Drys plan newspaper bid to flood Iowa markets with campaigns
W R Jameson treasurer announces Iowa Business Men's Temperance association will buy large stock in Sioux City Daily News and push into major papers in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. The move aims to expose readers to Prohibition messaging, with coordinated efforts across counties and cities led by Dry forces and former Clinton ally Collard. Funeral services for Alexander W. Elliott set for Elmwood Cemetery with Rev M G Munn officiating.
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Iowa Business Men's Temperance Association
W. R. Jameson
Sioux City
Jaceson
Dee Moines
Tes Moines
Moines
Waterloo
Sheriff Shores
Mm 1 Press
Jameson
Pla
Hyt FM
Collard
Clinton
Promising Life Ended Sudden by Auto Crash
Henry dealer killed when automobile turned turtle near the county farm. John Pommer, son of M. J. Pommer of 616 Washington street, dies in Waterloo area accident while his companion Herbert R. Addington survives with serious injuries. Vehicle lost control on rough road, flipped, Addington thrown clear and Pommer crushed under seat. Coroner notes respiratory obstruction as cause. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Pommer home. Elmwood cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pommer
M. J. Pommer
Washington Street
Mr. Pommer
Herbert R. Addington
Messrs
Pommer
Addington
New Lampton
Wawello
Burton Avenue
George Knapp
J. i. Anderson
George Paul
Edward FP. Kistoer
Peterson Bros
M. J. Pomper
Tioday
John
New Hampton
Lane Lawrence Pommer
Ashton
Freeport
Victin
Waverloo
California
Lupon
cenent+ fink naiy
Ice Closes Kansas Fields Fifty-One Years Ago Story
Fifty-one years ago August 17 1863 frost froze corn in Iowa near Keokuk and Clarksville. Dry spell followed by heavy rain and a sudden drop in temperature created an ice sheet over fields ponds and ditches witnessed from the Missouri River to nearby towns. Local resident Haywood recalls the event and the lingering heat today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fioness
Cor
Keokuk
A.A. Morris
Marethe
Cedar Falls
Clarkeville
Ren& Frerricks
Shell Hock
Missouri
Mr. Haywood
Warning Against Taking Sides in World Affairs
The piece notes President Wilson will not participate in the Japan Germany Far East dispute. Officials say he disapproves of moves to draw the United States into the controversy in either the Far East or Europe, stressing restraint and peace.
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Lourselves
Kere
Wilson
Japan
Germany
Far East
United States
Europe
Great Interest Marks Meetings At Chautauqua Park
Large attendance marks the opening of the Young People's Alliance convention at Chautauqua Park aided by a joint Iowa Evangelical association Sunday School gathering. Rev G P Cavett led a song service, Rev J H Engel opened exercises, and Dr C Staebler of Cleveland preached.
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Young People’s Alliance
Chautauqua Park
State Sunday School Association
Iowa Evangelical Association
G. P. Cavett
State
J. H. Engel
C. Stackler
Cleveland
William H. Beachler
Iowa State Sunday School Association
Committees For New Hotel Opening
This morning the board of trade appointed a committee to arrange proper observance of the Russel Lamson hotel opening. Fred Pettit presides with T. J. Cleary Fred Austin F B Dietrick and Herman B Kohl among its members. A chamber of commerce committee will be named tomorrow and a joint meeting with Horton and Holden will set the event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Fred Pettit
T. J. Cleary
Fred Austin
F. B. Dietrick
Herman B. Kohl
Chamber of Commerce
Horton
Holden
Pioneer German Woman Succumbs
Mrs. Frederika Kistner died at her daughter’s home 1204 Randolph Street at 11 55 p m after a lingering illness of old age. Born March 31 1833 in Hanover Germany she arrived in Waterloo in 1864 and was widow of Frederick Kistner who died in 1902. Surviving are daughters Mrs J S Burd Mrs Harver Beal of Milan Minnesota and Mrs D B Meyers of Caldwell Idaho. One daughter Ella is dead. Body prepared for burial at Kistner mortuary with funeral to be held later.
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Frederika Kistner
J. S.burd
Randolph Street
Kistner
Hanover
Germany
Waterloo
Prederick Kistner
Christadelphia Hall
Burd
Harver Beal
Milan
Minn
D.B. Meyers
Caldwell
Idaho
Ella
Kistner Mortuary
Ross to Transfer to Russell Lamson Hotel Position
A. J. Ross, chief clerk at the Ellis hotel, will transfer to the new Russell Lamson hotel on Thursday to take the satie position. D Breunt of Davenport arrives to fill Ross’s vacancy at the Wisconsin hotel.
