Iowa coal display drives state fair exhibit growth
At Des Moines a notable coal exhibit showcases Iowa mines with thick veins and large blocks. Operators report rising state contracts and a shift to compete with out-of-state coal, selling 62 000 tons to state today vs 5 000 last year. Publicity and demonstrations aim to boost Iowa coal use.
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Iowa
Illinois
Begret
PTE UR SE
Board of Parole
Palac
Austria
Servian
Ori Xia
Servis
Servia
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Davenport
Monina
Sties
Thomas F. Sadler
Oelwein
F. C. Hinze
Hantontown
Sadler
Hinze
Iawa
Keokuk Ministers Leave City In Year
Keokuk loses six ministers in twelve months as resignations are accepted and pastors move to other churches including United Presbyterian First Congregational First Baptist St Pauls German Evangelical First Christian and M E churches with Rev Foster the earliest to depart. A second item notes Mrs Clara S McNeil of Columbus Kansas files suit in Polk county seeking a receiver for Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway holding company and damages of 146 million plus 30 thousand with interest since 1914 against D G Reid W H Moore E S Moore J S Moore and other stockholders amid alleged dishonesty and conspiracy.
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Harry B. Foster
United Presbyterian
George C. Williams
First Congregational
Sanders
First Baptist
Jacob Nuesch
St. Paul's German Evangelical Church
Robert W. Lilley
First Christian Church
J. C. Ledbetter
M. E. Church
Mr. Foster
J. F. Sanders
Keakwk
Des Moines
Clara S. McNeil
Columbus
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Polk County District Court
E. 5. Moore
J. S. Moore
Mr. Reid
Woman killed when buggy struck by auto near Ankeny
Des Moines reports say Mrs. Guy Daggy of near Ankeny died Saturday when an Empire automobile struck the buggy her husband was driving north toward their home. The car fled the scene and its driver is unknown. The report also notes Iowa prize winners in dairy classes and rising grain prices amid wartime talk.
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East Ninth
Lyon Streets
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Boudinot
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East Fourteenth Street
Highland Park College
General Hospital
Hast Twelfth Street
Guy Daggy
Ankeny
Empire
High Cost of Living Inquiry Moves to Dubuque
District Attorney General O Connor leads in Dubuque under orders from the attorney general in Washington to probe the high cost of living amid charges of price fixing. Fort Dodge Mayor John F Ford proposed dates for the Jews League of Municipalities annual meeting at Burlington now set Sept 15 16 and 17 with a river trip to Keokuk to view the dam and speakers expected to draw a large crowd.
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Washington
O'Connor
FORD
Fort Dodge
John F. Ford
Jews League of Municipalities
Burlington
Keokuk
Conductor DeGroot To Retire After Half Century Service
Burlington Aug 31 Conductor H DeGroot of Hinsdale a Burlington railroad veteran of nearly 50 years will retire March 18 and is said to be the richest employee with an estimated worth of 250 000. He owns land near Plymouth surface oil rumors and refused a Rockefeller offer to sell his farm.
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Burlington Railroad
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Des Moines Man Faces Malicious Conspiracy Suit
Mrs E Mathis files $3000 damages suit in district court charging Dr W N Fast and Hyerett Keefe with malicious conspiracy to force her to accuse Roy T Hild of assaulting Helen Mathis. Hild’s case was dismissed Aug 21 after a previous arrest and is set for September term with promised sensational developments.
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E. Mathis
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East Side
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East Des Moines
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Mathis
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Trlld
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Wild
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pYenue
Local Visits Highlight Social Notes From Brandon Area
In Brandon Aug 28 Mrs Susan Nabholz and daughter Mary Winsor visited Independence last week. Lara Williams near Vinton visited in Jamieson home. Mandy Albert and daughter Anna Albert of Estherville visited Dan Beachler home. Michard Green of Chicago visited Tauite home. Mrs John Lawless of Walkerla cared for daughter. Mr and Mrs Carl Schoen welcome a newborn girl. Mrs Late Short visited her aunt near Waterloo.
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Susan Nabholz
Mary Winsor
Independence
Mandy Albert
Anna Albert
Estherville
Dan Beachler
Michard Green
Chicago
Tauite
John Lawless
Walkerla Bere
Lawless
Carl Schoen
Short
Messligham
Waterloo
Miss Myrette Diff Weds Earl King in West Union
A military style ceremony at the Diff home united Miss Myrette Diff and Earl King with Rev. Emerson officiating before about thirty-five guests. Georgia Daniels sang, Harriet Wentworth was bridesmaid, Harold McCleery best man, then a buffet lunch followed a California trip to Chicago Des Moines and Webster City en route to Philia.
