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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
10
A beauty advice column suggests spurmax mixed with hot water and glycerine for skin protection and color, recommends against soap for shampooing, and touts Canthrax as a hair wash. Other readers receive tonics and remedies for complexion, hair, and weight with various home preparations and endorsements.
The Iowa State Baptist association met in Walnut Street Baptist Church, electing J. R. Vaughan of Waterloo as president for a second term. Officers include H. J. Fosker Shenandoah, C. W. Britton Sioux City, Rev. E. Wilcox Des Moines as secretary, Rev. R. R. Sadler Pella as assistant, and Rev. G. F. Reinkeing Des Moines as treasurer. The afternoon program focused on Baptist education and the need for university pastors to boost enrollment and spiritual formation in state schools.
Mrs Potter's Walnut Tint Hair Stain offers a permanent look for gray and streaked hair without damage or washing off. The ad claims simple application, a choice of brown or black shade, and a price of one dollar with a trial offer of 25 cents. Sold by druggists nationwide with a 15 year track record.
The speaker urged spiritual education and a society immune to disease starting in theological colleges. Reports from Cedar Valley Seminary, Pella College, and Des Moines College noted growth, 32 teachers at Pella, 500 students at Des Moines, and a $7000 deficit. Endowment and state support were demanded to avert collapse.
Mrs. Fiske brings her new Edward Sheldon play The High Road to the Waterloo this evening with promising notices from New York and tour audiences. Also on Saturday October 25 The County Sheriff a bright witty drama by Lem B Parker plays at the Waterloo.
Miss Johanna Stein visited relatives in Tripoli and Waverly. Clarence Arneman of Sumner spent Sunday here. many locals hosted and visited friends last week. Four rural school entries earned four first premiums at the Live Fair. Rev. Hitencock and family from Hope, North Dakota are visiting Congregational relatives.
Marietta Bailey four years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Bailey, died Tuesday evening after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at 2 pm from the family home conducted by Rev Rice. Other items note visits, travels, and local social notes, including marriages licenses and community notices.
The readable fragments show a legal property case with names like Lewis and Premans, references to Mondays and a plan of action. The text is torn and inconsistent, mentioning deeds, trustees, neighbors, and forthcoming events, with no clear outcome or date.
Fragmented text lists names and obituaries from a small town paper. References include Lena Sincbhea and Mrs Kramer’s sister, with Monday funeral notes and relatives visiting. Some lines mention Mrs Leo Tandy and Louana g, plus a farm visit.
A farmer near Janesville bought linseed oil from a local company about seven years ago for 48 cents a gallon, paid for it, and recently contacted the firm regarding his debt.
M. H. Loomer received a telegram from York Nebraska stating that his father Timothy Loomer aged 94 is very ill and should come at once. Loomer had recently attended his mother’s funeral in York and the strain of her death overwhelmed him. The couple had been married for many years and he was once strong and well before his wife’s death.
A DIY cough remedy mixes syrup with warm water and pine extract claiming quick relief. The text asserts Pinex as a valuable Norwegian pine concentrate, guarantees satisfaction or money back, and promotes buying from The Pinex Co in Fort Wayne.
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