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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
8
A fable about Gray Mouse who defies his father, explores alone, and falls into a trap while seeking cheese. The tale contrasts parental guidance with reckless curiosity, ending with a warning that disobedience can lead to dire consequences.
Herbert Davis and family moved into the recently vacated Rev. E. H. Free residence. Mrs. Wa loulkers Sr. died last Thursday. funeral Monday. German Lutheran church dedication drew large attendance and praise. Rav C Welt her continues as pastor after thirty years. Local church officers elected across Methodist, Epworth, and Congregational groups. Mr. and Mrs. C Sterenson celebrated their fortieth anniversary with family from Cedar Falls, Shell Rock, Waverly, and Mason City. Butler County Fair officers named for the coming year led by John Coster with W C Shepard as secretary and H F Wild as treasurer.
Advertisement touts Brownstone hair stain as the best yet, claiming it is permanent, harmless, and cannot be detected or washed out. It guarantees satisfaction or money back, with two shade options and sizes, and offers mail or direct delivery through partners and druggists.
Prominent Waterloo figures recount childhood punishments with hickory sticks and share that such discipline shaped them. AJ BR Maynard, A H Frank, Emmons Johnson, and US Commissioner J K Dempster describe fathers’ rods, lessons learned, and their long term value in character building.
An advertisement touts ZEMO as an instant remedy for severe skin torments including eczema itching and scalp irritation. It claims rapid relief after first application, offers a money back guarantee, and cites a testimonial from Mrs. S. Eason of Hope Arkansas. The product is sold by W. Rowe Nedige Co. in St. Louis Missouri with sealed bottles available and direct shipment.
An old home remedy for darkening faded hair uses Sage and Sulphur to restore color and shine. A drugstore version called Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is sold for about 60 cents in a large bottle. The product is applied to dampened hair strand by strand, purportedly darkening gray hair naturally and evenly. Advertised by H. W. Taggart.
Gresham reports Mrs. J. L. Ayers of Waterloo visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Daniels over Sunday. Aug Boehne and Mrs. Boehne were Waterloo visitors Monday. A Friday electric storm struck near Center schoolhouse killing five cattle owned by Mr. Oman. J Nordiman Frank Holdings and Jim Magee traveled to Minnesota.
The manufacturers guarantee relief in all rheumatic cases or refund your money. The Red Cross Drug Co and Henderson Drug Co are exclusive agents authorized to sell this preparation.
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