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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1918

Page

8

Religious Groups Plan War Work Fund Drive

Heads of speakers bureaus from 14 states gather in Chicago for a conference on a nationwide drive to raise 170.66 million dollars for war relief. The campaign targets Salvation Army Y M C A Jewish Welfare Board Knights of Columbus and other groups with Chicago and Cook County asked to contribute 8.5 million dollars.

Associated Press Chicago Salvation Army Jewish Welfare Board Knights of Columbus Cook County

Russian Funeral Bills Against Estate for Large Dinner

Bills totaling about 70 dollars were filed against the estate of Fred Kersanoff, a Russian who died of influenza on October 20, for refreshments at a large post death dinner. The probate court gave some attention but did not allow the claims. John Ewasoff filed a bill for 40 dollars for the dinner honoring religious custom after the death.

Fred Kersanoff John Ewasoff

October Dusts and Colds Old Remedy

October brings colds and Grandmother’s old remedy Turpentine and Goose Grease eased by modern Arenthol and Wintergreen blends. The fumes soothe throat membranes, relieve cough and clear the head. Get a jar of Men-The-Eze at your druggist and expect relief in twenty minutes.

S * V Advertisenier

Russian Death Feast Reveals Estate Details

After the death of Wersanoff, a large feast and postmortem celebration were held. Sam Karpen filed a 14.63 bill for refreshments and a meat bill of 17 remains pending. The estate lists 2300 valued personal property, with M. J. Morgan named administrator and Sager Sweet & Hdwards as counsel. A widow and eight year old daughter in Russia survive, with a $40 funeral expense plus related costs.

Sam Karpen Wersanoff Kersanoff M. J. Morgan Sager Sweet & Hdwards Russia Chicago

Vinci Told By Parents In Williamson Adverts

In Williamson West Virginia Mrs Lester Andrews and Harley Clay report their children improved after using Vinci. The daughter, age 13, was overworked, tired, and sick but regained appetite and energy after treatment and returned to school. The boy regained strength and now plays actively.

Bamorage Vinci Lester Andrews Williamson W. Va Vinc Harley Clay

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Salvation Army, Y. M. C. A K. C Wangler Bros. CO C.J. Miller East Slide Waterloo, Iowa House of Frank Bros Frank Bros Commercial St Watterloo
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