Harmony Slogan Heard in Owa and Unity in Iowa Politics
Des Moines August 26 extra session planned to amend primary law to allow Republicans to vote for U S senator at November election and adopt a harmony program. Dolliver backs amendment for straight-ticket voting and unity. Cummins supports harmony and calls for reform of Australian ballot to ease straight-ticket voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Thirty-Second General Assembly
United States
Dolliver
Walter I. Smith
Council Bluffs
Gummine
Cummins
Iowa
Allison
Towa
Belliver
Delliver
Dollivar
Taft
Toyo
Hauler Moves Giant Tank Through Waterloo Streets
A massive 85 foot long ten foot diameter tank weighing 10 700 pounds from the Hawkeye Oil Co. plant in Waterloo was hauled through the business district this morning amid crowds. Troops of onlookers watched as two wagons navigated East Fourth and Sycamore streets and workers kept bystanders safe. William Mucker of Independence was on business nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Oil Co
Waterloo
Holler Works
Waterloo Roiler Works
East Fourth
Sycamore
Ganning Factory Opens Season With Fire Safeguards
Waterloo Canning opened its plant for the season with full preparations and improvements, including a new automatic sprinkler system. The company anticipates an average pack, dependent on frost by October 1, with about two thirds of last year’s sweet corn acreage under cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Canning. Corporation
Mdon
Fentira
Wast
Conmagy 6
Aw U
Old Time Pioneers Gather For Busy Chautauqua Picnic
In Black Hawk County a large crowd attended the settlers annual gathering at Chautauqua with a noon meal and informal program. Officers for 1909 were named including Humbert as president and Edwards as secretary. A note reports Miss Isabelle Bratnober’s remains traveling to Hazel Green for interment and local marriage licenses are listed along with a rescue incident at Freeport yards. Laura Meade is confined to home with illness.
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Hiackhawk County
Chautauqua
Association
Prairis
Iowa
Sterling Worth
Blackhawk County
CG. W. Mullan
Waterloo
Murderers of Conway Catch In Muskogee
Four Muskogee youths involved in the David Conway murder near Waterloo are captured after a spree of robberies and stabbings. Fonzo Smith and Jim Taylor held in Muskogee while George Robinson is believed linked to Taylor. Sheriff Ramsey rushes to secure all suspects. Robinson’s identity remains uncertain.
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Muskogee
Okla
Fonzo Smith
Jim Taylor
Cotton” Taylor
Waterloo
Lows
David’ Conway
Tig
Frisca Bridge
John Cabilhah
Vai
Busby
Indian Territory
Muskogee Phoenix
Daily Reporter
David Conway
Leighton
Houston
Crimin
Thia Particcular
Robin’ Son
R. B. Rameay
Muskogese
Shariff
Local Youth Involved in Ferguson Diamond Case
A youth once aided by the Fergusons is revealed as the alleged thief. Diamonds belonging to Mrs. Ferguson were used in checks drawn on Mr. Ferguson’s account and signed by the youth. Mrs. Ferguson has notified police that a local representative will travel to Waterloo this afternoon to retrieve the prisoners.
Man 50s Arrested for Petit Larceny at Local Grocery
George Andrews of 620 Ankeny street admitted stealing food from Smith Lichty Hibman wholesale, carrying goods home for a year and a half. He pleaded guilty, fined 100 dollars, and chose jail time avoided by paying the fine. authorities recovered tea coffee mustard and other items. His wife was unaware of the crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Andrews
Ankeny Streat
Smith, Lichty& Hib
E. A. Leighton
A. P. Houston
Andrews
A. B. Rapford
Kindergarten Hall Replacing Old Amphitheatre Site
Plans outline replacing the old amphitheatre with a modern Kindergarten Hall. Builders propose a new structure on the site, signaling changes in local use and a shift toward educational facilities.
New Glever Clothes Shop to Open in Waterloo
Waterloo gains a new men’s store named Due Clever Clothes Shop to open September 12 in the Irving house block on Bridge street. Robert Clapp, who closed a South Bend stock, will manage and offer a full furnishings line aimed at younger men with latest styles from New York and the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Irving House
Bridge“street
Cal Sharp
Bean
Sama Oor
Challeger
Robert Clapp
South Bend
Indiana
Clapp
Des Moines
New York City
Bennington Store Plans Glass Front and Souvenir Cards
The store room features a glass front and a finished interior with clothing store fixtures. For the opening the manager has prepared souvenir cards.
Vernon Wing Summoned A Five Year Old Dies After Illness
Vernon Oscar Wing five year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wing died after a prolonged illness starting with rheumatic fever. The child suffered at home 216 Halstead street and died peacefully. Funeral arrangements note burial in Janesville. The piece also covers local notices of August 25 and other community updates including deaths and farm news.
