Bakers and White Triumph in Iowa Nebraska Double Victory
George Baker of Decorah and Paul White of Cedar Rapids defeated Omaha brothers Joe and Will Adams to win the Iowa doubles championship in Des Moines. They also claim Nebraska champions status, after a fierce three-set match noted for long rallies. Baker won singles consolation, and the pair earned gold medals and a bronze cap stand.
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Joe
Will Adams
Omaha
Iowa
Des Moines
George Baker
Decorah
Paul White
Cedar, Rapids
Nebraska
Adams Brothers
Black Water State
Baker
Ayer
Adams
Register and Leader
White
Nebraska Brothers
Joe Adams
Grinnell
Bear
Missing Girl Found After River Suitcase Clue Spurs Investigation
A suitcase with a note asking to aid the poor led authorities to Ruth Lewis, reported missing since July 17. Sheriff Ellingson traced her from Spillville to Calmar and Fort Atkinson before locating her in Monticello, then sending her home to Hopkinton under Dr. Ripley care. She is deemed slightly unbalanced but not insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spillville
Ruth Lewis
Hopkinton
Ripley
Bergman to Manage Calmar Hotel
Ernest Bergman and his wife, formerly hosts at the Zimmerman hotel in McGregor, have been engaged by the Calmar Hotel Co. to take charge of the Calmar hotel starting August 15. The Bergmans bring years of hospitality experience to the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bergman
McGregor
Calmar Hotel Co
Calmar
Bergman
Zimmerman
Postville Stock Buyer Edward Waters Killed In Auto Train Crash
Edward Waters, Postville stock buyer, was killed when a Milwaukee northbound train struck the car he rode in with his wife on the Military road two miles west of Postville. The collision hurled them 100 feet. Mrs. Waters later died from injuries. Undertaker Harris brought Waters’ body to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hol. Waters
Postville
John Sebastian
Milwaukee Noon
Waters
Milwaukee
Mr. Waters
Harris
George Waters
Slices Another Auto Melon Distribution Of Auto Fund In 1916
The state treasurer will issue warrants to all ninety nine counties for the second distribution of the automobile registration fund for 1916. Each county gets 151 for each township, totaling 250000 dollars to be distributed. Iowa now has 176000 registered autos, up from 146000 the year before. Winneshiek County will receive 83020, having already received 12640 last April as the first slice, bringing its total to 15660 from the fund.
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Iowa
Winneshiek County
Christen
W. F. Baker
State Weather Bureau
Winneshiek County Fair promises top attractions and wide access
Readied for the Winneshiek County Fair with premier attractions and varied entertainment. A major push to secure attendance via season tickets overseen by W. N. Chaffee and available through local banks or by contacting L. L. Cadwell, Decorah. Tickets cover all four days and three nights, transferable, and must be bought before the fair opens on Tuesday Aug 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Association
W. N. Chaffee
Century Lyceum Bureau of Chicago
L. L. Cadwell
Decorah
Iowa
Dean of Auto Poloists Walter Stirling to Visit Decorah
Walter Stirling known as Blondy and captain driver of the American Auto Polo team will appear at the Winne shiek County Fair in Decorah this August. A Fairmount College graduate and veteran driver, Stirling has been a pioneer of auto polo and earned honors including a cup from the Duchess of Marlborough.
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Walter Sterling
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Blondy
Stirling
America
London
Raneleagh Club
of Marlborough
Fairmount College
Fudge
Slight Rock Island Train Delayed By Rails Near Ossian
Train No 446 left Rock Island at seven am Saturday under Conductor McPartland failed to reach Cedar Rapids until late afternoon due to heat buckling rails near Ossian. Two engine tender wheels derailed and some castings broke. crew could not double that day, delaying return and giving McPartland a rare Sunday with family.
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McPartland
Cedar Rapids
Ossian
Camp Kitchen Fire Destroys Bulgarian Crew Tent
A small cook tent used by Bulgarian sewer workers in the fourth ward bunk house area burned last Friday afternoon. The fire started while the cook was alone and consumed the tent before any aid could arrive. No other damage occurred.
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Fourth Ward
Harvest Pace Quickens As Cool Weather Helps
The article notes a shift to cooler weather aiding harvest of small grain. Last week’s heat hindered progress for men and horses, but ongoing cooler, rain-free conditions could push most grain into shock by week’s end.
Fall from church roof injures painter at Cresco
Jack Despard suffered a serious accident while painting the Methodist church on Tuesday morning when a coping stone toppled as he tried to climb to the roof. He was unconscious on arrival at the hospital, with a broken leg and a gash on his head.
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Cresco Times
Jack Despard
Methodist
al Lassinaeions
End of Finger Clipped Off
Vera Barth the daughter of Michael Barth was visiting friends in the country last Saturday when she stuck a finger into a stationary windmill gear. A gust of wind started the mill and cut off the end of her finger.
