Fifteen Percent Advance in Public School Book Costs
Compelled by the supreme court to abandon wholesale price book sales, the city school board adopts a new arrangement with dealers that raises the cost of school books by about fifteen percent next year. Dealers previously paid nothing, with pupils receiving books at near wholesale prices, and the board argues the change results from court rulings and adoption after extensive study.
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Supreme Court
City School Board
Hhe School
Ely to Attend State Golf Meet in Burlington
Captain E A Ely and his family have visited the elder Ely's home on Town avenue Us week. He will travel to Burlington next week for the state golf tournament and likely play with the Des Moines team. He recently completed a year at Fort Leavenworth's military college and was selected among fifteen for staff positions.
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Capt Ely
Burlington
E A. Ely
Ely
Town Avenue
Des Moines
Special Military College
Fort Leavenworth
Knights of Columbus DISCUSSES Cedar Rapids Picnic
At a Knights of Columbus meeting last night the group decided a picnic will be held but poor weather postpones any gate. Cedar Rapids members favor delaying until Labor Day in late September.
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Knights of Columbus
Cedar Rapids
Nusser Returns From Seven Week Stay At Hot Springs
John Nusser returned from a seven weeks stay at Hot Springs Arkansas and reports he enjoyed himself immensely. He notes the district previously burned is again booming with new buildings filling the space that had been vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folio Nusser
Hot Springs
Arkansas
John Nusser
Officers Ordered to Report Ahead of State Encampment
Colonel Frank W. Bishop announces that Adjutant General Thrift will arrange transport for select officers and men of the 54th Infantry to arrive at the State camp grounds before the encampment July 24 to 31. Officers listed include Colonel E. H. E. Lambert Major Ralph P. Howell Major Fred Holstein Captain Stanley Miller Lieut. H. Bert Speck Lieut. Ralph Williamson and others.
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Frank W. Bishop
54Th Infantry
Thrift
BN. G
State Camp Grounds
S4th
EH. E. Lambert
Ralph P. Howell
Fred §. Holstein
Stanley Miller
H. Bert Speck
Ralph Williamson
Leonardy
William G. McManus
Q. M
T. ©. Daizell
A. F. Brown
Charles F. Weiss
Paul Baughman
Sargeant
Fred W. Turner
Albert Hemmer heads to Oshkosh for Lutheran aid meeting
Albert Hemmer of this city leaves for Oshkosh Wisconsin to attend the Mutual Aid Society general meeting of the German Lutheran church July 19 and 20 where he has served as general treasurer for twenty five years. Albert Drews is the local delegate. Rev J G Hoerlein may also depart to join the sessions.
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Mutual Aid Society of
German Lutheran
Albert Hemmer
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Mutual Aid Society
The
German Lutheran Church
Albert Drews
Osh- Foch
J. G. Hoerlein
Parrott and Amelia Otto Wed at Kirkwood Home
Last evening at the Parrott home on Kirkwood avenue Rev J G Hoestein of the German Lutheran church united Mass Amelia Otto and Arthur Parrott in marriage. The couple enjoys the congratulations of many friends and Mr Parrott works for the Lowe Co jewelry firm.
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Parrott
Kirkwood Avenue
J. G. Hoestein
German Lutheran Church
Amelia Otto
Arthur Parrott
Mr. Parrott
Lowe & Co
Mrs MacLean Hosts Pleasant Summer School Reception
Mrs MacLean entertained about two hundred summer school students Wednesday evening. Refreshments were served to all. A few short addresses were made and the event proved happy to most attendees.
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MacLean
Tade
Marriage announcements for Ella Brown and Seth Thomas
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Miss Ella Brown to Seth Thomas at the bride’s home in Washington Iowa on July 23. The groom is well known in town having taught in public schools here and served as Washington superintendent of schools.
