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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
3
An old newspaper ad promotes Knowlton's Dandeline a 25 cent hair tonic claiming to cure dandruff prevent hair loss and restore lustre strength and fullness. It asserts users will see new fine hair growth after a few weeks with improved gloss and softness.
The Upper Town conference of the Methodist Episcopal church met in Tipton Iowa in session to complete organization. W Slingerland of Des Moines was elected secretary with S C Brent mall of Tamont and L L lack among his assistants.
An old style health advertisement promotes Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers as a nerve tonic for both men and women, claiming to restore vigor, reduce headaches, neuralgia and constipation, with a free trial offer and mail order from Battle Creek. The page also reports church notices including appointments, resignations, and obituaries for Iowa Methodists, listing several ministers and their postings.
The regular 1.60 rise Kellogg's Sanstone Wafers are offered at HW. W. Taggart 37 Com tervialstrom and BLOW Swinneman 4 Uo L28 KB 4th patreet. No free boxes from druggists.
Cedar Rapids speaker Brother Louis Cartes will address Modern Brotherhood of America members at the Labor temple hall. He will discuss the question of new rates and is expected to have an able talk. All members are requested to attend.
Helen Hillsher 22 masked as "Handsome Jack" for two years in Meeker to earn money for college, even marrying Miss Anna Slifka. Arrested on impersonation charges, she recalls excitement turning to regret as authorities probe deception and her alleged motives.
A Victorian style tale explains how elves and gnomes clash with fairies over tree colors for seasonal festivals. The moonlit woods witness rival parties of red yellow and green, ending with a moral from an old owl about annual celebrations and the cycles of color in nature.
Hoffman praises Iowa authorities and addresses school students, highlighting cooperation between officials and educators. The message elevates public support for school programs and community involvement.
Rain totals show .45 inches in a few hours with three earlier falls bringing April to 3.10 inches. Iowa aids 1,612 convicts in 1912, over 80 percent of whom are first offenders, and field secretary Rev R A Hoffman urges factories to hire them. He spoke at Waterloo schools and plans further addresses, while noting Iowa clothing standards for discharged prisoners are comparatively generous.
Mr and Mrs Wm Renison longtime Waterloo residents depart for Phoenix Arizona and other western points after eighteen years in Waterloo He, a florist by trade, will likely open a greenhouse in the west Their two sons are currently in California The community will miss the Renisons as they relocate for new prospects
Jerry B. Sullivan of Des Moines, a member of the board of general appraisers, told President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo Iowa patronage issues. Sullivan opposed Claude R. Porter for district attorney and favored Dan Hamilton for DA in southern Iowa, Nick Reed as southern Iowa marshal, and Rutledge of Hardin County as northern Iowa marshal, signaling a shift against Judge Wade and other referees. He supported Hutton for customs collectorship and remained aligned with Walker.
Mrs. Clyde Holmes of Elmdale Kansas sues Santa Fe Railroad after a strawberry jam in her trunk allegedly spoils her debut gown en route to Washington. The case ties to her husband who has been named private secretary to Congressman Doolittle.
West Waterloo residents may view 200 paintings from world master artists at West High School starting the week of February 9. The Elgon art exhibit aims to recall ancient styles from French Italian Greek and Roman eras. Admission will be charged with proceeds funding copies for city school buildings while students enter free. The display previously drew large crowds.
An advertisement promotes GETS-IT as a painless corn remover that dissolves corns without plasters bandages or cutting tools. It claims quick relief, safety for healthy flesh, and a guarantee. Available at druggists for 26 cents or via E Lawrence & Co., Chicago.
A circular by William J. Burns agency for the American Bankers Association warns depositors on writing checks to prevent fraud. It urges care in writing amounts and names, securing blank checks, and promptly reconciling bank vouchers. It also notes a university scholarship program requiring specific student criteria and offering 1600 dollars yearly for three years.
On October 14 and 15 examinations for Rhodes scholarship qualification will be held at the University of Iowa. A committee of five college presidents will later select the Iowa representative to Oxford from those who pass the October tests. John G.
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