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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1911
Page
3
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the best and harmless way to cure a cold or grippe. It claims relief after the first dose and states a two hour dosing schedule until three doses are taken, noting quinine is ineffective for colds. It asserts the compound is unique and widely available through druggists.
A report highlights the Salvation Army’s modest pay for Ensign Buikema and his wife, who earn $11 weekly to cover all expenses. After 18 years in service, they rely on voluntary contributions, while the corps reports show modest conversions, visits, and funds with rent and relief costs outlined. The article notes the weekly tally of income and expenses, including a $60 monthly rent and a small relief outlay, underscoring the sacrifice of Christian volunteers.
Nashua Iowa November 22 special report says FR W Cogler of Chickasaw has leased the Nashua flouring mills from T W Kores and will move his family to Nashua in December to take possession January 1. Cogler is an experienced miller who previously ran Chickasaw flour mill. Ar Heres, prior lessee, worked at Union Mill Waterloo and has not yet decided his next move.
Estimates for river and harbor work for the year ending June 30, 1913, show a shift away from pork barrel projects toward approved, thoroughly investigated improvements. Total requested appropriations amount to 29,628,698, with allocations for continuing contracts, general rivers and harbors, California debris commission, and New York harbor deposit prevention efforts.
A dated promotional piece touts Cascarets as a gentle overnight cleanser for the stomach liver and bowels. It claims the product removes undigested sour and fermenting food and foul gases while avoiding gripe or sickness and costs ten cents a box. The ad notes millions use Cascarets to prevent headaches biliousness indigestion and constipation and urges households to keep them on hand.
Nightly at the Waterloo Rescue Mission a small band gathers for a brief religious service and acts of charity. M R Hughes leads, with Rev Graves and Harry Fisher offering sermons and exhortations. The mission provides beds for a nominal 15 cent fee when available and distributes clothing to the needy.
Des Moines on November 23 grain shippers from Des Moines and nearby adopted resolutions to drop the or better pricing in corn. They argue moisture-rich corn is paid for as dry corn, and applying a moisture test with deductions could raise dryer corn on the market. No action was taken on this plan. Other topics included railroad claims, opening prices, and national legislation.
Waterloo audience savored a Tuesday evening concert in the First Congregational Church as Hungarian violinist Hugo Kortschak and pianist Elizabeth Schmitz Pollenger performed in the Artists course organized by Scott B. Prowell. Kortschak’s soulful playing drew encores while Schmitz Pollenger displayed skilled accompaniment and refined style. The program announced Dr Carver Williams with Miss Georgiella Lar to follow on December 6 in two weeks.
Waterloo theatre presents Geo M. Cohan's comedy Get Rich Quick Wallingford tonight acclaimed for strong audience response. Cast includes Joseph Manning, Delaney, Harry O. Taylor, John Mortis, Willie Solar, Calvin Tibbett, William F. Connery, Charles Triem, Martin Malloy, Jose Tuhon, Maude Trax, Aline Bartlett and Eliza Mason. Uncle Tom’s Cabin Friday adds Al. W. Martins concerted act.
Iowan City on November 23 Elijah Barry aged 42 husband of a Sharon City resident was brought to the University Hospital with hydrophobia after Pasteur treatment last summer. Surgeons say recovery is hopeless and his condition worsens though Pasteur therapy has reduced deaths in treated cases. Only one of about 200 patients dies after Pasteur treatment, and his prognosis remains grave.
If Your Head Aches You should Take the Sure Remedy Hicks Capudine There’s a cause for every headache Capudine reaches that cause quickly whether it be heat cold gripp or stomach troubles and earns avan though it be sick or nervous headache Capudine is the surest remedy for Colds and Gripp Feverishness Adhen and Nervousness disappear and normal conditions are restored Capucline is liquid easy and pleasant to take acts immediately 10e 25c and 50s at drug stores.
Production unit behind Uncle Tom's Cabin plans to stage in Waterloo Friday with a matinee and evening show next Monday. A conference with Mr Martins company seeks to harmonize scenery and effects and to align business interests for a smooth production. The show promises a large cast including a chorus of over twenty and a notable animal act, with a special train used for transport.
A Waterloo business committee led by N Frudden and four others from the commercial club plans to present a financing proposition to Armatrong and Law in Charles City. They back the Charles City Gas Engine Co and the St. Charles Land & Investment Co which owns the Clark and Kellogg farms near the city. The plan splits Kellogg farm land into lots to fund the engine factory, aiming to protect small investors by a drafted sale and fund handling scheme.
A bold tonic claims to heal stomach disorders by restoring the digestive lining rather than merely masking symptoms. Miller’s Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as non-irritating and non habit forming, offering a free sample from Morris Drug Co. in Illinois.
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