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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
1
A vintage ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a mild yet effective remedy for children’s stomachs and bowels. It contrasts harsh stimulants like calomel and castor oil with a trusted fruit laxative, claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels and pleases kids. The promotion warns against counterfeits and urges asking druggists for the genuine product.
Local barber F E Garrabrant reports from Indianapolis that Iowa union barbers push a state uplift bill to require strict sanitation and skill exams for entrants. Delegates from the International Union Journeymen Barbers association total 784 with about 34 000 barbers represented. no Iowa member served in leadership.
A local Democratic committee coordinates Hon. William Jennings Bryan’s Wednesday visit with a speech to be delivered from a platform on a Main Street corner. A special train from New Hampton reaches Marsalltown by 4:45 PM, with stops planned in Ottumwa and Molnes to meet the candidate and transport supporters.
Lyman H Marble, Colton Utah postmaster for over a year past due for release, has engaged counsel as no successor was appointed. Postal officials announce a new appointee, Myrna Langford, will take over after bonding. World iron production in 1913 reaches 74,500,000 tons.
Readers learn of community notices including delivery irregularities reported to Cedar Falls Drug Co and a wave of society items. Entourage visits, entertainments, travels, college events, and a Cedar Falls Woman's Club branch organize a new department amid a busy October social scene.
The Sartori Memorial hospital site fund lists donors from $25 to $200 for the Sixth street property, honoring Joseph F. Sartori of Los Angeles. Leading gifts include $200 subscribers and numerous businesses and individuals, with total effort to purchase the J. M. Overman place for the new hospital.
The Hotel Martin block experiences key changes as two leases close today. Hope C. Martin owns the property and the barber shop moves into a remodeled space between the Palace Theatre and the hotel, adding 15 feet. Charles Kurth, the shop proprietor, says it will soon be one of the area's finest establishments.
G W Hazlett mobilizes support across Black Hawk County for sheriff race. The veteran leader, former Tripoli mayor and Waterloo resident, is praised for honesty and steadiness. A Tripoli council resolution lauded his service and future hopes, while Waverly reports his strong cross party appeal and nomination on the Democratic ticket.
The Martin cafe will occupy the former barber shop space on Sycamore street in Waterloo. Joe Clark, new tenant, bought the former Club cafe equipment and plans a frat class counter and an exhaust fan to curb kitchen odors. Mr and Mrs Clark, with a two-chef staff, aim to run one of the city’s best cafes opening around November 5, connected to the hotel lobby.
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