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Ella Brown
Seth Thomas
Washington
Iowa
Woman's Relief Corps Picnic At Butler's Boat House
The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a picnic on Tuesday July 18 at Butler's boat house. The conveyance leaves the Rest Room at 1 PM heading north on Duhagee street. Those with carriages should bring friends and ready baskets are encouraged.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Butler’s Boat House
Duhagee Street
Birthday party for Irene Parizex with friends
Last Wednesday evening about twenty two of Irene Parizex’s young friends attended a birthday party given by her mother. Games and light refreshments provided fun and a pleasant evening for all the guests.
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Irene Parizex
Beno
Surprise Birthday Party for Two Local Women
A Wednesday evening gathering at I. J. Rowland’s home celebrated the twentieth birthdays of Miss Anna Rowlard and Miss Atabel Weeber. About forty guests attended, sharing a pleasant, social evening.
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I. J. Rowland
Anna Rowlard
Atabel "Weeber
Euchre Party at Miss Louise Hughes Home
Miss Louise Hughes hosted a euchre party at her North Cepthl street home Wednesday evening. About fifty guests attended a pleasant gathering with games and socializing.
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Cepthl Street
Louise Hughes
Speidel Hosts St Mary’s School Class Party
Frank Speidel will hold a party for his St. Mary’s school classmates at his Santa Dubunque Street home this evening.
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Frank Speidel
St. Mary’s School
Santa Dubunque Street
Local Briefs Highlight City Visits and Weathered Events
Miss Stella Park of Wilton Junction spends the day in Town City while Grace Randall of Calamus visits Dr. and Mrs Valenta. Josie Swanson returns from California. J J Kostz back to duties at the Big Store after a Ced ar Blugs vacation. Worthing of Colorado Springs visits Jessie Scott on the West Side. Mrs Sarah Platt and daughters Bessie and Lasza of Tipton visit the Haddock home. James Fox in the city after partial recovery from the Santa Fe wreck months ago. er a.
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Stella Park
Wilton Junction
Town City
Grace Randall
Calamus
Valenta
Josie Swanson
California
J.J Kostz
Cedar Blugs
Miss Worthing
Colorado Springs
Jessie Scott
Sarah Platt
Bessie
Lasza
Tipton
W. J. Haddock
James Fox
Santa Fe
Iowa Citizen party tours the street fair highlights
The Iowa Citizen's press party led by Mr. Weihe toured the street fair attractions, from the Zoological Eden to the Girls From Bagdad and Tyrolean Alps. They praised the acts, enjoyed Lombardo's Band, and viewed moving pictures at the electric theater. The visit ended with a watermelon sendoff at Newman home after a late night at Katzen jammer castle.
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Iowa Citizen’s
Weihe
New Parker Amusement Company
Maud
Alpha
Omega
Ishow
Tyrolean Alps
Europe
Electric Theater
Katzenjammer Castle
Telephone official visits Cedar Rapids for legal business
D. W. Coffey of the Bell Telephone Company accompanied by a city official was in Cedar Rapids yesterday to attend to legal matters.
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D. W. Coffey
Bell Telephone Company
Cedar Rapids
The Proof of the Pudding at Yetter Red Star Sale
Crowds fill the Yetter Red Star Reduction Sale daily drawing shoppers from across Johnson County. The adage is echoed in the store as proof of the event’s appeal, urged by neighbors to visit for a wise purchase.
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Johnson County
Dr Shekwana Rescued From Water Near Terrel Dam
Dr Paul Shekwana a bacteriologist to the state board of health was dragged toward the Terrel dam while fishing. H A Fitzgerald heard his cries and saved him after he became trapped among willows. The doctor was revived after hospital treatment and remains weak. Fitzgerald has prior records of similar courage.
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Paul Shekwana
State Board of Health
Terrel Dam
H. A. Fitzgerald
Mr. Fitzgerald
First Surprise of Johnson County Fair Out
Secretary Mahoney of the Johnson County Fair Association issues a weekly surprise a red white and blue circular disk. One side asks Will you read the other side The reverse proclaims The Johnson County Fair and Carnival Sept 25 26 27 and 28 1905 Hig Beings The town is buzzing over the announcements as the fair nears.
