Iowa Teachers Held in Europe Amid Open University Opening
A group of twenty five Iowa State University teachers are scattered across Europe and cannot return in time for the fall semester opening on September 21. President MacBride says arranging their repatriation is urgent but uncertain, as many Americans abroad have reasons to stay. Other Cedar Rapids items note Rev. John A. Marquis of Coe College amid unrest in Germany and lists of prominent locals touring Europe.
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Lowe City
Aug
Ope
Thomas HA
Europe
MacBride
Edar Rapids
John A. Marquis
Coe College
Germany
Weistaden
Cedar Rapids
Erie
W. Ti, Frick
EB. J. Carey
John Frick Rey
J. K. Miller
Switzerland
Whitbeck Wa Parole On Esknown's Confession
Des Moines records show the state parole board reviewing a request to parole Walter Whitbeck a life term convict for his father’s murder in Worth Jackson penitentiary. A bottle found in New Orleans with a note allegedly exonerates Whitbeck but the note’s author’s identity remains unknown.
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Des Moines
Walter Whitbeck
Worth Jackson
Whitbeck
New Orleans
Whit i
Whitbecks
Fayette County
Floyd County Deputy Nabs Alleged Forger in Town
Charles City authorities arrest a man calling himself Q. Weeks or Smith after he attempted to cash a 16.60 check made out to L. R. Smith and endorsed by L. Th. Smith. The bank flagged the note, and the suspect claimed a Nashua farm link, which was not verified.
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Charles City
Q. 1
Weeks
Smith
Shariff Fivent
I. W. Halebrook
Holbrook Hardware Store
L. R. Smith
L. Th. Smith
Wallis
A Post
Holbrook
First National Bank
Cuashier Wallaser
Fivent
T. B. Smith
Wyes
Nashua
Win
Inspector Named Under Migratory Bird Law in Iowa
Tribuane Aug Mr Har Parmeter of Dubuque receives notice from Washington DC naming him district inspector under the federal migratory bird law. Parmeter, eight years state game warden, led the Iowa Fish and Game Protective association and helped secure hunters licenses. His salary will be 1590 dollars annually, covering likely the state of Iowa. He is thanked for obtaining the inspector post and for his work with bird protections.
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Tribuane
Aug
Har Barmeter
Washington, DC
Parmeter
Dubuque
Towa Fish and ‘Game Protective Association
Towa
Fortuy
Inspectora
Local Notes From Fredericksbure and Vicinity
A scattered column records obituaries and family moves in Fredericksbure and nearby towns. Mrs. Chas Mabie dies in Roswell, her son and relatives journey to Independence Missouri, Jane Friday plans visits, and Miss Lois Gilbert of Clinton Wisconsin is mentioned. Local travel, job changes, and rain’s heavy toll on the region are noted along with several name checks. Article mentions Foley cough remedy and asthma relief advertisement.
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Fredericksbure
West
Upham
Ihe Oper
Austin
Law
Weresday
B.C
Charles Graf
Fetsas Falls
Minu
Linderman
Theta
Fred Muir
Cedar Falls
Elmer Mit Guy Padden
Irin
Excelsing Springs
Stow
Padden
de Ettafinirh
Waverly
Fr. Mowkon
M. T. Streek
Wold Ghia
Veterans Meet Program Out For Black Hawk County
The annual reunion of the Black Hawk County Veterans association will be at Chautauqua Park on August 12 and 14. Department Commander Byron C. Ward of Des Moines will attend as members renew memories of Civil War days. The day includes prayers, speeches, music, and a dinner at 11:30, with the drum corps, various solos, and short talks, followed by an evening program and fire camp.
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Cetar Rapids
Aug
Knights of Pyths and
Pythian Sisters
Polar Rapids
Iowa
Grand
Age of Iowa
Grand Tmple of Pythian Sisters
H.C.‘ Ings
Minnie Raymer
Welcom
Clem F. Kimball
Conni Bluffs
Lowa
Carrie Hunter
Newton
Black ‘Hawk
Counraries
Sons of Veterans
Black Hawk County
W. Miller
Cedar Falls
Paul Davis
J. W. Arbuckle
W. W. Gist
Folfh B. Snowden
J. Song
Stir Spangiel
Scott O. Lamb
W. Th. G
Julia Werr
Quartel
G. A. Re
George Philpot
Norris
The
Steading
Ladies of the
AL T
Byron GC. Ward
Des Moines
Audiense
Bristow Social and Church Notes Highlight Week
Bristow on Aug 5 sees growing Union services at Park and next Sunday's German minister slated to speak. Local farm sales include James Walsh’s land sale to Alpha Overturld while Rayer retains 89 acres. Community visits group taxes, church refurbishments, and a town gathering with the Christian Endeavor program drawing attendees.
