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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
4
An old newspaper snippet extols Syrup of Figs and Senna as a gentle cleansing remedy for children's stomachs with vivid claims of quick relief from constipation. It includes directions, branding the product genuine and safe, and notes several social visits and local movements of residents in Iowa towns.
Misa Lily Magee of Dunkerton and her brother Spencer of Independence attend the Minnesota state fair in Minneapolis this week. Local businesses report new window signs from the Hotel F. O. Canfield and A. A. Trebon. Jensen Bros. stock 65,000 tiles for fall trade made at their Dunkerton tile works. A steam shovel crew finished lowering a one mile grade south of town by 13 feet after about three months of work and plans to return to Chicago. Errol Canfield and Archie Shimp head Friday to the fair and a Wisconsin fishing trip. Mrs Stubbs, age 86, is very ill with recovery doubtful. Earl Bechtell and family move to Trent South Dakota.
Shell Rock updates report Mrs J R Clawson leaving for Sioux City after four weeks with friends Henry Reed sells farm south of town at 150 per acre Chas Halt acquires a new Ford automobile Mrs E BE Alburn of Stour City visits Geo Adair and Mrs Geo Mead Otto Bowen and daughter Tagrete return to Spencer Ed Printz family and Dauson Amick return to Carthage Indiana
Detective Thomas Morris and Jacob Anton report that Guy Sum ting is sane except at intervals. He was brought to Independence hospital yesterday after spells of unresponsiveness, previously violent two years ago with injuries to attendants. He expressed devotion to his highly esteemed Grange township parents. Treatment may cure.
Dr Sadler estimates about 80 million dollars in wages are lost annually to Americans due to colds. The note mentions lost time, medical costs, and calls for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to stop coughing and soothe inflamed air passages as advised by H W Taggart.
Washington reports Senator Kenyon will seek a Decembers Senate investigation into Senator Penrose. Kenyon requested originals of Hearst letters from Arthur Brisbane and aims to have them in Senate possession to pave the way for inquiry. Hearst in Europe may hand over the originals to the Clapp subcommittee.
Iowa produced brick tile fire proofing pottery and other clay goods totaling 4 432 874 in 1911 according to the U S Geological Survey a sizable drop from the 1910 figure reflecting a decrease across the clay products sector.
L Parks of Murrayville Georgia Route 1 in his 73rd year says he was cured of kidney and bladder trouble. He states a 50 cent bottle of Foley Kidney Pills cured him entirely and notes the pills contain no habit forming drugs. H W Taggart.
Superintendent C W Kline announces Waterloo east schools will open next Monday for the year. Buildings renovated and staff ready. Pupils report to last year’s sites except Lafayette area where first and second grades meet at Linden M E church and third and fourth grades at the McKinney building. Miss Mc Dermott to lead the new Hawthorne building with four rooms. Teachers meet tomorrow at 3 PM. principals' meeting Monday afternoon.
Raymond notes recite visits and travels of locals including Miss Net Young, Mrs. Eleanor Smith, and Joe Medd. Many residents, such as Lois Hall recovering from appendicitis and Dan O Connel returning from Des Moines, are mentioned along with moves, work, and schooling in Waterloo and nearby towns. A wedding, sewing party at Miss Edna McVey, and a birth are noted, ending with an ad for a bake sale and school shoe shop.
Sept 4 Voorhies report from Rockford visitor Paul Craigen returns home. Local dance in hall Thursday draws many. next dance scheduled Sept 13 with Cedar Falls band. Blessing callers and many residents noted. several visitors and departures to schools as Misses Cavanaugh and Gallogly leave for Dubuque. family visits and illness cited.
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