Camp Meeting Opener Draws Crowds at Chautauqua Park
A town conference branch gathering of the Evangelical Association Young People's Alliance drew large crowds at the Coliseum in Chautauqua Park as camp meetings open tonight with Bishop Thomas Bowman delivering the opening address at 8 pm. The event includes a strong program of services, music, and children's meetings led by Miss Anna Thierman.
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Young People’s Alliance
The
Evangelical Assocition Church
Chautauqua Park
Thomas Bowman
Bowman
Willard Hall
Anna Thierman
Waterloo
Emanuel Church of
Emma Schmidt
Iowa
J. H. Engel
Council Bluffs
0. Ferner
Radcliffe
Mary Schmidt
Viola Nolte
Cedar Falls
Nicholas Faust
Hubbard
D. D
Gamertsfelder
H. O. Lorenz
Dysart
Senator Smith Opposes Plan for Governor Candidate
Osage Ia Jan 21 Senator Jas A Smith of Osage chairs resolutions for the recent Iowa progressive state convention and national convention in Chicago was interviewed on the political scene He rejects talk of him running for governor and endorses George W Clarke Roosevelt and Johnson He says he will back the republican tickets and support reforms similar to those achieved in Iowa.
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Osage
Jas. A. Smith
Iowa
Chicago
BSA
Geo. W. Clarke
Roosevelt
Johnson
Mr. Clarke
Clarke
It Can Be Reed Upon The Merital Hair Tonic Ad
It claims Merital Hair Tonic is unmatched and a wonderful remedy authorized by the American Drug and Presa As sociation for its members to guarantee. A trial is urged to convince. Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Try Co are named in the endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Drug and Presa Association
Henderson Drug Co
Red Crose Try
Death of General William Booth in London
Born April 10 1829 in London General William Booth commander in chief of the Salvation Army died here last night at 10 20 o clock after a period of poor health. The aged leader’s death brings mourning to England especially the poorer sections as thousands waited for the final word from the deathbed.
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London
William Booth
Salvation Army
England
Sketch of a Great Life William Booth
A portrait of William Booth born 1829 in Nottingham, hailed for an extraordinary life. From street preaching amid Nottingham slums to London missions, he faced jeers and missiles yet pressed on. He married Catherine Mumford, supported by a devoted ministry partner, and remained committed to evangelical work throughout.
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Methodist Church
Nottingham
London
East End
Methodiat
Catherine Mumford
The Birth of the Salvation Army and William Booth
A historical portrait of William Booth’s early life and the rise of the Salvation Army. From 1861 ventures in Whitechapel and Mile End to the formation of a movement born from tent meetings, improvised venues, and a redefining moment in 1878 when the word salvation replaced volunteer. The piece traces Booth’s devotion to the poor and the wife beside him, forging a new religious force.
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William
Booth
Methodist Conference
Liverpool
William Booth
The life and reach of General Booth and the Salvation Army
A detailed portrait of General Booth, noting his wealthless stance and long service. It highlights his honorary degrees, international influence, and royal recognitions, including visits by kings and the offer to open the US Senate. It also mentions his Hadley Wood residence and a friend’s £5000 legacy yielding modest interest.
Weather Crop Bulletin Des Moines Aug 18 Showers, heat rise
Showery weather continued with near normal temperatures then a late week heat rise. Rainfall was heaviest in the Missouri slope with many stations over 3 inches and some over 4 inches. Corn growth fair western Moore moisture good for maturity, pastures and meadows in fine condition, late potatoes promising. Telegraph reports note 5.16 inches at Dubuque and 4.00 inches at Waterloo.
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Des Moines
Missouri
Dubuque
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
George M. Chappel
Terloo Evening Courier Coupon Note
A brief note indicates a weekly coupon offer appears on page 3 of the Terloo Evening Courier edition, with one copy per week.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Jane Jacquith Pioneer Death in Cedar Falls
Mrs. Jane Jacquith dies at the Benton home in Cedar Falls after a life spanning Mount Vernon township roots dating to 1840s Ohio. She taught the first Washington township term, ran the farm with her husband, later lived with daughter Ida Proctor in Michigan, and died after a visit to Cedar Falls. Funeral Thursday at 2 from the Baptist church, interment at Hillaida. Noted pheasants spread in Mt Vernon area and a world traveler Miss Hannah Zust visits Cedar Falls before a voyage to Japan and beyond.
