Tama County High School Declamatory Contest Set for Feb 21
Nine winners from Garwin Dysart Montour and other sub county events will compete in the final Tama County high school declamatory contest on February 21 in Toledo. Winners from Garwin Dysart Montour and Traer area sub events were named in oratorical dramatic and humorous categories.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Tama County High School
Courier
Traer
Tans County High School
Toledo
Tana County School Activities Association
Garwin
Dysart
Mantour
Garwin--Oratorical Class, Reymond Lorenser, Garwin, First; Ralph Whannel
Gladbrook
Marcela Sporle
Dorothy, Saunders
Dinsdale
Enid Eliot
Paul’ Nash
Gargin
Raleigh Johnson
Hiberon
Wilbur Wiehen
Mae Lee
Helen Parizek
Elberson
Jeanette Monroe
Ariene Siemens
Montour
Richard
Tama
Vernon Baker
Margaret Simpson
Wallace Blazek
Chelsea
Virginia Smith
Marcella Groves
Glaybrook
Dinsfale
Geneseo
Hlberm
Clutter
Funeral Rites for Mrs David Bodle Held at Traer
Mrs David Bodle 72 longtime north Tama County resident died Wednesday at her Traer area home from a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church with Rev A W Martin officiating, burial in Buckingham cemetery. She was born in Ayrshire Scotland and came to America at 27, marrying David Bodie in Traer on February 15, 1884.
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Courter
David Bodle
North Tama County
Traer
United Presbyterian Church
A.W. Martin
Buckingham Cemetery
Eli Sult Diees at Rocky Ford Colo Former Dysart Resident
Eli Sult, once of Dysart, died in Rocky Ford Colorado and will be buried in Dysart. News of his death and funeral plans reached the local Knights of Pythias.
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Eli Sult
Dysart
Rocky Ford
Colo
Cal
M. A. Teeter
Tabitha Sewing Cirese Wers
Airs
Louis Greepp
M. A. Ladies’ Aid Society
Death of Miss Elizabeth Axon of Tract at 7
Miss Elizabeth Axon of Tract, a longtime Traer resident aged 7, died Thursday at St. Francis hospital in Waterloo from diabetes. She had recently been with relatives after serving as housekeeper for William Logen and had lived in Cedar Rapids and other towns. She leaves four brothers and one sister. Funeral planned in Traer with burial at Buckingham Cemetery.
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Elzabeth
Axon
St. Francis Hospital
Waterloo
Hudson
William Logen
Traerbanker
Eb. Green
John
Traer
Buckingham Cemetery
Miss Axon
Edwin
Sarah Axon
Wes
Canada
Ella Green
Cedar Rapids
Will
Cesper
Wye
Week of Feb eight to fifteen brings record cold in Falls
Charles H. Gilbert of the government weather bureau reports the past week as the coldest in the history of the station. Temperatures fell to 28 below on Feb 7 and slipped to 74 below on Feb 13 with two feet of snow on the ground. February marks the coldest period since 1918 and 1924 data noted earlier in the month. The report also challenges the groundhog theory.
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Courier Special Servie
Town Falls
Charles H. Gilbert
Government Weather Bureau
Mercury
Dams Built on Ice Along Mississippi Near McGregor
The Mississippi river ice dam project near McGregor Iowa Wisconsin this winter deepens the channel. A major dam south of town spans 1 230 feet nearing completion with willow mats and rock. Officials say ice dams speed channel work by two to three months each season.
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McGregor
Mississippi
Iowa
Wisconsin
Wisconsin River
Valentine Party Entertains Orange Community Youth
Orange Township February 15 Rev and Mrs Paul Langenecker hosted a Valentine party for local youths at their home Thursday evening. The Mothers Club met Thursday with Mrs Homer Licaty. Arlene Cunningham recovers from mastoid operation. Mrs R B Smith is hospitalized at Allen Memorial after surgery. Mr and Mrs Homer Fike welcomed a daughter born January 3. Emma Fike of Ravk Lake North Dakota was hosted by Mr and Mrs Ira Fike Sunday. Lou Cunningham and H W Miller families attended. Rev Langenecker and Miss Ace Bechtelheimer joined a trip to Ord...
