War talk and park plan for Cedar Heights unfolds
A Cedar Heights meeting discusses Galloway’s plan to deed park lands to the city and form a park board, with a special election to approve an ordinance. The council forms a committee to draft the ordinance and prepare for a vote, while a Women’s Cabinet Council meeting showcases parliamentary skill. Tax levies are set totaling 22 mills for municipal needs, excluding school and state taxes.
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Cedar, River
Uiree
Towa
Thomas Eaton
F. L. Toyer
BH. R. Shoemaker
George B. Shoeaker
Galloway
Womed
Wier J. Burdick
Cabtet Council
Tate Taras
Uhres
Cedar Heights
Wation
Campaigns to run on thrift and economy this year
Senators Kenyon Reed and Spencer say presidential campaigns will be conducted on a thrift basis with tighter controls on preconvention expenditures. They expect fewer large subscriptions and more careful spending as campaigns face scrutiny by the Senate committee.
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Chicago
Senate
Kenyon
Iowa
Reed
Missouri
Spepcer
Senate Investigating Committee
Congress
Spencer
Meter Service Charge Outlined For City Prepay Meters
The city and Gas and Electric plan a 59 cent service charge for Latrons using prepay meters, about 1,400 meters affected. If a second style meter is used the charge appears on the monthly bill. Gas rates rose August 1 and readings will continue as meters are read. Aquilis Walker, once prominent for courtroom prayer actions, has been declared sane at age 75. Plymouth Congregational Women hold an ice cream sociable at Mrs Muleny’s residence on Saxon Street Wednesday.
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Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Plymouth Congregational
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Muleny
Saxon Street
Setimata
To &Ag
Probabio Totalpl
Piasergere
Adonts Prac
Violineo
Pasenger
Knights of Columbus Convents Report Jobs For 350000 Men
Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty told delegates at the thirty eighth supreme convention that the order has placed more than 350000 men in employment at living wages. He linked the effort to reconstruction education and patriotic work and claimed it helped avert distress in metropolitan areas postwar.
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Uby
Associated Press
New York
Knights of Columbus
Order
James A. Flaherty
Warning to Leave as Fall of City Looms
A wartime dispatch reports that the Polish delegation left Baranovitchi for Warsaw to push for mandates for stoning and a full protocol with armistice terms. The Soviet side demanded broader conditions and warned that without them no armistice could be concluded. A Minsk meeting was proposed for August 4 to continue armistice talks.
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Mot
Baranovitchi
Warsaw
Armistice Commissions
Minsk
Model Village to Improve Cedar Heights Streets
Cedar Heights Iowa will begin road improvements with a county grader and crew. Roy Shoemaker, chair of the street committee, arranged with the county board for use of grading equipment on Grand road where the monarch of the forest stood, the source of local uproar.
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Cedar Heights
Iowa
Grand Road
Roy Shoemaker
Creston Gas Rate Increased to $2 Temporarily
Creston Gas Company was authorized by the city council to raise rates from $1.78 to $2 per thousand cubic feet. The higher charge will remain in effect until conditions warrant a change, the council said.
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Creston
Creston Gas Company
Emancipation Day Observed in Two Large Colored Gatherings
Colored residents of Waterion and area plan Emancipation Day with two main meetings at Electric Park and Antioch Baptist Church. A barbecue, games, contests, and a 3 p.m. half game will kickoff activities with dancing later. Mrs. J. R. Rush of Des Moines to give the keynote address at the church event.
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Electric Park
Nice
Antioch Baptist Church
Pile Church
J. R. Rush
Des Moines
Hinger
RABY PRANKS INVOLVED IN WATCH AND NATIONAL DEBT STORY
A humorous tale from Cleveland A Y about a man who trusts his watch to his son after failing to run. The piece notes a July debt drop to 24.2229 billion and a $76.404 million retirement of treasury certificates. It also reflects on funeral customs with gloves.
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Cleveland
East Party
Seventh Street
Sturdevant
Washington
J. G
Treasury
Government sale offers half price for wooden ships
The Shipping Board surveys wooden ships built in emergencies, with 21 ships offered at half price but few buyers. Of about 1,000 deadweight tons, many vessels are stored or converted. private turnover could cost about $170 million after losses.
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Washington
Sovernment
Shipping Board
Atlantics
Entaal Nuober
de Lotat
Sinn Fein Fights Gov t for Control of Train Service
Dublin reports show a government Sinn Fein clash over Irish railway control. Police sit tight as troops are carried, trains halted at stations, and dismissals rise. Judges and officials travel by motor to avoid armed guards on trains.
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Mullngar
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Mullingar
Mortuary Notices of Herrian Williams and Whipps
Several obituaries and funeral notices are listed. Mary Anna Herrian of 644 Cottage Street, born July 23 1844 in Sakehma, Bohemia, died 1 45 a m today. five children and eleven grandchildren survive. funeral plans pending. Ellen Doyle born in Ireland in 1847 died. widow of James McCue. Waterloo and Duluth connections noted. surviving husband, daughter, granddaughter, three brothers and two sisters. Elizabeth Williams died Sunday. funeral at St Marks Episcopal Church with Rev Thomas Horton officiating. interment at Elmwood. relatives include Frank Cristanden and Arn Steven Walmsley. Cora Whipps death prompts a short prayer service at Petersen Brower chapel with burial planned in Charles City.
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Mary Anna Herrttu
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Ruth Golinvaux
Agon
Leo
Elizabetil Weluslams
Elizabeth Williams
SS. Mark's Episcopal Church
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Nastor
Frank Cristanden
Chicago
Steven Walmsley
Washington, D. C
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Wharles City
Cora Whipps
Petersen Brow
Chapel
Hey
GC. B.ice
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Charles City Ormorrow
Japanese statesman Okuma criticizes Siberian policy
The article reports Takio Okuma criticizing Russia and Germany linked aims, noting his view that Japanese troop withdrawal from Siberia creates global suspicion. He argues any punitive action should be clear and agreed by powers, urging frank, decisive policy to avoid aiding Bolsheviks and misreading Japan’s motives.
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Avg
Jamion
Shigenotu Okuma
Clemenceau
France
Okuma
Liberia
Germany
Siberian
Siberia
Qkuana
Vepen
Vighe Bolsheviki
Japan
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Dapun
Ireland 1A Hands of Soldier Court Under Blot
The article reports on Ireland s 1A military court actions and Blot Bill with references to authorities and procedures. It notes potential death penalties and the involvement of officials from the Irish Church chancellor and a historical provost. It emphasizes a public notice of military court rulings and the legal framework surrounding these measures.
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Arbitration Board Rules Waterlo o Waterford Transit Fare Rise
A lengthy arbitration report from Waterloo shows the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway case seeking a fare increase. The board evaluates fair value, operating costs, depreciation, and new capital needs to set a passenger rate aiming to balance service quality with city burden.
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Staymend
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