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Charles Wing
Vernon Oscar Wing
Halstead Street
Acuke Aniocardi
Vernon Wing
Aweet
Illinois Central
Freenort
Janesville
Denver Child Hurt Under Wagon
Cedar Falls Aug 26 The 10 year old son of Peter Jensen farmer west of Cedar Falls was run over by a wagon at noon Wednesday and badly injured He was seated on a wagon loaded with 76 bushels of barley when the wagon jolted and the wheels passed over him Doctors required several stitches to close wounds on his scalp and arm The accident may prove fatal amid fears for the boy's condition Also notes list visits fairs and local gatherings with multiple names and places in the Cedar Falls area
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Henry Gonarden
Jubilee
Blackhawk County
Glalt
Bennington
Aie
Cirty
Cithea
Denver
Waverly
Nav
John Adix
George Gelgler and Son
Christ Notting
A. Mathing
Matcolim
Tows
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran
Adam Reinhard
Schank
Harlan Township
Fayette County
Iowa
Adam
Christ. Notting
Fred Murphy
Wreterloo
Cedar Falls
Peter Jensen
Local notes from Bruly county and surrounding towns
Readable items show community updates from Janesville and nearby areas. Mentions include property work on a new barn frame at Matt Colishaw's, Will Sadler's arm injury recovery, a German Republican neighbor promising a Cat purchase after November 2, Dan Holdiman hauling for Charli Meyer, visits from relatives, upcoming show on the 28th, and multiple short notices about travel, school, funerals, weddings, and social events across Bruly county and Waterloo region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Vince
Bruly
Charli Meyer
John
Ortner
Barclay
Cascade
Iowa
Tom Dunkerton
DUNKERTON Aug 26 Shave Sparks Town Talk
DUNKERTON Aug 26 Tom Dunkerton shaved off years of beard as he heard the singing of In the Good Old Summer Time. His voice gave him away in conversation attracting curious townsfolk. The rest of the notes cover local visits, threshing season, creamery pricing, and community fund collection for the Home of Our Good Shepherd.
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Tom Dunkerton
John
Risse
Father Nemmeres
Gilbert ‘Vile
Barclay Insk
Father Kopecky Vialtea
Father Hornfield
Jesup
Lona Struber
Eagle
Long Balsh
Hannah Ortner
Dad
Atrow
Creamery Association
Dubwqne
Our Good Shepherd
Gol
Henderson
Nick Wellner
W. FP. Wellner
Cleveland
Waterloo
Local notes keep Brandon area happenings in view
A fragmentary timeline recalls Aug frost seen by locals, visits by families from Independence and Cedar Rapids, and travel through Brandon. It mentions the fifth anniversary of the Cemetery Association at the G. A. R. hall, with a program of songs, duets, and readings, plus routine visits to farms, a hospital official, and local business trips to Cedar Falls and Jesup.
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Boyeral
W. HH. Albert
Hamer Wroton
H. J. Lynch
R. Shillinglaw
Vinton
W. A .Albert
Cedar Falls
John Leonard
Cedar Rapids
Cemetery Association
Levi Naylor
Alburnoth
Granville Naylor
Katherine Romig
John Weart
Lincoln
Ned
Liylogeton
Alfie
Weart
Iising
J.D. Perry
J. Robinson
Silver Creek
Biiiv Robinson
Mise Marie Robinson
Misa Katharins Robinson
Redet
Pauly
Auburn
Brandon
Knowles
Jesup
Robert Clark
Cay Coy
Independence
Davis Black
Local Items From O and Oe August Notes
O and Oe notes visitors and travels in August. Mrs Arthur Manon of Hartford guests of Mr and Mrs Join Mackiurray. J W Bennett at drug store while brother ill. Miss Edna Kincaid dies Cedar Falls. Harold Maynard re-enrolls at state normal. J L Comta and L E Progser visit Toronto. H F Holden hosts Cedar Rapids guests. auto trip. Joneavilla band plays Cedar Falls carnival. J W Jamigan at Cedar Falls. Bertha Kyles visits Westphal. State fair attendance by H D Ford and Wl Simp Hon. Herbert Bradford to study at Waterloo Commercial college. Mrs Ed Davis visits parents Baskin. Vera Greenies visits Plainfield. MacMurray Bros sell dragone equipment to Henry Brow. Warren and John Henry run new shop in Dassendon. W R Mallory of Chicago visits sister in Cedar Falls. Busy Thursday with picnic and show crowds.
