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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1914
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a superior bowel cleanser that also purifies the liver and stomach. It claims the product works while the user sleeps and costs 10 cents a box. The text targets both adults and children, asserting relief from headaches and various digestive complaints.
The Majestic presents Lillian Doone the Scared wonder with mind reading and telepathy demonstrations in the first half of the week. She promises longer matinee time for ladies Wednesday while other acts include the Florenz Trio and Eight Forget-Me-Nots. Also shown is the 5 reel feature A Good Little Devil with Belasco and Mary Pickford. Tampa introduces bubbling fountains for horses.
An editorial condemns Iowa war taxes as a political blunder by Democrats. It cites national Democratic criticism, warns taxes burden business, and argues the plan taxes the public ahead of election. Includes a Foley Kidney Pills advertisement.
Waverly updates from Oct 27 include Mrs H E Callaway formerly Irene Schoen visiting at Peter Fosselman home and returning to Reeds town Wisconsin. Mrs Howard Risk underwent an appendicitis operation at Mercy hospital. Mr and Mrs Frank Hill and their baby visited Shell Rock relatives. Mrs Frank Meyers and son Lyman visited Charles City with daughter Mrs Joe Miller. Miss Irene Smith closed her school south of Readlya. Mrs Sue Hazlett of Oelwein returned home after visiting Mrs Chris Linans. Mr and Mrs F M Dilly and family from Leray township visited Mrs Henry Cretzmeyer Sunday. Mrs Beeson, visiting her daughter Mrs H Fettgether, returned to New Wamtnton.
Iowa City reports the tenth annual convention of the state association of Elks judges will be held in Fort Dodge during the first week in June 1915. The announcement came after a conference of Iowa Diks leaders. The item also notes Belgium's wealth estimate and a resident returning from Waukon for a visit with Mrs. Stout.
Local churches host young peoples societies with a winter program starting at the Baptist church. Mrs Elizabeth Mc Henry led an illustrated South Sea islands lecture. Waverly social items include Mr and Mrs F Haggerty of Clarksville winning in town. Mrs Campbell Bixby of Vermont visits, Mrs Cochran departs for Michigan. Residents travel between Cedar Falls Waterville Alpha and San Antonio plans. Several families visit relatives in Janesville and Waterloo. Agnes Tyrrell improving and Dorothy Todd accompanied by Mrs Todd. First Masonic dance set for Oct 28.
City council refuses to hear protests not filed in writing, requiring objectors to submit written objections to challenge new assessments for street improvements. Ordinance bans heavy trucks from gutter driving to protect asphalt, based on work by City Engineer Roby and street committee. Police to acquire a new light car. W C F N waiting station toilets discussed by health committee.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for grippe and severe colds. It claims two hour dosing, clears nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and feverishness, and costs 25 cents at any drug store.
A city physician to answer all emergency calls and care for city prisoners may be employed by the council. Dr. Harry Sigworth has submitted a proposition to the councilmen and it is likely to be accepted. The Bryant Asphalt Paving Co. was granted an extension of time until July 1 1915 on paving contracts on Fourth street west Allen Ran.
A hair and scalp tonic called Parisian Sage promises quick dandruff removal and reduced scalp itch. It claims to stimulate roots, nourish growth, and leave hair soft, fluffy, with gloss. Sold cheaply at Wangler Bros Co or local drug counters.
The figures mention Bragdon and others resigning with new wear pers to serve until January 3, 1916. Frank Warner and F. J. Hanloms were appointed to the library board, filling terms of Carleton Bias and J. E. The text also notes Germany's national wealth estimate of 60,500 and 900,000.
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