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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1914

Page

10

New York Official Kennedy Dies in Apparent Suicide

Albany reports say State Treasurer John F Kennedy killed himself in Buffalo amid an impending cross examination. An audit ordered by the comptroller found Kennedy's books balanced. investigators will audit all state funds and determine a successor by a legislative vote. Whitman and Hennessy expressed shock with no signs of criminal wrongdoing detected.

Albany N. Y Comptrollers Office Kennedy Buffalo John J. Kennedy Wm. H. Kennedy Glynn Atate Mr. Kennedy Chas Whitman New York Market John F. Kennedy Carmody John Doe John A. Hennessy Sulzer State Department Hennessy Mr. Whitman

Old Fashioned Storm Delays Roads and Trains in Iowa

A winter storm yesterday brought three inches of light snow in the morning, with a rapid rise and fall in temperature. Strong northwest winds packed snow on roads and sidewalks while streetcars cleared quickly. Steam trains faced delays mainly in open country, and ice harvests continued on the Cedar River as cold snap endures.

Iowa Mercury Cedar River

Card of Thanks from Peterson Family

The Peterson family thanks friends for the floral offerings and kind words of sympathy after the loss of their son and brother. Dr. Sigworth has moved his office to 402 Syndicate Blk. Phone 1123.

A. Peterson

Head Caught in Elevator at Rath Packing Plant

W A Miller of 1523 Sycamore Street sustained severe injuries Saturday evening when his head was caught in an elevator shaft at the Rath Packing Company plant. The accident occurred as the elevator descended with the gate open. a co worker alarms prompted a stop. Miller, a carpenter not a regular employee, was rushed to St Francis hospital and expected to recover enough to leave within a week. Fire at a furnace at 617 Wellington Street West caused minor damage and small loss. A smell fire at 615 Fifth Street West caused an estimated loss of $15.

W. A. Miller Sycamore Street Rath Packing Company Miller Bath St. Francis Hospital Wellington Street

Fire crews respond to alarm at Charles Reese home

Responding to an 8:40 Sunday alarm, the fire department went to the residence of Charles Reese to investigate a reported incident. No further details are provided in the accessible text.

Charles Reese

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Rich Hair

A vintage ad touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur hair remedy as taming, darkening, and restoring shine at home. It claims dandruff disappears and hair stops falling, with visible youthfulness after use, sold by Taggart and others.

Sappen Wyeth Gale Taggart Anguwer

Banquet Draws Over 100 Acceptances for YMCA Event

More than one hundred have accepted invitations for the Father and Son banquet at the YMCA tomorrow evening at 6 30 under the association auspices and attendees are urged to arrive promptly.

Association

Throw Away Glasses With A Simple Eye Remedy

A bold claim urges readers who wear glasses unnecessarily to try a home treatment. Visit an active drug store for Optona, dissolve a tablet in warm water, and bathe the eyes two to four times daily. The ad promises relief from astigmatism eye strain cataracts and other disorders, suggesting glasses may no longer be needed. The warning: neglect damages sight, and glasses are mere crutches that must be renewed periodically.

Optona Dio

Local event to feature J T Mates as toast master

Principal speaker will be Jit H A Scerley of Cedar Falls president of the State Teachers College. Several local men to give short talks on parent relations to their sons. Bohemia in 1913 produced 129316700 bushels of potatoes on 748217 acres of land.

J. T. Mates Ia Jit H. A. Scerley Cedar Falls State Teachers’ College Fieldes Bohemia

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