Bumper harvest optimism lifts outlook for crops and business
A. W. Ugies of the Chamber of Commerce warns of a nationwide bumper harvest across grains fruits and vegetables with lower food prices to follow. The bulletin cites wheat corn and other crops to withstand recent rust damages and notes transportation limits slow distribution and affect prices.
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United States
Douglas
Texas
Kandaas
Kansas
Northwest
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming
California
Freight Traffic Shows Increase After Higher Wages
A. Morris of Morris Motor Car and Al C. Johnson report rail freight has improved since wage hikes for workers, following a Colfax meeting of Iowa and Nebraska Cadillac distributors. Advisers say shipments are moving faster, with industry poised to reach schedule deliveries as farmers prosper and railroads speed up. Edward Rehder flew to Colfax by airplane for the conference.
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A. Morris
Morris Motor Car Company
al C. Johnson
Iowa
Nebraska
Cadillac
Colfax
Chicago & Milwaukee Railroad
Waterloo
Morris
Omaha
Edward Rehder
Fort Dodge
Wisner Pleads Guilty in Uncle’s Murder near Toledo
Frank Wisner pleaded guilty in district court to murdering his uncle Frann Linhart of Clusier while fishing. The defendant, who was arraigned, reportedly poisoned Linhart. Wisner declined counsel.
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Uncle
Toledo
Iowa
Frank Wisner
Frann’ Linhart
Clusier
Linhart
Wigner
Connsel
City in Brief notices and local travels
In Garrison Iowa county attorney E J Wenner is there on business. A Wies informal dance at Johnson's pavilion. Des Moines visitor A McFarland visits his mother in Waterloo. Families travel from Chicago to Waterloo and beyond. Several residents return from trips to Canada New York and Midwest states. Local crime and incidents include a car theft report and a bicycle collision with minor injuries plus a hand injury at Waterloo Gasping Nayne company.
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E. J. Wenner
Garrison
Wies
Johnson's Pavilion
A. ©. McFarland
Des Moines
A. McFarland
Fisher Apartments
T. ¥. Thornton
New York
J. A. Francis
Nevada
I. B. Lund
Kingsley
Waterloo
William T. Hutchinson
Cecil Lankford
Rochester
Ming
Austin
Bert
Herbert Friedly
At & P
Mra
A. Clark
Panta
Clark
Wranklin Street
Mary Boehnke
South Burclay Street
Suiling
Cuba
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Lockport
N.Y
T. J. Gordon
John Rusmugsen
Minnesota
South
Dakota
Gordon
West School Board
Newton Street
Charles Figley
Jeffersons Street
Deserters Outlined in War Draft Report
Washington reports that less than 1 percent of over 24 million draft registrants were charged with wilful desertion. 173 911 deserters have been recorded, with officials urging cooperation to apprehend them while noting a temporary halt on the $50 reward due to expense.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Department of Justice
Methowin Ambush Wounds Noted Residents in Matewan
Two well known Matewan residents A J Hatfield and Dr Ertwoed Simpkins were shot in front of a Matewan hotel Sunday night and are in serious condition. The Associated Press report notes the attack occurred on Main Street and authorities investigate. In another dispatch, Clifford C Teer resigns as state assistant secretary of agriculture effective September 1 and Joseph Smith will replace him in the agriculture department.
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Associates Press
Matewin
Va. Ang
Mule- Win
Dor Moines
Clifford C. Teer
Joseph Smith
State Rate Department
Heer
First Rank Goes To Local Guards At Camp Mc Henry
Co M Waterloo secures top ranking after a neat appearance and precise fly drills during the national guard inspection at Camp Mc Henry Spirit Lake. Major Smith honors NCOs for cut making technique and bugler Miller receives taps praise as boxing bout with Co F Sioux City looming.
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National Guard
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Spirit Lake
Co. M. Waterloo
Waterloo
Jess
BH. H. Kimball
Co. M
Smith
Sergt
Allard
No Shortage of Brewer Product Heard by East Press
East press dispatches report Waterloo wholesalers say new crop prices are up but supply is normal. Prohibition affects home brewers slightly, yet overall demand remains modest as some men abandon brewing after efforts to end prohibition failed.
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Baro
Peter Wrangel
France
Russia
General Wrangrul
Crimea Penisula
Black Sea
Wrangrul
General Wrangel
Wrangel
Waterloo
Flying clubs may merge in special meetings called
New York Aug 16 Special meetings of the Aeroclub of America and the American Flying club have been called for tonight to decide on a merger of the two organizations. The report notes the two groups plan to unite to strengthen their reach and influence in American aviation.
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New York
Aeroclub of America
American Flying Club
County Board Proceedings Adjourns After Bid Openings
Waterloo Aug. 13 2020 the county board met with supervisors present except Mr Mayo. They adjourned to 1 am, canvassed bids from firms including Wieterton Construction and Hudson Lumber, awarded channel work to Wieterlon and tile work to Hudson Lumber, and approved labor bids to Michelsyn & Blunt. Public finance adjustments and mileage reports were filed, with minutes approved. The Frances Crout school near Highland by Currie-Simpson Co. will be ready for occupancy when completed.
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Waterloo
Fuck Bank
Towa
Jourdont
Andersen
Mayo
Divcuss
Watwloo
Tia
Bom
Botrd
Tarsuam Co
Dembers
Frank Kennison
Cedar Maths
Conley
Ceninr Pally
A Cement Products Co
Ces
Livermore
Dionger Mik
Wieterlon
Hutson Jtr
Daudson
Wieholson
Webster Mew
Vo Syere
Lidepandsnat
Tin Ch. Tumor
Waterdon
I. Wiarterlon «Tor
Gleton Const. Co
Waeterion
Tas
Strigee
Iain
Wieterlon Construction Company
Hem
Strayer
Motion Warried
Hudson Lurabor Company
Michelsyn & Blunt
Aletion Darried
Frances Crout
Highland
Currie-Simpson Company
Repair Delays Halt School Building Completion
Contractors report work halted by material shortages and labor trouble delaying the school building. Four rooms will be devoted to Kindergarten use and three lower floors reconfigured for gymnasium and other facilities. Construction began in March but labor and material shortages threaten full readiness when school opens.
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Constellation
Arciool
Xymnastua
Martel
Paddock Wins 100 Meters at Antwerp Meet
Charlon Wo Paddock of Los Angeles A C won the final of the 100 meter event at Antwerp on August 16. M W Kirksey of the San Francisco club took second, with J Edward of England fourth and U Missouri an athlete sixth. Time 21.04.
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Hytha Aerorimad Press
Antwerp
Cbherlon
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Chamber of Commerce of the United States
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Webb
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R. W. Wartsell
Leonard
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Tanta
E. F. Stevenson
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Ind
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Harold Strayer
Kingsley Avenue
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Robert Rodell
Townstreet
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Matewan
Meer
TAO School
Company MM Ready Eating Bacalion
Camp Melchenry
Sicily
Frogeedings OF County Board
Dutt
Batley
Metlen Bund
J. AL Francis
J. Anderson
Board of Supervisors
Frances Grout Soudou
Macomber Sales Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Better Clothes Shop
East Fourth Street
Jim
Malta
Philadelonia
Maignen Chemical Ca. Securttica Bide, den Molaee
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Comer 4Ih
Jefferson Sta
Iowa State Bank
Jake & Bill's
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Ually
Crawford
East Fourth St
Crystal Theatre
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