Suardomen Back to Recruit in Waterloo Campaign
Report from Brownsville to Waterloo guardsmen seeking to raise Tuwa guard strength from 4540 to 10000. Lieut C S Johnson and Priv T M Ritchie dispute storm damage rumors. Recruiting party to operate Cedar Rapids Dubuque Winteriou via Cedar Rapids. Recruiting station planned at armory. Incident recounts include a death near Brownsville and patrol encounter with a drifting object later identified as a barro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Efort
Tuwa
C. S. Johnson
T. M. Ritchte
Brownsville
Waterloo Guardsmen
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Winteriou
Priv. Ritchie
Lews
Pancoimpatea
Camp Dodge
Rio Grande
Ach
Waterloo Bay
Dexter Giller
Harrington
Clinton
San Benito
Iowa
Death of Mrs Ethel Carr Soon After Letter to Son
Mrs Ethel Carr aged 47 died of apoplexy at home on 520 Iowa street less than an hour after writing a letter to her son Earle on duty at the Mexican border. Funeral plans are under O'Keefe Townes. She leaves a son, brother F L Shenfelt of Oelwein, and sister Mrs D B W Wyman in Canada. Shenfelt arrived last night. others cannot come. Mrs Carr had been in poor health. neighbors found her unconscious after hearing cries for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
Ethel Carr
Iowa Street
O'Keefe & Towne
Ww. Wyman
Canada
Shenfelt
Carr
Chinaman Seeks To Visit Native Land
G C Welker deputy county auditor forwarded to St Louis an application for a permit for Quong Kee a Chinese laundryman at Waterloo to visit his native country He has lived in the United States for years and makes regular trips to China to see his wife and two children His last visit was four years ago The permit requires a $1000 bond and funds to cover all expenses Laws on alien travel are strict He was a U S citizen and complied with formalities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Welker
St. Louis
Parmlt
Quong Kee
Waterloo
China
Quong Keang
United States
President Poincare Sends War Declarations Congratulatory Telegrams
Paris August 29 President Poincare sent congratulatory telegrams to the kings of Roumania and Italy on their declarations of war. Premier Briand sent telegrams to Premiers Brationa of Romania, Boselli and Foreign Minister Sonnino of Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poincere
Roumania
Italy
Briand
Brationa
En Maula
Bosstelli
Sonnino
French Progress at Thiaumont Works on Verdun Front
Paris dispatch reports French troops gained progress at Thiaumont Works on the Verdun front last night. German assaults near Fleury and Vaux fort were repulsed, per the war office briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Verdun
Thiaumont
War Office
Fleury
Vaux Fort
Bulgaria Forbids War Declaration On Romania Victory
Paris Aug 28 The Bucharest correspondent of the Petit Journal reports Bulgaria has decided not to declare war on Romania even though Romania allows the passage of Russian troops through its territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bucharest
Petit Journal
Bulgaria
Roumania
Killed by Own Auto in Harmon Fatality
Harry J. Durr, a 20 year Harmon merchant, was fatally run over by his wife’s auto after a ballgame. He stepped in front of the vehicle as it lurched forward, and the car struck him. The accident occurred as the family was returning from the game. Chinese laborers arrive in Lyons as first contingent for French munition factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Harry J. Durr
Harmon
Durr
Rankin
France
Paris
Lyons
City in Brief Eyes and school open in Buchanan area
City in Brief lists local notices and shuffles of residents visiting relatives in Hampton Burlington Grandy Center Traer and Des Moines. Judges plan September term while a Ford touring car was stolen from Arnold’s park. Prairie chicken hunt trip to Jerico and Chautauqua Park visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Kaus
Hampton
Mabek
Ettau
Burlington
Mia Nellie Mitchell
Grandy Center
Traer
W. J. Speer
Oelwelh
HR. A. Renz
ES. Peterson
Chicago
Vincent Golinvagx
Mechantearlic
Fire Police Department
Lcense
Arnold’s Park
Moose Lodge Picnic Supper Opens New Hoover building
