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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
3
Mrs Alethat Rush is acquitted of murdering her husband after a jury deliberated, with testimony detailing three threats she faced and her purchase of a revolver for protection. The verdict followed intense court testimony about fear, a threatened life, and an unwritten law defense.
Mrs Rush testified about her married life, moving from Cambria and Leroy to Sheffield in 1910, and her duties as a housewife and music teacher. She described rumors of her husband Rush and Miss Warner, rumors from the phone exchange, and sightings at streets and the Lark theater, noting his denial during a revival period.
A 19th century style advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur for darkening gray hair, claiming it restores youthfulness, stops hair loss, and cures dandruff. The potion, priced at fifty cents a bottle, is endorsed by HW. Taggart of 537 Commercial Street, with a call to buy from local druggists.
Meritt Tonic Digestive is promoted as a great rejuvenator and builder that tones the body, improves appetite, aids digestion, and purifies the system. Local representatives Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co back the product with American Drug and Frese association.
In Cornlandt street, North Tarrytown, a family of mosquitoes drained gasoline from a car tank and returned indoors in a dangerous state. One attempted to land on James Brady’s nose while he lit a pipe and exploded, burning a mattress and injuring Mrs. Brady and Mr. Brady. Neighbors fear the town may face further fires as the gasoline habit spreads.
The era's fashion note recalls how polished shoes drew ridicule at the start of the seventeenth century, reflecting changing social norms and dress codes.
A vintage ad-style claim showing Gold Dust as a sanitary washing powder that cleans pots pans and kettles thoroughly by removing dirt grease and germs. It urges readers to shake a little into dish-water and witness startling results.
A Pennsylvania farmer and other farmers explain the discrepancy between what producers receive and what consumers pay. They cite a 60 to 75 cent spread per dollar and suggest direct shipping could raise farmer returns and lower consumer costs, arguing cooperation could boost farmer earnings and reduce prices.
A fragment from New York Weekly discusses farm price shifts in the egg trade with Arkansas and Missouri getting 16 cents a dozen, potential rise to 20 cents, and consumer costs. A second item quips about a rumored romance with an old schoolmate Lakeside, denying romance between Mrs Farwest and Lakeside.
A Good Liniment. Meritol White Liniment relieves muscular and rheumatic pains sprains swellings lameness and soreness quickly reducing inflammation and soreness in about one third the usual treatment time. Sold by Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co druggists of the American Drug & Press Association.
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