Golf Tournament 5 Begins at Byrnes Park With Fifty Players
Fifty players enter a nine hole golf tournament at Byrnes Park. Alfred Longley offers a cup for the winner, to be held by the first two time champion, with handicaps ranging from 2 to 18 and a $5 club membership requirement for eligibility. The event runs from August 5 to September 4, with scores certified by a non-player and four best nine-hole scores counted.
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Byrnes Park
B. W. Coburn & Son
Talbot
Peters
Brown
Warwick
Sawyer
French
Ewert
Hostettler
Turner
Gregory
McHagan
McFarlane
Cousins
Toubey
H. Shaw
Collier
Place
Welsh
T. Welsh
Leeper
Miller
Coburn
Bland
van Meter
Ferguson
Maynard
McCoy
McLeean
Heid
Lichty
Pike
Longley
Smith
Naven
Schuneman
Weston
Moore
Husman
Pickett
Swisher
Furhan
Mullan
K. Bragdon
Cropper
D. Bragdon
Mucha
Sins
Logan
Yellen
Ransier
Chapman
Lst
Alfred Longley
Red Cross Funds Need Replenishing
Hes Moines August appeal from Governor Geo W Clarke urges Iowans to contribute to the European Red Cross for sick and wounded soldiers. Donors may designate country. funds sent to American Red Cross Washington DC or town Red Cross treasurer Du buque Jr. as state board treasurer.
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Hes Moines
Aug
Geo. W. Clarke
American Red Cross Society
Iowa Red Cross
European Red Cross Societies
Iowa
American Fed Cross
Washington, D. C
Otta J. W. Deming
Dubunte, Jr
Town
Red Cross State Board
Theatre Strike Is Called Off At Waterloo Theatre
At a morning meeting A J Bushy manager of the Waterloo theatre and Stage Emmoyes union members ended a year long dispute over wages. The strike was settled amicably with terms of settlement released after protracted negotiations following Mr Busby return from the east.
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A. J. Bushy
Waterloo
Stage
British appreciation of US diplomatic help voiced in London
Foreign under secretary Francis Kyp Qeland, speaking for Britain, expressed gratitude for U S diplomatic assistance. He noted kindness from American emissaries and hoped to use the United States to arrange exchanges for British subjects in Germany and German subjects in Great Britain.
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London
Francis Kyp Qeland
Cua
United States
House of Commons
Hhroud
Ife
Rev Robert Crown to Preach at First Presbyterian
Rev Robert Crown of Winona Sinn will occupy the pulpit at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow morning and evening, delivering sermons in both services.
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UP Presbyterian Church
Robert Crown
Winona, Sinn
First Presbyterian Church
Y State YMCA names new secretary for boys division
Des Moines Aug 8 Harry Goodrich secretary of the boys division of the Y M C A has been promoted to state secretary of the association succeeding Leonard Paulson who resigns to become secretary of the Y M C A in St Paul. Remaining staff shifts include WH Crawford Fellingham Walter Mead and W D Little with changes effective in September.
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Des Moines
Harry Goodrich
Leonard Paulson
St. Paul
WH. Crawford
Fellingham
Boys
Mr. Goodrich
Walter Mead
Paul McKee
WII
Marshalstant
W. D. Little
B. Meddleton
Elgin
Mil
Pioneer Woman Succumbs Near Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Aug 3 Special Mrs Katina Jepsen a pioneer resident of Black Hawk county died at her home six miles west of Cedar Falls this morning. Born in Denmark in 1840 she came to the United States two years ago. Surviving are James P Cedar Falls George Dike Jess Cedar Falls and daughter Mrs Anna Christiansen Fredaville. Funeral services will be held at the home Monday at 1 oclock and at the Danish Nazareth church at 2 30.
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Cedar Falls
Katina Jepsen
Black Hawk County
Denmark
James P
George
Dike
Jess
Anna Christiansen
Fredaville
Car Turns Turtle Injuring Four Near Wapello
A Waterloo group traveling south of Wapello escaped the brake failure on a steep hill. The car swerved, rolled, injuring the driver, his wife, sister, and mother-in-law while the daughter was unhurt. they were taken to Muscatine then Waterloo for treatment.
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Muscatine
Wapello
Waterloo
Stroke Strikes Longtime Nashua Resident Beil
Freeman Beil, among the area's oldest residents, suffered a stroke Thursday morning and remains near death after a prior stroke two months earlier. The report also notes Mrs. Clara Robinson is unconscious, Mrs. D A Watkins critically ill with stomach cancer, and Mrs. Henswirth senior in poor condition with limited time left.
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Nashurx
Frederika Boys Win 8 to 6 Over Denvers
Local notes report several visits and relocations in Denver AUE. Frederika boys defeated Denver 8 to 6 in a recent Sunday game. Plans teased for Plainfield to play here Aug 16 with a fast scheme.
