Oregon Welcomes Civil War Veterans in Portland
Thousands of delegates attend the fifty-seventh annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Portland. An open air shipyard hull launch is a featured event as veterans and visitors gather. Mayor Baker and Gov. Withycombe greet attendees at the municipal auditorium as Ladies of the G A R and related groups begin sessions.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Grand Army of the Republic
Municipal
Baker
Withycombe
Daughters of Veterans
Woman's Relief Corps
War Department Commissions Two Black Hawk Boys
Harold S Striegel of Waterloo has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the War Department quartermaster corps. He enlisted May 14 1917 and will report to Camp Shelby Mississippi after a Florida assignment. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bernhard Striegel and attended Dubuque College. Leland J Simpson of Cedar Falls has also been commissioned second lieutenant in the ordnance corps. He volunteered April 25 1918, trained at Kansas City auto school, then transferred to Camp Jackson South Carolina where he served as inspector and instructor.
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Harold S. Striegel
First Street
Waterloo
Quartermaster Corps
War Department
Waterloo Evening Courier
Striegel
Florida
Camp Shelby
Migs
Bernhard Striegel
Dubuque College
Leland J. Simpson
Seventh Street
Parkersburg Woman Dies On Farm Of Birth
Mrs. P. C. Mahanke of Parkersburg died at the family farm north of New Hartford after a stroke. Born about 52 years ago on that farm, she spent most of her life in New Hartford and Parkersburg. Survived by husband and eight daughters, plus a sister and a brother. Funeral at Parkersburg Methodist Church with service at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
P. C. Mahanke
New Hartford
Lula van Vieck
Ethel
Kathryn
Doris Mahanke
Waterloo
Mina Smith
Chicago
Mary
Marguerite
Doris
E. G. Fitch
Georges. Root
Wetaskawin
Alberta
Mr. Shaffer
Parkersburg Methodist Church
Joint Chorus and String Orchestra by YWCA YMCA
The first rehearsal for a chorus organized jointly by the YWCA and YMCA will be at the YMCA rooms at 7 30 p m tomorrow. The chorus will be supported by a five piece string orchestra led by Prof J D Knapp. Both groups will serve the city for patriotic gatherings and war work drives.
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J.D. Knapp
Wy. M. GC. A
Death of Mrs Mary D Warner in Waterloo Iowa
Mrs Mary D Warner died at her home 910 Randolph Street after a lingering illness due to paralysis. Born in England March 14, 1830, she came to the United States in 1825 with her parents, lived in Keokuk Galena and Waterloo since 1895. Surviving are four children Mrs L Garver Mrs Ferris T Drew Mary E Warner and Everett D Warner. Funeral tomorrow at 2:50 pm at the family home with burial in Elmwood.
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Mary
Warner
Mary D. Warner
Randolph Street
England
James
Sarah Davis
Ohio
Keokuk
Galena
Waterloo
L. Garver
Ferris T. Drew
Mary E. Warner
Everett D
Canton
South Dakota
Congregational Church
Bunt
First Baptist Nhurch
Elmwood
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Convention Opens
H News of Society reports the annual county convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union opens at Willard hall tomorrow at 9 20 a m with county president Mrs M J Philpots presiding Then sessions include reports from local leaders a noon picnic dinner and an afternoon session at Walnut Street Baptist church with an address by Rey Newton Methfessel Gedar Heights Truair Savage C KE Truai and Miss Dottie Savage married Wednesday Aug 14 at the bride's parents home in Little Falls Minn and now reside at 202 Wellington Street Waterloo Father and mother names and hospitality details accompany other local notices such as a family reunion and Red Cross benefit program.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
Willard Hall
M. J. Philpots
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Rey Newton Methfessel
Gedar Heights
Truair-Savage
C. KE. Truai
Dottie Savage
L. C. Savage
Little Falls
Minn
Wellington Street
Tru
Hattie Truaff
Sycamore Street
Waterloo
Truak
Among the Churches Picnic Planned on Logan Avenue
Women of Logan Avenue U. E. church meet at Mrs. Charles Stokes home then go to Rev. and Mrs. S. Emrich for a picnic dinner followed by sewing.
