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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
10
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound for rapid relief from cold symptoms. It claims to clear nasal passages, stop discharge, ease headache and feverishness, and conquers grippe misery with a 25 cent dose, urging every two hours until three doses.
Des Moines Oct 30 State Senator Cady Chase seeks re election in the Hamilton Hardin and Wright counties district. He protests Secretary of State W S Allen against placing Democrat William Weimer of Radcliffe on the ticket claiming a rump convention made the nomination illegal. The secretary has ordered Weimer listed and an appeal to the state election board is expected. If Weimer remains off, Chase faces no opposition in the district. An unrelated ad notes a dress display at Paul Davis Dry Goods Co starting Oct 31.
Two cases of contagious disease were reported at the city clerk's office. Arnold Ash had smallpox and was removed to the detention hospital. Pauline Messer of 1149 Lincoln Street is suffering from scarlet fever.
The thirty seventh annual convention of the Town Chapter Order of Eastern Star in Waterloo closes with installation of officers led by Grand Matron Cecelia J. Small. New officers include Anna Orris Ames as Grand Chaplain and Carrie Gray Casey as Grand Marshal, among others. An informal reception at Masonic Temple followed, with performances by local members and a luncheon for delegates. The Has Beens banquet honored fifty past grand officers at Hotel Russell Lamarson, highlighted by remarks from Jennie E.B. Matthews. A formal resolution thanked Waterloo locals, businesses, the press, and participating chapters for hospitality and support during the convention.
Women donors dominate contributions to the Edmund De Wagenaere fund with 18 of 20 dollars over two days coming from female groups. The total now stands at 128 dollars as organizations, clubs, and individuals continue giving to aid the Belgian youth.
An old advertorial urges readers to take Cascarets for bilious feeling and bowel cleansing. It claims the product eases headaches, bad tastes, yellow skin, and dark circles under the eyes, promising a fresh mouth and clear head with a 10 cent box loved by children.
The Associated Charities groups appeal for public help as cold weather nears. A charity store at 7 Franklin Street offers more than 1000 vests, coats, stockings, and other items donated or handmade by poor women, plus furniture and household goods. Nurses support the needy, and officials seek more clothing donations to aid relief efforts.
An Adirondack guide, John Benham, used glue and opium loaded shells to shoot a large buck asleep. The deer was captured alive, boxed for shipment to a private deer park, and Benham received a $100 reward. The scene unfolded near Boonville and Jay as the Buck traveled toward the guide’s camp after being tranquilized.
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