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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1916

Page

3

U.G. Treasury Is Good Shape Now

Secretary McAdoo presents annual federal finances report showing a projected general fund balance of 115 million for the year ending June 30 and a 186 million deficit a year later. Ordinary receipts expected at 995.55 million against expenses, with defense outlays pushing total outlay beyond revenue.

Shington D.C Dee McAdooo Congress Iseal Tacoma United States Federal Reserve System McAdoo

Overland Specials Pass Through Waterloo

A special Illinois Central train of 16 coaches drawn by a new high speed locomotive passed through Waterloo late yesterday en route from Council Bluffs and Omaha to Toledo. The train carried more than 390 Overland automobile dealers who will tour the plant as guests of the company.

Sted Overland Fort Dodge Bubuque Waterloo S Wom Sioux John Hanson D Jude Overland Company Bequesis Toledo Illinois Central Council Bluffs Omata Overland Automobile

Dreams of Wreck On Train Ended With Glass Shattered

Edward Strang of Fort Dodge, a mobile dealer, slept through a 50 mph Illinois Central run between Dubuque and Waterloo. He dreamed the car tipped and broke glass, then woke to a pane shattered at Waterloo. He sustained a cut on the hand but was otherwise uninjured.

Uwlinois Central Dubuqua Waterloo Edward Strang Fort Dodge Anto Ife Strang Fort Dodge

Newspaper Man's Widow Dies Here

Frances Shackleford Knapp, widow of Charles W. Knapp and mother of Mrs. Guthrie McConnell, died in St Louis at age 64 after pneumonia. Born in St Louis, she and her husband wed 41 years ago. Knapp once edited the St Louis Republic and was an Associated Press director before becoming New York Times treasurer, dying soon after. Her funeral will be in St Louis.

Charles W. Knapp Associated Presa New York City Guthrie McConnell South Street Knapp McConnell Frances Shackleford St. Louis St. Louis Republic Associated Press New York Times

Suspect Held for Minneapolis Police

Joe Romeo alias Jim Caranza alias Greusippi Caranzi was arrested Thursday evening by Patrolman Tom Collins and held awaiting orders from the Minneapolis police department. He answered the description of a man wanted in Minneapolis on a murder charge tied to a saloon shooting last Monday, though none of his names matched the Minneapolis suspect. Local officers held Romeo until today while Minneapolis pursued further investigation.

Joe Romeo Jim Caranza Greusippi Caranzi Tom Collins Minneapolis Romeo Minneapols

Firemen Responded To Cedar Heights Grass Fire

Fire Chief A A Dunham and several volunteers rushed to Cedar Heights at 8 10 p m yesterday to help extinguish a grass fire threatening the school house. They proceeded with permission to visit the new town and kept the flames under control until Waterloo firemen arrived.

A. A. Dunham Cedar Heights Waterloo

Hair Tinting All the Rage

An advertisement touts Brownstone hair tinting, claiming quick, safe color without dangerous dye ingredients. Sold in two shades for brown tones, with samples via 100 cent request from The Kenton Pharmacist Co. in Covington, Kentucky, and available at Waterloo dealers.

Leadfnew Drug Stores Kenton Pharmsacat Co Pike St Covington Sresser’s. Solld Waterloo Ilenderson Drug Co Wangler Bros. Co

Potatoes Alleged Not Edible Spark Pottery Court Case

Peter and Thomas Carlis, operators at 604 Commercial Street Will, were arraigned in police court on charges of selling potatoes detrimental to public health. Information filed against She Hai brothers by Mrs. Flores Washburn, 209 Muff Street. Case postponed to Friday. Pelter Carlis notified to appear. brother released on $25 bond. Potatoes sold on December 1.

Peter Thomas Carlis Commercial Street She Hai Brothers Flores Washburn Muff Street Pelter Carlis

50 000 U S Farmers Seek Federal Loan

The farm loan board announced 60 000 farmers have applied for mortgage loans totaling 150 million dollars, far exceeding the immediate loan funds of 12 regional banks. Most requests originate in the south and west as applications pour in daily.

Washington, D. C Farm Loan Board

Gauss Combined Treatment for Catarrah Free Trial Offer

A historical advert promises rapid catarrah relief with Gauss Combined Treatment. It offers 2,000 free trial packages this week, prepaid postage to C. E. Gauss at 9744 Main St Marshall Michigan, urging prompt coupon submission for immediate parcel post delivery.

Gauss Catarreh Co. A. Gauss C. E. Gauss Main ST Marshall Mich Marshall, Mich

Anti-Suffragists in National Convention Open Keynote

Washington D C December 7 in the national anti suffrage convention Mrs Arthur M Dodge of New York president of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage delivered the keynote address declaring the movement a minority after 65 years of effort and stressing the home as the source of civilization while opposing political duties for women and reaffirming their creed to conserve American womanhood and home life

Washington, D. C Arthur M. Dodge New York National Association United States Ife

Two Cars Wrecked In Morning Collision on Fourth Street

On Fourth Street the Hook Island and Great Western tracks saw two cars collide. Autos were not badly wrecked but occupants avoided serious injury. Forest Kulp, driver of a Golden Rule delivery truck, suffered cuts and bruises after being thrown through a windshield. Lydia Eicher, visiting nurse with the Social Welfare league, escaped injury while driving Ruth Reed’s auto. Both cars had front wheels damaged and raditors wrecked.

Hook Island Great Western Fourth Street Forest Kulp Golden Rule Lydia Eicher Social Welfare League Ruth Reed

Evening Courier ad seeks job applicants

A want ad in the Evening Courier and Reporter invites readers to apply for positions. The notice lists general requirements and how to respond, signaling local employment opportunities and recruitment timing.

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