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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1914
Page
11
Today’s note highlights Waterloo area club and church activities. Florence Haggard circle hosted a meeting with new members and planned a supper. university circles held dances and receptions. wedding news includes Flannigan Gnagy and Elizabeth Benjamin ceremonies. other items cover dinners, intervals of meetings, and Hallowe’en social plans across multiple groups and venues.
A Waterloo advertisement profiles Dr. Myers a German specialist who allegedly cured a Waterloo Iowa man of chronic arthritis and rheumatism after thirty days. The testimonial claims improved strength appetite and return to work. Office at 71215 Sycamore Street opposite Elis Hotel open 2 to 5 pm weekdays and evenings.
In stress and trouble the women of a nation are counted upon. The ad praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a natural, alcohol free remedy for irregular or painful periods, backache, headaches, displacement, catarrhal conditions, hot flashes, sallow complexion, and nervousness. It urges readers to request a free 136 page book by writing to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, NY.
An old clipping promotes a large cloth bound medical book titled The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser by Dr. Pierce. It claims 1008 pages, mailed postpaid to readers who send the clipping with 0 cents, inviting women to write for a revised copy.
Maynard, who was injured last week at his home, reports no bone damage but a torn ligament in the ankle and a severe sprain. The examination after several days showed the injury, and he will be laid up for several weeks. He was restless last night due to pain.
Cedar Falls reports a booster meeting at the college auditorium with over 1,200 students, faculty, and alumni. Aimed at raising about 12,000 dollars for a campus memorial, plans include a ceremonial campfire and a stone tower. The event featured speeches from professors and administrators and strong college spirit. Nearby obituaries note the death of Mrs. Draken, with funeral services planned and burial in Kingston Cemetery.
Mrs. J. B. Carnes, aged 9%, dies at home of daughter in Dunkerton. Funeral today. Bartholomew travels to Rochester Mayo Bros for health. Miss Kathryn Burk recovering from operation. John O Maley returns to Kansas after two years. Local program at Baptist Church with readings and music. refreshments served. Agnew back on streets after typhoid. Jeanierd of Waterloo a candidate for county auditor in town. Wapsie bridge crossings damaged by washouts. Scott Prowell of Waterloo offers vocal and instrumental lessons. Dunkerton hosts recitals. Dunkerton resident Mrs. Lamb’s venue hosts Friday recitals. Dunkerton woman at Colfax for rheumatism treatment. Mrs. George Foy and Mrs. Burnham visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Stine return from Cedar Rapids after visit. Mrs. Jones of Spirit Lake visits C. H. Kitchen family. Dorothy Hains returns from Estherville after visit. The Crystal Theatre features The Girl and the Stowaway with Alice Joyce and Tom Moore. Brunswick Mo. brawl involves threshing machine pulled by oxen. Bessie G. Cosgrift finds four leaf clover in Burlington with nine七 plants.
Brief notes from Cedar Falls dated Oct 20 recount social visits and dinners hosted by locals. Miss Mandal Westlake from Chicago and Rev. Harrt Kent of Sterling, Mass. attended gatherings with Waterloo teachers and other residents. civic clubs planned activities, a Royal Neighbors school event, and a preliminary meeting for a Cedar Falls Women’s Club.
Sadden town mourns Marland Yains oldest child of Mr and Mrs Patlea Maingain born Oct 3 1901. Ill for months with typhoid fever last winter then tonsillitis followed by pneumonia and finally diphtheria. Buried at Soppan Friday with short service by Rev Trimble. Survived by his father Hathind fg.
Advert reads S. S. S. as a blood purifier claimed to rush through the blood in minutes, cleanse membranes, ease joint irritation, and remove impurities. It touts cures for rheumatism skin diseases and other conditions, urging readers to obtain a bottle from a local druggist or the Switz Sporty Co in Atlanta, Ga.
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