Rainfall totals rise after strong late storm
A thunderstorm yesterday at 5 30 produced one fifth inch of rain at Observer Slippy's home, bringing total precipitation over ten days to 4.58 inches. The storm hit harder south of the city, with more than half an inch in Orange and Eagle townships. There was hail but no material damage, bright lightning effects, and cooler, agreeable temperatures afterward. The river remains high with drifting debris downstream.
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Here
Orange
Eagle Townships
G A R and W R C Picnic at Gilly Home
Comrades of the G A R and W R C gathered at M Gilly and wife’s old home for a hayride from Cottage street to the farm. Sixty guests enjoyed a bountiful apple tree shaded dinner, milk butter green corn and coffee. Chaplain Skinner led blessings and talks followed by thanks to hosts. A rainstorm arose on the return trip, but the day ended happily.
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M. Gilly
Gilly
Skinner
Chaplain Skinner
Willams
Johnston
Police adopt paper hillies in Lynn Massachusetts
Lynn police in Lynn Massachusetts adopt paper hillies a new form of club claiming they are tougher and harder than the old hickory sticks. Officers say the switch came after prisoners in fights had shattered wooden clubs and disarmed them.
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Lynn
Mass
hLynn
Kenyon Criticizes Senate Bathrooms Amid Lecture
Iowa City Aug. 27 United States Senator W S Kenyon refused to discuss Lori mer citing his quasi judicial role on an investigating committee He praised President Taft for renomination and urged a solid Iowa delegation He mocked Senate bathrooms worth 29000 dollars as petty graft and urged abolition.
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Iowa City
United States
W. S. Kenyon
Lorimer
Holslaw
Kenyon
Taft
Iowa
Washington
Otto F Schroeder Files Bankruptcy Petition
Otto F Schroeder owner of meat markets on Sycamore Street and Io gan Avenue files a bankruptcy petition with Referee F S Merrian. Liabilities listed at 6150.90. Creditors hearing scheduled for August 21.
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Otto F. Schroeder
Sycamore Street
Iogan Avenue
F. S. Merrian
Books Arrive for C. L. 8. Courses Distributed Soon
The C L 8 Cc books ordered in January have arrived and will be distributed as soon as possible. Books will be sent by freight, requiring orders by September 1 to start reading the first week in October. The program aims to engage teachers and housekeepers, promoting mental growth and broader, healthier daily life through the reading.
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Evening reading program broadens minds for all
Interest in today s world prompts businessmen to take a course in the C L B S C It requires no exams though credit is given for answers. The program brings together people from various fields to view subjects from different viewpoints. Parents and teachers gain valuable perspectives while workers in offices or clerical roles see new benefits. For details contact Mrs C Cadwallader president 919 Jefferson St or call 497 Black Burkett Pedicord architects 412 13 Lat Bldg phone 2088.
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C. Cadwallader
Jefferson Istreet
Fireworks Friday at Electric Park Opens Season
Fireworks nights return to Electric Park on Friday evenings with a 25 piece program. Shows directed by Gregory Fireworks of Chicago start at 10 p m. Vaudeville and a crowded dance hall accompany the displays as parkgoers enjoy a season saw to a Labor Day finale featuring a record setting four times larger fireworks display and a giant two hundred square foot American flag.
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Electric Park
Gregory Fireworks Company
Ichicago
Llabor Dar
Gregory Company
Pastor Walz Returns From Auto Trip With Family
Rev J G Walz pastor of Logan Avenue Evangelical Church and family returned from a 3000 mile eastern states tour in an Be M F auto. They faced six minor tire troubles but praised the trip noting no stalls and engine reliability. Cities visited included Pittsburg Toledo Detroit Battle Creek Chicago and Waterloo Iowa. Flags and welcome placards greeted them upon return and the pastor resumes work with renewed vigor outlining plans for the new station offices and staff arrangements.
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J. G Walz
Logan Avenue Evangelical
Clinton
Detroit
Michigan
Mr. Walz
Pittsburg
Toledo
Battle Creek
Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Elkhart
Chautauqua P. O. Preparations Near Monday Opening
It was found impossible to install fixtures and complete preparations for the Chautauqua post office yesterday. Fixtures are being installed and it is hoped the office will be ready for business by next Monday, though the opening time cannot be stated positively.
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Chautauqua
Miracle cure by Chicago specialist without knife
A patient from Chicago credits Dr. Wilbert Shallenberger with curing years of piles without surgery. After two years, the patient reports being absolutely well and offers to answer questions.
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Wilbert Shallenberger
Chicago
Illinois
Shallenberger
Lincoln Circle Ladies of the G A R Meeting Announcement
The Lincoln Circle Ladies of the G A R will meet Friday afternoon at 2 31 in the Pythian temple Girard court No 92. Tribe of Ben Hur will hold its regular meeting Friday evening in the A O U W hall. All members urged to attend. ice cream and cake will be served.
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Lincoln Circle
Pythian Temple
Girard Court
Anarchists in Panama linked to Barcelona priest massacre
Reports from Panama indicate a possible organized anarchist cell among Spanish laborers. A laborer, Aquilina Lopez of Barcelona, confessed involvement in past priest and religious worker killings in Spain. Lopez and several others identified as anarchists were detained in connection with the case.
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New Orleans
Panama
Jaberere
Aquilina Lopez
Barccelona
Spain
Lopez
North Waterloo Railroads and Local Rail Work
North Waterloo items note staff changes at Illinois Central and Great Western shops as workers resign or transfer. Keith Crowthers plans a Western trip signing Colorado points. grain car demand rises amid dry weather. new hires include Charles Trudgeon and John Friedl. M C A officials on vacation. Waterloo sources report increased loading and car shortages. Mr Figi and Mr Heald swap roles temporarily.
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W. Frishle
Fterbert
Minn
International Falls
Canada
Frank Parker
Hiram Pickering
Ijilinois Central Service
Keith Crowthers
Crowthers
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Peter Figi
F. A. Heald
Mr. Figi
Charles E. Trudgeon
1. C
John Friedl
United States
Germany
Watterlon
Tilmois Central
E. R. Reem
Lane Great Western
Chicago
Waterloo
Neval Railroad
A. T. Craig
Chicago Great Western Railway
Obituary of Julius Lamprecht of Lester Township
Julius Lamprecht, lifelong Lester Township resident, died August 11 at his home. Interment was at St. Michael's cemetery last Monday. Born in Germany July 16, 1838, he married Henrietta Kopitzke on January 6, 1864. Survived by seven children, three sons, two daughters, three brothers, fifteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and his widow. He came to the United States in...
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Julius Lamprecht
Lester Township
St. Michael's
Ns. Lobeck
Mr. Lamprecht
Germany
Henrietta Kopitzke
United States
Obituary Notice of Aged Iowa Resident 1911
A 73 year old man who moved from Chicago to Lester township Iowa in 1857 and bought a farm there died after ten weeks of bowel illness. He had been strong until his illness and received medical care and nursing without success. He passed away in Jesup Iowa on August 17 1911. May he rest in peace.
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Chicago
Iowa
Lester Township
Jesup
Families Plan Annual Reunion At Moody Summer Home
Mr and Mrs H A Schlick traveled to Waterloo to spend a day with Mr and Mrs E A Moody at their park summer home. Rev and Mrs Oscar Moody of Cedar Falls will join them. The three families intend to maintain an annual reunion at the Moody home in Waterloo for at least one day each year.
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Charles City
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