Waterloo Boats Leave For Home Via Mississippi Regatta
Waterloo’s six boats from the Mississippi Valley Powerboat association regatta at Burlington began return voyage, sailing 36 miles to Dubuque for rail shipment. The fleet featured a world record mile at 67.09 mph by Miss Toronto, owned by G. Erickson of Toronto. J. ig0 of Waterloo elected to the association’s executive committee.
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Waterloo
Burlington
H. N. Lown
Mississippi
Dubuque
J. C.I
Jack Casebear
Sylvia
Charles Pierca
Maude Crandall
Paw
Jon Morgan
John Martin
Lynthia
Hans Jorgena
Henry Jorgensen
Hans Igensen, Jr
Ant Marvin
Burt Purington
Phil
Alan
Toronto
Kb. G. Erickson
Toron
Canada
Browns End Sunday Baseball Rift in Fayette City
Andrew Brown, a wealthy churchman, leased the only available baseball grounds to calm a dispute with an independent team over Sunday games. To secure the lease, Brown acquired a 197 acre tract from a coal company after club members had been arrested and fined for Sunday play.
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Associated Press
Fayette City
Andrew Brown
Runer
Churchman
Rowan
Memors
Hmes
Brown
Decrepit Man With Cane Seeks Sleep At Decorah Police Station
An aged wanderer, identified as B. W. Smith, entered the Decorah police station last evening asking for shelter. He carried a small handbag and wore a weary look, later given a bed and breakfast before resuming his journey at dawn.
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Qld
B.W. Smith
Decorah
John Tvarrell
Eryday
Stolen Items Reported From Several Local Vehicles and Hotels
Frank Komiski reported thefts from a car parked on Eleventh Street including front lamps and other parts. Joe Hansen, 413 West Fifth Street, reported a new tire and rim stolen from a car in an alley behind a business. A bicycle belonging to Bruzio icarella was stolen from Panor shoe store rear. A Waltham watch on a pearl and chain, with two Tue and oval top, was taken from a hotel room. Floyd Poiner, 325 Tenth Street, reported an Elgin watch with a gold chain and pendant knife missing from his room, with time since unnoticed.
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Frank Komiski
Hlke
Forum
Twenth Street
Joe Hansen
Wflfth
Bruzioicarella
Panor
Waltham
Talen
L. Wingham
Oelwein
Floyd Poiner
Tenth Street
Elgin
Struble Home Burned In Toledo Early Morning Fire
Lightning struck the former home of Tadge Struble in Toledo at 2 a m starting in the attic. The fire wrecked the building and damaged the lower structure, with some contents burned. The old mansion was unoccupied, the Strubles deceased, and a daughter away visiting, leaving a not yet estimated loss assessment.
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Toledo
Tadge
Jndge
Vail Heir Report Prompts Riches Claim From Faribault
A sensational dispatch claims Theodore N Vail’s first cousin in Faribault would inherit about 8 million from the estate of the late Vail, the New York magnate. Executors estimate the estate at 2 million with 4 million more from Vermont and Morristown bequests, leaving the Minnesota claim far larger than totals disclosed.
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Faribault
Minn
Kansas
Theodore Nall
Waterloo
Vall
Warlbault
Isaac Vall
Union
Vail
Theodore N. Vail
Minnesota
Isaac
Vermont
July 1920 Brings Coolest First Week On Record
Weather records from Ralph B. Slippy’s office show July 1920's first seven days unusually cool. July 4, 5 and 6 were among the coolest days in 26 years, with highs around 68 and lows near 55. The hottest July day remained 107 in 1901, while rainfall peaked in Estherville at 3.41 inches and Fort Dodge logged 2.96 inches across a 72 hour period.
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Ralph B. Slippy
Mercury
Iowa
Estherville
Fort Dodge
Government to Sell Navy Clothing at Cost to Public
Government offers Navy issued garments at cost with Jersey sweaters at 4.75 dollars for under twelve and knee length boats at 4 dollars for under twelve. Larger lots reduce prices slightly. list to be posted in the post office and shipments will be from Great Lakes, Illinois.
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Uncle Sam
Jersey
Great Lakes
Don Gury Returns From Camp Near Milwaukee
Don Gury came back today from Camp Houtling near Milwaukee where 60 boys of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew enjoyed a ten day session. Russell Lamson and Eugene Hull stayed in Chicago for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Lamson joined the group Sunday and remained for the Elks convention. The city was crowded with Elks and visitors, and hotels were full during the stay.
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Don Gury
Camp Houtling
Milwaukee
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Russell Lamson
Eugene Hull
Waterloo
Chicago
C. O. Lamson
Gary
Elks
Hays Satisfied With Cox Nomination by Demos
Chicago July 7 The Republican national committee holds talks with Chairman Will Hays as Western leaders arrive for campaign planning before July 22 notification events at Senator Harding s home. Daugherty Milvane Caswell Hert and Olsen join discussions. Hays avoids direct comment on Cox nomination while praising Harding and declining to resolve Illinois or Missouri faction disputes.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Middle Western States
Will H. Hays
Republican National
Hays
Senator Harding
Alleghenies
Harry M. Daugherty
Ohio
David Milvane
Kansas
National Committee
Missouri
Jake Babler
Treasures Island on Screen at Plaza Theatre Tomorrow
Theatrical notices show Treasure Island by Maurice Tourneur opening at Plaza Theatre tomorrow, promising grand adventure. Tom Mix stars in The Terror at the Vital Theatre for a three day engagement, with a deputy US marshal hunting down the Shant brothers. Alice Joyce appears in Dollars and the Woman at Gardens Theatre, an Albert Payson Terhune adaptation exploring wealth and poverty with human realism.
