Waterloo earns World Record in dirt auto race
Ralph Mulford set a global mark by covering 200 miles of dirt at 3 hours 21 minutes 48 seconds in a Mason car made in Waterloo. Mason Motor Co drivers George Mason Pete Snyder and Mr Whalen also earned four firsts and a second at Sioux City race meet as Waterloo pride grows. A census at West High notes 3018 youths of legal age 6 to 21 in Waterloo with 2344 seniors, while census taker Olin Wakillius reports.
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Ralph Mulford
Waterloo
Mason
Mason Motor Company
Columbus
Sioux City
George Mason
Pete Snyder
Whalen
West High School
Olin Wakillius
Anson T. Hukill
Kenyon Explains City Ordinance on Lumber Yard Issue
James I. Kenyon city solicitor explained the ordinance governing the Walker Lumber Co dispute with nearby residents over a new building. The rule requires two thirds of the block to be used for residence, but the Chicago Great Western railroad property on the block falls outside the ordinance.
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James I. Kenyon
Walker Lumber Co
Washington and
Bluff Streets
First
Second Avenues
Kenyon
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Personal items from La Porte brief travels reported
La Porte City notes show Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Buchan traveling to Ariba Colorado to visit relatives. Mrs. Paul Tompson of Jacksonville Illinois visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. H. McCutcheon. J. W. Lehman and daughter Bessie visit Elgin Iowa for the Fourth by car. Mrs. A A Evarts visited Waterloo Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte City
E. J. Buchan
Ariba
Colo
A. A. Evarts
Ted Boyd Sent to Reformatory for Bank Fraud
Swift Jersey justice ends with Ted Boyd of Heinbeck sent to the Anamosa reformatory after Grundy Center court found he obtained 25 dollars from the First National Bank at Grundy Center by false pretenses claiming 99 dollars on deposit at a Retnberk bank. Boyd’s confession hastened the proceedings and Judge C W Mullan ordered confinement for an undetermined period.
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Swift
Jersey
Ted
Boyd
Heinbeck
Grundy
Grundy Center
First National Bank
Retnberk Bank
C. W. Mullan
Anamosa
Changes in Local Order of Yeomen Society
Officers of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen report the fourth quadrental conclave met in Oklahoma City from June 10 to 14. Dues remain unchanged. entrance age lowered from 60 to 45 for benefit members. An auxiliary department offers financial and accidental benefits to ages 16 to 55 without regular policies. Effective September 32, 1913.
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Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Oklahoma City
Okla
Shoulder Injury Hits Wrestler During Riverside Picnic
Jay Nesbit a machinist from Iowa Dairy and resident of 420 Commercial Street is confined at home with a dislocated left shoulder. The injury occurred during a wrestling bout at Lafayette Park while celebrating a holiday as his picnic party prepared to depart. He was taken to Presby teria hospital for treatment.
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Jay Nesbit
Iowa Dairy
Commercial Street
Nesbit
Lafayette Park
Ira O'Rourke
Presbyteria Hospital
Town Talk Roundup of Local Moves and News
Town residents travel and meetings noted with H W Dego visiting Chicago F F McElhinney back from Des Moines J A Clark and Dr Tiffany visit Clear Lake Mr and Mrs Harry Dab of Dubuque attend Fourth in town L W Egbert heads to Omaha for cleaners and dyers convention Supt C W Kline dates Kansas trip in his absence Misa Lulu Barnea oversees East High office Third and Locust tent incident prompts repair Funeral for Mrs Folsom at Fres Methodist church burial in Fairview J K Joder burns hand testing firecrackers clergymen and magisrates told of new marriage reporting law Miss Vernita Hayes returns to Minneapolis from Waterloo her engagement to Harry Clarke announced Waterloo fans plan two brass bands for Cedar Rapids.
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H. W. Dego
Chicago
F. F. McElhinney
Des Moines
J. A. Clark
Dr. D
Tiffany
Clear Lake
Harry Dah
Dubuque
L. W. Egbert
My. Valet Cleaning Works
Omaha
National Association of Cleaners and Dyers
C. W. Kline
Kansas
East High
Misa Lulu Barnea
Third
Locust Streets
Debo
Vernita Ayes
Waterloo
A. W. Haffa
Minneapolis
Miss Hayes
Northwastern Conservatory
Harry Edgar Clarke
St. Paul
Cedar Rapids
Brundage Carnival
la Rue
Independence Day Fire Spoils Pyro Show at Electric Park
During the fireworks display at Electric Park for Independence Day a torch tangled with Roman candles caused several explosions. Deputy Sheriff Harlow Blenis was struck in the back and a small boy was hit in the face as sparks fell on dry grass but caused no major damage. About 9 000 of the 10 000 attendees paid admission. rest were passholders and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Harlow Blenis
Two Flights This Afternoon for Aviator McMillan
High wind kept Ralph E. McMillan from flying in the forenoon at Elk Run park but he planned two flights this afternoon or evening. A large crowd was present, with yesterday's success likely to draw more spectators today and Monday. He aimed to fly at 10 o'clock and again at 4 o'clock if conditions permit.
