Rotary Picnic at Reserve Highlights Aug 6 Events
All set for the annual Rotary Picnic at Rotary Reserve near Cedar Falls on August 6. A full program of in games and skill contests for Rotarians and families, with prizes for first and second places, under the supervision of T. M. Buchanan and a committee including F. Liffring and Ned Wyant.
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Rotary Reserve
Cedar Falls
T. M. Buchanan
F. C. Liffring
Roy Smock
Ned Wyant
Robert Schear
A. G. Reid
Robert Cass
B. Cass
George W- Miller
City Fire Loss in July under two hundred dollars
Records from Chief Ray Tiller show July fire losses under 200 dollars. Firemen answered 19 alarms, two from outlying boxes were false. A roof fire caused the largest damage at 100 dollars. A barn roof blaze involved fireworks and a bee swarm call accompanied several emergency requests.
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Ray Tiller
Farmer Survives Threshing Pipe Incident
Cedar Falls August 1 Special Hans Wallrum escaped serious injury when his right sleeve caught on a threshing machine cotter pin. He grabbed the wheel braced his body and a broken set screw prevented a likely fatal accident. Workmen say he used his left hand to grip and his right foot for leverage before sprains kept him from worse harm.
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Cedar Falls
Hans Wallrum
Paul Dresser
Halrum
Fire From Thresher Blower Sparks Barn Blaze in Nashua
A fire started by straw in a thresher blower spread to a barn at the Seymour Massee farm in Nashua Iowa, igniting straw stored in the mow. Clifford Massee acted quickly, emptying a thermos to help fighters suppress the flames with aid from the threshers. damage was limited.
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Nashua, Ja
Seymour Massee
Clifford Massee
Increases in Grain Rates Suspended
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed grain rate hikes between Minnesota North Dakota points and other Midwest routes. Four western railroads had planned increases to Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and South Dakota. An investigation will determine the reasonability of the proposals.
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Washington, D. C
Minnesota
North Dakota
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
South Dakota
Western
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cupid Still Hits Mark Here July Report Shows
In Black Hawk county 42 marriage licenses were issued in July by Clerk of Court W. Thompson. Cupid’s July tally rises eight from 1924. June brought 73 licenses the peak month. Since Jan 1, 328 licenses issued. Des Moines police seek L. E. Cline, 21, on a warrant from Maxwell official for obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Cupid
W. Thompson
Black Hawk County
Tolich
Cline
Des Moines
L. E. Cline
Watter
Radio Programs and Nearby Stations Listings
Radio schedule fragment lists Davenport to Omaha stations with orchestra, violin, banjo, and chorus acts. Includes baseball scores, musical programs, church and chapel services, organ recitals, and a few named performers. Also references Monday nearby stations with market quotes and concert schedules.
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Davenport
Omaha
Koil Cornell Bluffs
Voor
National Barn Dance Pro- Rerum
Cornhuskers
Ralph Semerson
Eddie
Fancie Cavanaugh
WEG
Rambo Cent
Ams
Rambo Skylark
Melodiens
Wile Amsor
Haren
Chicago
Gelse Brothers
Langdon Brothers
Maria Kelley
KYW
WEEM
Sandy Meek
WGN
Paul
WDAF
Kansas City
School of
Des Moines
Woaw Omaha
Koil Council Bluffs
Wqad
Tulubo Conscert
Hinshaw Conservatory of Music
WGIN
Chiersn
Drake Concert Ensemble
WEBIT
Chtcage
Detroit
Roxy
Navenport
Loelgsing
Queteh
Scor
Rationreview
Bari
Crynell Bluffs
Tis
Vocubiers Cheatra
Paulu Named Assistant Coach At Cedar Rapids
Leonard Paulu, famed Oskaloosa high school football coach who gained notice two years ago, will join Washington high school in Cedar Rapids as assistant coach starting September. His appointment follows Maurice Carlson's resignation to become an assistant to Lea Novak, now director of athletics at Parkersboro. William Kelly of Burlington arrives as Novak's successor.
