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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless remedy for indigestion, dyspepsia, gastritis, and sour stomach. It claims rapid action, worldwide fame, and urges readers to keep the "stomach doctor" at home with a fifty cent cash refund offer.
In Spring Creek township George H Frush oversees one of the region’s largest sales. Three farms change hands totaling over $38,000 with buyers including August Lange at the Frush farm on Spring Creek bank, Otto Hammerman purchasing Hagen estate land, and Wm Krukenberg acquiring M W Gipe farm at $140 per acre.
An old advertisement touts a single remedy branded BROMO QUININE claiming to cure a cold in one day and grip in two days. It mentions signature by E. Ow. Grove and lists a 25 cent price with a concise medical claim.
Iowa Supreme Court tentatively signals Waterloo style ruling may close Des Moines saloons. Odle says decision mirrors Waterloo case as canvass discrepancies doomed petition. Hammond notes mulct law pins hopes on similar outcome. Waterloo petition rejected for insufficient valid signatures and mis certified poll books. Saloons face shutdown until a new valid petition is secured.
In Hampton Iowa on October 17 a surprise wedding united Bert D. Lane Franklin County recorder and Miss Rue M. Creager of Vinton at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. DeWitt Clinton presiding. The couple left for a southern auto tour followed by a courthouse crowd. Lane plans re election. Creager worked in Clock Clock offices.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild speedy liver laxative alternative to calomel. They claim to improve digestion and mood without harming teeth or gums and are priced 25 cents a box. The ad promotes Olive Tablet Company of Columbus, Ohio.
Dayton reader recounts presenting Manager Stahl and President James McAleer with loving favors. J. W. Copeland of Dayton bought Chamberlains Cough Remedy for his son who recovered from a cold before the bottle ran out, suggesting it saves a five dollar doctor's bill. For sale by all dealers.
Des Moines reports Magistrate Morris of Denver ruled that a divorced man paying alimony is not required to kiss his former wife each time. Mrs Emathia Vincent had sued former husband Dean Vincent, a tramway motorman, for $20 alimony. he offered payment but did not kiss her, she refused the money.
A woman describes how facial care and a simple home treatment reversed aging effects. She credits saxolite lotion and mercolized wax regimens with a ten day transformation to a younger looking, clearer complexion. The piece frames appearance as central to social dynamics at home.
Boston officials and thousands of fans lined streets from Venway Park to Faneuil Hall as the Red Sox paraded in cars. Mayor Fitzgerald presided and praised Christy Mathewson and other New York players for their brave fight amid cheers.
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