Rock Island depot youths fined for dice shooting
Nine young men were arrested at the Rock Island depot for shooting dice. Most posted ten dollar bonds. several pleaded guilty. Witnesses included policemen and Charles Hadish, Vernes, and Merrifield. Disorder led to mayor Ball imposing ten dollar fines as the case settled.
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Rock Island Depot
Chas. Hadish
Vol. Vernes
Chas
Merrifield
J. E. Price
J. Wy, Grady
H. ‘Windsem
Tom Patterson
Ray King
wWaltry Strohmeyer
Tom Abbot
Ice Cream Social Planned at St Wenceslaus Church
Members of St Wenceslaus church plan an ice cream social next Wednesday evening August 9 with careful preparations to ensure a successful event.
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St Wenceslaus Church
St. Wenceslaus Church
Townsend to Attend National Photographic Convention
T. W. Townsend departs Sunday for Boston to attend the National Photographic Convention of America in session next week. He travels with his two sons, Alva C. Townsend of Lincoln Nebraska and Charles of Des Moines, representing Town Photographers as a Nebraska delegate and Iowa liaison. The trio will spend a week in the eastern states.
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T. W. Townsend
Boston
National Photographic Convention of America
Alva C. Townsend
Lincoln
Nebraska
Charles
Des Moines
East
Rathbone Sisters Laws Social Fat Showdown
Fragmentary note mentions a Saturday evening event involving Rathbone sisters and a social gathering. Unclear details. no explicit location or outcome available.
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Rathbone
Sisters
Old football rule clarified on out of bounds and progress
Changes for the coming season fix rule six by eliminating the hazy four point call from a Town Chicago game four years ago. It states only a place kick holder can be out of bounds, and enables fans at the twenty five yard line to view the play. The referee will blow the whistle once ball forward progress ends.
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Chicago
Tn. Knipe
Iowa
Palmer sells East Fairchild lot to Charles Boberich
Through C. M. Reno, J. E. Palmer sold the west half of lot 6 in block 5 on East Fairchild street to Charles Boberich, just east of Linn street.
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E. Palmer
North End
Charles Boberich
C. M. Reno
J. E. Palmer
Fairchild Street
East Linn Street
Local Briefs Move and Travel Notes From City
Mrs Piace Bostwick returns to Mobile Alabama. Fern and Lee Buchanan visit Dr Sawyer. Joseph Stadler is seriously ill at his father’s home 919 Boat Fairchild Street. C S Zager and wife return from Davenport Clinton trip. Mr and Mrs F J Wicks move into Johnson Street home. Lewis Benda and daughter Marie return to Cedar Bivifs. Miss Flossie Kisor goes to South English to visit Miss Emma Lister. Mire Thos Chadima and children return from four week Iowa City Riverside trip. Mrs Frea Finefield and son Harty from Rochester Town visit the area. Franklin and Morton families spend week at Highland Park. The launch line connects their resort to the city. Mrs C S Hohenschh and children return from Denver due to Mr Hohenschuh illness. they stay with Mrs Hohenschuh’s parents Mr Dostal.
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Piace Bostwick
Mire
Chadima
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Riverside
Frea Finefield
Harty
Rochester
Newport Township
Franklin
Morton
Highland Park
Qi Srs
C. S. Hohenschh
Denver
Hohenschuh
Crops in Fine Condition Across Scott Area
The rain Tuesday night benefits corn and potatoes with a large crop likely as warm weather continues. Oats yield 20 to 40 bushels per acre. corn thrives. Patrick Cuneen injured after falling from hay load and remains bedbound. Alma West visiting Iowa City. Mrs. Arthur Sexton hosts sister from Omaha. Bert Schell cut by a colt, requiring stitches. Brick Chapel Sunday school enjoyed an outing at the Schell home with ice cream and cake. Geo. Hunter Jr returns from Canada noting a huge crop there.
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Scott
Patrick Cuneen
Alma West
Iowa City
Arthur Sexton
Omaha
Bert Schell
Movement planned to aid home seekers in Iowa City
A movement is to be instituted for lower rent home seekers arriving in Iowa City with the Commercial Club possibly handling the matter. Mrs. B. A. Stratton of the city is in Louisiana and may be detained temporarily due to the yellow fever epidemic excitement.
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Iowa City
S Oe
B. A. Stratton
Louisiana
Very scarce ministers in Iowa City churches
A reporter surveyed the town for Sunday ministers and found only three active Protestant pastors. The Congregational Church has no pastor until Sept. 1, and pastors at All Souls, the Methodist, Trinity, Christian, and Presbyterian churches are on vacation. Community faith leaders face a temporary pastoral shortage in Iowa City.
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Congregational Church
All Soul’s Church
Methodist
Trinity
Christian
Presbyterian
Iowa City
Having Success in New York Promises Bargains for Iowa City
C. Vetter, now in New York City, reports great success in securing bargains for his Iowa City customers. He has closed numerous remarkable deals and The Big Store customers anticipate rare opportunities even in larger department stores. The buying public awaits announcements.
