La Follette Gains in Iowa Poll as Coolidge Narrowing Lead
The Courier reports a third tabulation showing Coolidge leading with 89.22 by 100, La Follette at 18.21, and Davis at 12.57. La Follette gains 2 percent in this tally while Coolidge’s margin over La Follette widens. Sixteen counties contribute ballots with detailed county tallies for Black Hawk, Polk, Story, and others. Six more cities will vote with Ames, Buckingham, Fairbank, Mount Auburn among additions.
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Prince of Wales Sails on Berengaria
Prince of Wales boarded the flag liner Berengaria at Southampton Ave for the United Show in the afternoon. Dearborn Construction finished a sewer project for Sioux Rapids, excavating about 21 feet of ditch in three and a half months as praised by a Slows Rapids Paper for Waterloo’s contract work.
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Paul Davis Dry Goods Adds Two Delivery Trucks
The Paul Davis Dry Goods Co. expanded its delivery fleet with two new aluminium bodied trucks built for efficiency. Designed under J J Bolster, the vehicles ride on standard Hupmobile chassis with a two story cargo layout and a driver’s compartment featuring adjustable windows and a ventilating wind shield.
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Democrats Might Help La Follette in G. O. P. States
A Northwestern observer reports strong grain and crop prices boosting Republican hopes while La Follette's real strength appears weaker in the northwest. He may gain influence in industrial eastern states, but likely will not carry them, focusing instead on a few midwestern counties.
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Dawes Defends Klan Issue During Maine Stop
Charles G. Dawes, Republican vice presidential nominee, declared he would discuss the Ku Klux Klan question during a Augusta address after being challenged by William R. Pattangall. The Maine campaign feature included questions about the Klan and party positions, with Brewster and other state leaders avoiding direct Klan references in platform language.
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Mullan Virden Families to Meet Here Next Week
A reunion of the Mullan and Virden families will take place in this city next week. Henry Mullan of Sioux City and Marion F. Mullan of Pomeroy, along with wives and children, will attend. A reception by Mr and Mrs R M Davison at 166 Falls Avenue will welcome guests Friday August 29 between 3 and 5 p m. The Mullans are sons of Charles and America Mullan, earliest settlers here in 1846. Visitors will stay for the early settlers picnic at Hanna homestead the following day.
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Fog halts search for Italian airman Locatelli in Greenland
Describes fog delaying U S Navy scout planes aiding Italian trans Atlantic aviator Locatelli and companions near Greenland. Messages from ships and natives hint at possible safe landing sites. Magruder upgrades fuel via tanker as crews face ice and seas.
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Test of Defense Parade to Feature Public Demonstration
The article describes a color parade to showcase a defense program in Waterloo with a promised band and civic participation. Volunteers will donate services for the demonstration with talks and patriotic music in the park. Mayor A. Be. Cnagy issued a defense day proclamation urging observance on September 12.
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Sioux City Man Receives Pension for 1876 Indian War Service
A W Dale of Sioux City Iowa receives a government check for 1.00 for service in the Indian war of 1876. He served ten years in the hospital department of the U S Army from 1872 to 1882 and 48 years later is granted a pension under a 1916 act. Dale has just turned seventy five.
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Births Reported in Ren nlnsion Township and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Elmer R Miller Ren nlnsion township July 9 daughter Michel Lucile. Mr and Mrs Harry Burkhardt Vernon township July 23 daughter Ruth Rose. Mr and Mrs Neil Trunkey Aug 23 daughter Maxine. Mr and Mrs Frank Kotowski Reed Aug Lason. Mr and Mrs G Moffitt New Iberia Aug 12 son Dilford Terrill. Mr and Mrs Erwin Hubhner Logan Aug 13 son Wendell Henry. Mr and Mrs Frank Klein Eagle Rock Aug daughter Betty RL.
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Suitable lantern parade awards announced in Waterloo
In Waterloo the lantern parade for seven city playgrounds aims to showcase original lanterns built by youngsters. Under Mrs Ruby Dempster and J T Glynn, prizes include five cash awards, five Strand passes, and Plaza passes for top performers and workmanship.
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Boy 15 Hurt Falling From Bicycle On City Street
DeWayne Bishop of 465 Conger Street was rushed to St Franncig hospital by ambulance at 1 PM after a bicycle fall at Third Avenue and Jefferson Street. He appeared dazed and could not explain the incident. A report suggested a handhold on a streetcar rail crossing rough pavement as a possible cause. His injuries were not expected to be serious.
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Mosquitoes Thrive As Warm Weather Returns
Mosquitoes in Waterloo have multiplied due to wet warm weather. Scores of residents report bites, some insects reaching a quarter of an inch. Smudge fires were lit in several areas to drive away the swarms.
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Funeral services for Thomas Alcock at family home
Thomas Alcock died Thursday at 3 p.m. at 101% Franklin Street. Services were held at his son Clarence Alcock's home with Rev. Van Souten officiating. Burial followed at a dress cemetery near Waverly. Eli Goldsberry died early yesterday at his daughter’s home 316 Glendale Avenue. Services set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Kistner's chapel with Rev. V. C. Kelford officiating. Burial planned for Vinton.
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City in Brief: School Start Plans and Local Socials
Readers note ads and notices about school openings and travel. A long column lists residents traveling, visiting relatives, and attending events from St Paul to Dubuque with trips to Chicago Minneapolis and Yellowstone.
Flood Crest Hits Cedar River Threatening Crest Past Present
Cedar River reached its yearly maximum at 10 am with flood stage just above last Tuesday. The rise is blamed on upstream flows from the Reaver and Shell Rock rivers. Floodwaters receded in areas but backwash kept some streams stalled and Westfield district reported renewed crest followed by brief flood activity. Rabbits lost to torrents while pheasants fled inland. Two New York youths paddled a canoe toward New Orleans after abandoning a flivver and sending supplies from Schenectady.
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Zayas Withdraws From California Presidential Race
Havana dispatch reports President Zayas announced his withdrawal from the race for president of Cal. in a brief statement today August 23. He cited personal reasons and indicated no further campaign actions will follow. The move reshapes the political landscape as factions assess next steps.
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