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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1911
Page
9
A thinly dressed stranger in Waterloo, awaiting a train to Independence, argues that mismated husbands may pursue other women, provoking local pushback as a woman challenges her view of Christianity and propriety. The unidentified speaker attracts attention with unorthodox sociological claims amid a chilly wind.
First Congregational church collects holiday offerings to fund Thanksgiving dinners for at least a dozen families. Committees will select eligible recipients, plan menus, and arrange deliveries with Pastor Dr. Walter H. Rollins urging city churches and charities to help worthy cases of need.
Dr Rollins' Thanksgiving address in Waterloo East was postponed after a bad cold sidelined the new Waterino West ministry recruit Spree, while Dr Walter H. Rollins of First Congregational Church remains slated to speak.
A reader from Oregon describes coffee causing rapid heart rate and digestive issues and credits Postum with health recovery. She notes improvement within six months after switching to Postum and mentions her husband feeling stronger after the change. The letter cites Battle Creek as Postum’s home and references The Road to Wellville.
The article notes a brief preparation time for the annual Thanksgiving union services to be held at the First Presbyterian church in Waterloo east. The plan emphasizes delivering the address and coordinating the event despite tight timelines.
Philadelphia dispatch reports an authoritative statement from Colonel Roosevelt denying any 1912 candidacy or pledge of support for Taft or others. He reiterates he will not be a candidate and has discouraged such suggestions from friends and leaders, including potential delegates.
Cedar Falls Nov 28 a hydraulic engineer expert in city water supply is likely to be hired by the city council if a resolution passes tonight The councilmen favor hiring an oxyport and plan a filtering plant to ensure pure water The springs are studied and deep wells are considered but not fully satisfactory and the filtering plant would address river contamination during freshets The chosen expert is expected to arrive soon after employment is approved
The Catholic Standard notes Towne-Oh and Browne as earnest enthusiasts. It references Browne describing himself as a sportsman if sent on a wild goose chase.
Fresh eggs fetch 31 to 88 cents with severe shortage noted as stores struggle to secure supplies. Storage eggs sit 27 to 20 cents a dozen amid plentiful stock. Butter also climbs with orange creamery at 40 cents per pound and Cedar Falls creamery butter around 37 cents.
Judge Caldwell plans a 12 PM Thanksgiving feast at Edks hall for 100 newsies and reporters from three papers. The event, supervised by Courier, Reporter, and Times Tribune staff, serves a turkey dinner with nuts and ice, with a symbolic one cent fine suspended for the meal.
Des Moines report shows Union Pacific railroad operated at a loss in Iowa during the year ending June 20 1911. Operating revenues and detailed figures are noted as part of the company’s Iowa branch results.
A 0.50 bottle mixed with sugar syrup cures deep seated coughs within 24 hours including whooping cough. A 0.25 bottle yields a pint supply, priced around $2, with Pine extract and guaiacol claimed to heal inflamed membranes and soothe throat pain. The ad urges readers to buy Pinex from their druggist or send to The Finer Co. Fort Wayne Indiana for genuine product.
The line totaled 83105.14 and operating expenses 3105 116.89, creating a deficit in the operating department for Iowa exceeding 25000 dollars.
Retired Rev. George Landgrebe aged 61 years six months seven days died in Waverly after a long illness. Born in Germany May 20 1850 he served Taterville for nearly forty years before retiring to Waverly. Funeral services held at his home with Rev. K H Rausch officiating. Survived by widow and several children. Mrs A T Clark travels to New Sharon to join Thanksgiving with Rev and Mrs J P Clark. Andrew W Bodell seeks divorce from Stella Hodell alleging desertion since Oct 1 1909. they wed Jan 13 1904 in Joliet Illinois.
Advertising copy claims Van Camp's product reduces milk usage and waste in most households, promising significant cost savings. Any factual basis is not provided in the text.
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