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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
4
City funds face depletion as a Bryant Asphalt Co partial payment for patching a short street costs over 8000 dollars. Audits show east and west street funds and improvement fund balances, with possible transfer of street funds to cover the deficit.
A disorderly scene emerged as 19 000 head of poultry were sacked in the Swift & Co. plant feeding yard during lotteries. The flock swelled 2 000 head over normal capacity, sparking a ten day feeding surge. Five carloads of dressed poultry will be shipped to eastern markets this week.
Davenport Nov 24 Mrs Mae Archer McCausland postmistress was acquitted of second degree murder in the case involving Mrs William Funk of McCausland The Scott county district court sustained the second motion by Attorney CharlesIlk to return a verdict of not guilty in the murder charge
Health Commissioner Robertson's diet squad saved money by eating model meals and will attend the health department annual ball at the Hotel Sherman. Dr. A. J. Stokes vows a strong showing with flowers. Hash day is served disguised as beef and rice croquettes, and a venison treat will be shared with friends beside the squad. The menu lists breakfast of stewed pears and griddle cakes, luncheon of beef and rice croquettes, peas and carrots, and tea, and dinner of tomato soup, halibut, parsley potatoes, and tapioca.
Minneapolis foresees a winter egg squeeze with strictly fresh eggs known as hospital eggs selling for 1.00 per dozen. Harry Baltuff, publisher of the official price list, says few such eggs exist and supply will be tight. Booth Cold Storage reports storage eggs down 60 percent from last year, pushing prices higher. Grocers and retailers report scarce shortages as buyers face rising costs and reduced consumption.
Milo Smith Crozier a noted Cedar Rapids merchant died at 11 p m from uremic toxicity believed caused by inhaling sulphuric acid fumes while cleaning a flower store mirror in Hotel Montrouge basement. He was found dazed at 7 15 p m and died after hospitalization amid mystery and possible stimulant influence. American Express company officials are involved financially.
Advertisement claims Danderine clears dandruff after one or two scalp applications. It says a 25 cent bottle can be bought at any drug store and after a few uses no dandruff or falling hair remains, with the scalp staying healthy.
Cedar Rapids officials have been in town for days examining an alleged $7,200 shortage in Crozier’s accounts. He reportedly bought express checks and supplied his personal details during the activity.
A fragment notes checks in exchange where he would deposit express company checks and purchase larger checks with the money. The express company was compelled to honor the express or.
A dated advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for bilious or constipated children. It describes tongue signs of illness and claims a teaspoonful will ease constipation without griping. Warns against counterfeit products and instructs to buy the genuine California Fig Syrup Company version.
Chicago reports that the man held at Spalding Nebraska on suspicion of being Jean Crones linked to poisoning 200 guests at a University Club dinner hosted by Archbishop Mundelein last winter. A. J. Brisetts steward of the club awaited arrival at Spalding as police stated.
Fragmentary report notes a man’s bank account overdraft of over 7600 and concerns about a Cellini charge. Express company officials and attorney declined discuss travel around the city while agents and prosecutors pursued the American Express matter and the deceased or deceased person’s sons led efforts.
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