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Arthur Manon
Hartford
Cedar Falls
Presbyterian
Harold Maynard
State Normal School
J. L. Comta
L. E. Progser
Toronto
Canada
F. Holden
Cedar Rapids
Joneavilla
J. W. Jamigan
Bertha Kyles
Weatphalis
Dua Molnea
Ford
Wl Simp
Herbert Bradford
New
Waterloo Commercial College
Ed. Davia
D. Baskin
Ifnels
Waverly
Exodun to State Fair Draws Local Notables
Aug. 26 report notes a mass departure to the state fair including Mayor Vogt and wife Wea Strayer Hemmerling brothers and Hans Agard. Dr. Bignell of Waterloo preached recently while Dr. Anderson of Reinbeck aids revival meetings. Shock threshing nearly finished. Misa Porter of Reinbeck visiting relatives. Mrs Elrod and Tama resident renew ties. Mrs Nancy Kahn dies after 34 years in Cedar Falls schools and later art work.
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Vogt
Wea Strayer
Hemmerling Brothers
Hans Agard
Bignell
Waterloo
Dr. Anderson
Reinbeck
Thomas Reisinger
Misa Porter
Mra
Elrod
Tama
Nancy Kahn
Cedar Falla
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Harmony
Owa
Dolliver and Cummins
Harmony—Dolliver Suagents
William Mucker
Independence Wlay
C. W. Mullen
S. A. Bishop
H. W. Grout
John Jacob
Vernon
S. M. Humbert
William Waterfield
Raymond
Cedar
Alls
A. J. Edwards
Hazen Green
C. P. Bratnober
Minneapolis
Isabelle Bratnobér
Hazel’ Green
Wis
Navhelm-on-the-Rhing
Bratnober
Joseph W. Anderson
Viola Rhea Farris
Henry J. Bauiman
Grace Hankest
J. M. Moynihan
Freeport
Harlacher
Illinoia Central
Freeport Yards
Moynihan
Laura Meade
Bur
Conway
Smith
Air
Tim R. Smith
Muskogsg
Remsey
City ‘Hospital
Madison
Ringling Circus
Win
Fullhart
Fullart
George Robinson
Robinson
Philadelphia
Quincey
Sherif K. RB. Ramsey
Musko- See County
Palia
Kansas City
Taylor
Ramsey Fa
Rohinson
Sheri
Ramsey
Great Western
Rev. Ferguson
Wilson Junction
GEQ
Chautauqua Park
Amelia Bayer
Mason City
Frank Haase
G. Faust
Dea
John Spray
Albert Buss
Chris, Mohring
Dripol
Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute
Helie
Tt Io
Kinderearten
John Meyers
Willam Spies
John Capwell
Fairbank
Dick Bolte
Aberdeen
Jand Buginesa
John Engelking
Herman Clanging
FB. Bartling
Misa Minnie Fuchs
Wheatland
H.T. Briden
F. Webster
Farnsworth
Muggie Rusee
Frank Far
I. Brandes
Washburn
Arthur Dickman
Bayeral
Fred Krueger
Ottie
Princes
Chicago
J. H. Schuneman
Ernest Jordan
Herman Dammerman
Famiy
John Berlin
St. Vernon
O. H. Thomay
East Janesville
John Homiigbaus
Wilma Cave
Seattle
Wash
Winton
Indianapolis
Ind
Florence Keechon
Mr. Shipman
Hiram Gilbert
Delmer
Lewis Butts
Miss Olinda
Bartha Schmadtke
Thoraday
Kampmeier
Frank Kilson
Briataw
Koigtt
Lon Patterson
Manly London
Fred Hesse
Wapello
Bert Thompson
Alligon
Thompson
Mis
Flossie Herrick
Murda
B. C
Nancy Taylor
John Best
Bre
J. L. Donus
Roy Gilbert
Christie
Robert Hannett
Shell Rock God
Reinhart
Louisville
Neb
Frank Coldron
W. Rogers
Cedar Ripidé
Rogers
Bessis Trotter
Carmollock
Trotter
Thors Everst
Nigey
Alma Hunter
Dora Wells
Spen
G. A. Stewart
Cdar Toll Cook
Will Garland
Vipit‘tug ‘Thureday
Sumner Priday
Hiva Chapin
Miss Chapin
Moline
Lew Ashline
Town City
Ashlina
State University
Mary Conley
Tarbet Loch Leaond
Scotland
Fred Nordton
Mary
Sedan
Minn
Robert Thompson
Hish
Old Triands
Mise Ruth Butler
John Lowe
Berty Champ
AlMa
Misa Dora Rathman
Hnre
Milas Rathman
Albert Neal
Guy Neal
Carroll Cook
Freud Geltz
CL Dorman
Ruwiuke Simmer
Dunkerton
Janessille
Os. Eoo
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