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Cedar Falla
Jane Jacquith
Willam Benton
Benjamin Knapp
Black Hawk County
Ohio
Mount Vernon Township
Washington Township
Janes Jacquith
Jacquith
Ida Proctor
Mid-dleville
Mich
Cedar Falls
Win
B. B. Jones
Hillaida
Hannah T. Zust
Switzerland
James Miller
Des Moines
Haskell
Oberlin
San Francisco
Japan
India
China
Cedar Falls Personal Notes and Local News Roundup
Aug 21 Cedar Falls notes report a homecoming parade to Janeaville, local land sale of six acres at 3500, and state college attendance prospects. Moves include Edward Troy leasing a Cedar Falls building for a new grocery stock, Mrs Myland and family planning Santa Barbara, and children entering college. Also noted are post office staff activities, a river canoe trip, and farm transactions near New Hartford with quick resale profits.
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Edward Troy
Freeport
H. E. Oltyieh
East Cedar Falls
Eeonomy Grocery Co
Waterloo
Serious charge stands modified in Bancroft store case
In Cedar Falls on Aug 21 a 17 year old boy dubbed a waif faced altered charges after court action. The original counts of nighttime entering and $65 of goods stolen were reduced to larceny with a five year reformatory sentence to be pronounced by Judge Platt. The youth hoped to become a chauffeur earning $25 weekly. Also covered were a Cotton theatre concert by WCTU home talent with Mrs. W S Bowen and readings by Prof Barnes. A separate item: a motorcyclist, Leo Philleo, collided with a truck on Main street, injuring his left ankle. he was treated and home.
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Cedar Falls
Cummins
Roberta
Harold Bancroft
Anamosa
Platt
Cotton Theatre
W. S. Bowen
Canada
Cutler
Dah
Messrs
Samson and
Maxon
Leo Philleo
Armour Technical Institute
Chicago
George McCowan
Main Street
George Hematréet
Hamstreet
McCowan
Licensed to Wed Listings in Plainfield Waterloo and Johnstown
The notice lists marriages in progress or licenses issued including Clyde B Thompson and Luisa B Haines both of Plainfield, Timothy W Sullivan of Independence with Carl F Modin of Waterloo, Josephine Anderson of Waterloo, Elvira G Gliman of Independence, and Patrick O'Neill of Johnstown, Pa visiting at Mrs J L Weller's home.
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Clyde B. Thompson
Plainfield
Luisa B. Haines
Timothy W. Sullivan
Independence
Carl F. Modin
Waterloo
Josephine Anderson
Elvira G. Gliman
Patrick O'Neill
Johnstown
City
J. L. Weller
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C. L. Love
Catherine Mullen
Town City
M. J. Butterfield
Smith
Gen. Booth
Lfe
Tam
Whitechapel
Mile End
Mile End Road
Christian Mission
Salvation
Rooth
Solater
Nella
Hadley Wood
Great Britain
Engilshinen
Edward
Alexandria
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Oxford
Washington
United States Senate
Michigan
Charles Paul
Mt. Vernon Township
Pixley
Mr. Pixley
Lincoln
Wm. Benton
Paira
Specelal
Janeaville
W. FL Wood
Chris Jensen
West Twelfth Rivel
State Teachers’ College
Clarkaville
A. B. Myland
Santa Barbara
Cal
T. J. Myland
Townsend & Merrill
Josephine McMahon
Tipton
Olive
Harry Care
Florene
Harry
Bellevue
Milwaukee
Rutledge Warrin
Minnesota
George Hilton
Jesup
Hiltons
O. J. Konichoff
New Hampton
State Organization of Assistant Postmasters
Frank Stevens
Plummer
J. W. Philpot
Mississippi
John Sprague
New Hartford
Young Roberts
College of Commerce
Business College
Fifth and
Lafayette Streets
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