Robbery at Cedar Rapids Bank Nets $20,070
An unmasked robber held up the Cedar Rapids National Bank teller Leo Perrin yesterday morning between 7:05 and 7:10 o clock. He forced entry to two day doors and a safety vault, seizing about $20,000 in bills before fleeing. Perrin was not injured, but temporarily nervous and treated at Mercy hospital. The bank sits at Second Avenue and Third Street opposite the post office.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids National Bank
Cedar Rapids Republican
Leo Perrin
Perrin
Sol Jeneck
Mercy Hospital
Second Avenue
Third Street
August 1895 Monticello Notices Chronicle Local Life
The Express records Monticello activities from August 1895 including H D Smith visiting California, a child loss for Mr and Mrs John Nolan, Ed Lang returning from Moody Bible Institute, Artie Maurice injured, Ramona French arm fracture, Mrs R P Smith visiting Massachusetts, Celia Whitney's Chicago surgery, Aug 7 weddings of Charles A Miller and Nellie Preston, A H Hanken's return from Germany, charity ball yields 165, Blanche Hunter birthday party, Henry Rettig and Mayme Winner marriage, birth of a 12 pound boy to John and Mrs Jacobs, land sales near Monticello, Fred Sutherland and Edna Winner weddings, travel issues on tickets, Louisa Whittemore's remains brought for burial, and Barrett Whittemore’s pioneer legacy.
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Monticello
the Express
H. D. Smith
California
John Nolan
Ed Lang
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Artie Maurice
Ramona French
O. D. French
R. P. Smith
Massachusetts
Celia Whitney
J.T. Laugie
Martha Kibura
Richland Township
John Kiburz
Charles A. Miller
Miller Bros
Nellie Preston
Coggan
A. H. Hanken
Germany
Towa
Ladies’ Charitable Society
Blanche Hunter
W. W. Hunter
Henry Rettig
Mayme Winner
4. G. Isbell
Center Junction
John Jacobs
Mr. Jacobs
Luman Bennett
Kline
Castle Grove
A. W. Nickel
F. W. Nickel
John Brunthaver
Fred Sutherland
Miss Stevenson
David Street
J. M. Stevenson
Frank Sutherland
Edna Winner
Wisconsin
C. D. Chase
Texas
Lone Oak
Langworthy
Anamosa
Louisa Whittemore
Barrett Whittemore
Kimball
South Dakota
Bowen’s Prairie
Blodgett
Stand By The President urging unflinching support
The Chicago Tribune reports the government response to the latest German note as final on American law and rights. It declares the discussion closed and urges press and public to back the government without reservation, whatever fate may befall the nation.
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Chicago Tribune
Poland Holds Land Remnants as Troops Withdraw
Report notes dwindling Polish territory as Soviet forces advance and Allied troops pull back. Analysts warn of strategic reshaping in Eastern Europe with continued pressure on borders and occupation zones.
Music at Iowa State Fair Extends Aug 25 to Sept 3
Martin Ballmann conducts Ballmann's Symphony Band of Chicago as the featured unit among three bands and several orchestras at the Iowa State Fair. Des Moines Henry Band, Burlington Fischer Band, Graham's Orchestra, Quist's Orchestra, Myers Orchestra, and the World at Homeland Road Band will provide continuous performances across the grounds.
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Martin Ballmann
Ballmann
Iowa
Ballmann Symphony Band of
Chicago
Henry Band
Des Moines
Fischer Band
Burlington
Graham
Livestock Pavilion
Quist
Fort Dodge
Myers Orchestra
Waterloo
Homeland
Combine Business and Pleasure at the State Fair
An Iowa farmer balances busy crops and livestock with fair visits. The state fair offers practical knowledge and inspiration, turning labor into a productive mix of work and recreation that yields lasting benefits.
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Iowa
Baby Health Contest At Iowa State Fair
New Baby Health contest departs for the Iowa State Fair in the Women and Children's building to educate on hygiene sanitation and proper child development. Prizes are medals ribbons and trophies rather than money, with endorsement from the American Medical Association and child welfare groups.
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American Medical Association
The
Baby Health Contest Association
Peace in the Republican Party Urged by State Papers
Nine tenths of Iowa papers call for calm and unity within the Republican Party. The Burlington Hawkeye notes old issues are settled and urges focus on current problems to avoid disarray in leadership. Sioux City Journal hints at internal GOP fractures and outsider prospects for William Jennings Bryan.
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Marion Register
Lhe Burlington Hawkeye
Times-Repulican and Papera
Sioux City Journal
Charley
Tom
William Jennings
Wanted and For Sale Notices From Early 20th Century
Classified blurbs list eyewear services tenant search and multiple sales. Items include seven room houses and barns for sale, a Monticello residence, rental inquiries, a four-man car accessory sales opportunity, and farm listings in Monticello and Delaware county with dates and contact names such as Dr. L. G. Stabler Mrs. Binggell Herrick Reed O. J. Bucklin E. F. Skelley A. G. Hanken and E. M. Byers.
Tourists Restricted By Submarine Fear In Secluded Season
The Globe-Democrat notes that travelers avoid overseas trips due to submarines and skip Yellowstone due to highwaymen, advising it is a period to remain home and enjoy domestic comforts under one’s vine and fig tree.
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St. Louis
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Kansas City Times
Poland
Iowa State Fair
L. G. Stabler
J. Dahling
Herrick & Reed
Ford
Box
Dubuque
W. Maple St
Austin, Minn
O. J. Bucklin
E. M. Byers
A. G. Hanken
J. W. Skelley
Skelley
Union Township
Delaware County
Smith Sisters
Lou Lawrence
Monticello State Bank
H. C. Boblken
Mary
Kate Altman
Iowa State Fair and Exposition
Ricklefs & McNeill
Keystone Steel Wire Co
Peoria
Standard Optical Company
Chester N. Patrick
Express
Byrne & Byrne
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