Risley Named Oil Inspector in State Gain
Senator Whitmore plans run for attorney general and Risley of Davenport will become chief state oil inspector, moving to Des Moines. The piece notes Byers reorganizing the office and an inventive farmer, H I Foskett, describing a patent inquiry into a novel harvester aid amid heavy rainfall and flooded fields threatening crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Joan P. Risley
Davenport
Melvin
Byers
Iilenwood
Risley
Clarke
E. X. Gadd
Andrew Barauist
General Byers
Jones Lee
Ossian
Whitmore
Foskett
International Harvester Company
Heavy Rains Dampen Cedar River Beach Opening
Showers yesterday afternoon disrupted the formal opening of the bathing beach at Cedar River park. A large crowd gathered, many entered the water, but rain since 4 pm dispersed revelers and later ended the band concert. Weather caused outdoor events to be deemed unfit, with totals varying across nearby towns and several cars abandoned on flooded roads. Licenses to wed listed for several couples in Waterloo and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River Park
Pars
Waterloo
Shell Rock
Marshalltown
J. T. Muldoon
Trai
Cedar Balls
Love Alford
Cedar Rapids
William Whicker
Last of Starr Bandits Sentenced
Chandler Oklahoma August 2 Henry Starr pleaded guilty to bank robbery in district court and was sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary A jury panel was drawn this afternoon for the trial of Starrs alleged accomplices Claude Suwyer Rudolf Maxfeld Charles Johnson and Louis Estes Starrs career included bank robberies train wrecks jail outbreaks and attempts at reforms after a failed pardon in 1903.
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Chandler
Okla
Henry Starr
Benitentiary
Iriad
Grande
Starr
Starr Gang
Banlits
Stroud
Olli
Claude Suiwyer
Rud
Maxfeld
Charles Johnson
Louis Estes
Roosevelt
Public Welfare Stations Urged by Rotary Club
William Parrott urged public welfare stations on each river bank at a Rotary Club noon meeting in the Hotel Russell Lamson. Members agreed to push the welfare proposition as vigorously as the good roads drive. Homer J. Counselor, nephew of Secretary Gates, was guest of honor and spoke about his War Department work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parrott
Rotary Club
Russell-Lamson
Homer J.counselor
A. F. Gates
Counselor
War Department
Washington
Motorcyclists Endure Flood Weather Delays
Motorcyclists in a two day endurance race faced a cloudburst at Decorah causing a halt after the first lap through Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Vinton La Porte City and back to Waterloo. The second lap began yesterday and trips to Charles City Osage Decorah were completed without mishap until the Decorah burst halted progress. No riders had returned to Waterloo yet though favorable weather may allow a return tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Vinton
la Porte City
Waterloo
Charles City
Osagee
Sulphur steamer Agtouin in for Bath and arrest mixup
Sulphur laden steamer Frieda from Sabine Texas bound for Saarsport Maine ran ashore in dense fog off Segnin island near Kennebec river. About 80 crew aboard and safe. Earlier note: P D Bowser known as Poor Dog the white bull terrier was captured by a dog catcher near Hotel Russell Lam Sun and released after hotel manager intervened.
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Bowser
P. D. Bowser
Cc. E. Jones
Hotel Russell Lam- Sun
P. D
Bath
Frieda
Sabine
Tex
Saarsport
Segningland
Kennebec River
Personal crisis ends in Cedar Rapids death by suicide
Alfred Sampson, 40, of Cedar Rapids, killed himself at home late last evening amid despondency over his inability to quit drinking. At the same hour a daughter was born at a local hospital, marking a tragic personal crisis and a new family arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Alfred Sampson
Almort
Mail Order Encyclopedia Offer Across Distances
Residents outside town can order the $2.50 encyclopedia for 98 cents, with parcel post charges as follows. Within 150 miles add 10 cents, 150 to 300 miles add more. send to this newspaper for details and to cover 3 pounds weight.
