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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1912
Page
3
A 1911 Chicago notice by Sam Marcus describes two years of severe hand eczema improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, with claims of curing pimples and hair issues and a world-wide sale. The text advertises Cuticura products and free samples, urging readers to write to Boston for Skin Book.
Des Moines reports Colonel W G Baldwin captured Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards for trial in Virginia. Preston Dickens aided authorities with critical information, possibly earning a share of a 2250 dollar reward. Dickens faced prior charges and may secure a later pardon. Allen’s diary shows modest local stay, saving 268.97, planning a lighting business with farmers.
The will of General Count Maresuke Nogi published in Tokio reveals he wished his body donated to a medical college and only teeth hair and nails buried. He says he followed the emperor as his life was no longer needed and that his death is linked to the present national calamity. The document notes his wife’s death timing and that the family line may end after her death with donations to friends and public institutions.
Des Moines police and Virginia investigators debate Miss Maude Iroler role in guiding the Allen Edwards fugitives. Governor Mannaly promised a reward to Miss Iroler if she led the pursuit. local officers question whether Des Moines personnel will share the $8,700 prize.
A brief note invites readers to call and seek funds from Waterloo Loan and Trust to assist in building a home. The message emphasizes urgent financial help from the institution.
The Breckenridge stock company opened a week at the Waterloo with The Political Boys and a large crowd. Tonight Bertha M. Clay's Thorns and Orange Blossoms in dramatic form offers Waterloo's first performance at popular prices and draws strong demand with a free ticket offer for ladies with each 30 cent paid seat.
Mason City Iowa September 17 ex cursion to Bradford the Little Brown Church in the Vale and a sermon will be part of the Cedar Valley Association of Baptist Churches fifty sixth annual meeting at Nashua September 25 26 27 Dr J B Smith will preach The program includes sermons addresses sessions and a Little Brown Church visit Insurance of $2000 on John T Wilson’s life paid by Ben Hur lodge and Cascarets ad ends the piece.
Market notes describe a big potato crop with Rector selling 60 cents a bushel and Bremer county producers reporting yields over 200 bushels per acre. Grapes, plums, melons, and tomatoes appear abundantly with wide offerings and low prices. A half million heads of cabbage are expected near Waterloo.
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