Carl Erickson Prize Orator to Represent Iowa at Emporia
Carl Erickson of Laturens won the oratorical contest at the college and will represent Iowa in the inter state contest among normal schools at Emporia Kansas in May. Brian Condit took second and will be alternate. Earl Wild finished third and Erickson received 25 dollars in gold plus a gold medal from the Alumni Association.
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Cedar Falls
Carl Erickson
Laturens
Iowa
Emporia
Kansas
Brian Condit
Earl Wild
Erickson
Illinois
Missouri
Wisconsin
Danish Students Delight At Folk Dances In Cedar Falls
Danish students from Des Moines performed in old time Danish folk dances at the college auditorium and gymnasium in Cedar Falls drawing large crowds. Grand View College in Des Moines is highlighted as a leading Danish institution in the west shaping American citizenship alongside Danish cultural education.
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Cedar Falls
Des, Moines
Teachers’ College
Grand View College
Des Moines
Cedar Falls Newsnotes Include Federation Plans and Local Visits
Cedar Falls chapter of D A R postponed meeting held with Mrs C H Wise and Mrs Hemenway assisting. Cedar Falls Commercial club invited to affiliate with the State Federation of Commercial clubs and will send delegates to the Cedar Rapids meeting February 26 27. Ira B Flagler hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs Cotton of Stewartville Minnesota and plans travel to Canada then Emmett Idaho for orchard work. Ernest Wilson underwent an operation and, though still on crutches, expects to discard them as ice clears from the sidewalks.
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Cedar Falls
D. A. RL
C. H. Wise
Hemenway
Wise
Ira
Flagler
A. P. Cotton
Stewartsville
Minn
Canada
Emmett
Idaho
Ernest Wilson
Park proposal on Sixth street seeks united drive
A west end Sixth street property could become a park but only if residents unite behind the plan. William Mevis suffered ptomaine poisoning after delivering ice cream on College life, and a physician aided him for hours before relief. Cedar Falls Public Schools showcase a model domestic science department with modern equipment and gas stoves, under Miss Werne, praised by students and staff.
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William Mevis
Cedar Falls Public Schools
T. B. Keene
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Courier notes on county volunteer fund and local items
The Waterloo Township supervisor M. H. Moore reports Black Hawk county's volunteer fund totals $610 with over $400 spent, largely on Waterloo township families. He argues funds should support soldiers' families through wages and set aside amounts, not exhaust the county fund. The item also covers local leisure notices, a theft court tale, a boy freezing death report, a regiment arrival, Capt. John Brown, and a Waterloo birthday festival plan for Washington’s Birthday.
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Black Hawk County
Waterloo Township
M. H. Moore
Bank Run Fueled by False Rumors on New York Street
Hundreds of depositors, many foreigners, stormed Adolph Mendel's private bank on Rivington Street yesterday demanding withdrawals. About $50,000 was taken by early afternoon as the run continued. Police suspect criminals spread rumors to pocket funds while crowds formed. Mendel claims ample funds and seeks explanation.
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New York
Adolph Mendel
Rivington Street
Mendel
East Side
Death of Al Jarnagin Ends Local Pioneer Life
Al Jarnagin of Cedar Falls Iowa died after a small tumor removal operation failed to rally following anesthesia. He was 69 and led the Old Settlers' Association and Methodist Sunday school. survived by widow, a son and a daughter. Jarnagin's funeral planned for Monroe.
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Cedar Falls
JLW
Jarnazin
Peter
Monroe
Bay
al- Pheus 1
Jarnegin
Mesi
Jarnayln
Old Settlers’ Association
Methodist
J. W. Samagin
Monroa
Knights of Columbus Set for Sunday Initiation Parade
Large delegations of visiting Knights of Columbus will arrive to initiate a class of sixty in three degrees. Waterloo council officers will confer first and second degrees. Cedar Rapids team will handle third. Speakers include Judge E A Carr of Manchester and I Wade of Iowa City. Frank A Connor, Iron New Hampton, will discuss Observations after announcing gubernatorial candidacy. The program starts at 1 PM with Mass, assembly, and a banquet hosted by Daughters of Isabella.
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Mmbers
Knights of Columbus
Order
Irs
Waterlog Council
Cedar Rapids
E. A. Carr
Manchester
Inder MM. I. Wade
Iowa City
Frank A. Connor
Iron New Wampton
Oconner
Cuickasaw
Lason
General Assembly
O'Connor
Tuliatory Services Soday
Alines Kitehts
Sgereed Heart Catholic
Don, Gorman
St. Joseph’s College
Dubuque
ALO. TW
Indiation
General Markets Snapshot From Chicago and Midwest Trade
Chicago Board of Trade notes mixed signals with wheat futures dropping after early gains. Livestock trends show steady to higher openings in St. Louis and Kansas City markets, and Omaha reports week hog receipts surpassing prior records, placing Omaha second nationally in hog trade.
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St. Louis Democrat
Smithland
Cumberland
Missouri
Wallace
ST. Louis
Kansas City
Cattla
Iteceipta
Bonis
Chicago
Omaha
Neb
South Omaha
United States
Ghost of former husband causes divorce offered in Georgia
In Macon Georgia February a husband testified his wife was haunted by the shade of her former husband who had died. She had promised not to remarry after death. Despondent from remorse she sought separation and then divorce, a decree was granted. Freight rates on coal shipments by the Chicago Burlington & Quincy were suspended by the ICC while investigations proceed.
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Chicago
Opentig
Muay
Tavneherd
Minnesota
Uc 68
GS A
Fis
Macon
Feb
George W. Mann
Jfo
Mann
Washington
Chicago, Marlington & Quincy Railroad
Wyoming
Montana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stoval Traded From Cleveland to St Louis for Lef ty George
Geo Stoval former Cleveland first baseman and manager is traded to the St Louis club for lef ty George a promising left handed pitcher. The move follows Stoval's success last summer with Cleveland.
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Cleveland, C
Geo. Stoval
St. Louis
Lefty
Howrey Urged to Run for City Council Seat
W H Howrey, a hustling young businessman in the First ward, has been urged to enter the race for councilman. He is considering the offer, and friends believe he would serve the city well in an official capacity.
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W. H. Howrey
First Ward
Davenport Debaters Win Open Shop Labor Contest
Davenport high school captured the three cornered debate on the open shop labor question defeating Burlington at Davenport and Iowa City at Iowa City. The Town City affirmative team beat Burlington negative at Burlington.
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Cedat Falls
Marion NiGit
Marion
Tronors
Prof. Anderson
The
State University
John J. Poster
Schools of Independence
J. E. Brown
Iowa Falls
Rev
Rr. Day
Foster
Davenport, Ta
Davenport
Burlington
Iowa City
Town City
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