Black Men In Knife Contest Ends In Disorder
A disturbance in a bunk car after a knife contest among Black men led to John Turner being jailed for thirty days on disorderly conduct. Albert Dortch and Richard Mack were released. another man, Leslie Foster, was fined-free for disturbing the quiet after a slap accusation against A. O. Conner’s daughter. Henry Ne Meyer's apple weighing dispute ended with a $10 fine and costs.
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Illinois Central
John Turner
Albert Dortch
Richard Mack
Turner
Dortch
Mack
Leslie Foster
A. O. Conner
Henry Nefmeyer
Meyers
Wood
Neimeyer
U P Young People Convene for United Presbyterian Meeting
Arrangements for the national convention of the Young People's society of the United Presbyterian denomination in the city Aug 14 to 17 are nearly complete. A special train from Pittsburgh will reach the city at 6 PM on Aug 14 via Cedar Rapids, where travelers will be hosted by the Commercial club. Delegates will tour Cedar Rapids by auto, with officials lodging at Irving hotel. Sessions will be in the First M B church auditorium, followed by a reception likely at the First Congregational church.
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Young People’s Society
United Presbyterian
Pittsburgh
Cedar Rapids
Commercial Club
Irving Hotel
M. B. Church
First Congregational Church
United States Trade Surpasses All Past Year Totals
Washington August 8 The United States trade in the last fiscal year was greater than any prior year with exports and imports totaling 4.275 billion dollars more than the previous record. The year ended with a 653 million dollar trade surplus as exports exceeded 1912 by 261 million and imports rose accordingly.
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United Kingdom
Germany
France
Cuba
Canada
Brazil
Japan
Herlands
Italy
Washington, D. C
United States
Illinois Central Conduct Safety Campaign Promotes Courtesy
The Illinois Central railroad promotes a campaign among its employees to suppress profanity and teach courtesy. It emphasizes that every employee is a public servant and that respectful conduct is as valuable as any asset. Employees are required to avoid profanity and treat patrons courteously.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Ilinois Central
Illinois Central Officer Shot. Auto Crash Near Duncombe
Freeport officer Frank pan hardt, injured Sunday by Charles Isom, has recovered and will return to work soon. A freight train hit an automobile near Duncombe, Iowa, killing or injuring several occupants including Mr. and Mrs. Gunderson and others. two children unharmed.
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Freeport Journal
Frank Panhardt
Illinois Central
Charles Isom
Webster City
Duncombe
Henry Gunderson
Ollie Nelson
Porter
Flagstad
Jersey breeders seek premium lists for Waterloo cattle show
Hugh G. VanFelt, Waterloo Cattle congress manager, received a call from Henry Webster of Minneapolis requesting a premium list. Webster, head of Webster Lumber, plans twenty Jerseys for Waterloo and ten for the Shoemaker Van Pelt Mayne sale during cattle congress week, a leading Jersey sale in the nation.
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Hugh G. VanFelt
Waterloo Cattle Congress
Jersey
Strong Statements Favoring Vurpillat Reach Our City
The article details varied endorsements of Vurpillat by locals and visitors, noting many have tried the preparation and report relief from stomach trouble and nervousness. A Los Angeles resident, H A Curtis, credits long-term suffering with improved appetite and sleep after using the medicine. Mrs. Reagan of West Waterloo also claims benefit from the discovery. A ladies driving contest heightens excitement for the final event tonight.
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H. A. Curtis
Los Angeles
Mr. Curtis
Thad
Chas, Reagan
West Waterloo
Fifty To Leave Here For Denver Special Train
The Knights Templar triennial conclave prompts a Waterloo to Denver special train. About fifty travelers board two Pullman coaches, with nine cars total reaching Omaha and Denver, via Cedar Falls and Fort Dodge. Local committee includes P J Martin and S J Hall.
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Denver
Knights Temeslar
Waterlloo
Town Criers
Baltimore
New York
P. J. Martin
S. J. Hall
J. G Ralston
W. H W. Merner
8. O. Bailey
Cedar Falls
William Welden
J. H. Stockberry
James Wink
Iowa Falls
Ezra Nuck~olls
Eldora
Templar District
Falla
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Waterloo
J. Hall
F. A. Sporle
Russell L. Deeon
G. W. Hinkle
P. 2. Martin
Mrs. McCord
LW. Hall
Pike's Pool
Colorado Springs
Uriuple Creek
Iit
Waterlon
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Carda
U.P
Forge
Vurpillat
Schuneman & Co
Vurillat
Tings Center
Tourrow
Dubuyque
Peer
First Brethren Church
Andrew Naylor
Fourth Street West
E. W. Gale
Lafayette Building
Frank C. Krueger Market
Frank Krueger
Burch Bros
IZ Off
Musiin
Childrens’ Coats
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