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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1914
Page
7
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children. It claims rapid relief from constipation and related symptoms, touts a 10 cent bottle with dosing directions for all ages, warns against counterfeits, and urges parents to use the genuine product.
All records for late freezing were broken this year as a killing frost arrived unusually late. Oct 28 or 2h is noted as the latest. Saturday night the temperature fell and Sunday morning the ground was white with frost. Most hardy vegetation survived, but tender plants suffered. Yesterday was calm and warm, but a northwest gale today forebodes another hard freeze tonight.
The Elklets announce a charity ball to be held in Elkshall on the evening of November 5. The group includes many of the city's most prominent women and hopes for a large ticket sale due to the winter season's many charitable calls.
The piece lauds Republican strength in Black Hawk County, praising county officials for integrity and efficiency. It highlights Henry W. Grout as state senate candidate, Arch W. McFarlane and Clayton J. Bronson as representatives, James J. Rainbow as county auditor, and Fred S. Pettit for clerk of the courts, noting improved methods and diligent oversight.
G W Hazlett east side street commissioner has transformed dirt streets in Waterloo. Newell street and Idaho street now rideable after drag and drain work removing sand and laying clay and dirt fill. Roads are dragged after rains, with sods cleared and crowns shaped, raising the overall condition across outlying districts. Hazlett, a north end booster, earns credit for road gains.
Waverly visitor G W Hazlett of Waterloo is the Democratic nominee for sheriff of Black Hawk county and they expect victory. Hazlett, a Bremer county native, is praised for a record of good service and will run on a platform of a good administration. Friends back home urge his election next November.
Miss Jennie S. Bird well qualified for county recorder and praised by state examiners. W. J. Burbank deputy and former treasurer, expert with figures to handle taxes. David B. Henderson, sheriff candidate, Illinois Central engineer and Col. Henderson’s nephew, well connected. E. J. Wenner for county attorney, capable lawyer. Dr. Sidney A. Smith nominated for coroner, prepared to serve. Voters expected to be active. Republicans forecast victory with a margin.
At the Palace today and tomorrow the film The Broadway Was a Trail presents New York in its infancy with the Broadway as a setting. Director OF. A.C. Lund stars as Henry Minuet alongside Priscila played by Barbara Tennant. The review notes strong production values and appeals to motion picture fans.
Clarinda officials request the resignation of city attorney HW. E. Parstow amid a proposed suit to halt street assessment actions against his property. Parstow, a longtime prominent lawyer in southwest Iowa, has served many years in the role.
Washington October 26 Special Sunday marked the town Baptist state convention. Morning services filled pulpits as Dr W J Coniston spoke on Racing Rules. Afternoon youth rally led by Miss Mate Goodell featured talks on Service and Efficiency in Service.
The Majestic opens with the Floreng Trio and a number billed as an Inn Restaurant. Four real Mexicans play the Mirimba with The Hungarian March and a Durand waltz, drawing big applause. Lillian Noone, aided by a witty partner, captivates with mind reading and comic interludes. Murray Hill delivers a witty monologue and song finale. Mary Pickford appears for the first three days in Bedasco's five reel A Good Little Devil, offering wholesome comedy and pathos for motherless children.
A grand jury in Nemaha County charged Clifton and Nigson Clifton with murder in the fatal stabbing of Walter Norfesti on Sept 1. The incident occurred near Nemaha at the silk company yard. Both defendants must appear for trial this week, with Aug 24 set for arraignment.
Conductor W N Barr of Illinois Central passenger No 13 was hurt when baggage fell as he boarded near the Great Western crossing yesterday morning. He suffered head cuts, a broken nose and ear, two fractured ribs, and lost consciousness. An ambulance took him to his home at 18 Eleventh Street East, where he was resting easier today.
Rock Rapids Iowa near Ort reports farmer Jenny Spreck found dead seven miles southeast of town. Auto turned turtle around 3 am. body discovered by a passerby at 9 am. He had left home to go to Minnesota on business and was not missed by his family.
Dr. John C. Stoops of Grinnell spoke at the first Congregational church and held the audience for over 30 minutes past closing time. He argued war cannot be reconciled with Christian principles and pressed a universal brotherhood over national aggrandizement, delivering his points without notes with strong mastery.
A historical remark links eugenics to future race health while asserting Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound can restore weak, ailing girls from girlhood to womanhood. The text frames motherhood as a potential joy if health is restored by the herbal remedy.
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