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Logan Avenue
U. E. Church
Charles Stokes
S. Emrich
Aisne Front Attack Advances in Allied Push
French forces break through along a nine mile front from Carlepont to Tron tenay near Soissons with 1700 prisoners reported. British and French actions yield gains near Arras and Beuvraignes as the Vesle region sees continued bridgehead fighting. Italian lines hold on the Piave with limited counter moves and 30 prisoners taken.
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Associated Press
Marne
Carlepont
Oise
Trontenay
Aisne
Soissons
Paris
London
Nampcel
Nouvron-Vingre
Audignicourt
Vesleana
Picardy
Marshal Foch
Reims
Ancre
Trehgion
St. Mard
Beuvraignes
Roye
Somme
Arras
Wlanders
Merville
Fy Salient
Western Front
Lys Salient
Rove
Chilly
Fransart
Foch
Autreches
Aisne- Vesle
Vesle
Vosges
Frapelle
Piave
Power Plants Authorized To Meet War Industry Power Needs
A bill approved by the war industries board and introduced by Representative Sims authorizes the president to construct power plants to supply immediate electric needs at Pittsburgh Philadelphia New Jersey cities and other eastern industrial centers. The summer session of Congress resumes as recess ends.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Industries Board
Sims
Tennessee
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Congress
House
Doctor Gibbs Killed in Mason City Train Crash
Dr H E Gibbs of Waterloo was killed when the auto he rode in with Dawling McMillan crashed into a Milwaukee passenger train at a busy grade crossing in Mason City. The impact threw Gibbs about 40 feet. McMillan suffered only bruises and shock. Gibbs practiced dentistry in Waterloo and had traveled to Mason City to visit relatives. The body’s disposition and other relatives are to be determined. Gibbs resided at 122 Kimball Avenue and is survived by his widow and two daughters Marion and Alene, plus his father Enomons Y Gibbs.
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H. E. Gibbs
Waterloo
Mason City
Dawling McMillan
Milwaukee
Dr. Gibbs
McMillan
Gibbs
Waukon
Tos Kimball Avenue
Marion
Alene
Enomons Y. Gibbs
Real Crowing Hen Of Waterloo Hailed A Freak
Pro linotype machinist for the Convier and Fleporter living at 145 Prospect boulevard claims possession of the only crowing hen in Waterloo or perhaps the country. Authorities consulted called evoding hens very rare and remarkable. The hen rises at 5 a.m. daily and crows like a rooster, with the breeder noting initial disbelief before confirmation.
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Convier and Fleporter
Prospect Boulevard
Terloo
Iruess
Fragmentary note on Crom and the sue fraget movement
A cryptic shard mentions Crom and the fen supporting a movement. It hints at seeking rational reasons and desires a timely end to earthly existence in the near future. Global context and specifics are unclear from the fragment.
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Tie
Futire
Woman With Two Husbands Proves Puzzle to Court
The municipal court resolves a complex case where a man sues over an alleged second marriage. The wife claims divorce proceedings exist, but proof is lacking. After negotiations, the husband agrees to a divorce with No 2, and annulment steps are set to clear the way for a future union with the first husband.
Four Days Rain Totals 1.07 Inches in Week
Rainfall for the week totaled 1.07 inches according to records kept by Ralph H. Slippy, a voluntary observer. The distribution shows 0.05 inches on Wednesday, 0.47 on Thursday, 0.03 on Friday, and 0.20 on Saturday, with the week’s high reaching 101 degrees on Monday and the low not clearly stated for Tuesday.
