Western Wheat to Flourish in Midwest Rally
Postmaster M f Kelly, returning from the Knights of Columbus national convention in Seattle, says trains have not hindered Montana and Dakota farmers from bumper yields of wheat flax and oats. He visited Glasgow and Waterloo and notes Iowa to host the next convention in Davenport. His photo appears in The Caravel with four Kelly relatives under The Kelly Klan caption.
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M. F. Kelly
Seattle
Wasi
The
Knights of Columbus
Montana
Dakotas
Ile
Glasgow
Mont
Waterloo
Hla
Towa
Davenpart
Cincinnati
Mr. Kelly
Ohio
Kelly
Davenport
Kelly Klan
Iowa State Council
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
M. HE. Kelly
J. W. Kelly
Mason City
A. Kelly
Creston
W. T. Kelly
Goethals Resigns Panama Canal Governorship
New York Aug 10 The resigning governor General Goethals designates his departure as Navy. He states he surrenders the office because his work at Panama is finished and the canal is operating satisfactorily. He has spent seven years in Panama.
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New York
George W. Goetials
Canal Zone
Navy
Washington
Cristobal
Goethals
Panama
William E Utley Dies After Suicide Attempt in Vinton
William Edgar Utley of Vinton died at his home on Sunday afternoon August 8 two days before his funeral. He had shot himself in the head a week prior and endured a period of struggle before his death. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at 809 East Jefferson conducted by Rev. C.O. Berry with burial in Garrison Cemetery, where he previously lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Belurch
Garrison
Vinton
Missing Farale I Returns Denies Being Murdered Near Clinton
A. A. Rees, wealthy farmer near Clinton, returns home after a week’s absence following a trip to Springfield and St. Louis. He denies foul play and notes relatives feared he was killed. Reported he carried about $25,000 cash for a land deal.
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Clinton
A. A. Rees
Springfield
St. Louis
208000 Prisoners at Work in Russia Reported
Official reports to Reuters from Petrograd indicate that around 208000 prisoners are being employed by various Russian ministries on railways in agriculture and other tasks. The report notes widespread labor use across ministries and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrograd
Reuter
Weather forecast for upper Mississippi valley shows showers
Fair followed by showers is the forecast for the coming week in the upper Mississippi valley and plains states. The period from Wednesday Aug 10 suggests four to five days of fair weather, with showers likely the last two or three days, accompanied by moderate temperatures.
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Yes Moines
United States Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Plains
Johnson Says Fortunes Should Pay More Taxes
San Francisco August 10 Governor Hiram W Johnson of California argued inheritance law rests on no inalienable right and predicted future great fortunes will bear heavier tax burdens. He warned wealth concentration may threaten rights and called for equalization in succession laws.
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San Francisco
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Johnson
Nite
Gas and Electric Picnic at Cedar River Park
Union picnic day features a novelty interdepartment baseball game between Cedar Valley Electric and Citizens Gas and Electric amid a large gathering of Waterloo workers and families. Cedar Valley Hydraulic joins, high tension line project noted. Office closed all day to allow employee attendance.
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Citizens Gas & Electric Company
H. B. Maynard
Cedar River Park
Waterloo
Cedar Valley Electric Company
Charles City
Hampton
Nashua
Cedar Valley Hydraulic Company
Cedar Valley Electric
Citizena Gas & Electric Company
Jobbers League
Maynard
Hide and Seek Among the Clouds Over Paris
Paris Aug 10 A French flying officer describes a dramatic high altitude chase of a German Taube above the clouds. The German plane vanished into a cloud patch then reappeared diving 2000 feet before accelerating toward the German lines, a remarkable feat of aerial prowess witnessed by the observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Aris
Fireman McKay Returns as Emergency Man at Central Station
Harry McKay, long on the firemen's pension list, returns to Central fire station as emergency man. He will be paid for work at the fre station while injured fireman remains on the pension list. McKay will receive the same salary as before and enjoy privileges similar to other staff. he was previously hurt and unable to resume regular duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McKay
Central Fire Station
Central Station
Asher Green
McKay
Whitman Undergoes Minor Thumb Sliver Removal
Charles Whitman a carpenter at Illinois Central shops had a minor operation to remove a splinter about an inch and a half deep in his right thumb after lifting rough lumber. Parts of the splinter were removed at once but the rest could not be located. He will be without use of the hand for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Whitman
Illinois Central Shops
Whitman
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertises Summer Relief
An old advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as prompt and effective for summer discomfort, claiming relief from sluggishness bloating and inactive bowels. It targets stout persons and promises a light feeling with no griping, selling through druggists nationwide.
Park Extension Plan Approved Near Gites Park Site
Park extension plan approved with tentative site for a Handsome Colt clubhouse. The ground, about five acres adjoining Gites Park, may be purchased within days. Oak grove on the tract is among the county’s oldest and valued for preservation. A clubhouse on a knoll overlooking the city is eyed by golf fans, with room for an experimental course and playgrounds, and a dam for swimming pools on Virden creek is contemplated.
