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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1927
Page
4
The Black Hawk Council of Local Agencies met at Black's tearoom and adopted a constitution and bylaws. Sheriff H. T. Wagner serves as president and the group aims to unite public and private social agencies, study programs, assess community needs, and reduce duplication of effort.
A physician Dr R O Pierce left a lasting record through medical study and herbal knowledge leading to Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The tonic aids women with pain, nervousness, dizziness, headaches, or backaches and is available in tablet and liquid forms at local stores.
Hutchinson Ice Cream company announces a city wide poster contest for all school children offering prizes totaling 45 in trade. Posters must feature a Hutchinson ice cream slogan and be delivered to 418 Sixth Street East by 5 p m Thursday December 15. First prize is a 5 book of ice cream tickets, second 3, third 2, plus 25 runners up receive 1 book each. Tickets redeemable at any Hutchinson dealer in Iowa.
Advert describes Paper's Cold Compound tablets as a pleasant tasting cure that stops a cold early or once it reaches throat and lungs, even stopping flu like symptoms. It claims quick relief and costs thirty five cents at the drugstore.
A fragment notes that certain blue cloth stamped holy is worn by wandering Moors of Africa who believe it renders them immune to illness. The mention reflects period stereotypes and health myths about African peoples.
A Newark man testifies Plant Juice improved his long stomach trouble and nerves after using the medicine from the Plant Juice Man at Wangler Bros in Waterloo. The ad claims relief from gas bloating, belching, heartburn, and fatigue, and offers free samples.
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