Local News Briefs Cluttered With Visits Discharges and Travel
A string of short items reports hospital discharge for William Nunn, visits by relatives from Lin den and Jackson Mich, car sale to Andrew Grepersen, and travel notes for Mrs Herring and Dr Raymond Brown. Also notes on summer school sites for 1926, new baby at 807 Elm, and Miss Corie Hupp’s return from Pittsburg Tex to resume duties at Texas State Teachers College.
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Soll New Car
Cushing Machine and Auto Company
Walnut Street
Andrew Grepersen
Raymond Brown
Helen Mary
Douglas
Joliat 1
Mr. Brown
S. A. Brown
Elm Street
Dr. Brown
Minnesota
Canada
Montara
Dokolay
Cqraie Hupp
T. A. Hupp
Chestnuteeto
Pittsburgh
Tex
Texas State Teachers College
Miss Hupp
Miss Mina Case
Logan
Misa Huppiwilk
Textile workers threaten New England shutdown
In Swampscott Massachusetts July 29 1923 News service reports President Coolidge faces a possible textile industry shut down in New England as William Green AFL backs workers protesting wage increases. The move could mirror the looming coal crisis and tests the administration's handling of industrial labor tensions.
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Swampscott
Mass
INS
Coolidge
New England
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Barbers War Triggers Bombing Plot In Chicago
In Chicago a bomb destroyed Ernest Giosa’s barber shop after a dispute over 75 cent cuts. Police blame a “cut rate” pricing war tied to Master Barbers’ association rules. Damage estimated at $1,000 with guests nearby at a hotel and theatre district affected. Hearst to Speak at Iowa Farm Bureau Picnic in Shenandoah Friday.
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Rearby
Ernest Giosa
Giosa
Master Barbers’ Association
Hearst
Shenandoah, Ja
Charles E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Walnut Township
Funeral Services for Cass Pioneer Held Yesterday
Funeral services for Mrs. Julian Nelson a Cuan pioneer wife of the late Mantina Nelson who died at her home north of the city Sunday evening were held yesterday with services at 1 30 at the home and 2 40 at the Oakhill church Rev John Jensen officiated and interment was at Oakhill cemetery Poll bearers were John Nelson William Nelson Jr Chas Baltzer Ferdinand Nelson John Granburg and Walter Baltzer
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Cass Pioneer
Julian Nelson
Cuan Pioneer
Mantina Nelson
Oakhill Church
John Jensen
Oakhill
John Nelson
William Nelson,Jr
Chas, Baltzer
Ferdinand Nelson
John Granburg
Walter Baltzer
Star Mermaid Presents Eleanor Garatti National Champion
Star Mermaid introduces Miss Eleanor Garatti, a national 50 yard swimming champion who has surged to prominence in the past year. From San Rafael California she rose from relative inexperience last summer to rapid natatorial acclaim through notable achievements.
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Eleanor Garatti
Misa Garatti
San Rafael
Catif
Birthday party tragedy on Cedar River barge
Miss Misseille Vondracek, planned to attend a gay birthday party at the Fair store in Cedar Rapids, died suddenly while dancing on a Cedar River barge. Coroner R A Vorpahl ruled heart failure as the cause. The incident marred the annual employee picnic.
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Cedar Rapids
INS
Misseille Vondracek
Miss Vondracek
Cedar River
R. A. Vorpahl
Christmas Tree Custom Spreads to England and America
The custom of Christmas trees rose in popularity in the United States about the same period they were introduced in England. In England, trees were displayed at the Palace of St James when Queen Victoria wed Prince Consort in 1840.
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United States
England
al Palace of
St. James
Queen Victoria
Prince Consort
Mirthless Laughs Among Hyenas Defy Common Belief
The article notes that hyenas do not laugh for happiness. The so-called laughter appears as a warning sound or sign of annoyance. In the animal kingdom a “laugh” often signals being pursued by an enemy rather than amusement.
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Anim Kingdom
Knights Templar Conclave Opens in Seattle
White leads opening sessions at the Maconic temple as thousands watch a parade and drill among six Knight Templar com manderies in Seattle. Teams of 31 officers compete for a 2000 prize bowl with events continuing through Thursday. Detroit bids to host the 1928 conclave at a new 6.5 million Masonic temple.