French clash with Germans near Liege in Luxembourg
London Aug 8 dispatches report an important engagement between French and German forces in Luxembourg. A provisional armistice at Liege remains undecided while other reports note a two hour German withdrawal to tend their wounded. Paris confirms Liege forts remain defensible and discusses German tactics.
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Londoun
Jats
Germany
Luxemburg
Belge of
Paris
Liege
Dieke
London
German People Will Defy Devils in World
In a patriotic appeal reported by Hamburger Nachrichten, former German chancellor Pringsheim or similar figure declares that even if the world is filled with devils, the German people will defend and maintain its place in the sun. The message is carried via Amsterdam and London dated August 8.
Relief Granted to German Debtors by Federal Council
Berlin via London reports that the German federal council declined to proclaim a moratorium. Courts may leniently extend payment terms for three months, and relief may apply to certain bill of exchange transactions.
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Berlin
London
Independence Briefs from the Bulletin Journal
Independence notes editor A. M. Farwell travels with nephew F. E. Farwell to the northwest and coast. R. F. French to escort Belgian horses to Fort Dodge fair. Buchanan county fair starts Aug 18. The Sheehan Tires plan five new tenements as housing demand remains strong despite many new homes. Farmers report oats good. corn needs rain. Midlipman Paul Goen reports he is in France.
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Independence
A. MN. Farwell
Bulletin-Journal
FE. Farwell
Waterloo
R.F. French
Fort Dodge
Buchanan County
Miller
Independence Band
J. W. Lamb
Fred
N. A. Randall
Lamb
Fred Randal
Burke
Europe
Midl
Ipman
Paul
Goen
France
New Commerce Rules Allow Reservists to Sail Unarmed
Washington August 8 new instructions to collectors of customs authorize reservists to sail unarmed as individuals and travel to home countries without uniforms. The measures aim to free commerce from restrictions while maintaining neutrality and supersede earlier commerce department guidance affecting reservists and ships.
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Washington, D. C
Eurofear
Cardinal Warley Safe at Hrinnen Schreerland
Cardinal Warley and the Wit party, once at risk abroad, are reported safe at Hrinnen Schreerland according to a private cablegram received today, easing anxiety over their situation.
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Farley
Cardinal Warley
Wit Party
Hrinnen
Schreerland
Town Talk and Society Notices From Cedar Falls Area
Community column lists guests Mrs Henry Maxwell and Miss Minne Cooper of Flamilton Ohio visiting Miss Mar Karel McAllister for a week. Miss Bosse Carnes, formerly of Waterloo now living at La Salle, joins the visits. Mrs H L Lincoln and family greet guests near Cedar Heights. Typhoid fever fears surround Miss Briden treated at Presbyterian Hospital. Miss Rah Richardson departs for a few weeks' relatives visit in Burlington and Monmouth. Imes A Sinden seeks divorce from Rebecca May Sinden, married August 28, 1971 at Cedar Falls. House party by Vombard students at Willard Hall noted.
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Wack
Henry Maxwell
Minne Cooper
Flamilton
Bosse Carnes
Waterloo
la Salle
Mar- Karel McAllister
Mise Carney de
Hur Wey
Imes A. Sinden
Rebecca May Sinden
Cedar Falls
Verna Uriden
Mev
J. B. Uriden
Presbyterian Hospital
Miss Briden
L Misa Rah Richardson
Emma Rehardson
Burlingtoy Aut Monmouth
Maynard Community News Highlights and Visits
A Maynard roundup of visits and travels includes Mrs T. Paryue and son Frank with relatives at Quimby, Stansbery visiting his sister in Elgin, and the Trower family trip to Dubuque. Others head to Minnesota, Iowa and Pennsylvania for family gatherings, hospital recovery news, reunions, and social events with the Eastern Stars picnic at Twin Bridges drawing about 70 attendees.
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Maynard
JE. Bond
Heunth
Minn
Urey
George Becker
Gerald
Oelwe
August, Ecker
Sadie Toenges
Alden
Ida Buenneke
Frank Gleason
Donnan
Frank Goldberg
Oelwein Hospital
Zella Becker
Oelwein
T. Barnes
A. E. Goldsberg
WY. T Jones
Shelby
Fayette County
Hiram Barnes
James
Conrad
F. 1
L. D. Talcott
A. D. Burdick
Springvil’s
Gene Robertson
Lake Andas
M. D
Henry Warnke
W. B. Beattie
Twin Bridges
Ti. Frost
Waucoma
Robert Frost
Owatonna
Minneapolia
Decker
Pearl Reimer
Indepandonce
W. H. Neckard
Ethel TaLong
Edith Meyer
Wm. Harris Horn
Greeley
Cessation of British Trade Reported as German Cruisers Scout
Refugees in Peking report German cruisers are away scouting, explaining the near halt of British commerce above Shanghai. The Russian legation denies Russian troops would aid Tsing Tau defense. Britain France and Japan back a Chinese moratorium, allowing revenue funds to pay troops and prevent mutinies.