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Paulney
Orange Township
Paul Langenecker
Elch
Homer Licaty
Arlene
George Cunningham
R. B. Smith
Allen Memorial Hospital
Homer Fike
Emma Fike
Ravk Lake
N. D
Yra Fixe
Lou Cunningham
H.W. Milter
Lenzenecker
Ace Bechtelheimer
Ordar Ranlés
Elma Bank Case Shows Slow Progress in Cresco Trial
Cresco Ta Feb 14 After more than a week of examination and cross examination in the Elma bank case little progress has been made Most testimony concerns land values in Manitoba Texas and Kansas and records and powers with R I Pollock former receiver on the stand State witnesses remain to be examined and the defense to follow likely extending the trial past mid March
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Cresco
Elma Bank
Manitoba
Texas
Kansas
R. I. Pollock
Sale Bank
Cedar Falls Woman Notified of Uncle's Death
Mrs. John G. Klemmer of Cedar Falls received word that Lawrence Cusack died at Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids after a year of illness. He will be buried in Watertown, M. D., with funeral services planned for Saturday morning.
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Cedar Falls
Lawrence Cusack
Cedar Rapids
John G. Klemmer
Seventh Street
Cusack
Mercy Hospital
Watertown
M. D
Funeral for Texas Woman at Independence First Baptist Church
The funeral for Mrs. J. V. Elzey will be Saturday at 2 p m at First Baptist Church Independence Iowa. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Mel L Webster of Independence born March 24 1896 in Independence. She died in a Texas sanatorium from tuberculosis survived by husband daughter Nancy 10, parents sister Mrs Elbridge Palmer Hastings on Hudson NY brother Howard P Webster St Cloud MN.
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Independence
V. el
First Baptist Church
Ellvey
Mel L. Webster
el Taso
Tex
Elzey
Baylor College
Texas
Ellzey
Nancy
Elbridge Palmer
Hastings-on-She-Hudson
Howard P. Webster
St. Cloud
Minn
Methodist L A S of Dunkerton Elects Officers for Year
In Dunkerton February 15 the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church held its annual election. Officers elected include Mrs Jack Strack president, Wors Ott Jensen vice president, Mrs Ellsworth Fry secretary, Mrs Wil Cubine treasurer, and several committee members. An extra sewing meeting was set for next Wednesday at Mrs Ralph Francis's home. The next regular meeting will be at Mrs W J Parks's on February 24.
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Gonvier
Dunkerton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Annivat
Ladies’ Aid Society
Samuel Knorr
Jack Strack
Wors
Ott Jenson
Ellsworth Fry
Wil Clubine
Harold Beilmer
Myrtle Ellis
Ralph Travis
FE. W. Magee
Ezra Lantb
Ralph Francis
W. J. Parks
Nashua
Armer Near Floyd Dies of Heart Attack
J. B. Gable, a 17 year old farmer near Floyd, died yesterday at his home from heart disease. His body was moved to Grossmann Funeral Home for further arrangements. He was a prominent local figure in that section of the county.
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Ane Eormal Srevices Chaine
City
J. B. Gable
Floyd
Grossmann Funeral Home
Gable
Janesville Water Tank Freed From Ice
In Janesville the town water tank, frozen for several days, was thawed and put back into operation after plumber Ivan Meets showed an opening through the ice around the casing. The specialCourier report notes the tank resumed service in February.
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Courier
Janesville
Dancovilla
Ivan Meets
Annual Pather and Son Banquet at St Ansgar
The annual father and son banquet will be held at the M E church Friday evening February 22 at St Ansgar. The Gredios Aid society entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs Berg and Mr Bornstein in St Helirus St Whiteman, O Berg and GO.
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J. Ansgar
M. E. Church
Gredios’ Aid Se
MM. E. Church
St. Helirus
St. Whiteman
O. Berg
GO. Ww. Bornstein
Mas John N Jewel in very serious condition at People's hospital
John N Jewel, of Independence, Indiana, has been in People's hospital for several weeks in a very serious condition with uremic poisoning. Parents are Mr and Mrs J Thomas of Charles City Iowa. A son was born on Thursday February 14 to Mr and Mrs J Thomas of Charles City.