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Ralph H. Slippy
Bandits Threaten Couple in Cedar River Park Auto
Joseph Stewart and a woman friend sat in a car by the roadside in Cedar River park when two masked men with revolvers approached and ordered them to raise their hands. The woman complied while Stewart fled to distract the bandits, aiming to protect the girl.
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Cedar River Park
Joseph Stewart
Stewart
Marriage Lice Bert Grant and Mary Rems Wed in Wisconsin
Rockford couple Mary Rems and Bert Grant tie the knot in Wis concerted ceremony. Lawrence A Jennings and Nellie W Stone wed in Waterloo and nearby towns. Harold Brather and Cleo Bryant listed among marriage notices in La Porte City and Waterton areas.
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Bert Grant
Stadison
Wis
Mary Rems
Rockford
Lawrence A. Jennings
Watering
Nellie W. Stone
Waterloo
Harold Brather
Carson fTmma Yardinger
Waterton
Vietcher Rush
la Porte City
Cleo Bryant
la Morte City
Pioneer D. W. Dow Dies at 82 in Franklin County
D. W. Dow a pioneer of Franklin County dies at age 82 in this city. He helped establish early structures in the county and served as county representative. Survived by his widow Mrs. Myrtha J Carter and several children, the family recalls his long service and occupation as a tinker.
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D.W. Dow
Franklin County
Haipton
Myrtha J Carter
Dee
Prauarklin
Andy Coarpde
Wot. Webb
Vroto Apa
Chis County
Successful Store Brings Publicity Man to Town
A Proud Davis Dry Goods company hires Jay Chandter from Atacon dive Mont Ma Chimideria as publicity manager. He arrives with his family to settle and lead advertising efforts. Chandter, under 40, brings years in retail including department exposure and value knowledge for better newspaper and publicity writing. He begins preparations for his new role.
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Davis Dry Quads Company
Jay Chandter
Atacondive Mont. Ma
Chimideria
Whadow Tran
Waterloo
Kandler
Chicago Mercantile News Distribution Network
A fragmentary report notes ongoing efforts in Chicago to disseminate merchandise related information. It mentions a store’s daily news fashion messages, spanning distant trade territories and routes, with focused attention on expanding exposure for a popular mercantile house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Owhick
Wattrloo
New Manager Named at Kemble Flower Stave
Wal Hadtenhaff announces Moone as the new manager of Kemble Flower Stave on Bridge Street. Mr Flal tenho becomes land and title engineer while Maes accrpied joins growing department at Gable Way Israthors greenhouses. Dethling previously held the office and shipping department role.
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Wal Hadtenhaff
Moone
Mkemble
Kemble's Lot Converted into Four Apartment Dwelling
A property on Fluty Street, recently bought by Mr. Kemble, was transformed into a four apartment dwelling. The move accompanies plans to relocate a game block on Third Street West to the new lot.
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Kemble
Third Street
Fluty Street
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Oregon
Rose City
M.C. A
H News of Society
Callie M. Cline
Byrnes Park
the Courier
Picken
A. G. Picken
Linwood Avenue
J. B. Myers
Leo. Willard
Clara Picken
Oscar Picken
Mannie Griffith
Bert Armstrong
Fremont
Radia Picken
Bessie Redwick
Ottumwa
Red Cross
Iole Whitney
Mary and
Aileen Whitney
Independence Avenue
The
A. P
Clarinda
Frank Babb
DR. HE. Gibbs
Tran
Hubby No
Dm Court
Nod
No. 2
Hobely
Hubby
Wifey
Nevadsis
Crystal
J. Warren
Kerrigan
Kentucky
Keystone
Kemble Flower
Hocus Ias
NEW Manage
Enantry
Lemont and
Dexter
WM. S. Hart
God
Billy” Parson
Hearst-Pathe News
Fatty’ Arbuckle
Caesar
America
Charles Chaplin
Pathe News
Wile
Knapp School of Music
Emerson
Wash
Irving Washington W. Aigh
Whittier
Oer
Noth
Doplo
Jawa
West Fourth Street
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