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Treasure ‘Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island
Maurice Tourneur
Plaza Theatre
Toni Mix
United States
Vital Theatre
Alie
Shant Brothers
Tom Mix
Crystal Theatre
Fireman Injured In Truck Crash Not Improved
Isaac Gusherd Jr a city fireman injured in a collision of fire trucks Monday night showed no improvement. He remained restless and had delirium though no skull fracture was seen. An x ray photograph will be taken today to determine the injury. Fireman Emil Fielder hurt in the same accident continues to improve and will likely resume duties soon.
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Isaac Gusherd, Jr
Rey
Emil Fielder
Walter Hagen Wins French Open Golf Championship
Versailles reports Walter Hagen, the American pro, won the French open golf title defeating rival La Fitte in a playoff. Also listed are birth announcements: Sarah Ann Maher July 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maher. Violet May 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Leo I. Davis. twins Dorothy Marie and Donald Lloyd to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Journe. and other births at Presbyterian hospital and addresses noted.
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Versailles
Walter Hagen
Hagen
la Fitte
Michael Maher
Newell
Sarah Ann
Ray Silvers
Conger
Otis A. Zorn
RLF. D
Waterloo
Rosalie
Einarigge Fergemann
Cutler
Dolores Juncille
Leo I. Davis
Central
Violet
Glen fJourme
Fourth West
Dorothy Marie
Donald Lloyd
Alfred Olson
Presbyterian Hospital
Ione
Third West
James 0. Lowe
Carolyn Ruth
Ralph
van Doren
Bayard
Dorothy June
Don G. Cox
Don
Frankin
William C. Amsden Dies Suddenly in Manchester
William C. Amsden died suddenly at his Manchester home Monday afternoon after returning from lunch. He was a son of Rev. B. A. Amsden, an early founder of the city, who arrived in 1844 and invested in prairie land. The Rev. Amsden and his elderly wife were highly respected in the community. the story notes the mother survives in her eighty-ninth year.
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Manchester
William C. Amsden
Amsden
B. A. Amsden
Mr. Amsden
Long Fe
William
Community Notices and Local Fireside Falls in Fourth of July
GARDON THOATIUS widow and three children mourn the loss of a husband and father after a long fight with illness. A successful businessman, Amaden conducted a Garner drug store before returning to his hometown in 1910. Celebrations at the fairgrounds drew a large crowd despite rain, with the balloon ascent drawing cheers and a near miss. Williams of the Commercial club aided fireworks setup and sustained minor eye injuries but avoided lasting harm. The Manchester Post organized a well attended refreshment stand, while an auto theft hit J. Rulon in Bixewood with no suspects yet found.
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Gardon Thoatius
Gall
Vireinda
Cruise
Amaden
Garner
du Douth
Williams
Full Society
Manchester Post
J. Rulon
Bixewood
Manchester
Riders of the Dawn at Palace Theatre mixed intrigue and romance
Roy Stewart and Claire Adama star in Riders of the Dawn a semi vamp tale at the Palace Theatre where a wheat rancher Klrt Domn is tricked by a forged France marriage claim. Miss Selitian delivers a dramatic performance blending fire and repression in a tale of intrigue and danger.
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Violut Schraishe
Milien Dollar
Tandy
Optica
Riders of the Dawn
Lampton’ Soc
Zane Grey
Palace Theatre
Kurt Domn
France
Roy Stewart
Ag “Kur
Dorn
Claire Adama
Lovore Anderton
Ako
Scheloyos
Selitian
Diamond Dyes Offers Easy Dye Kit Instructions
Say Diamond Dyes. Do not streak or ruin fabric with our dye Invist on Diamond Dyes. Simple directions included on package for safe use and reliable results.
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Instant Pain Relief
An advertisement claims Freezone removes corns instantly with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents. It promises no soreness or irritation as the corn lifts away, whether hard, soft, or between toes, without pain.
First Wanxttinman to Settle in Japan in 1620
A garbled note recalls the first Waxttinman to settle in Japan, stating a man named William Adang arrived there in 1620. The text blends mock stage cues with a two part comedy and Gaumart Newe shows, reflecting a misread historical snippet.
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Aleter
Shiadow
Japan
Williai Adang
Wise Woman Endorses Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound
A female testimonial extols a herbal remedy for women’s ailments describing backaches headaches dragging sensations irritability and nervousness as signs of illness. The ad claims forty years of success in controlling female diseases, praising merit and effectiveness of the root and herb formula.
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Pinkhan
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Cox
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Illinois
SPLA
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Tom
U. S
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Sycamore
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Fox Comedy
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the Sea Wolf
Jack London
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Gooch
Gooch Food Products Co
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No Woman
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