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C. Vetter
New York City
Iowa City
Van Der Zee Leaves After Riedes Scholarship Win
Jacob Van Der Zee, winner of the Riedes scholarship, departed the city for home in Sions Center Town. He has recovered swiftly from appendicitis surgery and is in good health. He will stay with his parents for six weeks then go to Oxford.
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Jacob van der Zee
Sions Center
Oxford
Troop G Rumored at Johnson County Fair Attraction
A rumor says Troop G of the regular cavalry at Fort Des Moines may march at the Johnson County fair. Secretary Mahoney says he knows nothing of arrangements and doubts funds allow troop participation. Possible future appearances include Red Rapids carnaval Ferre Haute and Tidiaa.
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Trrop G
Fort Des Moines
Johnson County
Mahoney
Reda
Rapids
Ferre Haute
Tidiaa
In Memoriam Captain James W. Sterling
The comrades of Samuel J. Kirkwood Post No 8 honor Captain James W. Sterling a soldier and citizen. They praise his honesty diligence and reliability while noting his civic leadership and deep faith and express hope to meet again in the hereafter.
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Samuel J. Kirkwood
G. A. BR
James W. Sterling
Hint
Saving a Baby Girl with Dr King’s New Discovery
The Byler family of Cumberland Maryland credits Dr King’s New Discovery for saving their eleven month old daughter from serious throat trouble. After two physicians gave up, four bottles brought complete recovery and ongoing health. Trial bottle available free. $100 guarantee. Henry Louis and W E Shrader sell it.
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Geo. A. Byler
Cumberland
Dr. King
Henry Louis
W. E Shrader
Gfrid
Deco Coaching Parade Plans Announced for SAG Event
Plans for a deco coaching parade at SAG outline 2 percent allocations and celebrate good work. Organizers urge participation from coaches, students, and supporters to showcase community achievements and teamwork.
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Deco
Preparations for Wing of New Science Hall
The report notes improved weather aiding construction progress. Excavation has begun for the north wing foundation and an additional story is expected to be added to the new science hall before the season ends.
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New Science
Doctor Bappes Will Locate in Carroll After Medical College
Francia A. Happe completed the medical college course at the university this year and plans Carroll as his future practice site. The state board report shows perfect marks in two very stiff examination subjects, signaling strong potential for successful practice.
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Francia A. Happe
Medical ‘College of the University
Carroll
Happe
State Board of Examiners
Picnic at Cou Falls Delights Local Businessmen Crowd
A Wednesday afternoon businessmen picnic at Cou Falls drew crowds despite threatening weather. A highlight was a 24 to 9 seven inning win by business men over professionals amid playful disputes on the score, with music from the Little Dutch band and refreshments from the Commercial club.
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Cou Falls
Lawye
Runaway buggy ends safely after near miss on Dodge Street
C Riley and two men rode in an open buggy with a gray spirited horse. After a broken reins strap the horse bolted from North Dodge toward Market and Dubuque. The occupants escaped unharmed. the horse was later captured near Washington by Marshal Mullin.
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Bny the
Carl Riley
Mr. Riley
John Shy
Will Frost
Dodge Street
Dodge
Market
Dubuque
Washington
Mullin
Newport couple wed in mayoral ceremony
Mayor Ball officiated the marriage of George Sharf and Nettie Wheeler, both residents of Newport township, in a ceremony yesterday.
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Wheeler
Sharf
Ball
Newport Township
Engineering professor returns with recruitment search in Clancinatt
Professor W G Raymond head of the university engineering department is expected home today after a trip to Clancinatt where he sought a candidate to fill a vacant position on the department’s instructional staff.
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W. G Raymond
University
Clancinatt
Residence Nears Repair After Tornado Damage
John McCollister, a tornado victim east of Eids, has a new barn filled with hay and a nearing completion house repair. A two story kitchen addition replaces the damaged area. the tenant house remains unrepaired as Charles Williams relocates crops to another farm. The property shows marked improvement since the storm.
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John McCollister
Eids
Charles Williams
McCollister
Institute Raises Grade for Certificate Applicants
Supt. L H Langenberg prepares certificates for exam winners. Applicants with prior institute attendance over 90 will gain one percent in each subject. Of 104, 26 failed and six averaged above 90. Less experienced teachers who failed one or two branches may retry the examination.
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Supt
L. H. Langenberg
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New York
Mr. Vetter
First Express
MR. Yetter
Mayor Ball
J. W. Townsend
Point
Dr. Knipe
C. S. Zager
Davenport
Clinton
F. J. Wicks
Johnson Street
Lewis Benda
Marie
Cedar Bivifs
Flossie Kisor
Emma Lister
Patrick Guneen
Brick Chapel
Schell
H. T. Crawford
Cork
Geo. Hunter, Jr
Canada
C Vetter
Troop G
Memoriam
DR. 'Bappes
Francis Happe
Dutcher
C. M. Parsons
C. M. Dutcher
Dr. Clapp
W. J. McDonald
D. J. Hoover
Pen
Eugene Epestein
McDonald
Maresh Dutcher
Shrader
Hindricka Davis
W. M. Woltman
Hoover Stevens
Parsons Wilson
Lumsden Craig
Ward Hummel
Anderson Clapp
Jones de
Clapp
Hart
C. Riley
Gogan
Raymond
Mar
Institute
Pasa
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