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Independence
Jen
Mas
John N
Jewel
People’s Hospital
Sit
Charles City
Thomas P
Cedar Falls Teachers College schedules six days of events
Cedar Falls offerings include junior class play The Strenuous Life at the high school auditorium, a college lecture on submarine explorations by J. Williamson, a dancing party at the women’s gym, and multiple basketball and wrestling programs featuring Penn, T. C., and Wisconsin DC.
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Cedar Falls
Teachers College
J. B. Williamson
Teachers College High
Eldon
T. C
Wisconsin DC
QO. R. Latham
Penn
Fredderick Schmidt
G. W. Samson
Des Moines
W. Fillmore
William Welch
Fillmore
Turnbull
W. A. Rolfe
Waverly
Cedac Falls Lions Club
Ab Hoan
Oxford
Louis Schwanke
Rockwell City
Steve McKillop
O. Goodale
H. R. Danielson
Clay Street
Newell
Henry Thierman
A. W. Walker
Carl W. Howe
Eleventh Street
Charles City Wins Triangle Declam With 31 Points
Charles City high school triumphed at a triangular declamatory contest defeating Cresco and New Hampton. Charles City earned 31 points from four firsts three seconds and two thirds with Cresco 29 and New Hampton 23. Marion Aldridge won a first in Public speaking, and the next meet is the county meet at Rockford on Feb 19.
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Charles City
New Hampton
Cresco
Marion Aldridge
Rockford
Newton Resident Purchases Cafe in Iowa Falls
Charles R. Lee of Newton has purchased the Arthur cafe in Iowa Falls and takes possession. Arthur will move to Texas to pursue business. Lee previously ran businesses at New Hartford and other towns. He was once a resident of the city working for L. Q. Bliss. Sprague and Knudson dissolve partnership with Knudson moving to California and Sprague starting another venture. Lester Wolford rents the Vaux building for a grocery store. The American Railway Express moves from Ellsworth building to the Johnson building on the twentieth.
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Courier
Iowa Falls
Charles R. Lee
Newton
Arthur Cafe
Russell Arthur
Arthur
Texas
Galesburg
Ill
Lee
New Hartford
Hoa
L. QO. Bliss
Behrens Bros
Cedar Falls
Harp
Estes Streek
Sprague & Knudson
Knudson
California
Sprague
Lester’ Wolford
Gifford
Vaux Building
Main Street
American Railway Express Company
Ellsworth
Johnson Building
Hazel Stevens
Pioneer Farmer of Hardin County Dies at Town Falls
Oliver Wildman, a Hardin county pioneer born March 13 1854 in Clinton county Ohio died after years of ill health at his son’s home in Radcliffe. He moved to Hardin in 1859 with his parents Seneca and Dora Thatcher Wildman, married Dora Thatcher in Story county 1876, and spent most of his life farming in Pleasant township. He was educated at New Providence academy and Earlham College Richmond Indiana.
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Courier Special Servics
Town Falls
Oliver
Dora Thatcher
Story County
Mr. Wildman
Pleasant Township
Ife
New Providence Academy
Earlham College
Richmond
Ind
Speaking Contest Held at Dunkerton Ia
Dunkerton Iowa February 15 The Senorigh school preliminary declamatory contest was held last evening with first place awards in three categories: oratorical Robert Lanigan dramatic Catherine Carey humorous Miriam Buckmaster. Genesee, Man IL February 15 Special Henry Peters, sy., is seriously ill with front dropsy and throat infection. Howard Irvine, youngest son of Mrs Cora Irvine, is ill with throat infection.
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Dunkerton
Robert Lanigan
Catherine Carriey
Miriam Buckmaster
Geneseg Man
Geneseo
Henry Peters
Howard Irvine
Cora Irvine
Doctor at 83 Found People Preferred His Prescription
An 83 year old doctor popularized a mild laxative remedy, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, used since 1852. The formula blends senna with pepsin and herbs, avoiding drastic purges. He urged simple child safe dosing and regularity for constipation related ailments.
