Flanders 20 Sets New Hill Climb Record at Dead Horse Hill
The Flanders 20, a low priced stock chassis car, won the Dead Horse Hill climb in Worcester Mass beating the field by 37 seconds. Averaging about 46 mph on the 1 mile, 400 foot rise. The car under A A A rules outpaced higher priced rivals and is poised for Savannah road race. STUDEBAKER CORPORATION EL M. F. Factories.
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Detroit
Mich
Waterloo Auto & Supply A
Waterloo
Flande
Flanders
Worester
Mass
Govond
Welie
Buick
Cole
Hudson
Firestone
Oakland
Cameron
Krit
Empire
Horse Hill
Piler
Ders
Wade
Wittin
Savannah
Minneapolis
Helena
Mont
Dead Horse Hill
Studebaker. Corporation
EL M. F. Factories
Ainer High For Season Of Year Flood Threat Looms
River rising at about one inch per hour with heavy rains reported to the north. Cedar river waters threaten a flood similar to two years ago as debris flows and rapids increase danger for boaters near Waverly and Lafayette Beach. Local crews work to shore up dams and prevent subsidence until water recedes.
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Selfom
Te Dam
Waverly
Ed Chapman
Incatt Boat Livery
Chapman
Senate Approves Wool Bill in Close Vote
Washington Aug 16 The Senate approved the wool tariff bill 38 to 28 after five hours of debate and a conference report adoption. The measure imposes a 20 percent ad valorem duty on all raw wool and on woolen manufactures. President taft expected to veto.
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House
White House
Tate
Borah
Idaho
Vieunne
Oregon
Congress
Septa Penrose
Underwood
House of Representatives
Senate Gebatean
Ta Follette
Wisconsin
Smoot
Utah
Church
Troops to Patrol Mexican Border
Washington Aug. 11 a troop of United States cavalry will be ordered to the frontier today to patrol the border from Yuma Arizona to San Diego California amid trouble in Lower California tied to the Mexican government’s efforts to quell disturbances there.
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Lower
California
United States
Yuma
Arizto
San Diego
Cal
Girl of 16 Takes Poison and Dies in Keokuk
Miss Clara Weisenberger aged 16 from Granite City Indiana took carbolic acid at her grandmother's home in Keokuk Iowa, dying last night. She had visited several days. No reason for the act is known.
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Keokuk, Ta
Clara Weisenberger
Granite City
Thimble Bee and Lodge Meetings Listed
Announcements include a thimble bee at First Brethren church corner of Fifth and South streets with supper from 5 20 to served for ih cents. Mrs E F Carey hosts Silver Circle at 913 Randolph street Thursday afternoon. Temple Rebekah lodge No 54 FL meets Friday evening in Odd Fellows hall. St Marys society of St Marys church holds meeting tomorrow afternoon in St Marys auditorium all members and friends invited.
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Fifth and
South Streets
E. F. Carey
Silver Circle
Randolph Street
Sa Temple Rebekah Lodge
Oo. FL
Odd Fellows’ Hall
St. Marys’s Society
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St. Mary's Auditorium
Ail
Mrs Geraghty Not Deserting Faith
Springfield Aug 16 John Edward Paul Geraghty and his eloping bride Miss Gene French were remarried by a Roman Catholic clergyman. Geraghty says his wife has not renounced the Episcopal church and will continue her membership.
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Springfield
Mass
John Edward Paul Geraghty
Gene French
Newport
New York
Geraghty
Harmony Club Entertained In Waterloo Society Notes
Mrs. T. W. Place hosted an informal afternoon for Harmony club members at High street, with guests Mrs. W. W. Fisher of Ontario and Mrs. W. G. Wagner of Chicago before her departure for Minnesota. The gathering featured porch fellowship, needlework, and light refreshments served by Mrs. Place and granddaughter Helen Place.
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Harmony Club
T. W. Place
High Street
W. W.fisher
Ontario
Cal
W. G. Wagner
Chicago
Minnesota
Helen Place
Sioux City
Oriental Club
E. A. Black
Third Street West
Berena Eggerstons
Fred Widener
Hostens
A.E. Law
Pansy Club
Oden Snader Yesterdday
Conger Street
Nettie Wagener
Emma Paschall
Adams Street
Novelty Silks and Wash Goods Specials Offered
One lot of novelty silks includes Paquin Foulards Granites Jacquards Shantungs Tussors Silk Organ dies and Silk Striped Volles with values up to 18 cents per yard. Also one lot of fancy wash goods such as Egyptian Tissues Irish Dimities Organdies Cotton Voiles Figured Flaxons and more at 15 cents per yard. Linen crash suitings offered at 85 cents per yard as a dandy summer dress goods bargain. Special to close, any yard.
Knit Underwear Specials for Men and Boys
Bargains on Poros knit Union Suits in all sizes for men and boys. 47s Roc and 50c Mentor Union Suits praised as best underwear. Fine jersey ribbed, full or quarter length sleeves, quality craftsmanship guaranteed. Bargain price at one dollar.
