McDonald Heads Lodge of Elk in Burlington Union
Burlington Iowa June 13 delegates to the state reunion of Elk were received with Mayor Frank Norton welcoming the delegation and Mears of Waterloo delivering the response before a packed opera house. Officers were elected in a brief spirited contest with J E McDonald of Des Moines named president.
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Burlington
Elke
Frank Norton
Mears
Waterloo
J. E. McDonald
Des
Waterlooo gets new fall employee transfer
Cedar Falls Iowa June 13 Special M Christensen cashier Citizens Gas Electric Cedar Falls moved to Waterloo to begin work immediately J H Gaffney takes Christensen vacancy and J R Murray advances to clerical role Christensen long time Cedar Falls employee with many business friends. Immigrants bound for western Canada traveled on a Rock Island train. Elsie Barkdahl and Leslie Coon wed in Des Moines. Stock sale for International Harvester new building progressing. Friday the 13th described as ideal. Local notes on Ames education and city improvements.
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Cedar Falls
Citizens’ Gas & Electric Company
Waterloo
Christensen
J. H. Gaffney
J. R. Murray
Gaffney
Little Child Dies on Farm in Cedar Falls
The 16 month old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Askey living seven miles northeast of Cedar Falls died yesterday at 3 PM from stomach trouble after a period of illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 PM at Janesville Church conducted by Rev Smith with burial at Janesville Cemetery.
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Cedar Falls
Harry Askey
Janesville
Smith
Janesville Cemetery
Platt Ham Marks Eighty-Eighth Birthday in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls notes mark the eighty eighth birthday of Platt Ham, longtime resident and town historian since 1858. He arrived when Cedar Falls was a small village and has witnessed its growth into a modern city. He and his wife enjoy good health in a peaceful, respected elderly life.
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Cedar Falls
Platt Ham
Ham
Local Encampment Officers Named After Rousing Vote
Maines is first vice president with L Reynolds of Ottumwa as second and F B Smith of Keokuk as third. L Rodewig of Davenport becomes Secretary, W H H Reimbold of Keokuk treasurer, J Weigand of Muscatine door keeper, J Piper of Burlington sergeant-at-arms, and Benjamin Schwind of Dubuque as trustee for three years. Location chosen after a lively contest between Des Moines and Town City. A chatter selection followed by a cabaret at the Coliseum drew about 5,000. reunion to end tonight.
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Benjamin Schwind
Dubuque
Des Moines
Town City
River Idea
Coliseum
Dangerous Rock Island crossing near Cedar Falls
A near collision occurred at the Rock Island crossing on Main Street as a horse team driver failed to stop despite a waving flagman. Marshal Enlow stopped the vehicle before a train could strike it, prompting calls for gates or trains halting at the crossing. Personal notes from Cedar Falls follow, listing local visits and travels.
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Cedar Falls
Rock Island Crossing
Main Street
Marshal Enlow
Anna Bromley
Rock Island
E. E B. Vanderveer
Flag Day Parade Draws Ten Thousand to City Streets
A large crowd of about 10,000 gathered in Blington for the morning parade. The message urged residents to display flags and keep up the festive spirit tomorrow as Flag Day.
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B ‘Lington
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Panamas
Easley
Cedar Falls Daily News
J. G. Packard
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Canada
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Leslie Coon
International Harvester Co
Chas. Champlin
Santelli
Airdome
Macey E. Campbell
Ames
Ladies” Aid Society of the Baptist Church
C. I. Bailey
Eri. H. Jones
Dave Merner
Cedar Falls Auto Club
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Jay
Doak
Ball Park
Waverly
William Wardeen
Ole Larsen
Irving Deitrick
Clarence Boehmler
Wm. Rothermel
W. N. Hostrop
Grayling, Mich
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Elizabeth McDonald
Ruth Saul
la Porte City
Margaret Hanniwalt
Frank Lamb
Ilinois Central
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Ft. Dodge
Barbara Boehmler
John Fearer
Howard County
Earnest Pfeiffer
Oelwein
Chris. Paulsen
Sheffield
Ill
James Romme
Katherine Gates
Cedar Rapids
F. H. Cutler
Mary
Bess Welch
A. D. Myers
Edward
Joe Myers
Emmitt Casey
Chicago
Frank C. Krueger
Frank Krueger
Hagerman
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Northwestern Land & Investmt CO
Weat
Fourth Street
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