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Cedar Rapids
Leonard Paulu
Oskaloos
Terords Inn
Town City
Washington High School
Arthur Deamer
Pauli
Maurice Carlson
Lea Novak
Parkershoro
W. Va
William Kelly
Burkunton
Novak
Norton and Brown Set for Missouri Valley Tennis Final
Dex Moines August 1 A U P Brian J Sorvon and Wray Brown both of St Louis will play for the singles championship in the Missouri Valley tennis tournament at Wakonda club courts. Norton reached the final after beating Turs Gofershall Towchamp and iovalles junior itdehlider 4 0 Brown beat Pash Bonnett Town club champion 4 6 0 8
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Dex Moines
Brian J. Sorvon
Wray Brown
St. Louis
Wakonda Club Coutts
Norton
Turs Gofershall
Towchamp
Iovalles
Ellsworth College Names New Coach From Michigan
Harry T. Conley from University of Michigan is named coach for Ellsworth College for the coming year, succeeding Roberts. Conley brings three years of Michigan staff experience and strong coaching credentials. Tilman Eape will captain the Panthers, a junior who starred for Ellsworth the past two seasons as a long passer. Cedar Falls State Teachers will visit Dusworth on homecoming day October 3, marked as the hardest test on the Panthers schedule.
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Jown Falls
Harry T. Conley
University of Michigan
Ellsworth College
Roberts
Conley
We Michigan University
Tilman Eape
Panthers
Ape
Hilsworth
State Teachers Eleven
Gedar Falls
Dusworth
Portage Lessons And Fresh Water Fish Nobility
The writer warns about the perils of canoe portages and how proper packing and solo carrying can reduce strain. He advocates balanced loads, describes typical missteps, and shares favorite game fish, naming brook trout fontinalis California golden trout smallmouth bass channel catfish bluegill. He also notes a poster design device for artists testing large outdoor posters.
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Calfornia
Waverly Defeats Parkersburg In Ten Inning Tilt
Waverly baseball team edged Parkersburg 4 to 1 in ten innings before a large crowd at Shell Rock celebration night. Patterson allowed nine singles and struck out 16 for Parkersburg while Allenstein of Waverly fanned 11 and held Parkersburg to two errors. Waverly played flawless defense. Patterson yielded two hits and Parkersburg failed to reach third base.
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Waverly
Parkersburg
Shell Rock
Atart
Patterson
Fanning
Allenstein
Parkerburg
Ensemiste Cadillac Redefines American Car Design
Cadillac debuts a low, lithe, finely crafted model praised for distinctive design and luxury. The article credits Fisher bodies and emphasizes ten years of proven eight cylinder strength, projecting unmatched attractiveness and structural supremacy in the new generation.
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Cadillac
Fisher
America
Dempsey Says He Is Now His Own Manager
New York August 1 AP Jack Dempsey admits in a telegram to the New York state athletic commission that he is now his own manager. The message notes a turning point in the boxer’s control over his career while the article mentions the setting in northern New York as context in a separate historical line.
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Jack Dempsey
New York
New York — State Athletic Commission
Helen Wills Loses to Elizabeth Ryan in Seabright Final
Seabright New Jersey August 1 AP Helen Wills Berkeley Cal national champion fell in straight sets to Elizabeth Ryan of England and California in the final women’s singles at Seabright invitation tournament. Scores were 6 3 6 3 marking Wills first American court defeat since 1923.
Leland Parkin Trains for Coaching Season at Seabright Beach
Town City, Ia Apr 1 Seabeach training for a football season is planned by Leland C Parkin to prepare for a coaching career at the University of Iowa This summer at Seabright he teams again with Gordon Locke captain in the Yale game Locke specializes in developing backs Parkin will work with backfield men as part of his coaching duties at Iowa.
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Town City
Leland C. Parkin
University of Iowathiy Yill
Yale
Abright
N. J
Waterloo
Tia
Iowa
Seabright
Gordon Locke
Parkins
Locke
Importance of Good Rail Service for Economic Stability
A 1925 Chicago statement highlights how prompt and adequate rail transport stabilizes production and employment, lowers price fluctuations, sustains demand, and boosts national prosperity. It credits capacity growth, funded by railroads, improved facilities, and patron cooperation, and invites constructive criticism and suggestions.
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Rotary
By Ben Batsford
MR. Duff
Paio
Linneapoths-St. Fant Ciety
Vansily
Netrei
Sehont
Twin
Nighthawk
Orohesuims
Paulu
Brown
TETMA
Michigan
the Outdoors
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Portac
North Waods
Moe
Mina
Tecan
Lima
Parkersburg Club
Ouy
Pickerel
Ant Cell
C. W. Bruner
Black Hawk
Gificult Casas
G.E. Boyce Optometrist
Commercial St
General Motors
Morris Motor Car Co
Witterloo
Wibugque—Chisen Ciex
Dillac
Helen Wills
Elizabeth Ryan
Leland Parkin
New Jersey Beach
OTN BS
Co. H. Markham
Ilinois Central System
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