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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1916

Page

2

Busy Days for IK Congressmen in Quiet Campaign Prep

Washington dispatch notes crowded Iowa offices as congressmen and secretaries pack for the campaign after adjournment. Most will depart for home soon, while Towner and Ronan stay to finish office work. postmaster changes and new rural routes also announced in Iowa.

Washington Waterloo Washington, D. C Iowa Hawkeye Congress House of Representatives Congressman Towner Michael F.ronan Steele Towa Center Junction Clutter Death le Claire Marie Rubio Max R. Winner Zora Weller Elkhart Civil Service Corrmission Postmaster General Cedar Salix Sedan Goodell Nellie P. Reed Shambaugh Alfred W. Isaacson Hobarton Lela Kirfman Olmits Harry F. Kelly Ponda Arthur FH. Otis Glenwood William D. Arndt Granville Walter Humphreys T Vana Remsen John H. Smith Casey James W. Hurck Extra Herbert Docherty Westside

Navy veteran aids library flag confusion

A former Navy man rushed into a library on the west side and offered full assistance after noting a distress signal. He explained the upside down flag signaling distress and helped correct the library flag promptly. The librarian, initially unsure, learned the visitor’s intent and thanked him for his intervention.

West Side

Dangers of Constipation and Usual Cares Promoted

An advertisement warns against harsh purgatives and touts Laxola as a gentle, non habit forming remedy. It claims constipation poisons the body, harms organs, and that laxatives should support nature without upsetting digestion. Laxola is sold by druggists, quarter’s worth suggested.

Hame Hreiene

Good Seed Corn Campaign Gains Ground in Black Hawk County

The Good Seed Corn Campaign expands across Black Hawk County with 40 meetings today after 34 held yesterday. County agent A. F. Burger and County Superintendent H. J. Moeller lead demonstrations on corn care from spring planting to fall harvest, with school programs distributing literature and training farmers for better seed corn and farming methods.

Black Hawk County Burger H. Jc. Moeller Good Seed Corp

Damaged Paving on Mulberry Street to be Repaired

Street car officials ordered repairs on the Mulberry Street line as asphalt pavement citywide will be fixed. Bryant Asphalt Co. to prepare contract. work to start Monday at a max $1.50 and min $1 per square yard. About 1200 yards to be repaired and fall completion sought amid dangerous street conditions. Councilman Merrian seeks ordinance change to charge damages when cuts are made. Citizens Gas & Electric paid $196 for repair costs from Neonutra installation. Tracks and pavement on Mulberry Street to be repaired after petition by property owners. Where Are My Children? advertisement.

Bryant Asphalt Company Merrian Citizens Gas & Electric Company Mulberry Street

English remedy for catarrhal deafness touted in America

An advertising feature extols a home remedy for catarrh and head noises. It claims English constitutional treatment restores hearing, cites a watch ticking eight inches away, and provides a Parmint based recipe costing about 75 cents to prepare.

America England Tocworth

Mental anguish lawsuits and remarrying couple records

A series of small claims and family matters from a local court docket. Lucy Knapp sues the Postal Telegraph for 5000 dollars over a failed telegram delivery claiming her brother’s burial in a potter's field. John Hllogan seeks 150 dollars from J D Cohn after a buggy accident. Kelly & Grann y sue N W railway for 498 dollars over delayed auto delivery. Harold Spangler asks 1000 dollars from P J Schones for an assault. Bertha Bergen seeks divorce from Joseph Bergen alleging repeated failed attempts to live together and asks six dollars weekly alimony. noting their 1897 La Crosse wedding and later remarry in Madison.

Iron Willian Vickers Uilbertaville J.y Lucy Knap Las Postal Telegraph Company John H.llogan J.D. Cohn Kelly Bertha M. Bergen Joseph R. Bergen

Danville taxi driver linked to buried casket mystery

A Danville case centers on a taxi driver hired by society woman Mrs Mandine Smith to bury a dead child. A witness watched as a box was seized from a car boot, dropped in a hole, and a casket buried in the woods before detectives traced the crime within hours.

Danville Anato Enemi Mandine Smith Gondle

Robbed Woman Reports Theft at Irving Street Home

Mrs. FP Manske of 434 Irving Street told police this morning that $10 was stolen from her purse at home Wednesday afternoon while she was away. Police investigated and expect the money may be returned with no arrests likely.

FP. OW. Manske Irving Street

Funeral notices and town dairy of La Porte City

News and notes from La Porte City dated Sept 8 recounts funeral details for residents including Mrs. Phare and Mr. and Mrs. Genung plans. It notes oiling East Main Street to ease dust, groundwork for a new Buchanan and Genung home, and a Wlodd Wigoner illness. Also mentions local social events, school staff lists, and community activities amid a dry season.

Fawn Aso Rathen Sophia Froat East Main Street Montar Buchanan & Genung West Main Street Afra Genung Mane Mit Hunter WLOD Wigoner Indy

Waterloo People Report Complete Recovery From Naprapathic Treatments

Many Waterloo residents report complete recovery under Dr. Bruce Galloway Naprapathic treatments. The ad cites rapid relief for nerve related conditions, rheumatic pain, sciatica, neuritis, locomotor ataxia, stroke aftermath, kidney and bowel troubles, and chronic headaches. Free examinations offered at 22314 West Fourth Street with testimonials from Mrs. Barber of Cedar Falls.

Waterloo Bruce Galloway Galloway West Fourth Street Onice

Cured of Goitre by Waterloo Doctor Galloway

Mrs Has Flickinger of Hudson Iowa reports six weeks of treatment by Dr Bruce Galloway of Waterloo cured her goitre and relieved nervousness palpitations choking spells and headaches. She says she feels like a different person and recommends the doctor to others seeking relief from chronic diseases.

Waterloo Galloway S Bruce Galloway Naprapath Has Flickinger Hudson Iowa

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