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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1913
Page
4
Advertises California Syrup of Figs as the best remedy for F illness in children. Claims it cleanses the stomach and bowels, relieves feverishness and tummy trouble, and promotes quick recovery. Warns of counterfeit bottles and urges asking for the genuine product by California Fig Syrup Company.
Lyle Moore son of Mr and Mrs WY Moore of 11 South Street reports from Edmonton that he and partner Gearse Haselroad Iowa City and an old prospector named Halland located a rich copper claim in northeast British Columbia. Moore walked 350 miles and traveled most of the way by canoe to reach civilization. He will stay in Edmonton through winter as assay results come in from samples.
An advertisement urges mothers to give Father John’s Medicine to children for coughs and fatigue, claiming it is a pure wholesome food and safe with no alcohol or dangerous drugs. The text promotes its strength boosting effects and mentions a price and shipping terms.
Professor Scott Prowell announces a Waterloo conservatory recital at First Congregational church featuring Misabella Garrissen and Miss Georgiella Lay. Lay to play piano pieces while Garrissen offers vocal works. program includes selections from Shimmer Time Cycle Carnaval Mignon Madame Butterfly Liszt and Chopin among others.
The narrative follows Moore and companions who, after illness, trek to the far northwest living openly since last June. Lyle notes health improvements amid the harsh climate. The copper country there also holds gold fields, but large capital is needed to exploit them. Big copper firms have staked claims, boosting hope of valuable metals.
An Iowa Bankers association committee will launch a winter effort to boost alfalfa growth. Des Moines reports distribution of pamphlets and articles from agricultural colleges to farmers. Widespread literature aims to raise interest, improve hay yields, and balance livestock feed for better farm returns.
Congressman Prouty predicts Republican successes in the upcoming primary and reshaping politics in Iowa. He expects Cummins to face no opposition within the party and plans to remain active in Des Moines, enjoying time with friends and family between business duties. He recalls three races against Captain Hull before securing two terms.
Mrs M Tt Cumer visits Waterloo relatives while Maude and Stella Wertz attend T B Bowman funeral. Wis Scepter and wife visit Wm Warren. A Hurd Clark greets friends. Charles City guest visits. Mrs Emil Baller heads to Ambrose ND for a month with kin. Martha J Starkweather granted 12 dollar pension monthly. Fisher couple welcomed a daughter on Oct 1. Margaret Morford visits Bristow and son A N Morford. Rathe leaves Press foreman post for Linotype study in Charles City. Harris Greene family visits Greene home. Len Luras confined to home by sickness northeast of Greene.
Local report notes Prouty announces he will not seek another term. The statement appears as a first sign ahead of potential Republican primary activity.
Royal Neighbors hosts dinner despite poor weather with about thirty in attendance. Mrs. H Bunker visits Spencer. Neva Morford to see grandmother. Delegates M Hartness and J M Wilson attend Women’s Federated Clubs convention in Clarion. E Stivers of Scranton visiting family. to Brookings for agriculture professorship. Lee Rodgers recovering. sister Vanderhoof returns home. T B Bowman dies at 72 in Rochester. funeral at M E church in Greene. Rev L L Lockard leads. burial at Rose Hill. Night School ad promotes College of Commerce starting Oct 6.
Burt Kroesen formerly of Waterloo, now a postal carrier in this city, praises Waterloo in the Dakota County Record. He notes the city has grown from 10,000 to 32,000, boasts many manufacturing industries, and that two-fifths of the United States gasoline engines are made there. He also mentions debate over saloon presence.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a vegetable based laxative and liver toner as a safe alternative to calomel. Developed in Ohio after years of trial, the sugar coated olive colored tablets claim to cleanse the liver without the harsh after effects of calomel. Sold for 25 cents per box by the Olive Tablet Company of Columbus Ohio.
Delinquent poll tax suits begun in Justice Court. about 250 suits filed to collect taxes due this year. Waterloo residents aged 21 to 46 must pay 2.50 poll tax plus 0.50 head tax, with total poll tax and head tax projected at 10 520 and 2 106 respectively. City clerk and officials enforce collection, with work requirements for nonpayment and legal actions spawning costs. Head tax continues at 0.50 after age 45 until death.
William White leased a new three story brick building at Water Street and Park Avenue to F. M. McGlade for a restaurant and hotel. McGlade will take possession in days and open for business, with a dairy grounds concession for serving food. The ground floor becomes a restaurant while upper floors provide hotel rooms opposite the Tinois Central depot.
An old age consumer notice touts Croxone as swiftly easing kidney and bladder troubles. It claims the medicine cleans inactive kidneys, dissolves uric acid, neutralizes irritating urine, and improves sleep. The ad asserts universal effectiveness and offers a money back guarantee if it fails in any case.
A classic stomach remedy ad claims Pape's Diapepsin digests any meal within five minutes. It promises relief from sour belching gas heaviness and indigestion, with a fifty cent bottle for the whole family and a home advertisement tone.
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