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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
3
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Waters as a cure for pimples boils eczema and blemishes. It claims the product clears pores reduces impurities and transforms skin to a youthful rosy complexion. Sold by druggists at 9 vents a box and easy to carry.
Several exhibitors from Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa receive honors in the cattle judging events. Notable names include H A Wehner Gconomowor Stratford Faroe Dr Christensen Salley Palle Farm Wilcox & Stubbs John H Williams Charica Hill WW Marsh and Maywood Farm with awards spanning Heifer ages from six months to two years and trophies funded by W W Marsh. The list also cites grand and best two year old milk winners plus multiple class awards across divisions and breeds.
Division 5 features Class 5 cows four years or over and three-year-old cows, with prizes of 15 10 and 5 dollars. Winners include Joseph P. Allyn entries and Wayers. Class 7 covers two to three year old heifers with prizes of 12 8 and 4 dollars. Winners include Belie of Gratian and Susan A Tod with Hull Brothers and Ayers consignments.
The page lists class divisions for cattle showing in various age groups with entrants such as Bella Rosita and Miss Collier and notes a customer testimonial from H. W. Taggart praising Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble. The ad ends with a testimonial about kidney pills and a mother’s relief.
The city clerk reports two new diphtheria cases and one scarlet fever case. May and Madeline Flynn of 1923 La Fayette Street and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H D Shafer of 228 Samson Street are quarantined. Total diphtheria cases rise to fourteen and scarlet fever to three.
Visiting nurse Mrs. Katie Kelly Fox warns that this fall brings unusually high demand for aid from the sick and needy. She urges church denominations and charities to unite efforts and channel support through Associated Charities at Wangler Bros. headquarters.
Editor Courier Mrs Johnson and I with Mrs L L Lininger a daughter reside in Mechanicsburg Pa a town of about 690 population eight miles west of Harrisburg. No frost rot signs while late corn fields grow green. Flowers bright as early autumn. Crops have been good this year with many apples pears and quinces unpicked. Mechanicsburg Pa Sept 14.
Promotes Danderine as a 23 cent remedy for falling hair and dandruff. Claims hair becomes lustrous, stronger, and healthier after first use, with new fine hair growth visible within weeks, and urges purchasing from druggists or toilet counters.
Ames October 17. In cooperation with the United States Bureau of Soils the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station at Ames has started a soil survey in Bremer county. E B Watson and F D Howe will map soils and collect samples until ground freezes. Howe will analyze samples in winter at Iowa State College. They plan to resume in spring to finish the survey and provide farmers with detailed soil information to boost productivity. The effort aims to expand statewide with legislative support, and Director Curtiss seeks broader program funding. Dale Andrews has been named assistant editor of the Student at Iowa State College.
A home recipe claims to make effective cough syrup by mixing a pint of granulated sugar with warm water, then adding 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex to create a remedy rivaling store bought syrup. The method promises relief within 24 hours and includes a money back guarantee.
The ad claims Ely's Cream Balm soothes colds and catarrh by applying the antiseptic ointment in the nostrils. It says the remedy cleanses the nose throat and head, restores taste and smell, strengthens tissues, and can cure a cold in a day.
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