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Ralph E. McMillan
Elk Run Park
McMillan
Fire Destroys Cement Building and Freight Yard
A fire discovered at 1:15 pm destroyed the old cement building near the Waterloo Granite Brick plant along the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific tracks. Fire Chief A A Dunham led Waterloo firefighters to a scene where four railroad cars on a siding were burned for use as laborer dwellings. The Cohen Bros have recently possessed the building and forecast substantial losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Granite Brick Company
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Waterloo
A. A. Dunham
Rock Island
Cohen Bros
Street Car Collision Injures Passenger in Iowa City
C W Westby of West Union Iowa escaped injury when his car was demolished by a rapidly approaching street car at Thompson avenue and Mulherty street. Clifton Reed sustained serious cuts bruises and was taken home at 617 Kern street. Reed remained semi conscious but improved the next day. Elmer Jeppesen was struck by a motorcycle at Jefferson and Fourth streets with painful bruises but no serious injury.
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C. W. Westby
West Union
Iowa
Thompson Avenue
Mulher- Ty Street
Clifton Reed
Reed
Elmer Jeppesen
First Street
Jefferson and
Fourth Streets
Cedar Beach Fourth Bathing Draws Large Crowd
More than a thousand people spent part of the Fourth at Cedar Beach enjoying the river waters. The crowd queued for suits and baskets while the refreshment stand run by Mrs. B. L. Sassaman reported brisk business from morning to evening. The venture proved financially successful, justifying the park board’s forecast.
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Cedar Beach
8. L. Sassaman
Board of Park Commissioners
Chautauqua's Fine Success At Waterloo Assembly
Waterloo Chautauqua gathered a larger audience and strong program this year with good interest. E P DeGrew improved after rheumatism. Marriage licenses show 477 couples wed in ten months and two thirds. Book No 29 opened. Cre County total marriages since record-keeping began reaches 12 859.
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Waterloo
Thomas E. McCullough
Martha M. Coneé
Edward L. Corton
Margaret van Metre
Cre
Trample U S Flag Incidents in Canada Reported
A mob trampled and tore an American flag in mud in Moosejaw Saskatchewan, injuring a flag waver who was helped by police. Earlier police blocked about fifty Americans attempting a parade with flags, fearing a disturbance.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Moosejaw
Sask
Local Orchestra Delights Crowded Iowa Falls Chautauqua
The Waterloo Conservatory of Music orchestra, twenty strong, performed to large crowds at Iowa Falls Chautauqua with notable piano and violin solos by Misa Juven Heal and Wilma Basher. The group plans further shows this afternoon and evening at Waterloo Chautauqua.
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Waterloo Conservatory of Music
Iowa Falls
Misa Juverne Heal
Wilma Basher
Waterloo Chautauqua
Waterlo o Syndicate suit seeks ejectment over Majestic theatre
A petition filed by Leavitt & Johnson National bank against H. H. Hanns and the Waterloo Syndicate seeks to remove the Majestic theatre from its current site claiming no valid title exists. The suit aims to establish title and eject the theater, alleging construction in 1907 without ownership rights and ongoing obstruction. Also notices advertise several local sales including a cottage, 50 acre tract, 240 acre Iowa farm, and a lumber shed sale by Walker Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hanns
Majestic Theatre
Waterloo Syndicate
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Hanna
For Sale Two Properties Offerings with Details
For Sale seven room house with hall bath and sleeping porch oak finish and beam ceiling on a 40 by 120 foot lot east front near streetcar and school price 4300 with 200 down and 30 per month at interest currently rented 30. E M Storm Co contact 508 Commercial Street. Also 160 acres one and a half miles from town quarter mile to school well tiled improved land easy terms offered by C W Soesbe Greene Iowa.
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E. M. Storm & Co
Commercial Street
C. W. Soesbe, Greene
Towa
Chickasaw County Iowa Farms for Sale
Chickasaw County Iowa farms for sale list 40 to 160 acre properties with deep black soil good houses barns and outbuildings prices from 95 to 110 dollars per acre. Vendors RK Woody New Hampton Iowa notes winter spring listings fetch higher nearby farm values.
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Iowa
Chickinsaw County
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Clifford Reed
Chautauqua
E. P. DeGrew
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Opera House
Grand Jury
William Ward
Ward
C. A. Morningstar
Kimball
Deer Laundry
E. 6Th St
Savoy Cafe
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Elk Run
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Mannland
Lichtenberg & Elverson
Lansing
M.J. Rucker
Mazeppa
Minn
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Cedar Falls
Alden
Ioiwa
Blackhawk Construction Co
Lafayette Bldg
Kerossay
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Jc. W. Baesbe
Greene
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Waterloo Steam Laundry
Corner Bth & Jefferson
Big Bend
le Sow
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Chisman & Cowboy
Lisbon
N. C
Ransom County
Balesman
Continental Jewelry Co
Continental Bidg
Cleveland
Ohio
Spencer Anderson
Huron
Geo. W. Dankenbring
Red Cross Drug Store
Hacl Asphalt
The
Bryant Asphalt Paving Co
I. C
Washington Street
Western Union Telegraph Co
Daweon Bt
Government
Jefferson St
Hampton Foundry & Machine Co
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Charles H. McNaughton
Cathrine McNaughton
J. A.mcnaughton
Williama & Clark
Fred
Pettit
Theodore Peek
Richard Leffier
Marsh Place
5Th
Relinbeck
Serer
Ser, He, Ewelers
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New Hampton
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