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Gites Park
McClinton and Wacker
Cates Park
Blackhawk
Clutshouse
Althe
Virden Creek
Charles Heber Clark Dead Noted Author Dies at 75
Charles Heber Clark the author who wrote as Max Adeler died today at Haglesmere Pennsylvania. He was 75 and recognized for humorous books and short stories and as a tariff authority. He lived as a manufacturer in Constalkecken near Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Charles Heber Clark
Max Adeler
Haglesmere
Clark
Constalkecken
Here
Ten volumes on Lusitania tragedy prepared for Vanderbilt
New York reports ten volumes of 100 pages each compiling newspaper clippings about the sinking of the Lusitania. The volumes honor their builder Mr Alfred G Vanderbilt, a victim in the tragedy, and are planned for Yale University library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Yale University
Maadt Invents New Anti Gas Device
Paris reports Hiram Maxim is credited by the Petit Parisien’s London correspondent with inventing a simple inexpensive device to shield soldiers from gases in battle. The contrivance causes the gas to rise and pass over the heads of the troops.
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Paris
Hiram Maxim
London
Petit Parisien
Mey
McCall Manager Found Dead at Downtown Office
San Francisco August 10. S W Hatch manager of the McCall pattern company was found dead at his desk in a downtown office building. A revolver lay beside him with one chamber empty and a bullet hole in his head. Chicago office manager D Griffith had an appointment with Hatch that morning.
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San Francisco
S. W. Hatch
McCall Pattern Company
D. Griffith
Chicago
Hateh
Weather sketch of Mississippi valley and nearby states
Five days of fair skies and mild warmth prevailed across the Mississippi valley with hot spells in Canada and rainfall in southern Illinois Oklahoma the Dakotas Kansas and parts of the east. Oklahoma City recorded 1.82 inches of rain while Battleford and Medicine Hat reported highs near 92 degrees.
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Mississippi
Canada
Teri
Illinois
Oklahoma
Dakotas
Kansas
Oklahoma City
Battleford
Medicine Hat
Yankees Ask Waivers On Veteran Catcher Sweeny
New York club of the American league requests waivers on Ed Sweeny a longtime first catcher veteran of seven years with the team. Sweeny joined the club seven years ago and was regarded as a valuable catcher of the league. Weather data and an advertisement follow with temperatures ranging from mid 60s to mid 80s and cement and lumber ads.
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New York
New York Club
Ed. Sweeny
Ind
Sweeny
Jis
War to Double Workers' Wages War to Double Workers' Wages
Gary August 1 One of the most remarkable wage increases in the country is announced by Aetna Chemical and Avina Explosives in New York. Plants at Aetna Gary Thebes and shipbuilding Michigan. Workers to receive up to 100 percent wage increases during war orders with monthly raises for five months. If successful, increases continue until June 1, 1946, yielding over a 100 percent rise from current wages. Plan lasts only during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary, Jil
Aetna Chemical Company
Avina Explosives Sol Pally
New York
Aetna
Gary
Thebes
Shpeming
Mich
Wigeyne Sreater
Chemical
Blackkoweder
Cap
Elks Plan Annual Picnic Delegation to Iowa City Convention
Committees named by It. Gs. DeGon to organize the Elks picnic with grounds and date to be chosen post state convention in Iowa City. Executive, grounds, refreshments, and entertainment panels set, and Waterloo to send about 150 members plus Cedar Falls band in special cars to Iowa City for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gs. DeGon
Waterloo
Iks
Lis
Iowa City
mMeme
C. A Stearns
A. F. Trussman
Ww. Hartony
G. A. Hohl
FM. Thompson
W. B. Blowers
J. N. LaBarre
W. M. Chase
J. F. Ashe
Guy Campbell
E. B. Wise
W. 2
Me. Murray
The
Elks
Cedar Falls
Early Morning Ride for Golfers from Prospect Club
Five players will represent Prospect Golf Club at the Northeast Iowa Golf Association tournament in Dubuque on Wednesday. They depart from Nin ois Central at 4 16 o'clock to compete against teams from Dubuque Cedar Rapids and Independence. Burr Liehty cannot accompany the team due to travel issues and only players will travel. In a separate note, Mrs Mary Cole and Mr James W Miller wed last night at the bride’s sister’s home. The ceremony was performed by Rev Earl A Baker with intimate friends present. Mrs Miller is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Bush of Osage and Mr Miller is a Mason City contractor. they will reside at 728 Bradley Street after August 13.
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Prospect Golf Club
Northeast Iowa Golf Association
Dubuque
Ninois Central
Paul W. Smith
Fred Melanin
Louis Boisoi
Paul B. ‘Talbot
Douglas Lragelon
Wateriolo
City
Cedar Rapids
Independence
Burr Liehty
Trado
Dubuque Country Club
iHills
Frankin Streat
Mary Cole
James W. Miller
Earl A. Baker
Arrest 5 Durvote Merchants for Violations
State food inspectors after initial warnings at Dubuque filed information against twenty dealers for selling by measure instead of weight and improper protection of fruit and bakery goods. Warrant from Justice Buckler’s office set for next Friday morning as cases proceed.
