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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
5
A young boy named Arthur envisions becoming a soldier after visiting war pictures with his grandfather. He experiences vivid battle scenes in a dream, is wounded on the battlefield, and wakes to find his grandfather comforting him as he discovers his missing arm from the dream.
Waterloo gears up for the Waterloo Cattle Congress October 14 to 19 with an estimated 1000 cattle. Improvements include an ornamental entry arch a lit arena cement walks and enhanced drainage. Exhibits from James Manufacturing Fort Atkinson Louden Manufacturing Fairfield and more to fill the grounds and exhibition hall.
Over Sunday visits include Misses Helen and Wynona Von Lackum of Dysart with Ada and Hazel Sawyer. AVM Meeker family attend Will Spear reunion for Emma Johnston of Dorchester Nebraska. La Porte, Mayville, Wisconsin visitors to W H Smith. Mrs Wendt and Mrs Smith cousins. Mary Haack from Clutter visits. A social dance at Sam Collins home. Dan McIntyre visits Burgess family in Waterloo. Paul Baird’s horse losses noted. New bridge north of troll bridge completed. Henry A Johnson of L Anse Michigan endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds.
The Illinois Central Railroad announced two recent appropriations totaling 173000 dollars for the Minnesota division to install automatic block signals and renew rails. The program aims to double service efficiency and enhance passenger safety by electric semaphore signals every mile, using current from rails to trigger danger signals. A concluding ad promotes People’s Furniture Co. for stoves at 706 Lafayette St.
In Centerville Indiana on October 2 a man posed as a rich farmer and enticed six local estate men with a farm deal. He bought the Bart Everman property then vanished, shifting his ploy to Unionville Missouri before returning via Cincinnati. A Civil War veteran housed him while the scam unfolded and prices rose by five dollars.
Real estate transfers include Mrs. Mionie Hummel to C. EL Minkel in Cedar Falls for 3800 and multiple Waterloo parcels transferred among F. Willis Jenks, Lulan Murphy, Henry W. Hammond, John H. Schilling, Riverview Development Co., Albert E. Gibson, Carrie Brees, and David Harmon. Transfers cover various blocks, subdivisions, and townships with nominal sums noted.
An advertisement asserts Foley Kidney Pills are an honestly made medicine that relieves suffering from weak kidneys and bladder discomfort. It claims the pills support natural kidney tissue, restore normal action, and aid excreting functions, urging readers to try them and buy from dealers.
Herbert Huff, an Eldora resident and legislature member who ran for Speaker last session, is mentioned as a probable Republican candidate for Congress in the Third district. Some supporters of Representative Connolly say Huff will enter the race.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier to relieve catarrh and related ailments. It claims the tonic cleanses mucous surfaces, improves nasal condition, and promotes overall health, urging readers to buy at drug stores and avoid substitutes. It lists various conditions said to respond, including eczema, lupus, psoriasis, and other blood diseases, with a call to write for details.
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