Waterloo lodge No 328 Loyal Order of Moose announces a picnic supper Thursday at 7 30 in the Moose lodge hall with baskets provided by members. Coffee and butter furnished. Dancing and a social will follow. Cyclone Curtis, national director, will speak. Final opening planned for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose
Moose Lodge
Hoover-Belangee
Fifth Street
Auto crash kills child and injures wife in Chimgeo
Chimgeo reports William Wilder tried to dodge two farmer boys and drove into a ditch. The wreck killed his infant son and seriously injured his wife who was holding the baby. Authorities say both boys were in the vicinity as the incident occurred on Aug. 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimgeo
William Wilder
Barney Wosan Hurt Visiting State Fair
Des Moines Aug 29 Mrs Alex Suder Macumber five years old of Barney was knocked down by an automobile truck while visiting the state fair and was fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Alex Suder Macumber
Barney
Law Invoked to Make Fairview Cemetery Lasting
Articles of incorporation filed for Malrvian cemetery to ensure perpetual care and funds protection. Trust deed notes $40,000 bonds with $10,000 for immediate improvements. Board of trustees listed with terms to govern perpetual care and auditing to prevent dissipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Cemetery
Malrvian
Waterloo
Walchin
Phaythropie
Cemetery Association
Woa
Lore Alford
Fiest Trustes
Fund Subscribers Urged to Respond
The work of caring for Waterloo guardsmen families at the Mexican border is hampered by unpaid subscriptions. Neil D. Jackson, secretary of the citizens' committees, says August and September payments are due, and funds must be sent promptly to support immediate relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Neil D. Jackson
Citizen's Communities
Austrians Repulse Russ and Italians in Europe War Report
Berlin dispatch via Sayville reports continued heavy fighting near Monte Carlo in the Clay valley. An Austrian official notice dated Aug 28 says Italian troops briefly penetrated Austrian lines before being repelled. Nearby, Russian attacks in the Carpathians and around Mariampol were repelled with heavy losses, per yesterday’s Austrian statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
K.10
Monte Carlos
Carpathians
Mariampol
No Trace Found of Two Escaped Convicts
Fort Madison August 25 no trace had been reported early today of Earl Lindsey and Arnold miner the two convicts who yesterday escaped from the prison farm near here in an automobile belonging to John Little a prison camp guard Lindsey had just repaired the car which bore the number 0494 and was easily distinguishable by the absence of the celluloid window on the rear curtain Prison officials believe Lindsey and his companion are heading for Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Earl Lindsey
Arnold “Miner
John Little
Lindsey
Des Moines
Homecoming Committee Plans Second Annual Event
The Homecoming Committee meets to discuss plans for the second annual homecoming during the Oairs Cattle Congress week starting October 28. A second meeting is set for Thursday at the Commercial club rooms to name subcommittees and launch work, with Mayor W R Law and ten others on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club Rooms
W. R. Law
Charles van Wieck
Herman c. Mitler
F. J. Northey
G. W. Huntrey
W. F. Parrott
P. J. Martin
Harry Kilester
Fred Fenton
A. E. Haswell
G. B. Brebnar
Fred Pettit
Sampson Addresses AG Meeting on Patents in Concrete Bridges
In Chicago on August 29 Henry E. Sampson Iowa assistant attorney general spoke on the validity of patents for reinforced concrete bridge construction. George Cosson Iowa attorney general addressed the convention on whether the Commerce Clause protects sales of fraudulent securities at the La Salle hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitsgo
Henry E. Sampson
Iowa
National Association of Attorneys General
George Cosson
la Saile Hotel
Earnestness and Wise Caring for Change
A reflective exhortation on choosing wise deep care to spark inner transformation and to awe at the resulting shifts in oneself and in others around them. The voice urges mindful, sincere effort as the path to meaningful personal and social change.
