Women politicians arrive at Capitol for coming session
Washington dispatch reports women legislators arriving at the Capitol to participate in the upcoming session. The piece notes public interest and mentions investigations surrounding the chamber.
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1916
Page
2
Washington dispatch reports women legislators arriving at the Capitol to participate in the upcoming session. The piece notes public interest and mentions investigations surrounding the chamber.
The text cites opposition to Hinbarge and exportation limits on certain goods by US and European figures. It mentions Americans labeled as earners, speculation on hunger, and a 1919 executive board meeting transferring powers to new committees. It notes a St Paul district federation seeking space and cooperation to address food measures.
Fred Kerth, clerk of the courts, explains couples hesitate to marry as rising living costs deter unions. He notes fewer licenses issued for several months, with women seeking financial security and bank accounts before joining in matrimony. The trend shows love delaying marriage due to money worries.
A district wide Thanksgiving plan spans multiple churches with services led by Rev W A Peterson and Rev G D Berth, aiming to unite Waterloo's congregations. The program includes parish sermons, union worship, and a charity collection for Welfare Park, with high Mass at St Marys and a parish supper at Knights.
An accident involving a passenger train near Kin resulted in many injuries. Witnesses say the engineer attempted to stop the train after warning signal but most passengers remained on board and did not evacuate. Details are unclear as the scene was chaotic and the investigation continues.
The report notes Columbus hall hosting a celebration for the revision of the detit rules with an $18,300 request and over $20,000 raised locally. St Joseph's and Sacred Heart churches plan masses at 9 am and 9 pm respectively, with brass music at 9 40 a.m. and Lutheran services in several churches including a German service at First Lutheran led by Rev. Henry Prekel.
A dated ad promotes California Syrup of Hypothetical Baby Medicine, claiming it cleanses bowels and eases constipation in children and adults. It urges readers to ask a pharmacist for a 20 cent bottle and to check that it is made by a specific syrup company. The copy warns against counterfeit syrups and uses archaic spellings and obvious OCR errors.
Prescription-free cure advised as the only way to remove dandruff claims dissolving and massaging the scalp nightly until the dandruff is gone. The guide says results appear by morning and promises smooth, shiny hair afterward, noting the remedy never fails.
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