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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1914
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest relief for severe colds. It promises rapid opening of nasal passages, headache relief, and feverish symptoms after taking doses every five hours, with a note on price and non substitution. Also contains unrelated legal text about retirement provisions and teacher pensions.
The Iowa State Teachers Association committee led by J J McConnell filed a report proposing a statewide teachers retirement pension with a five member board. The bill would create current and permanent funds funded by a levy and gifts, overseen by state officials and a governor appointed/association elected board, to cover teachers statewide including secondary and rural educators.
Foley Cathartic Tablets promise positive action with a tense effect on the bowels. The ad claims thorough cleaning of the bowel tract and healthier activity, easing constipation headaches and tired feelings for users.
The Majestic features Olive Vail headlining a lively bill with song numbers from her past successes. Boots and Lean der perform a 12 minute comedy burlesque, Billy Waleh and Co present a strong playlet, Carl McCullough offers songs and impersonations, and the Apollo Trio closes studies in bronze. Advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills with a Green Bay testimonial.
G. H. Anderson and Henry Schneider took possession of the D. R. Palmer grocery this morning forming Anderson & Schneider grocery. Schneider, a veteran grocer, previously worked for EB E German. Anderson, an engineer on the Illinois Central, will oversee the store. The Courier extends best wishes. In 1822 Germany produced a mineral output valued at $592,250,000.
President Wilson issues a public letter endorsing Democratic members of Congress, outlining the administration’s program for the next session and urging support in elections. He defends reforms in tariffs, currency, anti trust measures, and foreign policy, arguing only his party can advance the nation amid war and economic change. He lauds teamwork in passing reforms and stresses destroying monopoly.
Waverly residents were stunned by the death of Carl Maaser aged 50 after his father rushed to his bedside following a telegram about blood poisoning from an infected boil on his lip. Maaser, born December 31, 1889, passed away at Montreal General Hospital on Sunday after extended illness.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy for kidney trouble. It claims kidneys must be cared for to avoid impurities and lists Mrs W Imbert of Waterloo Iowa and Mrs Lubert as endorsers. The ad notes a 50 cent price and urges readers to ask for the Buffalo posters.
A collection of local items notes 1908 graduate ties to Iowa City and Montreal medicine, ongoing family visits and social gatherings. Mrs A Morningstar visits Watering and Dorothy Schucknecht. Opal Lovejoy returns from Dukein duties. W. C. T. U. picnic at Sun Crest farm marks year’s progress with eight new members. Creston convention delegate named, Des Moines visitor visits, and plans for a chicken pie supper at M. I. church. Romain Clark seeks rheumatism relief in Excelsior Springs. W. W. Clark hosts birthday dinner.
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlon's Dandeline as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. It claims thin brittle hair improves after first use and weeks bring new fine hair growth, promising lustre, gloss, and abundance. The copy urges purchase at drug stores for 25 cents.
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