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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
12
A vintage ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children with stomach issues. It touts a 50 cent bottle, warns of counterfeits, and claims the product cleanly relieves indigestion and bowel discomfort within hours.
The Illinois Central Railroad posts a profit of 6,575,113 for the year ending June 30, 1912, with totals up 3,170,147 from 1911 and a 6 percent dividend for the year. Stockholders reached 10,545, while flood-related disruptions and traffic congestion affected results in the following year.
The Iowa state board selected Miss Lenore B Shanewise of Waterloo as assistant to Miss Bertha Martin in the dramatic art department at the Iowa State Teachers college. She begins work next Monday morning after six years of study at the college and two years teaching dramatic art at Winona State Normal.
The annual report details an average of 80 976 serviceable locomotives for the year and an average locomotive age of 12.77 years. Revenue freight cars average 10.19 years old and passenger cars 17.8 years. The Sioux City power plant was upgraded with a new larger turntable. Pensioners numbered 416 on June 30 with total pensions paid at 104 715.7. License data lists several individuals and locations.
Dr. W. O. McDowell of Grundy Center formerly of Waterton fell ill last Sunday and traveled with his wife and Dr. Thielen to Davenport for an appendicitis operation. The procedure was severe but he was resting well in the latest reports.
Sheriff Shores mails notices to trial jurymen for the September term of district court opening next Monday at 9 o clock September 22. An advertisement for Aunt Mary's Vinegar appears in the notice context.
Dr White of United Doctors urges those in misery to seek restoration of health. He lists stomach liver kidneys catarrh piles and sex ailments as treatable and offers thorough examinations with home visits if needed. Letters answered and phone 236 Marsh Mace Building for advice.
Dr C E Heard of Vancouver will deliver a free Bible lecture on Christ's Second Coming at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the assembly hall at the public library east. He asserts the present order cannot endure much longer and will address changes foretold by the Bible. No collections will be taken.
Sept. 11 notices from Shell Rock report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Everett Taylor and baby from Waterloo to Mrs. W. W. Richards. Mrs. Chas. Gibson visiting her mother at Cedar Falls. Harold Brogue employed at City cafe. KT. Ellis of Cedar Falls transacted business in town Tuesday. Mrs. Dawson’s Sunday school class hosted a picnic dinner and presented a quilt with clan names. Miss Maitly Pedes received a handkerchief shower. Mrs. J. Waite attended Cedar Falls. Miss Huth Metzger teaching in Arediale. Velgles Vie from Velgles Vie fed reserves. Mrs. Reet Wanehetl and baby from Waterloo visiting Mrs.
A vintage advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a quick cure for sour stomach and indigestion. It promises rapid digestion of meals, relief from headaches and foul breath, and claims the product costs a small charge at drug stores.
Community notes list residents and changes, including Thompson accepting KH.B, Myer buying the Newcomb house, Campbell Myers purchase, and travel to Osage. Letter-recipient list names many individuals from Waterloo and neighboring towns, plus local businesses and firms.
Mrs Mary Daniel arrives in Waterloo with her daughter-in-law Mrs Tlarry N Daniel from San Diego California. The elder Mrs Daniel is here to care for her ill son Harry who traveled to the coast last December. Mr Daniel is on the road to recovery and has been gaining weight.
Avelin Burt arrived home yesterday morning from New York where he attended a meeting of the board of directors of the American Gas Institute.
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble is a grave issue and promises Foley Kidney Pills will restore kidney and bladder function, bring health and strength, and are sold by all dealers.
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