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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1911
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Cascaret pills as a cure for chronic headaches and digestive ills. It claims the product clears stomach sourness and foul-tasting waste, removes bile, and guarantees a clear head by morning, asserting millions of users benefit.
A much delayed letter finally arrived at the Rownd farm for Lawrence Jepsen, a former Rownd helper now ill at the State Teachers College hospital in Cedar Falls. The uncle had offered support, but Jepsen refused aid, determined to pay his way through school. The missive traveled Cedar Falls through Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls routes, with post offices unable to deliver at other Cedar name towns. Jepsen, staying with J I Shoemaker’s hoarding place, saved wages and tended meals, hoping to avoid becoming a burden, and his friends plan to assist him as he has no remaining relatives here.
Elias Harrison remained unconscious after being struck by a Rock Island freight engine at the High Street crossing Saturday morning. Doctors at Pine Street Hospital report his condition extremely critical though he showed a slight rally yesterday.
Advertisements claim Foles's Honey and Lar Compound halt nighttime coughing, ease throat irritation, and heal inflamed membranes. They promise relief from tickling, prevent progression to bronchitis or pneumonia, and urge households to keep the remedy on hand, warning against substitutes.
Johann Hansen known as the sleeping hired man has been gradually integrated at the ranniy home since last Thursday after being taken into custody on insanity charges. He cannot speak English and is guided by motions at meals and work. Police order his commitment to a care facility while officials await guidance from Washington.
An item from Cedar Rapids reports that the local Eagles will host a feast inviting members from Davenport Anamosa and Iowa City to share bread and bear meat in the lodge hall. One Bear property tale notes a man north of Cedar Rapids disposed of a bear to a Rapids seller for a fee.
A rough, pain filled account describes instant relief from an extreme itch after applying D D D tincture. The ad claims the product calms skin irritation with thymol in a green bottle, boasting long standing reliability and promises for a free trial or cost-free first use.
Al DEVILS case details Cedar delusion defense claims by Harry Nelly of Comned Bauts. On trial in Des Moines for killing Deputy Sheriff Woolman of Council Bluffs and Ed Starsinger, a Des Moines bartender. Nelly argued the men shot were black devils menacing his life.
William Gindt and fellow undertakers from Peterson Bros. and partners accused city officials of bias in awarding fumigation and ambulance work. He argued one firm handles most emergencies, urges a city morgue, and questioned council authority. Health board advice given, with no immediate redress. Notice: a personal debt disclaimer follows.
An ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a proven cure for colds and grippe. It promises rapid relief after the first dose and lists a 26 cent price for a three dose regimen taken every two hours. The copy notes three years of research and asserts quinine is ineffective.
Warren Hellen, fresh from LaCrosse, Wis, secures Beaver Calo agency for Dart motor trucks covering five states. Immediate delivery of 100 cars required and yearly demand expected to exceed that figure. Production in Waterloo already at capacity amid rising demand for light delivery service.
In Lafayette Indiana Clementine Barnabel a young Black woman faces arrest for the serious case of six after blood soaked clothing is found near the crime scene. Her brother and two other Black youths are detained as material witnesses as Norfolk Randall family members are found dead in bed with multiple hacks.
The Chicago Tribune notes that tipping is viewed by hotel and restaurant owners as a necessary evil or a necessary duty. It argues the current system makes guests pay waiters while proprietors supply food and services, suggesting guests should even bring their own waiter. It criticizes the small brigade of tipped staff as extracting change without improving service.
Cedar Falls today witnessed the fall term close as 39 graduates received diplomas from President H. H. Seerley. The list includes Jenness Alyea of Waterloo as the sole Waterloo graduate, with graduates across primary, kindergarten, drawing, domestic science, elementary teaching, didactics, arts in education, and master levels from various towns and states.
Senate committee reports no vote buying found in Isaac Stephenson election but censures the use of large sums of money in his campaign. A ruling that Stephenson is fully entitled to his seat is expected after Congress opens, with possible condemnation of Wisconsin’s primary system.
The text states that the measure is being written and is expected to be disposed of by the Senate before the Lorimer case is completed. It notes the anticipated timeline and the procedural sequence facing the Lorimer matter.
The Zetagathian society of Waterloo High School East elected officers for the new term at a meeting in the manual training building. President Sam Kiser, Vice President Harold Hawrey, Secretary Ray Mulkern, and Treasurer Robert Penne were named. The group, now 20 members strong, will meet in two weeks for a literary program.
Claiming to heal diseased stomach cells, Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets promise lasting relief without opiates or irritants. They restore stomach and intestinal function, with endorsement by physicians, and are sold by first class druggists. Free samples available from Morris Drug Co. in Morris Illinois.
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