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Towa
Onehiding
Oiher
Helms Raab Wedding Quietly Ties Two Hearts
William R. Raab Jr and Lois Vivian Helms were secretly married at Rev J E Johnson's home on Saturday evening. Mrs Raab is the daughter of Mr and Mrs B Telmg of 225 Baltimore street. The groom, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Wm Raab of 20th Wicca street, has lived in Waterfoo most of his life. He graduated from the College of Commerce in 1918 and works for the American Express company.
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William R. Raab, Jr
Lois Vivian Helms
J.E. Johnson
East Graded
College of Commerce
American Express Company
Daw Markers Arrested In City Attorney Case
Alfred Mullan city attorney and J 2 Kenyon former city attorney appear in police court to answer charges of violating city regulations. Kenyon faces a charge of exceeding the speed limit this afternoon, Mullan to appear tomorrow morning for operating an automobile without a number. Unusual feature: the assistant city attorney prosecutes the city attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Mullan
J. 2 Kenyon
Kenson
Spred
Mullan
Costly Foods Not Always Best Says Noted Physician
San Francisco notes a Panama fair address by Dr. S J Crumbine, Kansas health official. He warns of rising food prices and urges thrift. He argues cheaper fruit grades can be as nutritious as premium ones and cites waste from improper storage and marketing. Also includes stray literary lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
German Papal Prayers and Peace Appeal Stir Debate
Berlin reports from wireless says Pope Benedict issued a peace appeal last week, praised as a lasting monument by Catholic circles, but met with sharp denials in London Paris Rome and Petrograd. Meanwhile Germany continues rewards for heavier blows to force a lasting peace, while a funeral service was held for Frank Carlrich Brock, infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Brock, who died Saturday night of convulsions. interment at Fairview cemetery after services at Hileman Gindt chapel on Mulhorey street. The infant was born in Waters on June 24.
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Berlin
Sayvilley
Papa i Benedict
Colonne
Sayer
Pere Henedict
London
Paris
Rome
Petrograd
Frank Carlrich
Prank . Brock
Hileman & Gindt
Mulhorey Street
T. Prekel
Tmannel Tatinr
Court orders distribution of estate among heirs
Appraiser values land at 260 dollars per acre while the highest bid by the referee reached 162 60 per acre. The record notes not guilty and includes a stray town quote about a man seeing a price in the road. The Yonkers State is cited with a snippet about drunkenness and wakefulness.
Buried in Classified Fragments Cameo Pin and Rentals
A collage of 1910s style Want Ads includes a woman finding a cameo pin, rental requests for a small barn in West side near 1427 Commercial, and various notices for rooms houses and services. Entries mention names like Chaa Bickler Wallace Miller and F. E Robertson with phone numbers and locations Waterloo Ia.
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Melrose
West Side
Bickler
Enron
Waterino
Galloway
Black Hawk
Webster
Chautauqua Bark
Wallace Miller
Uniontown
Winder
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John P. Risley
Ghn
Wiltmore
Ottumwa
H. I. Foskatt
Pasa County
Iowa
Nishoa
Nodaway
Reuben D. Greeg
Lyle, Minn
Neltie Sorenson
William A. Raab
Waterlon
Lois V. Helms
Zoey Hd
Starr Bandits
Lake
Chicago
Wilson Avenue
Neto
Hubland
Wren
Alferd Frisher
James T. Knapp
Prisbey
Marriand
Justine Knapp
Elmer FE. Feely
Agtouin
Drini
Myer
Laume
Ogether
Tile AL Cosy
Jlandling
Emily Holt
COE Mainners Terydag
Mrs
Vernon Castle
Mrs. Vernon Castle
Palm Beach
Florida
Metropolitan Opera
Madame Pavlowna
Golders Hill
England
Helms-Raab Whdding
Georg
Jyeb
Tear
Detroit Free Press
Tapant
W. T. Frame
St. Francis* Hospital
Tomor
A &Rice
Crimixonteak
Yonkers Statestan
Warntst
Te 35
Care Courier
Wwattr Cafe
Marin
Ravmmotern House
F. E. Robertson
Waterloo Loan & Trust Co
A. WK. Chamberlain
Agt
A. W. Chamberlain
Bliss
Jefferson
Franklin
Correa Gordo
W. C. Heisler
I. C
Phong
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