Great Iowa State Fair Opens at Seventieth Year
Des Moines reports the Great Iowa State Fair officially opened with bands and crowds. Governor Kendall and state officials were set to attend as crowds gathered for auto races, animal, agricultural, culinary, and dramatic exhibits amid heavy rain and rising river levels.
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Des Moines
Towa
Mount Pleasanches
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Red Cross
Kendall
Tokio
Flood scare grows as Virden Creek rises after rain
Weather officials forecast fair weather tonight and Saturday as Virden Creek rises after heavy rain. Cedar Falls and Waterloo report fires from crossed wires, damage minor. Strong winds topple trees, a parked car damaged by a fallen tree. Dust cloud mistaken for an explosion near the Hawkeye building. Minor delays and road issues noted between Parkersburg and Cedar Falls.
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Winslow
Rahitall
Tawa State Teachers College
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Waterloo
Burton Avenue
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Fotke
Pew Hawkey
Washington
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Parkershbure
Cary
Parkersburg
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Davis in Seagirt Talk Says Coolidge Dodged Oil Issue
Davis claims President Coolidge avoided oil policy in Seagirt remarks. He cites a plan to boost his stance via "Stimpy" speakers and a Washington speech after Vermont vacation. Also notes dates in Baltimore and press conferences marking the trip’s early phase.
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Seagirt
Coolidge
Washington
Vermont
Baltimore
la Payette
William Mr. Butler
Republican National Commnittee
Bascom Slemp
Tharely
Yeoman Injunction Sought Against Insurance Rate Increase
Polk County trial court heard a petition by M Wondar of Des Moines representing about 2000 policyholders to enjoin the Brotherhood on Yeomet from implementing higher insurance rates and from canceling certificates of polities. The petition will be filed on August 28.
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Moines
Brotherhood
Polk County
Ty CU
M. Wondar
Bernbrook Relays Westward Tour Observations
Bernbrook president of Waterloo Laundry returns from four weeks touring the west by Canadian Pacific and Southern Pacific routes. He notes Canada’s business strain from crop failures, high tourist demand in the northwest, Seattle and Portland prosperity, dry west coast conditions, strict fire rules, and a strong Los Angeles real estate mood. He cites lemonade demand slump due to cold east, Japanese exclusion act reassurance, and pride in Waterloo upon return.
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Tontaly
J Vance
Washington State
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Japan
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Vancouver
Texas
Arizona
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Waterloo
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Los Angeles
Frisco
Tullars
Hollywood
Mra
Tullar
Harry
Jack Dempsey
Joe Murphy
Andy Gump
Ture
Case
Pacific
Tim Yuma
Tucson
el Paso
Aare
California
Ferland
Gulf
Great Lakes
Final Franks Argument in Civil Unrest Case Sparks Debate
Amid a Chicago courtroom salvos on two youths facing harsh penalties, lawyers denounce precedents and public venom. The judge hears pleas against executions while scholars warn of justice’s erosion as floods and disaster loom in Peoria area.
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Chicago
Teacher Weds Cedar Falls Girl to Milford Man
Cedar Falls August 22 Josephine Jennings daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Jennings disclosed plans for her marriage to Stanley Fuller Milford Ta in September. She entertained 12 young women at a luncheon party at Black Hawk tearoom this noon. Miss Jennings has been a teacher at Milford.
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Josephine Jennings
Joseph Jennings
Stanley Fuller
Milford
Black Hawk Tearoom
Miss Jennings
Obituaries Highlight David Boomer and Local Notables
Obituary notices report David Garrett Boomer of Janesville aged 73 died at home after a life spanning Illinois Iowa and Janesville. Survived by son Clarence S and five daughters. Also listed are Eli Goldsberry and Thomas Alcock deaths with family survivors and funeral details. Infant deaths include Osa Leroy Gilson and an unnamed baby girl with burial arrangements noted.
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Rockdale
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Tlawa
Black Hawk County
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Frances Wright
Agnes Pierce
Ruth Backer
Ann
Alice
Teachers College
Airs
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Rushville
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Denver
Colo
Rachel Smith
Los Aneles
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Methodist’ Episcopal Church
Equity Lodge
Equity Chapter
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Eli Goldsberry
W. A. Pond
Glendale Avenue
Union County
Ohio
Waterloo
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Henry
Wayne Shook
Henry Shook
Arthur
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Fredericksburg
Kistner
Mayary
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Orlyn Alcock
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Fourth
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Fairbank
Waverly
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Dearborn Street
Kismere Chine
Harrop
Elmwood
Rich Farmer Seeks Divorce Over Price Per Kiss
Morgan Sheely, 84, petitions for divorce from Lillian Richardson Sheaty in Winton Iowa urging cruel and inhuman treatment. He objects to paying 5 and 10 dollars for kisses after meeting while she worked at Union Station Cedar Rapids.
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Winton
Morgan Sheely
Lillian Richardson Sheaty
Sheely
Clarking
Union Station
Cedar Rapids
Shealy
Jia Say
Maiden spin marks Rainbow lines new motorbus debut
The Rainbow lines Inc Cedar Falls introduced a 70 horsepower motorbus on its maiden run to Waterford Cedar Falls. Invited guests rode in comfort and the service plans to extend routes as more buses are purchased for future operations.
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Cedar Fally
Rainbow Lines, Inc
Cedar Falls
Waterloo people to Catholic conference
Delegates from the Daughters of Isabella and Hospital auxiliary prepare to attend the tenth annual National Conference of Catholic Charities in Des Moines September 7 to 12. Individuals named include Mrs. Kildes Dowling Hoffmann Mayme Keegan Ange Finnerty J H Reihsen J B Bruner Father J Molloy and H T Howland. Nearby notes mention Fred Kluss West High principal planning a Cincinnati trip with companions Oss and Esther Slippy. Frank Vopalka, 16, captured in Cedar Rapids after escaping a St Charles Illinois institution over a year ago.
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National Conference of Catholic Charities
Des Moines
J. Kildes
C. Dowling
A. A. Hoffmann
Mayme Keegan
Ange Finnerty
J. H. Reihsen
J. 8. Bruner
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H.T. Howland
Knights of Columbus
Cencinctv
Fred. Kluss
West High
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Rapids
Frank Vopalka
School For Toys
St Charles
Til
Anna Barton
Dry Spell Replaces Rain In Southern Michigan
Southern Michigan reports dry weather while Illinois and Iowa receive heavy rainfall. Waterways stay below normal as pastures suffer. A letter from H B Lichty dated Yellowstone Park August 16 notes a fine trip with scenic sights including Black Hills and Shoshone Canyon.
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C. A. Morris
Detroit
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Indiana
Mississippi Valley
Morris
H.B. Lichty
Yellomstone Park
Black Hills
Shoshone Canyon
Gardiner
Bill
Mt. Washburn
Monumental corkscrew tower sighted at high elevation
Report describes a tower with a corkscrew design rising about 100 feet in diameter at the top and peaking around 10,200 feet in elevation. Observers note all people and belongings are safe, with no reported injuries or hazards.
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Derstand
Woman Hurt In Storm Near Whittmore Iowa
Mrs. Henry Frambach of Whittmore was seriously injured when a tornado hit the area late yesterday afternoon. The storm swept a two mile by ten rod tract northeast of Whittmore, destroying crops, windmill, houses, and barns.
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Henry Frambach
Whittmore
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