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Mahoney
Johnson County Fair Association
Johnson County
Church Services and Sunday School Listings
A compact listing of church services across denominations. Baptists, Lutherans, Methodists, African Methodist, Salvation Army and others show Sunday schools, morning and evening services, prayer meetings, and special pulpit arrangements. Local union services occur at the Baptist church in the evening.
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Baptist Church
C.beté
Rey Philips
Key Poe
Christian Church
Fbble
German Lutheran Church
Corne Bloomington
Jonngoa
Jn Hoerlen
Solon
Alternoon
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pye
Blopm
Wright
Salvation Army
East
Washington Street
Holiness
m.Jumiora
Young People's League
Halvation Medine
Trinity Church
W. C. Williams
D. D
ALL Souls’ Church
Bummice First Presbyterian Church
Hov. D. Bieae Br Psoe
Si Patrick's
Francia Ward
Firet
Newport
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Odd
Dubuque
College
Congregational Church
H. C. Mason
C. B
Baptiet Church
Blossom Illness Forces Change in Dizzy Act
After Tuesday's show the performer known as the Girl from Abilene is ill and has permanently stopped the loop. A chorus girl Corine Sngrabham now performs the dizzy act which runs 53 revolutions in seven seconds. Two predecessors have been under medical care this season.
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Abilene
Corine Sngrabham
Local Notes On Visits Jobs and Legal Actions
Miss M A Teefey returns from Cedar Rapids while W A Pye will teach next year at Wilton. Mrs Grace W Jones sues for divorce in Chicago circuit court. Bertha Leeds to depart for Beloit Wisconsin. J F Brows named head of education at University of Wyoming. R M Stewart visits Grateland College after earning degree.
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M. A. Teefey
Cedar Rapids
W. A. Pye
Rev. Pye
Wilton
Margaret Wieneke
Leah Parrott Apeat
Chandler Woodbride
Grace W. Jones
Chicago
Black Stevens
Murphy
Burlington
Bertha Leeds
Nurses Training Department
The
University Hospital
Beloit
Wis
J. F. Brows
University of Wyoming
R. M. Stewart
Grateland College
Bettag of Oxford Per Contempt Ruling In Maid Law Case
Joseph Bettag of Oxford had an injunction from the district court to stop vagrant violations of the maid law. The supreme court found him in contempt for disobeying an injunction previously issued. He operated a basement saloon and allowed minors to enter and remain at his establishment.
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Joseph Bettag
Oxford
Supreme Court
Vic Barrer ill abroad on tour reports
Vic Barrer lies ill for several days in Denver while on an extended western tour and has since recovered. A Marengo writ of supersedeas hearing is set for tomorrow before Judge Byington. Mary Riggs gains permission to file a substitute petition in her case against Catherine Weiler et al. Mrs. Preston returns home to Davenport after visiting her mother Mrs. Trish. Mrs Hendrickson and daughter Mrs. Ed Evans visit West Liberty with Mrs. Mack Stevens.
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Vic Barrer
West
Denver
Byington
Marengo
Morrow
Mary Riggs
Catherine Weiler
Dr. Preston
Trish
Davenport
Hendrickson
Ed. Evans
West Liberty
Mack Stevens
Parker People Have Picnic
The Parker town group, described as band and dancing girls, deserted the city for a boat house outing. They embarked 30 canoes for river travel carrying cameras and snacks, while a figure named Knocky faced rain and hunger, receiving little aid.
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Bic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cedar Rapids Knights
Bishop
Cers
Etek
Hs $E. CS Society
Otto-Parrott
McLean
Euchre
Miss Lzette
the Girls of
Bagdad
Sailor
Carnival & Praise
Winl
Lombardo’s
Taos Electrical Theatre
DR. Shekwana
Terrel Dar
ST Mary's Church
A. J. Schulte
Astor
Unday School
Parker
Illner Bros
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