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A. J. Ross
Ellis Hotel
Satie
Russelll-Lamson Hotel
Wil
Randy
D. Breunt
Davenport
Mr. Ross
Wis
Waterlooo Cedar Fata & Northern Franchise Approved in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids granted a franchise to the Waterloo Cedar Fata and Northern railway by a 9 vote margin of 1,046 to 92. The company gains perpetual steam-train rights on LB avenue to Harrison avenue, and 25 year rights for interurban and street cars on most other streets. The loop district allows operation on existing lines or a new single-track line on South Third street. No significant opposition or discussion surfaced.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo, Cedar Fata & Northern Railway
Cranchise
LB Avenue
Twelfth Street
Harrison Avenue
Loop District
Fourth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
South Third Street
Stark-Lyman New
Mrs Hileman Narrowly Escapes Serious Injury in Home Accident
Mrs Joseph M Hileman of 428 Wellington street fell from a porch roof after a rail gave way at 9 20 this morning six teen feet to the ground landing head foremost. She suffered head injuries a wrench ed neck and sprains to the left wrist and hand. Neighbors aided by Lawrence Hummel and Thomas Hileman carried her inside and a physician reported she rested easier this afternoon.
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Huck
Joseph M. Hileman
Wellington Street
Hartmans in Switzerland to sail back by September 6
A Raymond Whitcomb Co communication says Dr and Mrs F T Hartman are in Switzerland and likely to return to the United States by September 6. The steamship Creole, a 10000 ton liner, chartered by the company, will depart Liverpool on August 28 or 29. the Hartmans will sail back on that vessel if they reach Liverpool in time.
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Raymond Whitcomb Co
F. T. Hartman
Switzerland
United States
Liverpool
Hartmans
Two youths arraigned for vagrancy after Clark restaurant break-in attempt
Laurel Noss and W Baxter were picked up Saturday night while attempting to break into the Clark restaurant on East Wheat Street. They were arraigned this morning, fined $50 or 15 days on the streets, and an officer noted they have not been involved in serious trouble and have been out of work for some time.
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Laurel Noss
W. Baxter
Clark
Wiftth Street
Santa Prepares For War Amid European Muddle
As European conflicts threaten toy imports, Waterloo merchants expedited holiday stock. Most shops expect little disruption as toys already arrived or stored. Proceeding ahead, Santa’s season should remain steady for patrons despite broader trade delays and wartime shipping bottlenecks.
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Altho
Santa Claus
Waterloo
Old Sanita
Mount Morris College Alumni Reunion in Waterloo
The Mount Morris College alumni and nearby residents will hold a reunion Monday evening August 24 at Orange township hall. A business meeting starts at 7 o clock followed by light refreshments. The program features invocation, oration by Dorsey Blough, musical reading Beulah Myers, readings by Homer Blough, City students, Mount Morris professor delivering the chief address, and an instrumental duet. The event is open to all interested.
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Mount Morris College
Waterloo
Orange Township
O'Clock
At & O'Clock
W. O. Tannreuther
Dorsey Blough
Beulah Myers
Homer Blough
Mount Morris
Elks Picnic Set for Thursday at Golinvaux Park
The Elks announce a Thursday picnic at Golinvaux park near Elk Run with a large crowd expected. Auto travelers are urged to use the west side road. interurban cars depart at 1 86, 3 05, 6 35 p.m. and return at 9 65, 11 05, 12 33.
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Elks
Golinvaux Park
Elk Run
Augtrian Pair Cited for Larceny in Ice Heist
Rudy Chardis and Joseph Voltage, smallholders at Stmner and Manson streets, slurped up beer yesterday but lacked ice. They allegedly obtained ice from Illinois Central Ice House last night. Special Agent Young observed the escape. Both men pleaded guilty before Police Judge Meyers and paid fines of $10.85 each.
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Rudy Chardis
Stmner Street
Joseph Voltage
Mansoni Street
Illinois Centralice House
Young
Cus Lody
Meyers
Two German Cruisers Disabled at Hongkong
Shanghai reports two German cruisers have been disabled and brought into Hongkong. Confirmation of this fact was received.
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Hongkong
Shanghai
China
German cruisers damaged in Hong Kong harbor action
Report describes deckworks and turrets of two German cruisers lying in Hong Kong harbor with barbettes demolished and masts and funnels shot away. Aides are bloodstained and censorship limits names of the German ships and vessels.
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Tur
Hongrets
Kong
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