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Caldwell
Medical College 13
Uslae
Floyd County Board Plans Road Maintance Equipment Letting
The Floyd County board of supervisors schedules a courthouse letting on Tuesday March 5 at 1730 to purchase maintenance equipment including cars trucks gasoline oil and paint. Beatrice Quade is confirmed as deputy auditor. Also reports of a car overturning between Mason City and Rockwell with occupants escaping without injury. Funeral notices for Arthur McCoy and Mrs Kate M Ripley. Literary programs announced for Chapter CY PF F O at the Community House with a constitutional quiz and music program.
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Courier
Charles City
Floyd County Board of Supervisors
Beatrice Quade
W. Zastrow
William Schaper
J. M. Egerdanhl
Ole
Dolnsan
Searville
Huxley
Mason Cfty
Rockwell
McCoy
Arthur McCoy
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterbotom
Lucile Ave
Grossivan Funeral Home
Riverside
Katle M. Ripley
Floyd
Cedar Valley Hospital
Bassett
G. A. Hess
Rockford, IL
PF. F. O
Clarence Kellogg
Ducational Fund
C. M. Palmer
W. E. Coffey
Angie Patten
Patriotic program by fourth and fifth graders at Academy PTA
The Academy P T A met with a patriotic program by fourth and fifth graders. Highlights included The Boston Teaparty and When I Think of Lincoln. Wa Tan Ye held a Valentine party with birthday celebrants honored, birthday cakes decorated the tables, and business conducted including nominating committee election.
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Cultus
Highwaymen
Mildred Idso
Lowell
Lewis Lapham
Lincoln
Mount Vernon
Kéiss Schaeffer
Cottage Fire Halts Fire Hydrant Help in Oelwein
A small cottage on Four-and-a-half street owned by Herman Cousins burned Thursday morning. Firemen were hampered by the absence of a hydrant nearby. Also noted: Judge Jay Cook visited town for knee exams and Celwin clearing house elects officers. McGrath Bros. held an $8,000 sale with high prices for horses and cattle. A bungalow on North Frederick avenue suffered minor damage in a fire.
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Gourler
Oelwein
Herman Cousins
Jay Cook
Celwein Clearing House Association
F. W. Schroed
J. B. Blom
Frederick Avenue
Harvey Perigo In Serious Condition At La Porte Home
Harvey Perigo remains in a serious condition after his fourth stroke. He can take only liquid nourishment. A sister, Mrs. Cornelia Rockwell, and her baby from Boone visit. Union Service Sunday Evening at the Methodist church will feature George Y. Hammond of the Anti Saloon League as speaker.
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Courier Special Bervica
la Porte Oily
Harry Perigo
Cornelia Rockwell
Boone
George Y. Hammond
Amsaloon League
Tourist Club
George A. ,Hoyt
Rollerli— Valentine
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Herbert Johannsen
Four Square
Uv. H. Goon
C. G. Woodsey
Konjola Wins Praise as Health Restorer in Waterloo
Advertises Konjola as a multi-ingredient remedy with roots and herbs addressing stomach liver kidneys and bowels plus rheumatism neuritis and nervousness. Homey testimonials cite Mr. W. L. Grath of Waterloo reporting relief after three weeks and a return to eating and energy.
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Konjola
Wangler Brothers Drug Store
East Fourth Street
Weaterloo
Clement
Kanjola
Paully
Alan T
Konjolin Mans
Wangler Brothers Dung Store
East Porth Street
Waterloo
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Elizabeth Axon
Tract
Falls Bureau
Tony Grecco
Charles Walz
Chicago
Arthur Esau
Supreme Court
Orange
Methodist L. A. S. OF
Armer
Pather-And-Son
ST. Ansgar
Triangle
Miguel Garcia
Mexico City
Hardin Co
Dr. Celdwell
Floyd CO. Board
Oelwein Burns
Harvey Perigo
la Porte
H. S. Lames
Mererts
MR. W.L. Grath
Enid Camumack Studio
E. Fourth St
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