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Vera Barth
Michael Barth
Katydid Chorus Delays Frost Prediction in September
The article notes no Katydid sounds yet, a traditional frost predictor, saying frost would come in six weeks once heard. If accurate, frost would be unlikely before September 15, by which time much corn would have escaped danger and people would be watching for signs.
Board of Supervisors Debates Road and Bridge Projects
The Board of Supervisors held a session this week addressing routine matters alongside two delegations. A northern group urged converting a township road into a county road. A Glenwood township delegation pressed for a new bridge across the Upper Iowa River.
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Board of Supervisors
Glenwood Township
Lowa River
Drowning at Fort Atkinson Claims Local Teenager
Harold Meyer, about sixteen, drowned while swimming at Fort Atkinson after a workday. The water was unusually cold from a spring and a flood washout left depth over twenty feet. Rescuers recovered the body after grappling efforts. he was well known for his cheerful disposition and strong work ethic. He was a brother to Edward Meyer and nephew to G A Meyer, Carl Meyer, and H J Hiller. funeral service Tuesday drew many neighbors.
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Calmar
Harold Meyer
Fort Atkinson
Ft. Atkinson
Edward Meyer
G. A
Carl Meyer
H. J. Hiller
Decorah
We and Our Neighbors Chronicle A Turbulent Year
A long reader item surveys local incidents and events across several Iowa counties. It notes hunting licenses issued, accidents, a woman killed by a revolver, a wind ruin, a drowning, Barn and farm losses, a waterworks contract worth 14916.90, and various weather and transport notes. Also lists missing letters at Decorah and a Stanwood crossroad accident killing four.
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Chickasaw County
Dyersville
James Harris
Hopkinton
Wilbur Jones
Webster City
Taylorsville
Fayette County
Morris Peterson
Riceville
Harvey Chensky
University At
Iowa City
Edgewood Journal
Ossian Waterworks
Des Moines Bridge & Iron Company
Houston County
Minn
John Zuercher
Wadena
A. E. Kepford
Linn
John Keegan
West Union
Jack Lecault
Philip Spence
Rudolph Siehl
C. G. Vick
Chas. Walheim
Suicide in County Jail Shocks New Hampton
W Patterson of Sioux Falls died by his own hand in the county jail here last night at age 27 after being arrested Sunday for petty theft. Seven cents were found on him and three postcards from his mother dated July 10 15 and 19 were in his pocket. Sheriff Kezar discovered the body in the middle of the night.
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New Hampton
W. Patterson
Sioux Falls
D. Patterson
Menlo Avenue
Albert Lea
St. Paul
Sherif Kezar
Growth of Corn in Canoe Township Field
Halvord T. Ramlo of Canoe township reports his corn field planted May 22 has grown over seven feet tall by last Thursday. He notes about 84 inches of growth in 63 days, calling it notable progress for the crop.
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Halvord T. Ramlo
Canoe Township
Danish yard launches seventh Nordstjernan motor ship San Francisco
A Copenhagen shipyard launches the seventh and last motor vessel for Nordstjernan of Stockholm. Similar to its six predecessors, the 6,000 ton deadweight ship will sail to the US west coast via the Panama Canal and is named San Francisco.
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Copenhagen
Rederiaktiebolaget Nordstjernan
Stockholm
United States
Panama Canal
San Francisco
City Council Reviews Garbage Disposal Ordinance
At last night’s regular meeting the council considered a proposed garbage disposal ordinance drafted by City Attorney J A Nelson at the request of Health Officer Dr A E Conrad. The measure aims to curb dumping that invites rats flies and disease, with health authorities hopeful for a systematized approach and likely action beneficial to city health.
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A. E. Conrad
J. A. Nelson
Conrad
Knocking the Spots Out of Your Clothing at KLEANALL SUTTABORIUM
An advertisement touts cleaning and pressing services at KLEANALL SUTTABORIUM with fast turnaround and midrange prices. It highlights suit work and dyeing, plus a note about a county fair program featuring sports and entertainment including baseball and harness racing from August 15 to 18. Also promotes PARMAN'S Malted Milk and Hutchinson Grocery Co. peaches at 20 cents a can or 3.80 a case.
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Parman’s
California
Hutchinson Grocery Co
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The
Des Moines Register and Leader
Monticello
Calmar Hotel
Edward Waters
Autopoloists
Rock Island
Cramp
Stanwood
Tipton
Ira Miller
Lois Miller
Clarence Finkey
Paul
Ruth Miller
Motor Ships
Sweden
McGregor and
R. W. Carter
Two Mile Corner
Devorah-Conover Road
Republican” Office
Vesper
A. E. Iverson
Hesper
Swpd
Aiken
Test
Hargreaves
Fremont Township
M. EH
Culbert
Cresco
Tadott
EB. J. Mook
Red Bros
McNess Sanitary
T. Hl
Johnson
C. J. Steno
DR. Glark
FORD
Decorah Delivery
Warren E. Hoyt
Citizens Savings Bank
Redclass
John C. Hexom & Son
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