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Mentor Union
Outing and Social Notes At Waterloo and Nearby
Social items describe a Waterloo summer outing at Fern Dale Villa along the Wapsie hosted by the Martins and Hussey families with a trip by Martin auto. Fort Dodge guests include Helen Bradley, Susan Blake, and Trix Kinniburgh at a Northwoods picnic. A pre nuptial breakfast and bridge honor Miss Florence Lichty and Miss Jennie McCoy. Lady Maccabees No 22 held a regular meeting with ice cream and cake. A ten day camping trip at Willard hall ended with dances and chaperoned entertainment by Mrs John Walker and companions from Kansas City and beyond.
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Faye Dorothy
F. ©. Hussey
Waterloo
Anna Leckley
Dupuane
Fern Dale Villa
Wapsie
Martin Auto
Earl Zook
Fort Dodge
Helen Bradley
Susan Blake
Trix Kinniburgh
Ben McNaughton
Carl Kaullenbeck
Louis Collins
Northwoods
Miss Kinniburgh
Blake
Florence Lichty
Jennie McCoy
Hopkins
McCoy
Nevada
Soash Hall
Willard Hall
John ©. Walker
Migges Eudora Carey
Fern Tarvlor
Ruth Iseminger
Nettie Platt
Verna Shaffner
Marion Walker
Hazel Kirkpatrick
Kansas City
Jones seeks funds for Piney Woods Industrial School
Lawrence Jones, principal of Piney Woods Industrial School at Braxton Mississippi, left Waterloo for Mason City to press a fund drive. He aims to secure 150 acres of land at a cost of 1490 dollars and has already secured funds for ten acres during his stay.
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Lawrance Jones
Waterloo
Piney Woods
Braxton
Miss
Mason City
Jones
Mother's Quick Act Saves Child From Tub Bath
Mildred Osland seven months old fell headfirst into a tub partly filled with water at 219 Western Avenue. Her mother, nearby, lifted the child immediately, averting danger. Mildred, a lively crawler who cannot walk yet, reached the tub and toppled in while playing.
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Mildred
John Osland
Western Avenue
County Supervisors Hold Sixteenth State Convention
Mason City hosts the sixteenth annual convention of Iowa county supervisors with about 690 attendees. Sessions span three days in Mason City and Clear Lake focusing on roads bridges and drainage. President Morris of Des Moines presides with speakers Pettibone and Scott. Activities include social tours band concerts and boating. The Luther League convention of the Scandinavian church also opens with Prof. I. F. Gose as lead speaker and will close tomorrow.
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State Association of County Supervisors
Clear Lake
F. TF. Morris
Des Moines
F. N. Norris
Morris
White Pier
J. H. McConologue
J. H. Pettibone
Burlinon
C. W. Scott
Ames
Luther League
United Luther League of the Scandinavian Church
I. F. Gose
St. Olaf College of
Northfield
Hair goods handcraft at 314 Lafayette building
Miss Welfelt brings years of experience in the hair goods trade to a shop at 314 Lafayette building. She specializes in made to order combings and related artistry, continuing a line of business she pursued in Freeport for several years.
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Lafayette Building
Welfelt
Freeport
Lecture by Rev. Nichols Delights First M. E. Parish
Rev Roland A Nichols gave a humorous and uplifting address titled The Man Worth While at the First M. E. church. He shared original poems including Daddy and Gumption and was introduced by Fred Ogburn. The Epworth League and Christian Endeavor sponsored the event, drawing a modest audience. Nichols will be in Waterloo for a few days, staying at the Ellis.
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Roland A. Nichols
M. F. Church
Fred Ogburn
First M. E. Church
Christian Church
Nichols
Waterloo
The
Ellis
Honeymooners Jailed as Forgers in Des Moines
Elza E. Smith and wife are jailed on forgery charges after attempting to pass checks totaling 375 dollars at a local bank. They were arrested in Chicago and brought to Des Moines. the bride’s parents reside there while the groom has Ottumwa ties. Charges against Mrs. Smith may not be pressed. In other news, coverage of the Golf Championship notes progress in the Town state tennis tournament and a key match involving Hazel Welfelt and Fritz Lehman shapes the title race.
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Nes Moines
Elza E. Smith
Chicago
Ottumwa
Hazel Welfelt
Freeport
Des Moines
Fritz Lehman
Rehas
Mra
George Terry
Roland Hoerr
St. Louis Contests Highlight Program Features
The feature filled program showcased a competitive contest from St. Louis, emphasizing standout moments and remarks. Multiple participants contributed to the dynamic display, underscoring the event’s significance within the program’s lineup.
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St. Louis
Senate Agrees To Publicity Bill
Washington August 16 The Senate approved the conference report on the campaign publicity bill and it moves to the president for signature. The bill caps spending at ten thousand dollars for each senator and five thousand dollars for each representative in election campaigns.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
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