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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1917
Page
5
Cedar Falls community news covers Liberty Loan actions, Red Cross efforts, club meetings, and social events. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Frank Wyth and baby, J. Sturgis of Buffalo, and Paul Merner. Local groups host luncheons, programs, and charity drives through Oct. 8, with weddings and anniversaries noted among neighbors’ gatherings.
A series of minor to moderate crashes and thefts were reported. Gertrude Obele of Cedar Falls drove into a parade float, bending her fender. Mrs Kramer and Dr C A Waterbury collided with damaged autos. A J Roberts struck an auto Tuesday, damaging his own fender. J G Wilson of Stout struck a boy named Thompson, injuring his head. Howard Robinson on Falls Avenue near the Great Western tracks reported a damaged auto after a potential drunk driver. B E Oberdorf drove over a bicycle on Jefferson Street. J Bo Bruner’s car was stolen from in front of Electric park last night. H C G Smith on Kern Street struck W D Burdick with minor injuries.
Cedar Falls widow Mrs George Van Saun, aged 84, died in Dubuque today and will be returned for burial beside her husband. She lived in Cedar Falls over 50 years and in the last decade resided with her son Samuel in Dubuque. Two other sons, Fred and Frank of New York City, are expected for the rites.
Debate on the soldiers' and sailors' insurance bill began in the senate today with passage virtually assured, as the measure has already passed the house.
Worries over the high cost of living during wartime test nerves of the public. Nervous debility from overwork requires a tonic to uplift overall health. Dr Williams Pink Pills, non alcoholic, are advertised as a suitable remedy with a free booklet on nervous disorders. Available from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY. 50 cents per box six for $2.50.
Judging of Vacant Lot Farming club exhibits completed last night as Gov. Harding praised Waterloo’s effort. No prizes offered for sweetcorn and cucumbers due to entries. awards listed include onions, potatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, peas, tomatoes, sweetcorn, boots, beans, roses, and collections with winners such as W J Burbank, Arthur D King, T M McNally, and J Reader among others.
Judges opened the Holstein judging at 8 a.m. H. H. Kildee of St. Paul presided as the entries showed heavy animals. Awards announced through 11 a.m. include multiple divisions and classes with first place to Oak De Kol Ollie Homestead Davenport and King Segis Johanna Ormsby among others. Ayrshire awards also listed with senior and grand champions named.
Janesville Iowa Oct 8 J B Johnston learns of the death of his niece Mrs Fay Growsow Yole Gal from injuries when the automobile she rode in was struck by a train. The other passenger Mrs Groenson escaped with serious injuries. The deceased was about 26 and lived with her father W R Johnston before the family moved to California twenty years ago.
Nes Des Moines dispatch reports Gen Logan of Iowa visited the 168th infantry camp at Hempstead for two days. He expressed surprise and admiration at the seasoned condition and training of Iowa men preparing for service abroad with the Rainbow division.
Amsterdam October 3 The German military authorities issued orders that all lights in the government district of Düsseldorf and a large portion of Westphalia be darkened at night per the Generalanzeiger of Essen. Similar precautions against air raids are being observed.
R W Robinson of 1820 West Fourth Street Waterloo reports stomach trouble and nerves improved after taking Tanlac. He says he gained five pounds, eats heartily, sleeps well, and recommends Tanlac as a great medicine sold by Schuneman Drug Co. and other first class druggists.
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla with Peptiron and Hood's Pills as a dual regimen for blood, nerves, and digestion. It claims benefits for scrofula rheumatism anemia and nervous conditions due to impure pale blood. Pills are described as harmonizing and mild when laxatives are needed.
A dated advertisement extols Gets-It corn remedy claiming fast, painless removal of corns or calluses. It cites usage by millions, urges avoiding unknown mixtures, and lists retailers in Waterloo and Chicago suppliers. The piece promotes a 256 price and directs purchases through RE Lawrence & Co.
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