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Peking
China
Tsing-Tau
Shanghai
Official account of fighting at Liege
Paris reporting says German columns crossed the Belgian frontier overnight August 4. German cavalry contacted Regian posts near the fort east of the Liege fort at 2 PM August 4. The attack developed that day with aims at Fort Foran Rarehon and Bregnen in the northeast and Forts Trowneeltes and Embourg in the southeast.
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Paris
Liege
Belgium
Tegian
Lyern
Foran
Rarehon
Bregnen
Trowneeltes
Embourg
Americans May Land in Most British Ports
The United States embassy reports Americans will be allowed to land at most British ports after the arrival of Lieutenant Commander McCrary and Captain Woo. Embassy officials say the measures focus on safety and orderly processing at the docks as Allied tensions with Germany unfold.
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AM. S.a
United States
Ameriso
Aldidbert
Jody
Malmouth
Che Ombassy Stauty
Ely
Minder
Yank
McCrary
Germany
Germany Resents Diplomatic Moves Amid War Strains
Fragmented report notes German officials objecting to Allied diplomacy while accusing Russia of provoking Germany. It cites expulsions of German women in Wissia and reports men jailed, alongside remarks from Matthias Erzberger defending Germany’s armed defenses against perceived adversaries.
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Mertin
Aid Lobeau
Pye
Russia
Germany
Wissia
Matthias Erzberger
Corman
Dr Mayo Describes Thrilling Mauretania Voyage
Halifax Aug 3 Dr Kar Mayo of Rochester and Dr J B Murphy of Chicago were aboard the Mauretania when a sudden change of course and heavy rolling in a harbor chase caused fear and secrecy aboard. Passengers reported the ship swung 40 degrees and trembled as it raced toward Walifay with officers silent and darkness masking the spectacle.
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Halifax
N.S
Kari, Mayo
Rochester
Mion
Congress of North
J. B. Murphy
Chicago
Clinical Congress
Walifay
Real Estate Transeets From Cedar Falls Records
Real estate transfers listed include Henri Paul to Joseph A. Miller for lot and 6 block 11 Original plat Cedar Falls at 2500 dollars and Edward Rehder to Clank roeger for a 2 1 2 Sec 16 87 14 F294 AN, with other conveyances noted to Joseph Concer tial and Millicent T. Wing in nearby blocks and lots, all reflecting property transfers and monetary values from local records. The text also contains scattered nonsensical fragments and timing notes, indicating a torn or corrupted passage.
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Black Tawi
A. Henri Paul
Joseph A. Miller
Lot
Cedar Falls
Edward Rehder
Clank
Roeger
Chas
M. Hess
Joseph Concertial
Millicent T. Wing
Fragmented OCR text resembles historical script
The readable portions describe a noisy indoor scene with references to labs, evenings, and social events. Names like Mary Gingby appear alongside cryptic dialogue about happiness and marriage. The tone hints at a late nineteenth or early twentieth century setting, but many phrases are garbled and uncertain.
Plea For More Courtship After Marriage
A nostalgic column argues marriage requires ongoing courtship to preserve romance. The piece warns against treating affection as bribery or a product bought after vows, urging couples to maintain gentle words, tender gestures, and shared warmth to avoid emotional cooling and dull routine.
Love and courtship amid married life and memory
An essay reflects on marriage, devotion, and the loss of romance. It contrasts wedding vows with daily companionship and the need for words of love, recognition, and tenderness. It laments fading anniversaries and urges preserving courtship to keep sweetness alive in marriage.
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Thia
Jones
Couriwbin
Muanlore
Himsels
Agar
Tar
Iit
Efforts to avert clash in Mexico City intensify
Washington reports renewed U.S. diplomacy as Secretary Bryan and Jose Castellot press for direct talks between Carranza and Carbajal. Castellot urges surrender of government, amnesty, and guarantees. failure to accept terms could lead to armed resistance under Huerta's rival factions.
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Washington, D. C
Conadlin
Carbajal
Mexico City
Conau
Silinan
Carranau
Jose Castellot
Bryan
Castellot
Strange Ailment Grips Waterloo Patients in Uncertain Epidemic
Local physicians report a contagious illness sweeping Waterloo families. Ten residents sought care from a Waterloo doctor today as symptoms include fatigue, loss of appetite, and insomnia. Doctors liken it to a seasonal malady, connecting its onset to the so-called dog days and noting no diagnosis yet.
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Perrons
Waterloo
Tagrippe
Aukube
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