Des Moines Youth Arrested in Early Career of Crime
Des Moines youth Joseph McDugal, 22, armed with a leather sap and a .22 pistol, was arrested near the Owenback hotel by Officer J. De Jenson. He admitted holdups in Des Moines and Waterloo, including a May 26 car hold up for 94 dollars and a June 15 depot hold up for 62.50. He faces state reformatories after questioning and his revolver was unloaded.
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Joseph McDugal
Des Moines
Oqwenback Hotel
J. de Jenson
Seaman
Chiat Oung
Waterloo
Braxneadocio
McDugal
Hela
Epworth League Promotes Home Talent Fair
The Epworth League of First M E Church hosts a Friday 7 30 pm home talent affair to raise funds for leaders attending the institute at Clear Lake next month. The program features a Sunday school orchestra, a beauty contest, a colored quartet, a play, organ and piano pieces, a humorous reading, a comedy film, and a debate on abolishing the powder pull.
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Epworth League
First M. E. Church
Epworthians
Clear Lake
Bigizi
J. Espenhayne
Committee
Mildred Court
Cleone Marker
Gold Dust Twins
Abe
Milady
Verne Jay
Earl London
Pilus Matt
Jef
Guards Prepare for Camp Dodge Encampment
Guards from Waterloo companies B and G gear up for Camp Dodge to run August 10 through 24. About 120 men are slated to attend from Waterloo though full wartime strength is not yet reached. Adjunct efforts focus on compulsory attendance while past drills show sheriff help may be needed for delinquents.
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National Guard
Camp Dodge
Waterloo
Des Moines
Co. G
Adj
Lasher
Spirit Lake
National Guard encampment offers pay during downtime
The encampment plan provides pay to national guard men who must leave their positions briefly, giving them a chance to liquidate salaries. It was noted this morning that the setup would aid several unemployed men by offering them work at a comparable rate.
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National Guard
Cedar Heights Grapevine Warns of Tree Ills Threat
A Cedar Heights citizen warns that tree illnesses endanger the grove, especially basswood trees, with spray action likely at the next town council meeting to protect the crops and prevent further losses from late frosts and pests. Marriage licenses issued to Herman Beier and Lily Haus. Arthur Walensky and Helen Bunstrack. Frank Grahem and others listed.
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Cedar Heights
Herman A. Beier
Waucoma
Lily Haus
Waterloo
Arthur Walensky
Helen Bunstrack
Frank
Rnna
Lincoln
Grahem
Green Moi
Masons Plan Final Building Steps for New Temple
About 100 Masons gathered to review the Park avenue and Mulberry streets temple project. The finance committee led by J. D. Liffring and George E. Lichty presented plans and funding, with two schemes for floors and a future large auditorium. A next meeting will adopt one plan and ground clearing is expected this fall.
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Masonic Temple
Park Avenue
Mulberry Streets
Board of Trustees
Finance Committee
Muasonic
J. D. Liffring
George E. Lichty
Liffring
Williams Will Dispose Estate Among Three Children
David T Williams of Crosby North Dakota leaves his estate to three daughters Alta Amy and Mary Williams with specific land bequests and conditions. Alta must care for mother Sarah Williams and cannot dispose of land without consent. Remaining property including two Crosby North Dakota lots goes to Mr and Mrs Hit. Mary receives 2000 from bank funds. An exhibit by Brundage carnival travels Waterloo next week on Illinois Central grounds with 30 car show train and 300 performers.
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Liffring
David T. Williams
Crosby
N. D
Ella D. Williams
Waterloo
Jeter
Alta Williams
Township
Gatry
Black Hawk County
Iowa
Sarah Ane Williams
Amy ‘William AM
Estevan
Saskatchewan
Jerry
Mary Williams
Ball
Hit
Bibit
Altho
Brundage Company
Wallerley
Brundage
Reckless motorists smash barriers in street report
Bryant Parking officials report barriers closed for paving were ignored by drivers who knocked down lanterns and boards on Falls avenue and Sans Souci bridge overnight. Police orders urge motor cycle patrols to arrest anyone tampering with street barriers amid the unsafe conduct.
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Bryant Paring Company
VaiGuli
Falls Avenue
Sans Souci Bridge
Rock Island Attorney and Rail Pioneer Dies
M. A. Low, a pioneer western railroad hand and longtime general attorney for the Rock Island, died at his Topeka home. He helped build the Rock Island lines and was a key figure in early railroad expansion.
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Rock Island
United Press
Topeka
Kan
M. A. Low
Pioneer Western Railroad
Han
Low
Firefighters Triumph Over J. C. Players 17 to 9
Waterloo firefighters defeated the Tilmots Central 17 to 9 at Cedar River park. The fire squad broke the game open with six runs in the first inning and added three more in the second, while Bremen Gosweiker and Wood of the Illinois Central supplied the batteries with several later changes.
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Waterloo Fire Fighters
Pier
Tilmots Central
Bailtossers
Athletic End
Cedar River Park
Kham
Donohue
Bremen
Gosweiker
Wood
Illinois Central
Saint Clair Divorce Petition Amid Allegations of Cruelty
Lelia M. Clair is named in a divorce petition filed by Harry A. St. Clair of Waterloo. He alleges cruel treatment during the summer of 1913 and desertion on July 13 1921. He claims Mrs. St. Clair departed with cash and personal property valued at 1500 to 2000 dollars. The couple wed June 24 1908 at Vinton and have no children. Buckingham Palace employs more than 50 maid servants.
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Lelia M. Clair
Harry A. St. Clair
Watterloo
Sta
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Epworth League of First
M. E. Church
Masons
D.T. Williams
8. W. Brundage
Car Carnival
Paris Aerial Defense Service
Daul Davis
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
J. C
Buckingham Palace
Castoria
Frank Bros
ESTAR
Commercial ST
Bridal Hands
Lina
Linn
Linn Products Company
Chicago
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