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Seattle
Wash
INS
Maconic Temple
University of Washington
Knights Templar
United States
Detroit
Michigan Commandery
A. Thom
Detroit No 1
Greater Atlantic Committee Buys Spear for Fair Speakers
The Greater Atlantic Committee met at city hall last evening approving cooperation with Cass Sunday School to secure Gov Hammill as a fair speaker. A Sunday school parade will feature a prominent speaker on Children’s Day at the fair. The publicity committee plans a souvenir booklet and a business district fundraising drive. Finance leads by George Granville J P Steffens and PF M Nebe. Road issues were discussed and a boost for a railroad meeting at Everson farm tomorrow. The group will support the Red Cross with Miss Hedges outlining local work at next meeting.
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Cass Sunday
Gove Hammill
George Granville
J. P. Steffens
PF. M. Nebe
Everson Farm
Miss Hedges
Lions Enjoy Good Meeting This Noon
The local Lions club held a noon gathering with Dr. R. L. Barnett reporting on the recent international Lions convention in Ohio. He shared highlights and discussed child welfare work sponsored by the organization. August program committee announced: Geo. Woodbury chairman, McWade Trainer, Harold Singer, I. S. Williams, H. P. Baxter. tables decorated by Camp Fire girls.
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Lions Club
R. L. Barnett
Lions Clubs
Ohio
Geo. Woodbury
McWade
Harold Singer
I. .S. Williams
H. P. Baxter
Editorial Rants Prompt Reader Amusement
The Bryan editorial draws sharp criticism for its confusing wording and alleged errors. The letter contends the paper’s editorial stance appears muddled and mocks the editor's mindset while highlighting broader newspaper production faults.
Lloyd George Throws Bomb into Naval Conference
London July 29 Lloyd George Britain's prime minister at the Washington arms limit talks issued a dramatic statement during the naval construction program debate saying that if Pacific trouble arose England and the United States would align.
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London
Lloyd George
Britain
Pacific Ocean
England
United States
President Coolidge Attends Essex GOP Outing
President Coolidge visited the Essex County Republican club annual gathering. After luncheon he moved to Centennial Grove Essex for an hour of handshakes before taking part in speeches which he did not deliver.
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Swampscott
Mass
Essex County Republican Club
Coolidge
Centennial Grove
Essex
Tommy Gibbons Quits Ring After Ill Health Uncertain
Minneapolis July 29. Tommy Gibbons has quit the ring. He may be permanently out or retirement may be temporary, depending on Mrs. Gibbons health. If she does not improve, he says he will not fight again.
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Minneapolis
INS
Tommy Gibbons
Snow Grips Jerusalem in Rare City Weather Event
A rare snowfall blankets Jerusalem causing astonishment among residents who recall such events as extraordinary and potentially disruptive to daily life in the historic capital. Authorities urge caution as streets become glazed and visibility drops, with locals noting the rarity of snow in the holy city.
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Jerusalem
Holy
Oldest Trees In America Echo Ancient California Giants
The article notes California's enormous trees predate the Christian era, with growth rings proving their age. It also mentions other ancient trees including Chapultepec cypress, Mount Etna chestnuts, and a famed plane tree near Constantinople linked to legendary trees of Lombardy and Suma ey.
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America
California
Chapultepec
Mount Etna
Constantinople
San
Wioda
Lombardy
Suma
Wicaka Camp Fire Hosts Meetings and Socials in Atlantic
The Wicaka Camp Fire held a regular meeting at Miss Mary McCrory’s Huck Creek home followed by a picnic supper. August meeting planned with Genevieve Perry at 602 Spruce Street. Several local residents hosted gatherings for various Camp Fire groups and clubs, including slumber parties, theater outings, and a farewell breakfast for Miss Salina Tubbs of the Ladies' Literary Club as she prepares to move to Madison for a General Hospital position.
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Wicaka
Mary McCrory
Huck Creek
Genevieve Perry
Spruce Street
Aretha Butler
Chestnut Street
Co le Club
Ruth Mountain
A. B. Mountain
Deg Maines
Salina Tubbs
Ladies’ Literary Club
C. A. Meredith
West Seventh Street
Misa Tubbs
Atlantic Hospital Training School
Madison
General Hospital
United States
Mra Cpl
Meredith
Mra
Miss Tubbs
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