George Clark Pioneer of 1852 dies in La Porte City
George Clark, early settler who arrived in Spring Creek township in 1852, died at his home at 6 this morning after a long illness. Funeral at 1 pm Friday from the home with Rev. Kepford and Rev. Rogers officiating. Burial in Spring Creek cemetery. Survived by wife Emma, four children William Clark, Mrs. W. M. Robe, Joseph Clark, Thurman Clark, plus siblings William, Mrs. Daniel Teeter, and Mrs. John Howrey. Born October 20, 1827 in Bedford PA. aged 84. He migrated to Iowa in 1852 and helped transform timber into farmland. He was twice married, first to Christina Watson. second to Emma Maldzahn. He had lived in retirement in La Porte City for five years and recently toured the Pacific coast and Canada.
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George Clark
Spring Creek Township
Mr. Rodgers
Methodist
Spring Creek
William Clark
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W. M. Robe
Waterloo
Joseph Clark
Thurman Clark
Daniel Teeter
John Howrey
la Porte City
Clark
Bedford
Iowa
John Clark
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Christina Watson
Emma
Maldzahn
Pacific Coast
Canada
Kepford
Buchanan
Black Hawk
Hit
Miss Lela O'Neill Heads to Osage for Week with Kin
Miss Lela O'Neill traveled to Osage this morning to spend a week visiting relatives and friends, extending her ties with local families and neighbors.
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Lela O'Neill
Osage
The Pocketknife Crafting Process Comes to Light
A Philadelphia Recall overview details the long, precise six stage forging and finishing of pocketknife blades. It covers forging, tang setup, stamping, tempering, grinding, and final polishing, plus component assembly with brass bolsters and scales, rivets, and hafting, illustrating skilled labor and machinery in a historic knife works.
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Philadelphia
The King’s Champion and the Seoul Bell With a Child’s Wail
A narrative on Westminster Hall’s historical crownings and the King’s Champion, recounting the 15th century coronation pageantry. It shifts to Seoul’s enormous gong known as the bell with the wail of a child, reputedly cursed until a live child’s cry is heard in the molten metal.
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Seoul
Korea
Why did God form woman from the rib
Lady Jekyll queries William Whiston about the Genesis creation of woman from man. Whiston jokes the rib is the body’s ghost crooked part, prompting her husband to declare satisfaction of the question in Bouthey's Doctor.
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Lady Jekyll
William Whiston
Huabant
Sarcastic Retort Over Borrowed Item Sparks Spat
The Youngstown Telegram notes a domestic quarrel as Mrs. Jones mocks her husband for lending an item to new neighbors. He laments lending it, while she accuses him of offering flimsy excuses. The brief exchange highlights tensions over borrowed property and communication.
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Mrs. Jones
Youngstown Telegram
The Ignorant Patriot and Quick Wits Abroad
A jumble of humorous clippings shows a raw recruit failing in geography and a traveler recalling Europa misadventures from Monte Carlo to Rome. quips about coventry and philosophy mingle with a returning tourist recounting delays and embarrassments.
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Coventry
Policeman Fires Seven Shots at Fleeing Dog Near Third and Wellington
A police officer in the Third and Wellington area fired seven shots at a fleeing dog during an evening chase. The scene drew cheering youngsters but left the animal's fate uncertain as the pursuit ended abruptly.
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Third
Wellington
Mayor Carmany Bans Bathing-Suit Wear in Public Streets
Mayor Carmany issues a rule prohibiting undraped bathings suits on streets. Women must wear a rain coat or wrap to hide the short skirted suit when outdoors. The order aims to enforce modest public attire and applies to all pedestrians.
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Carmany
End of Supply in Sight in Michigan Mines
Michigan copper iron and coal mines are valued at 190,161,745 by Prof. J. R. Finlay for the state tax commission. Copper at 69,815,000. iron 119,485,060. coal 61,745. Finlay warns copper profits are not perpetual and future life limits mining value, noting nine copper firms earned money in five years and current tonnage exceeds historical averages.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
J. R. Finlay
New York
State Tax Commission
Finlay
Bartlett pears tumble in price at local grocers
Bartlett pears dropped from 1.80 to 1.25 per bushel in several Fourth Street groceries this morning. Clerks offered no explanation for the slump, noting the fruit is suitable for canning and supplies come from wholesale fruit dealers to retail stores.
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Fourth Street
Texas Plan to Welcome Two New States in Union
The plan involves welcoming two new states into the sisterhood by Texas in the person of Governor Colquitt with responses to be made by Governor McLean of Arizona and Governor Mills of New Mexico.
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Texas
Colquitt
McLean
Arizona
Mills
New Mexico
Correction on Alvord case names in Courier report
The Courier admitted an error clarifying that Mrs. Joe Alvord was found guilty of disturbing the peace and making threats, with a suspended $10 fine imposed. It states Mr. Joe Alvord has never faced arrest or charges.
