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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
12
Clarksville notes list Waterloo visitors and a string of local visits to Greene, Dumont, Cedar Rapids, and Ames. Births include a boy to George Felters of Jackson town, with many social calls. community events cover church cornerstone ceremonies, fundraisers for the Presbyterian church, and a 25th wedding anniversary. Local travel, illnesses, and schooling moves appear among the many family notices and gatherings.
Chicago reader recounts buying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after clerk refused substitution. The letter claims cure for female ailments and urges women to insist on the product, noting its thirty years as a standard remedy made from roots and herbs.
Miss Florence Harter spent Sunday with friends at Dunkerton. Miss Gladys Washburn, employed at Dunkerton, is visiting her home. Miss Theresa Mavis of Mt. Auburn visited Hazel Washburn. Miss Tois Starr visited friends and returned to Watering on the 8:30 train. Ward received news of a pleasant vacation for Flope Smiholson’s sister at Western Springs. A large crowd attended the opening number of the lecture course Friday. The Fraternity Glee Club entertained. The Ladies Aid dinner was held seven miles from town. Several couples attended The Fortune Hunter at Waterton. Emily Atkins and friend from Cedar Falls visited R. M. Sweitzer. Mrs. John Gutknecht shopped in Waterloo. Joe Hildebrand and Lizzie Schiefelbien of Waterloo spent Sunday with Martha Schiefelbien. R. H. Mueller was in Waterloon on business. F. R. Hollis went to Waterloo. Mrs. Carl Mastain is recovering from operation. William Smith and Mary Boyer were married in Waterloo last Thursday. A reception will be held at Jesse Lehr’s next Wednesday. Mrs. Ed Seufferlein at Frederika reports her son is ill. Mrs. W. F. Shimer’s mother moves Sunday to that place.
Marion Poyner went to Dubuque on business last Monday. Addie McVey attends Waterloo Business College. The Britzman family held a surprise party at Fred Timmerman's near Waterloo last Sunday. William Burt and his mother visited relatives in Reedsville Wisconsin and returned Monday. Henry Walters and daughter Mrs A G Ward left for Town Falls to meet Mrs Ward’s brother S Walters and wife from Walla Walla Washington for a reunion. Mrs Ward's father to return Friday. Rev H Mueller and wife of Waterloo visited the Britzman home last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Henry Gould of Waterloo visited his mother last Friday. Mrs Elmer Trible and son Kenneth.
In Finchford on October 24 Mrs. William Burk and her daughter Lula of Waterton visited John Silvers and family. John Pashby and wife returned from Michigan and Chicago visits. Miss Fern Pound spent Sunday in Waterlan. The Newell and Cassaday families visited relatives near Reimbeck. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's ointment as a superior plaster alternative.
Jesup notes list returns from Canada and Illinois visits from Dick Jesup and Mrs. Schultz. Neighbors from Water loo Brandon Waterloo and Omaha visit relatives here. Rooms rented, threshing machine bought, and various guests at homes. Local clubs host social events and church ladies aid groups meet with meals, needlework, and a chicken pie supper. The item mentions a health tip about biliousness and Chamberlain's Tablets.
An old time ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a cheap remedy for indigestion and stomach misery. It promises rapid relief from sour stomach, belching, dizziness, heartburn, and nausea, claiming five minute action and a pleasant taste. It urges readers to ask a pharmacist to verify the product and to keep a supply for family use.
Waterloo Medical and Surgical Institute announces permanent move to the third floor of the Syndicate Building. The ad touts the Multe-Nebulizer and Stormer Norwegian Method for catarrh, gallstones removal without knife, appendicitis cure without operation, and treatments for heart, stomach, liver, kidneys, and nervous disorders with an electric couch and steam cabinet. Specialties include women’s diseases and confidential consultations with DRS BOULDIN & ALLEN, phone 1730.
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