War Department halts release of college students from militia
Washington August 29 The War department suspended an order releasing college students from the militia on September The order does not apply to units composed entirely of college students which will be discharged September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Spalding Buried With High Honors
Peoria Ill Aug 29 Impressive ceremonies marked the burial of John Lancaster Spalding archbishop of Sclopella noted educator and author who died last Friday Services were held at St Marys cathedral where he long served as bishop of Peoria The funeral oration was delivered by Most Rev George W Mundelein archbishop of Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
John Lancaster Soalding
Sclopella
St. Mary's Cathedral
Pralata
Masa
George W. Mundelein
Chicago
Von Jagow Resigns Says Hague Report
The Hague dispatch reports German Foreign Secretary von Jagow and Under Secretary Zimmerman resigned as a result of Roumania declaring war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Jagow
Hague
Zimmerman
Roumania
Meat and Stre es Men Demand Higher Wages Nationwide
New York Aug 29 employees of the United States Steel corporation and major meat plants are being organized and nearly ready to present wage and working condition demands Frank Morrison AFL secretary announced today in a terse statement noting nationwide reach and imminent actions by organized workers amid industry consolidation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Republicans Want War Reported By Sen Reed In Senate
Washington Aug 29 Senator Reed of Missouri told the senate that the Republican party seeks a change which if granted by the people would precipitate America into war undoing national prosperity built by Wilson era reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Reed
Missouri
Senate
America
Wilson
Roumanians Defeated in Mountain Passes
Berlin reports that Roumanians were defeated in their first efforts to force through three mountain passes into Hungary, signaling a setback in their campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Hungary
Temperatures Report From August 2 Weather Log
Readable fragments show temperature ranges with inconsistent formatting. Entries indicate midnight readings around 22 degrees and daytime highs varying from the 40s to low 80s with multiple dated entries. The text lacks clear dates, locations, or full values to provide a precise summary.
Boy hunter nets bear after years eluding hunters
In Marshfield Oregon on August 25 11 year old Jack McGuire of Upper Flores Creek killed a large bear that had damaged hundreds of dollars in livestock and had long resisted previous hunts by ranchers and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Ore
Jack McGuire
Flores Creek
Waterloo Pioneer Will C Brot Dies At 50 In Doon
Will C Brot a lifelong Waterloo resident aged 50 died at his brother Dr Fred Brotts Doon home. He never married and was born in Waterloo to Mr and Mrs W I Bratt. Survived by three sisters Mrs S W Coombs Cedar Falls Mrs Lyman Eldredge Ruthven and Mrs tarry Wilson Lexington Ky and two brothers Edward Cedar Falls and Dr Fred Drott Doon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doon
Waterloo
Will C. Brot
W.i. Bratt
Fred Brott
S. WW. Coombs
Cedar Falls
Lyman Eldredge
Ruthven
Tarry Wilson
Lexington
Edward
Fred Drott
Deon
Young lovers debate astronomy ends in marriages
Ebenezer Singleton and Sarah Jane Scott court over whether the sun moves around the earth. Their stubborn dispute, sparked by classroom astronomy, leads to broken romance before both wed others. Years later their new spouses reveal the correct view, and both men marry. Turn to the fant ad page.
Safety Razor Slip Causes Accident Report
Mrs Lulu Lawrence of Mulberry Street reports that safety razor slip caused an accident involving Mary Grattan. Grattan was found in a dangerous condition and required three stitches after a slip in the bathroom, with ambulance transport to a hospital and medical care following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urrane
Stra
Lawrence
Esiltor
Mike
Mary Creatine
Lagi
Emory Gaattan
Baya
Haiti
Grattan
Lulu Lawrence
