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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1913
Page
3
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for sick children and all ages. It claims quick relief from constipation, sour stomach, and irritability, urging mothers to give a teaspoonful and seek the genuine product from California Syrup Company while warning against counterfeits.
The Upper Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met in Tipton to organize after a memorial service for deceased ministers. Bishop Frank M. Bristol presided. reports by Dr. J. W. Bissell and Dr. T. M. Evans were read. Several ministers announced transfers to other denominations and cities, with multiple appointment changes anticipated. Five young men announced intent to join the active ranks.
The annual examination day for the Iowa conference under Bishop Bristol drew a list of candidates by class from towns such as Cresco New Albin and Tipton. Debate focused on appointing pastors to Mason City Cedar Falls and Toledo from home ranks or transferring to other conferences. A reception at Tipton featuring Rev A L Cook and Craven's orchestra preceded a temperance anniversary address by Dr Harry F McClain of Topeka.
Webster City Iowa September 24 A dispute over auto number plates pits a town mayor against resident Mr Gish. Gish had a tax receipt but no plate due to postal delay and was fined when arrested in Town Falls. Judge Albrook upheld the mayor's action, with Gish likely to seek supreme court review.
The libraries show a display of new titles ready for circulation on September 24. Featured works include American Pioneers by Mowry, Book of Jovous Children by Riles Borst, Days and Deeds a Hundred Years Ago, Discoverers and Explorers by Stone, Earth and Sky by Shase, Folklore Stories by Vadta, and Plants and People by Tucker among others.
The ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, harmless cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims it digests foods, relieves gas and sour stomach, and costs fifty cents for a large case at drug stores.
The Stark Construction payroll for the Mullan avenue bridge near Des Moines totals about 36000 paid to 50 workers over eight months. The Cedar River structure will weigh about 32000 tons with 18018 trains needed to haul materials and five arches completed. Ripe tomatoes sell for three cents a pound at the public market as green tomatoes appear in abundance and string beans wind up for the season.
A tonic claims to stop the worst backache and urinary disorders quickly. It asserts kidneys and urinary organs are cleaned, uric acid eliminated, and pains relieved in hours. Advertising text promotes a guaranteed, universal remedy without side effects for nervous exhaustion and edema.
The article notes the first in a series of evening meetings at the Ellis hotel focusing on publicity. Formerly held at noon, the events shift to evening hours to accommodate longer talks and advertising will be given during the autumn and winter season.
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