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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
12
Mrs A K Wooden of Smithville, Indiana details a six month case where a one year old girl developed red pimples and watery blisters on her face. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the itching and burning ceased in two days and the face healed within two weeks.
Councilman R. M. Dewey said the east west bridges over Black Hawk creek will be open to all traffic next week after new work on the widened road and concrete retaining walls. The bridges were turned over two weeks ago, with crews riprapping and securing the approaches and five cables installed to stabilize the wall, a task requiring time and money. The old road was twenty feet wide, now nearly double, with safety needed for wagons buggies and autos. Panama books arrive at the Courier office for delivery while they last.
Des Moines Iowa October 31 a woman complains to the state dairy and food department alleging someone tried to poison her after she used peroxide to wash her teeth She sent a shoe box with samples of cake bread peroxide and other drugs asking for chemical examination I felt all right after eating she writes then the foam appeared in her mouth proving a poisoning attempt in her view
A reader in Roanoke testifies that Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy cured severe pains and gall stones, restored appetite, sleep, and digestion after five treatments. The letter urges sufferers to try one dose and notes the product is sold locally in Waterloo and via a Chicago address for more information.
Waterloo is invited to join a national exhibition in New York from Nov 24 to Dec 6 showcasing American and foreign city planning. The display, organized by the New York advisory commission and the Merchants' Association, covers streets, transit, parks, housing, markets, sewage, and industry with photos, drawings, and charts.
Chicago October 31 James J Hill arrived and criticized political agitation saying it hurts enterprise while noting the country’s conditions seem sound otherwise. He refused to discuss currency or railroad financial needs as he moved toward a awaiting automobile.
Washington October 31 The Railway Commissioners association elected officers for the coming year President Lawrence B Finn Kentucky First Vice President Clifford Thorne Iowa Second Vice President Judge Robert R Weaver Virginia Secretary Wm H Connolly Washington DC Assistant Secretary William Kilpatrick Illinois The report notes Thorne’s honor among the commission members.
Davenport Iowa reports a second death in three days as Ernst W Dansch bricklayer dies after being struck by a switch engine on the Rock Island tracks at the city Western limits. Earlier victim Harry Ashworth was killed by a switch engine this week.
The national convention of Methodist men adopted a resolution endorsing national prohibition and support for the anti liquor league. It calls for the suppression of all liquor traffic and urges Methodists to join in movements for prohibition. President Herbert Welch of Ohio Wesleyan University criticizes reform as political activity and urges social remedies like good cooking and happy homes to prevent drunkenness.
A testimonial from W. G. Mattison of Hornessyville New York proclaims Chamberlain's Tablets gave him more relief than any other medicine after years of chronic dyspepsia. Sold by all dealers.
Davenport Oct 31 Charged with having five wives. Robert Gunther street car conductor was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Marinan. A Marion Illinois woman claims to be wife number four and says Gunther is engaged to a Davenport girl while another wife exists in Davenport. Gunther denies the charge and will be taken to Marion today.
Pleasanton farmer Stull fell for a pair of swindlers who tapped a wire and persuaded him to withdraw $1,000 for a supposed pool bet. He lost about $30 then waited as detectives pursued warrants while his mortgage and possessions faced foreclosure. officials released no recovery yet.
Aberdeen resident Mrs W W Lake reports a grippesuspected weakness lasting weeks improved after taking Vinci. She credits the medicine for restoring strength and ending her persistent cough with support from Wangler Bros Co and J Miller druggists in Waterloo Iowa.
A Cedar Rapids jury returned a verdict for Mrs Charles P B Gillin in the case against the Ancient Veder of United Wormer. Gillin seeks $2000 in Workman’s compensation after her husband, a patrolman killed in a jal rot incident near Marion, died before payment. Attorneys argued the defendant had accepted post due payments.
A veteran describes relief from eczema after using Zemo, claiming a bottle cured itching and skin eruptions. The testimonial credits BE W Rose Medicine Co. of St Louis and notes sale through C J Miller's Drug Store in Waterloo.
An advertisement promotes a home hair dye claiming it naturally darkens gray hair quickly. It says applying a small strand at a time will make gray vanish by morning and after a second treatment hair becomes dark and glossy.
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