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Courier
Joe Alvord
Mr. Alvord
W A Bryant Gifts Band Concert Benefit
The Cedar Falls band concert in the city park tomorrow evening honors W A Bryant after he sent the band a £100 check last week. The event draws many Waterloo residents and Cedar Falls residents to enjoy a special program.
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Cedar Falls
Lawn City
Waterloo
W. A. Bryant
Monument to Dead Aviator Ralph Johnstone Approved
Denver officials voted to erect a monument honoring aviator Ralph Johnstone who died at Overland Park after his aircraft fell on November 17. The tablet will be placed at the crash site, marking the exact location of the accident.
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Denver
Denver Board of Supervisors
Ralph Johnstone
Overland Park
Johnstone
Dreadnoughts Florida and Utah to join U S Navy
Washington reports the U S Navy will soon gain the sister ships Florida and Utah. Florida will be commissioned September 15 and Utah likely a few days earlier. The Navy Department awaits exact turnover date from the Utah builders.
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United States Navy
Florida
Utah
Navy Department
France Prepares Its Final Word On Morocco
Paris reports a cabinet council set for Friday to decide on France final reply to Germany over Morocco and compensation in Africa.
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France
Paris
Germany
Morocco
Africa
Aged pugilist Nead dead in Philadelphia
Charles McKeever once a leading eastern lightweight boxer has died in Philadelphia at age 71 from pneumonia after a stint as a vaudeville actor. He was prominent years ago among the sport’s best known lightweights.
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Philadelphia
Charles McKeever
Pope Pius Now Convalescent
Rome reports Pope Pius XII is entirely convalescent and in cheerful spirits. Doctors Marchiafava and Petacci have stopped visits but urge the pontiff to rest and avoid fatigue for full recovery.
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Rome
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Petacci
Statehood Celebration Planned in El Paso for Arizona or New Mexico
El Paso Texas August 23 a three day celebration of statehood for Arizona or New Mexico is being arranged with final plans to be decided at a mass meeting tomorrow night under city officials and the chamber of commerce.
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el Paso
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Chamber
Girls Must Dress in Atlantic City Beach Order
Thousands of young women from New York and Philadelphia, strolling beaches and streets in bathing suits and high heels, were distressed yesterday by an order issued in Atlantic City. The directive targets dress codes on the beach and public areas, aiming to curb provocative attire. Local authorities emphasized modesty while noting enforcement would be selective.
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SN. d
New York
Philadelphia
Slugger Plot Ties Labor Leader in Abandonment Case
In Chicago the court of domestic relations ordered Martin Madden to pay eight dollars weekly for wife Florence Madden after a hearing on abandonment and nonsupport. Detectives watched Madden’s friends as colonized “slugger” crew members named by Florence Madden spoke of the couple and Madden’s residence near Anna Wenzel, a key informant on slugger activities.
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Chicago
Court of Domestic Relations
Martin B
Skinny
Madden
Labor
Public Drinking Cup To Go In Minneapolis
Minneapolis council health committee recommends passage of an ordinance banning common drinking cups in all public and many private spaces. The measure, drafted by Dr Pp M Halt and Judge Daniel Fish, prohibits cups in railway stations schools offices hotels restaurants clubs theatres and similar venues. Violators would face misdemeanor prosecution. employers are not required to provide individual cups.
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Council Committee On Health and Hospitals
Pp. M. Halt
Daniel Fish
Fish
Plea Proposed to Halt Railway Labor War in Memphis
Commercial groups in Memphis Tennessee plan today to urge Illinois Central railroad officials and allied lines together with labor union leaders to settle disputes and avert a strike.
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Memphis. Tenn
Illnois Central Railroads and Allied Lines
Laboring Men's Union
Picnic At New Hartford Draws Woodmen In Large Gathering
New Hartford Indiana Aug 23 With ideal weather Woodmen from Butler and Black Hawk counties fill the town for the annual M W A picnic. Attorney J C Murtagh of Waterloo is billed to deliver the principal address this afternoon. Prize drills and a full slate of sports are planned for the visitors.
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Butler
Black Hawk
J. C. Murtagh
Waterloo
Poor Hetty Green Fights Tax Assessment in Chicago
Chicago report lines Hetty Green, America's richest woman, pressing to lower the 634-536 South Wabash avenue land tax. Board kept value at 186,719 despite 140,000 assessment by owner and lawyer I O Stone presenting Green properties. Five other properties reduced by over 60,000. Also noted Waterloo motorcycle racers from Independence preparing for upcoming events with several entrants tomorrow.
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Hetty H. R. Green
America
South Wabash Avenue
Board of Review
Green
I O. Stone
West Monroe Street
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