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Harriet Wentworth
Harold McCleery
Georgia Daniels
Ti Wil
Ars Tivad
A. P. Whitmore
Omaha
Flora Whitmore
Des Moines
San Francisco
China
Whitmore
Red Cross Shre
Rei Croge
Strawberry Point
Iren Strawberry Paint
Sumner
Tte
Harry
Lynn ” King
Milwaukee
Grace Boyer
Elgin
Nathan Evans
Maroon
Methodist
W. B. van Buren
Denver Crossings and School Openings Highlight Local News
Denver news notes three new crossings, new walks, and curbing additions. Public schools resume Monday August 31. Local social items include Mr and Mrs O Steege returning from a Winnebels trip, and visits from Mrs Bertha Vogelsang and Miss Fredia Sasse. Upcoming baseball shows Denver vs Plainfield and Waterloo Negroes at local rounds. Community society meetings report Mission and Thimble groups meeting with members this week.
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O. Steege
Myr
John Moeller
Plainfield
Fame
Waterloo
Parkersburg Social Notes From Recent Visits and Removals
Parkersburg reports include Wilbur Palmer and wife visiting H Johnson and wife. Fred Le Bahn and wife as parents of the day born Thursday. Ole Neihuis selling his house to H H Keltwig and moving to Austin Minnesota with family. Pauline Schuekel returns from Clear Lake where she worked at the Oakes hotel which closed. Mrs Dina Reints and W Goodknocht with A Williams assisted. about 200 attended Sanerkrant's day at Ackroy from here. Tom Ferguson returned home after months in Minnesota and other states. Ben Trey came back from Clear Lake where he clerked.
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Wilbur Palmer
Garner
H. Johnson
Fred le Bahn
Ole Neihuis
HH. Keltwig
Neihuis
Austin
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Pauline Schuekel
Clear Lake
Oakes Hotel
Billy Kaiser
W. Conn
Dina Reints
W. Goodknocht
A. Williams
Ensian
Lake Praston
Ackroy
Tom Perguson
Lincoln Beachey Soars at Cedar Valley Fair Show
The Waterloo Cedar Falls crowd will witness Lincoln Beachey piloting an aeroplane around the Cedar Valley fair grounds on Saturday afternoon Sept 5 in a head to head display against racer Marmney Oldfield. Edison praised the feat saying Beachey’s upside down flight and rapid maneuvers prove possibilities in flight. Beachey told Edison he aimed to emulate the example set and push beyond perceived limits. Thousands expected for the 3 to 5 p.m. exhibit at the Cedar Valley fairgrounds.
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Cedar Valley
Rarmney Oldfield
Mr. Edison
Orange
Dru
Deachey
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Lincoln Beachey
Watt Visit Records At T Moore Home
Mrs C C Wolf and Miss Turtle Payton visited the T Moore home in Watt on Thursday and Friday, noting social activity at the residence.
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C. C. Wolf
Miss Turtle Payton
T. Moore
Watt
Gresham Gleanings and Local Arrivals
John Miller of Gresham left Sumner last Monday after visiting Rev. Lawton home. Grandmama Yargy ill again after a summer of sickness. Gresham school set to open the second Monday in September following interior repairs. Jake Teisinger home hosted visitors from Arndale. Mrs Ed Liebert and son Elmer of Dunkerton visiting Gresham. A son born to Mr and Mrs Gresham on Brig. 24.
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Grandma L'Innan
Sumner
Lawton
Grandama Yargy
Gressem
Yageyn
Arndale
Jake Teisinger
Ed. Liebert
Elmer
Hawkinsville politics warms as ballots loom
Vague notes describe locals gathering at Father Lielert home and Mrs. Daniele hosting a visit from Waterton kin. The story mentions Tuesday Waterlog plans and the presence of Democratic Socialist and Progressive ticket supporters. County race optimism grows with nominees active among voters.
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Hungerthle Wesle
Daniele
Waterton
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Dunkerton Busy Week Amid School Preparations
Poratmaster Trant is away after a brief illness. Mrs C H Dunkertoty and children visit. Dr. Magee and others remain in town aiding recovery. Families in Crookston and Mint Mery send condolences and plan after a medical operation. Local crews prepare the river road project for the upcoming school term. work aims to be finished by September 5.
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C. H. Dunkertoty
Dr. Magee
Jens
Farley Recalled as Noted Old Time Illinois Central Railroader
Lyte, Minn feature recounts Karry G. Farley of Winds Central Waterloo as a veteran railroad man with 26 years at Illinois Central. The piece praises his reliability, long service on freight and passenger routes, and familiarity with Lyle into Albert, noting his spry skill and local stature.
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Winds Central
Waterloo
Winols Central Magazing
Lyte
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Ely
Milneis Central Railroad
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Great Northern
Lyle
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Nan
Fust
Harry
Massey Considers Run for County Recorder Post
Lawrence professional Massey of Waterloo Cement Machinery contemplates a bid for county recorder. He has not decided yet but is examining the feasibility of filing a petition with the county auditor as Republican nominees appear for the office.
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Massey
Waterloo Cement Machinery Corporation
County Recorder
Republi
Wanted Rags Rises as Roofing Demand Surges
The General orders more rags of wood grade to fuel output of Certain-feed Roofing. Sam notes shortages hinder progress as demand grows to meet supply needs.
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