Autos Transform State Fair View
Crowds crowd the Iowa state fair as the automobile era reshapes attendance. Thousands arrive by car from across the state and beyond, including vehicles with Illinois, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Michigan plates. Officials note ample auto storage has boosted safety and access, with wind and temperatures easing for livestock exhibits and a strong week ahead despite the European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Agriculture
Tere
Illinois
South Dakota
Minnesota
Michigan
Europe
Bluffs Saloonman Heavily Fined in County Court
Council Bluffs August 28 The heaviest fine in Pottawattamie county history for violating Tama Towas saloon laws was imposed by Judge O D Wheeler against Charles Perrine who must pay 1000 dollars and remain jailed until paid The punishment covered two offenses including contempt of a five year old injunction tied to State Hotel saloon ownership Perrine may not have known of the injunction but ignorance is no excuse Evidence from Mrs Emma Morse who says her 118 year old son was jailed for burglary and drank whisky at Perrine's saloon aided the fine Morse had previously sued Perrine for 2000 dollars
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Council Bluffs
Pottawattamie County
Towa
Jowa
O. D. Wheeler
Charles Perrine
Perrine
Ine
Wheeler
Emma Morse
Morse
One Dead and One Dying After Train Crash in Tama County
Gedar Rapids August 25. The Overland Limited on the Northwestern railroad struck a car at a Chelsee crossing, instantly killing George Stottlemyre aged 56 and injuring Dr. B I Benedict who may die from pelvic and chest injuries. The driver could not clear the tracks as the speeding train arrived. The accident followed 6 48 a m call to treat a patient near Belle Plaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedar Rapids
Overland Limited
Northwestern Railroad
Chelsea
Tama County
George Stottlemyre
B. I. Benedict
Mercy Hospital
Benedict
Belle Plaine
Stottlemyre Brothers
Jail Terms Not Farces in Clayton Trust Fight
Washington news reports Senator Kenyon urging tougher penalties under the Clayton trust bill and warning fines are ineffective. He argues jail sentences deter violations and objects to bill amendments weakening remedies for trust evils. Also, Rep Prouty proposes a rule allowing limited docking of pay for absence with excused or illness.
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Washington
DD. C
Kenya
Senate
Clayton Bil
Kenyon
Representative Prouty
House
Night Rescues Boy Hidden in Ice Box
In Marshalltown on August 28 a 5 year old boy, Marvis ge, was found alive after spending hours hidden in an ice box behind the Batesole home. His brother Kenneth, 3, had briefly shut the box, then the family searched all night until the child called for his mother.
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Marshalltown
Church and
Seventh, Avenue
Marvis
Kenneth
Batesole
Widow of Wm Wendt Dies at Bristow
Mrs Wm Wendt dies at her home three miles southwest of Bristow after a cancer illness. She went to Waverly hospital for treatment a month ago but worsened after returning home. She leaves 12 children, all living, with some still young. Funeral likely Saturday. Mrs Theo Klinck and daughters assist.
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Bristow
Wm. Wendt
Here
Waverly
Theo Klinck
Czar Relatives Lead Troops In Great Invasion Of Germany
Relatives of the czar reportedly led troops in a great invasion of Germany, returning to Minneapolis Thursday night to care for Mrs. L. B. Klinck before daughters return to school. Miss Ruth Wentworth of Waverly, a trained nurse, tends to Mrs. Klinck. The W F M S met at Mrs. Sarah Will’s for the August gathering with a birthday surprise for the hostess. Mahalla Hanks, a Turk from Babylonia studying here, attended and spoke. Visiting friends included Frank Hill and family of Allison and A H Offord of Cedar Falls. The Standard Desters’ society young ladies were present. Mrs. S. Btewart learned her brother Henry Kephart’s 10-year-old son at Mason City was struck by a car and seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
L. B. Klinek
Ruth Wentworth
Waverly
Klinck
Sarah Will
Hill
Corey
Mahalla Hanks
Babylonia
Frank Hill
Allison
A. H. Offord
Cedar Falls
St. Mare
Dumont
The
Standard Desters’ Society
Henry Kephart
Mason City
Community notices amid illness and meetings at Mrs Mare’s home
A Friday meeting at the country home of Mrs. JW Mare drew a large crowd. Mrs. A Saltz of Clarksville presided, with Prof Anti and family staying nearby. Local activities included a health contest, a drawing exhibit, and a living model demonstration. Sylvester of Iowa City and Father O Mallay of Dubuque participated among speakers.
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JW Mare Jan
A. Saltz
Clarksvie
Neal
Anti
Monroe Howie
Sylvester
Iowa City
Amon
Father O'Mallay
Dubuque
Father Landen
Uselty
Geo. Boyson
Aont
Chindlyr
Okada
John Bites
Mae Dougherty
Cedar Ally
G. W. Lyddick
Waverly Notices and Local Appointments Near Denver
Waverly and vicinity report varied activity including Mrs Curtis and family visiting relatives, Lathe era eshod ouflaws gathering at Waterloo, and Miss Licinda Lemke taking a vacation from Warthate Publishing. Ferry Knapp's crew works on culvert near Denver. many residents travel, heal, or attend events as summer continues.
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Igahelle Carey
Colfax
Herman Schoenbacker
Portland
Ore
Van
Shanewise
Brem
Majestiq opens new program draws large crowds
At the Majestiq theater the new program opened yesterday to large crowds in both matinee and evening sections. Featured acts include Jed and Ethel Dooley with a lively opening number, Mr Dow performing burlesque and musical pieces, plus singing by Beno Smith and performances by Guerre and Carre. The headline acts Mimer and Tomm, billed as trapeze and tumbling experts, promise a strong finish.
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Majeade
Jed
Ethel Dooley
Dow
Toy
Phe
Texas Tommy
Beno Smith
Mdridge
Tarlow Lava
Peto
Guerre
Carre
Falla
Tee
Mimer
Tomm
Paton recalls Mercer County murder trial crowd pleaser
The trial featured a plea for “aunty and Journeys” and drew a large audience as George Brown felled his daughter in law with an Indian club after her alleged threats. He was convicted of manslaughter. Parole notices reach Lake City from Calhoun County for John Brown, jailed years ago for murder, awaiting a parole decision.
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Munson
George Brown
Irs
Brown
Hincane
Lake City
Gray
John Brown
Calhona Counyom
Board of Parole
Kiryown
Mansur
George
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Vin
Clayton Bull
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Meu
Gradfield Regulator Co
Lamar
Aflonia
Sageciant Moihorm
Czar
Germany
Nicholas
Cyril
Dmitri
Russia
Kaiger
Nicholas Nicholavitch
Beechams
Beecham
Anto Yolo
Towa State Fair
Middle West
Panama
Havilton
Lincoln Beachey
Puone Bagh
Entz
East Fourth Street
Hamburg
Entz Bros
Ents Bros
Fast Fourth Street
W., E. Debe
Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
W. E. Debe
Debe
Paton
Cialahgun County
Mercer
Wittick’s
West 4Th St
East 5Th
Wees
Oak Ridge
Eagle Center Creamery
Swift
Lincoln
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