Varied Programs to Mark Fourth's Observance
Waterloo observes the Fourth with no general city parade but hosts several activities. A Big Patriotic Picnic by Spanish War veterans and Helen Gould auxiliary at Hanna's Grove features music and games, with Major F. R. Fisher displaying a large flag. Rath Packing plans a picnic for 1000 plus workers traveling to Independence, Illinois. A double header baseball game pits Waterloo against Ottumwa at Valley League Park. Businesses close for the holiday as the city marks the day with various observances.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Township
F. R. Fisher
Rath Packing Company
Independence
Fair Grounds
Valley League Park
Ottumwa
Mercury Drops 76 Degrees at Webster City in 60 Hours
Des Moines reports a sharp May temperature drop at Webster City from 102 degrees on May 22 to 26 with a 76 degree fall within 60 hours as part of statewide rapid changes. Other areas saw similar swings, especially in northern Iowa amid a changeable month.
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Webster City
Des Moines
Weather affects crops and fruit across region in May
The month saw frosts near crops and drought’s hold on grains. Corn suffered little damage, while wheat oats and grasses faced widespread hardship. Grapes were reported to recover late in May, though common berry varieties declined significantly.
Nu Beta Phi Sigma Chi Plans Annual Picnic Sunday
Nu Beta chapter of Phi Sigma Chi will hold its first annual picnic next Sunday. Picnic goers are directed to follow the east Cedar Falls road turn left at the first crossroad past the Ray Cowin residence and then follow Phi Sig arrows to the spot.
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Nu Beta Chapter
Phi Sipma Chi Fraternity
Cedar Falls
Ray Cowin
Phi Sig
Town Rector Denies Clash Between Geology and Bible
Mason City Iowa June 17 Dr G C F Hinton pastor of St Johns Episcopal church told Rotary members there is no conflict between Genesis and evolution. He argued evolution can be a reasonable hypothesis from boyhood to today, and noted debates on how the Bible is interpreted as either literal or a magnificent poem. He cited Tennessee legislature actions on teaching mankind’s story.
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Mason City
GC. F. Hinton
St. Johan's Episcopal Church
Here
Rotary Club
Tennessee Lawmakers and Hidden Journal of Ancient Days
In a surprising discovery the Tennesee lawmakers unearthed highly complete records dating back to the earliest human eras, suggesting astonishing antiquity found in their own backyards. The text frames the find as either divine humor or history's vengeance, underscoring the surreal nature of the exposure.
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Tennessee
Footwear styles for summer from Oxfords to Pumps
Footwear Lovely and slender in line are the Oxfords Pumps and Slippers that walk down a dainty path to midsummer smart ness. The new white or black and white combinations are proving to be the best styles for summer They may be worn with almost any frock or on any occasion. We invite you to see our complete line with heel toe cut-out vamps or plain turn or welt soles. One and two strap patterns in kid three-strap patterns in Ostend cloth a pair .87.50 to $12.50 MAIN FLOOR.
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Kurtz-Reinhart Co
Fuel & Transfer
West Mullan Ave
Riddance
Arte
Tanglefoot Co
Grand Rapids
G. C. Kennedy
Prospect
Tralg
Fourth Street
Iowa
Waterloo Evening Couric
Darbrook
Anne Patterson
Hartmann
Setc
Lowe
Mirro Aluminum Weil
Mirro
Wool Charlies
America
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