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Justice Buckler
Board of Thanks for Grace Stocker Death
The Stocker family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness after the death of wife and mother Mrs Grace T Stocker. J A Stocker Archibald Stocker and Asa J Stocker express gratitude for support during bereavement.
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Grace
T. Stocker
J. A. Stocker
A. Archibald Stocker
Asa J. Stocker
Shuggish Liver Causes Trouble
It warns against neglecting a cold as it weakens the system and invites other diseases. Wet feet, temperature changes, and uncovered slept nights trigger summer colds in children. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound offers relief and is sold at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Iowa farmers push threshing as sun returns after rain
Farmers in Black Hawk county and surrounding areas resume threshing with engines visible across fields as sunny days replace prior rain. Wheat yields near Traer and Dysart ests show 39 bushels per acre in some spots while corn stalks reach 8 to 10 feet. harvesting held back west of Mason City due to lingering showers.
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Wietertoo
Ataoy Mnjesti Iyies
Uinder
George H. Liechty
Othe
Areh Mclarlane
Benton, Tama
Grundy
Moritog Phateau
Traer
Dysart
Ballad of Pep and Progress in a Baccalaureate Sermon
Rev W B Sandford of Westminster Presbyterian led a Waterloo Business College baccalaureate urging graduates to attack tasks with enthusiasm and persistence. He compared team discipline to baseball, stressing the motto Do It Now and warning against despair. Tomorrow graduates receive diplomas at First Methodist Church after Rev Harold Part of First Congregational speaks on The Secret of the Man Who Achieves.
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Wallerton Central Association
W. B. Sandford
Westminster Presbyterian Church
First Methodist Ecurch
Waterloo Business College
Sandford
First Methodist Church
Harold BE
Firs
New Serum Saves Many Wounded in Paris
Paris reports remarkable cures from a new polyvalent serum discovered by Doctors LeClainche and Vallee. Complete recovery noted for severely mutilated soldiers once given up. Production constraints limit daily doses, with hope for larger supply to aid the firing line and prevent future sepsis. The serum mixes several bacterium targeted serums for broader protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
LeClainche
Vallee
Waterloo camp announces veterans meeting and travel plans
Waterloo camp No. 33 announces a regular meeting at the G A R hall this evening. Women planning to attend the Black Hawk County Veterans association meeting at Cedar Falls should take the 9 35 car from the station. Royal Neighbors of Amelia will meet Wednesday at the A O U W hall. Yellow Roses by Kemble Floral Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Sin of Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
W. 2. GC
Black Hawk County
Royal Neighbors
Amelia
A. O. U. W. Hall
Kemble Floral Co
Phong
Springfield Jitney Rules Tighten Driver Licenses
Springfield voters pass an ordinance requiring jitney operators to pay licensing fees starting at 4 000 and a 300 bond add on per extra passenger. The city council says the move aims to curb unsafe driving and protect public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Springfield
Equal pay for men and women at state institutions
Chicago August 10 equal pay for men and women doing the same class of work will begin September 1. The decision, reached at a conference of the state board of administration at the Can ning institution, affects 2500 employees and more than 20000 wards of the state across 21 institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Board of Administration
Canning Institution
Geneva club completes plans for Williams Bay conference
Members of the Geneva club met at the YWCA rooms last evening to finalize plans for their ten day trip to Williams Bay Wisconsin for the central city conference. They practiced signs and elected Women Potter as yell leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceneva Olus Alewts
Geneva Club
Williams Bay
Wis
Central City
Worenen Potter
Lime and Tuberculosis Cure Claims Stir Medical Ad
An 1880s period ad from Kekmin Laboratory in Philadelphia touts Hekman’s Alterative as a tuberculosis remedy. It argues lime deficiency causes illness and highlights a lime salt fuel blend claimed to be easily assimilated. The note says the product contains no narcotics but must be tried like other prescriptions.
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He Fenewal
Huly
Paige Som
Bre
Oan de Olsen
Hekman
Class signups and travel plans of Waterloo group
Miss Walker explained the class work and girls signed up for preferred classes. Several party members will visit Chicago briefly before heading to Irke, while the majority depart Waterloo next Monday at 7:45 on the Sinois Gen tral, arriving at their destination at 7:00 that evening.
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Westmaster Kelly Optimlstic
Coast Teipy
Goertrals
Canal Zone Head
Farale i
Roussia
W. CO. T. US
Bremer
W. CG. Tul
Methodiat
Waverly
Miss. Maude. Aldrich
Mount Vernon
Waverly Fair
Gas & Electric Picnic
Mwkay
Oak Grove
Colt
Chibhouse
Lusitania
MAADT
Buchanan Optical Co
la Ga
Best Portland Cement
Can’ Field Lumber Co
Colenler
Tar
Iowa
Flomne- Wes
Tula
Wwlenois
Magn
W. E. Debe
Chetter
Debe
Kirk
Jas Rose
B.D. O
Cal, J. Mitler
Hansen & Hansen
Lacelarae
Deison
E. Lawrence & Co
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