is planned with a chicken pie supper.
A Wartime era ad claims instant itch relief from D. D. D. lotion for eczema with a guarantee. It promises that first drops soothe burning skin and that the product washes away disease germs leaving skin clear. WANGLER BROS advertises the remedy and offers a full size bottle with a money back guarantee if not effective.
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