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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
13
Des Moines reports progress from the state highway commission with new county data showing extensive culvert and permanent road work. The upcoming comprehensive highway report will detail county draggin g and systematized improvements, aiming for lasting Iowa road foundations.
A lady recounts indigestion and heart palpitations four years ago and credits relief to Grape Nuts and Postum. She says a week eased sour stomach, a month restored heart function, ten pounds gained, and clearer skin, with continued use for health. She praises flavor and coffee-like taste per directions. The ad copy claims authenticity and ongoing testimonials from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
Women leaders are urged to claim the presidency of the county superintendents association where 65 percent are women. Possible candidates include Miss Cowgill of Wapello and Miss Forgrave of Dallas, with past presidents Miss Dilley, J. H. Beveridge, and J. E. Stout mentioned. A correctionville report notes a missing heirloom telegraph. A Webster City push to fund Y M C A support follows a bequest plan including endowments to Grinnell College and local church projects.
The death of Mrs. Ella M Estes revealed generous bequests totaling $9,000, including $5,000 for a Webster City Y M C A building. The gift is contingent on a sufficient fund being raised within five years to build and maintain the facility.
The King's Daughters convention at Burlington enters its second day with constitutional amendments. A new vice president office is created and county presidents gain permission to meet with the executive board which meets three times annually. Reports from the general convention are read.
Ames resident Carlos Madero, youngest brother of former Mexican president, quits university studies to return to Coahuila to work on Madera estates. Louis Gonzales, nephew of provisional President Carranza and recent animal husbandry graduate, may accompany him to Mexico.
Des Moines reports Baby Twilight is eating, sleeping, and growing normally per a bulletin from Dr. W. T. Graham, Iowa Methodist Hospital superintendent. A posted note near the switchboard informs the public of the infant’s progress as visitors are restricted to keep health. Newborns occupy numbered cots in a separate ward to prevent health risks.
Rev. H. Taft, born in 1837, founder of Humboldt Iowa, celebrated his eighty ninth birthday in Los Angeles on Oct 14. He bought 7009 acres in 1862 and led a New York colony to settle it establishing Unity church and Humboldt college. He later moved to California and became a leading business figure. He is brother to Judge Fred C. Taft of the Humboldt superior court.
An excerpt highlights peraglonally as a proper remedy for headache backache languor nervousness and depression arising from debility and poor circulation due to indigestion or constipation. The passage suggests these ailments share a common underlying cause.
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