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Bristow
Till
M. FE
Shurch
Hagl
James Walsh
Alpha
Turd
A.D. van Eman
Fegup
GW. Zeller
United
Fresening
Waterloo
Mire
Townsend
Waterion
Clare Waite
Terman Kruse
Charles Rayer
Rayer
Emanuel Hull
EM. Haren
Sea Porte
Mr. Hull
Hull
A. Flannigan
Joseph Gough
Joseph
Phebe
Delia Wrdsin
Harks
Ville Orewt
Breikron
Yseuyny Penpie
U.P. Curch
Puzzling Farm Sale Details and Local Updates
Fragmentary notes describe a costy cat, pleurisy, and a summer gripe appearing. J H Bennett bought four bun from Wade and Morford, near the Mosher place west of town, paying 123 dollars per acre. Ed Wade returned to Bristow to continue his trade of loose punting and has a new bride.
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J. HL
Bennett Dust Week
Messrs, Wade
Morford
Mosher Place
Ed Wade
Bristow
Stock Show at Minnesota State Fair Promises Largest Ever
The Minnesota State Fair Stock Show, Sept 7 to 14, aims to be the biggest in the Northwest, featuring over a million dollars in purebred stock from around the world. Judges of international renown will preside in multiple pavilions, with nightly horse and cattle parades and expanded horse prize awards. Local breeders are encouraged to compete as dairy, beef, and sheep shows draw top national attention and substantial premiums.
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Minnesota
America
New World
Washburn Socials and Visits Highlight Week
Aug 7 notes from Washburn report guests from Waterloo include Mr and Mrs Dan McKevitt and son Gerald at Tom Stiles home. Gay Myers and Walter from Waterloo spent week with Danis family. Clara Smith of Jesup visited sister Willburgess. Alice O Connor of Waterloo called on relatives. Mrs C Kelly of Iowa City stayed with sister Mrs Tom Stiles. Alice Connelly visited Mike Nugent’s home. Joe Thiry and daughter Pauline shopped in Waterloo. Anna Glent and Genevieve of Ryan spent week with Mrs Hemmer and relatives.
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Tom
Stiles
Alice Connelly
Mike Nugent
Joe Thiry
Paul- Jine
Waterloo
Anna Glent
Genevieve
Ryan
Glenn
Hemmer
Paris Fashion Slump From War Halts Paris Openings
New York dispatch reports fashion houses in Paris struck by war with August openings canceled after postponements. Paris buyers face scarce imports as designers enlist, forcing American firms to rely on local talent. Trade groups warn small importers suffer while big houses push ahead. Some fear fashion will shift to domestic creation as Parisian gowns remain confined.
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New York
Paris
Atlantic
New York Sun
George Emminger
B. Altman
Iren
J. C. Kurzman
Potret
Jack Worth
Pierre Castes
Paquin
Jotre
London
Raimon Brothers
Quick Relief When Utterly Worn Out
An advertisement touts S S S as a blood purifier from The Swift Specific Co offering rapid relief when exhausted. It claims to clear bodily wastes, boost nutrients to tissues, and stimulate repair, urging readers to buy a bottle at drug stores and request the company’s free health booklet.
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S&s
Swift
Dewar Boosters to Meet. Community Gifts Spotlight
Mrs Joe Turner returns from Minnesota while Mrs Cal Chorpening is ill Gertrude Schmitt visits Waterloo The Dewar boosters plan a Friday meeting at Oliver Smiths A D Clark donated a flag and OG W Follett a bell for the Dewar school.
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Dewar
Joe Turner
Minnesota
Cal
Gertrude Schmitt
Waterloo
Oliver Smith
A. D. Clark
OG. W. Follett
Tewar
Diarrhoea Remedy Promoted for Wide Range of Ailments
Wakefield’s Blackberry Balsam is advertised as a long standing cure for diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera infantum, and cholera morbus. The pitch claims quick, safe relief without constipation and asserts millions of bottles sold with consistent results when directions are followed. Availability listed as full size 85c or two for $1.00.
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Wakefeld
Opening year for stores noted as pronounced successes
The snippet cites the year for the individual openings of the stores described as a pronounced success, attributed to Editor Courker.
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Courker
Runaway Team Spooks Syca More Street
A team driven by George W. Morris causing a street chase in Syca more district ran wild between Fourth and Fifth streets. The wagon tongue dropped, the horses bolted, they collided with a parked auto. Morris and his 10 year old son were thrown but avoided injury as onlookers restrained the team.
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Sycamore Street
George W. Morris
Barnes
Morris Waal
Real Estate Transfers In Waterloo Area
Home Park and Land Investment Company transfers Lot 4 Block 6 Home Park Second Addition Waterloo to Earl N Cleveland for 225 dollars. Northwestern Land and Investment Company transfers Lot 15 Block 18 Hagerman Place Waterloo to Roy Eb Sehneck for 1 dollar. Lewis Miller transfers Lots 1 3 4 5 6 Block 2 Woodlawn Addition Waterloo to Elizabeth F Cole for dollars.
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Home Park & Land & Inv. Co
Earl N. Cleveland
Home Park Second
Waterloo
Northwestern Land & Inv. Co
Roy EB. Sehneck
Hagerman Place
Lewis Miller
Elizabeth F. Cole
Woodlawn Add
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