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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
4
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative and regulator for children. It claims 4 teaspoonfuls cleanse bowels without nausea or weakness and promises full directions on the package. Prepared by the California Fig Syrup Co, it warns to refuse substitutes.
The Iowa state Baptist Young People's union elected officers and debated dance in schools. Rev J A Cummings urged a ban via a petition to the legislature while Rev James McGee delivered a notable sermon on the cross as a potent religious symbol.
Mr Jas V Churehill of 99 Wall Street Auburn shares a testimonial after using Foley Kidney Pills. He states his kidney and bladder troubles began after military service and that the pills restored health. The endorsement is presented as an advertisement.
Philadelphia health director Neff warns dust poses many diseases this season. He urges damp cleaning over dry sweeping and recommends wiping carpets and floors with damp cloths to reduce germ laden dust indoors. He notes outside dust is exposed to light and germ destruction, while indoor dust lacks this protection and spreads germs.
Dunkerton Iowa October 25 Special The Schimp Cement Co has completed a concrete platform and steps in front of the Methodist church and a new basement floor with drainage This includes plans for a second chimney library heating and a large dining room and kitchen Additionally Sunday school class rooms would be added under the library An architect is preparing plans for submission with possible modernization of church property Advocate day and Harvest Home services are scheduled The Laymen's Missionary movement interdenominational convention in Waterloo drew many Dunkerton church members to events next Sunday services feature Devotional led by Miss Lillian Magee and cradle roll superintendency by Miss Cora Cummings.
In Des Moines on October 25 reports show Roosevelt leading in polls across Iowa for the Progressive ticket with Roosevelt and Johnson favored. Kenyon received strong receptions in Davis and Van Buren counties as he met voters, with governors and candidates present at several meetings including Drakesville and Bloomfield.
Real estate transfers list two deeds: to L Kingsley et al for land in 288-13 for one dollar and to Flora Mae Jackson by Kelly Manufacturing Co for lot 22 block 12 Litehfield addition Waterloo for four hundred dollars.
If you have young children you have perhaps noticed that disorders of the stomach are their most com mon ailment. To correct this you will find Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets excellent. They are easy and pleasant to take, and mild and gentle in effect. For sale by all dealers.
Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co announce Merriol Snow White Liniment as a universal pain killer and healer. Exclusive agents claim no better liniment can be found at any price.
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