Straw vote hints at party breakdown before election day
Des Moines August 29. Daily Capital reporters tally a straw poll on the state boundary races. Of 155 votes cast, Uneshew 42, Wilson 61, Trunty 2, Meredith 0, Harding 7. Results indicate Mint party prospects ahead of election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Aig
Speetas
Daily Capital
Atate Tate
Uneghew
Wilson
Trunty
Meredith So
Harding
Crop prospects improve as heavy rains delay frost
A report from Aberdeen states crops show some improvement after recent heavy rains. Despite ongoing sowing, wheat and corn yields depend on frost-free days. Prairie events are unsettled as wild birds migrate, while geese and ducks nest near local lakes amid fog concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Aberdeen
Marriage Licenses Filed in Lincoln and Waterloo Areas
Walter L Guanthor of Lincoln Nob and Porn R Belt of Waterion joined in marriage. Roger Frey of Waterloo and Bertha Crelschnotter of Waterloo listed as marriage partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marueage
Walter L. Guanthor
Lincoln
Porn R. Belt
Waterion
Roger Frey
Waterloo
Fairbank Notes of Fire Illness Deaths and Local Moves
Fairbank August notes report an illness improving, a large fire at the G I Phelps farm with unknown origin, residents visiting relatives in Minnesota, new employment for Leo Peters in Hampton, and various church events. Mentioned are school site decisions, harvest service plans, remains of Mrs. Eyersdorfer buried at Fairbank, residents traveling to Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, pastor Rev H W Artman retiring, and local quarantine releases. Also noted are infantile paralysis cases, frost history, and crop conditions amid drought. A broad roundup of locals, travel, employment, and community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbank Fairbank
Bern
Phelps
Mias Mildred Waltehaad
St. Paul
Weel
Leo Peters
Cemanters
Orchestra Co
Ian Hampton
Wetbel
Thair
Visli
Dougs Center
Long Pratris
Robert Gallup
Fairbank
Washington
We Brother
Glenby
Chasler Hmarico
le Roy
Allan
Merida
Ida Wolfgamot
Allee Bushby
Des Moines
Allee
Buchanan County
Martha Minkler
Ho O W. Artman
Methodist Church
Eyersdorter
Tiia
Minnesota
H.W. Artman
Jin Yeath
Robert Bently
Calfforn Fox
Annabel
Minn
Fer Gays
Walter White
Clermont
Wesley Wolgamot
Cedar Falls
James Brown J
Arthur Woods
Daan
Bantist Church
Farewall
Whoods
Horton
Pasior
Hierman Sigelecow
Sleslecow
Mary Neiman
J. W. Wiliams
Westerday
Williams
Elgin
VW. Davin
Ton
Cedar Rapids
C. KE. Brant
Robert Agner
Griff Miller
Missouri
John Wendel
P. FL Dames
O. Weaver
Ackley J
Minees
Frank
Nellie Schuler
Tsenr Rete
Parmerdy Savings Bank Ct Fe Hoped Completion Event
The report notes plans to finish the Parmerdy savings bank construction before expected weather. Several individuals including Clyde Mary Rayburn and Clarene Putng camped at Little Tokesvenk Mi and Mire. Nearby, Harry Eutehfasen and Mist Madatine Flateltaen with two Waterloo friends were invited to a Sunday gathering, and Kita Last Week was mentioned with Heber as a local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmerdy’ Savings Bank Ct Fe
Clyde Emary Rayburn
Mate Emetew
Suber Hings
Reni
Tate
Mr. Heber
Fairbank
Wes Agfontad
Heatlyn
Farmera
WK Actre
Mra
Wim
Ronal Lindis Lelerny
New Kurtford
Hart
Jasper Austin
Shell Rock Reunion Details and Local Inheritance Records
A recollection of Shell Rock residents and descendants gathering at a family home with guests from Stow City Wakefeld and Sioux City. The event featured reminiscences of childhood days, a grand dinner, and reference to real estate transfers and a bank transaction involving Ephraim fAnkty and Dentin FP Achreck. Local observers note descendants remain in Shell Rock and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Hesci
KO Parnona
Dascendanta
G. W. Adair
Ser Foumutra
Une
Shell
Furgi
Ae Kiandson
Chiu Avatt
Afr
Mra
Fred Star
John Adams
Maughter
Hazel
Stow City
Thos
Fowl
Fine
Wakefeld
Blanche Morrington
Daugnter
Brotn Weagh
Spetng Non
Ln A. Rowan
Iwerbart
de Gand
Real Estaitr Thanstora,hy Rinek tMawk County Abstract Co
Ephraim fAnkty and
Dentin FP
Achreck
Wytf
Cornar
Nouthwest
Horthwest
Derinning
American Trust and Savings Bank
AOW
Chamberlin
Virden
A.W. Chamberlin
Wanted Ads Roundup From Waterloo Iowa Classifieds
A fragmented 1920s want ad page shows rentals and rooms for rent with brief details like “Modern furnished room,” “Washing and ironing by widow,” and “Two or three furnished housekeeping rooms.” It also lists wanted help including a young man for a trade and a newspaper reporter with basic qualifications. Listings mention addresses such as Vermont St, West Sixth Street, Cedar Villa, and 1 O. Box 614 with phone references like 2266, 1795, and 1637. A few items note sales of gas stoves and a touring car, plus a lost item entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harber
Jerasy Coward
Phong
Creck
Gewer
Bird
Casenden Avenue
Ringi
Cedar Villa
West
Flint Street
Atousche Phons
Ford Delivery & Condition
Mea
Eatate
Gale Fine Saod
Roany House
Vermont St
Waterloo
Lowa
Gov
Mave Bane Uy
West Sixth Street
West Side
Bungelow
Corser Kea
Leonard Streete
Phore
Nerausits
Illinois Central Railway Time Table Highlights
Timetable details for Illinois Central East Bond line and connections to Dubuque Chicago Fort Dodge Omaha and Minneapolis routes. Highlights include local and express services with arrivals and departures, daily except Sundays notes, and connections at Twin Cities and Albert Lea with times ranging from early morning to late evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubque
Chicago
Dubugle
Dubuque + Limited
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Otoaha
Pat Asail
Stawx City
Bort Dodge
Dubuque
Borth Monag
Train Timetable Fragments Describe Midwest Rail Stops
Fragmented schedules list trains between Union Depot Chicago and Des Moines with stops at Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and other towns. The notes reference freight routes, arrival times from 11:87 pm to 6:18 pm, and mention limited service on certain dates with additional halts at Gilbertville and Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Twin Ed
Twin City
Tein C
Oelwein
Lweln
Kansas
Des Moines
Union
Monaw
East Aide
Kanes City
Property transfers listed in Morris Cape's addition area
A series of property transfers are recorded including Henry J. Maxon to Viole Stubbs lot 66 in Morris Cape's addition for 1 dollar and multiple other deeds within La Porte and vicinity. Names include Lucy Thiele Anna Bush Lucine Hutton Fred Kemmayer J B Bedgwick and Barah Corton with various lots blocks portions and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathosd Aldos
Kenry J. Maxon
Viole Stubbs
Morris Cape
Farless
Fry
Hetrosd
LaPorte
Lucy Thiele
Anna Bush
Lucine Hutton
Wilking
Grand View
Fred Kemmayer
Franklin G. Platt
Ihverfront
H. Gaskins
L. P
B.A. Stock
Iatlock’s Piat
J. &. Bedgwick
Brea HL Gagkina
Hallocks
Trenk J. Eigtimay
Annie BE. Gnagy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Suardomen
al Brownaville
Fars
Buchanan
Joan Brier
George H. Thompson
Lymes Park
H. B Boles
G. W. Warner
Sarah E. Warner
Robert H. Lawlor
Dayton
George MM
Cousins
Mulberry Street
Joan Joseph
Edward Joseph
Maurice O'Connor
H. B. Bates
GC. v. Dunham
Oney Swift
Leonard Laird
Walter Matthews
Jerico
J. Tergusen
Chautauqua Park
Tergusen
HS CO. Schultz
G. A. Wright
Agnes Wright
St Paul
A. F
A. M
Fally Avenue
D. H. Latham
Faulkton
S. D
Mary Hahn
J. C. Kepford
Independence
Upton B. Kepford
Albert Quintard
Rockwell City
Black Hawk County Humane Society
F. Heverly
West Fourth St
Colonial
Barney Wosan
Povege Big Profits
Ely
Graedy
A.J
Rdk
Lewat
First
Owans
Spalding
Sen. Reed
Buchanan Optical Co
Sslall Boy
Vpormer
Dogn
Ebanezer Singleton
Fle
Tle
Sarah Janascott
Ebenezer
Huenexter
Sarah Jane
Hueweger
Tle Colid
Sarah Jang
Ebon
Eben
Barab
Ebeneser
Heller
Rajah Inne Scott
Sarah Jane Scott
Ehen
Jane
Sarah
Peters
Abe
Jim
Bbenezer
Illinois
Albert Lea
Minneapolia
Artoneapotte
Rm Wy Ater
Ana Waverly
I Pe
Tom Ateriog
Pee Beb
Weverly
Watertos
Nutober
Gilbertwille
Buena
Hrandon
Center Foint
S. Porte City
Codex Bapiga
Numbar Tanve
Weterloo i Limited
Sensee
Pot Urbana
Brandon
Dan Bore City
Rienal
Rebbins
Leaf
Black Hawk Furnace CO
Scharfenberg's
Scharfenberg
S & Lafayette
Pere
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