Des Moines Union ENDEEavor Convention Opened at Waterloo
The tenth annual Des Moines Conference convention of the Keystone league of the Christian Endeavor union met at Logan Avenue Evangelical church. More than 150 attendees from fifty societies gathered for sessions marked by enthusiasm and a progressive spirit. Rev. C. H. Stauffacher of Zearing presided and gave the opening address. welcomes were offered by B. M. Fritzsinger and L. Austin, with Rev. G. W. Mulien of Des Moines delivering the response. A social hour followed with refreshments.
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Des Moines
Keystone League of the Christian Endeavor Union
Logan Avenue
Waterloo
Des Moines Conference
C. H. Stauffacher
Zearing
B. M. Fritzsinger
L. Austin
The
Christian Church
Waterloo Christian Endeavor Societies
G. W. Mulien
Charles H. Eccleston
Dinneen Captures a Second Forging Suspect in Waterloo
Waterloo police arrest Miss Ella Miller after she cashed a forged check using F. M. Scane’s name. Earlier Mrs. Winner benefited briefly from the scam. Miller, 18, a German domestic at Scane’s home, had used a blank check she obtained there. Scane ponders next steps as the incident shadows a broader pattern of forgery at the Scane residence.
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Waterloo
Sffall
Dinneen
Electric Park Thrives as City Enjoys Summer Entertainment
Crowds flock to Electric Park as warm weather settles in with a popular vaudeville lineup. Wolf and Zadella headline a lively act whileJack Taylor entertains with comedy magic and Redwood and Gordon deliver a top musical performance alongside Murry Fill.
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Wolf and
Zadella
Wolf
Jack Taylor
Redwood and
Gordon
Murry Fill
All Fun Makers
The
Park Theatre
Boy Drowns Bathing at Riverside Park Sandbar
A nine year old, Grover Clark, drowned in the Shell Rock river at Riverside park near Waverly Iowa while bathing with his brother Howard and friend Lynn Savior. Despite swift rescue efforts and a long search, his body was recovered from a deep river hole. The incident follows warnings about the treacherous sandbars and swift currents in the area.
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Waverly
Shell Rock River
Riverside Park
Grover Clark
George Clark
Howard
Lynn Savior
Lee
Clark
Ethel
Drs. Rohlf
Risk
St. Cloud
Minn
La Porte City News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Church Events
Special Rev. Haften left for Dubuque to attend a district German Evangelical meeting and planned a short visit with Edwin near Marion before returning. Vern Hunt traveled from Town City to Crookston, Minnesota after a university stop, and W I Kendall of Cedar Rapids called on business for American Refrigerator Transportation Co. Jake Behr, former La Porte City resident now in California, was in town renewing ties. The German Evangelical church hosted annual children day exercises with special music, followed by M. H. church services. Mrs. Andrew Sutherland of Waterloo arrived for a few days, and Mr. and Mrs. Gingrich hosted Mr. and Mrs. Eshleman from Mt. Jay, Pa. Josephine Miller and sister visited Waterloo and Charles Miller’s home. Mrs. Lewis Bigler of Wadena left after a week with Martha and Margaret McQuilkin, visiting Helen. Mrs. William Bell, previously staying with relatives, prepared to return home.
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George Husman
Waterloo
Jos. Husman
Earl Smelser
Electric Light and Water
New Sharon
Gov
Husman
Smelser
Eva English
Marshall, Minn
W.T. Mc
Doris Pruce
Shepard
Mitch
Lola Bruce Kets
van Valkenburg
Irene
E. Simpen
LS. Parsons
O. Koner
Karl
Dysart
T. H. Luneman
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
K. of P. Hall
S. Genting
Genting
la Porte City
Leo Scafielld
Marie Garwood
Garwood
McGill
McQuilkin
Zoe Graham
Cedar Rapids
Miss Graham
Coe College
Hahten
Dubuque
Edwin
Marion
Vern Hunt
Town City
Crookston
Minn
W.i. Kendall
American Refrigerator Transportation Co
Jake Behr
California
Soelery
M. H
Andrew Sutherland
Water- Too
Gingrich
Eshleman
Mt. Jay
Margaret McQuilkin
Geo. Banger
Helen
William Bell
Tourists Start Final Lap From Clear Lake
The Little Glidden tour group departed Clear Lake Iowa at 6 this morning for the last leg of the run to Des Moines. All cars arrived by last night and today’s start met only minor troubles, with excellent prospects for completion.
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Clear Lake
Des Moines
Royal Neighbors Meet Opens in Clinton District
The second annual convention of the Royal Neighbors of America for Clinton, Scott, Linn and Jackson counties opened this morning in Clinton. Mrs. Tucker of Lyon preached, and many delegates are in attendance.
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Clinton
Royal Neighbors of America
Scott, Linn
Jackson Counties
Tucker
Lyon
Welsh to Meet Champion Wolgast for $10000 Otherwise
Fred le Welsh English light weight aims for victory over Matty Baldwin and agrees to meet Champion Wolgast for $10,000 a side if the inducement is strong. Wolgast’s manager Tom Jones posts $1,000 certified checks to bind the match. If either man loses to Baldwin or Moran the match is canceled. Wolgast trains in southern California for Moran on July 4. Pastorinla joins Fond du Lac club in Aurora Thursday. Ganding moves from Omaha to Rock Island in the Three-I league.
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San Francisco
Cal
Fred@le Welsh
Matty Baldwin
Wolgast
Welsh
Tom Jones
Baldwin
Moran
California
Owen Moran
Gonding to Lead Islander Tern as New Manager
Roy Snyder remains shortstop and acting captain for Rock Island's team, with Johnny Gonding of Omaha slated to become manager soon. Gonding, a ten year veteran catcher, is expected to join in the city by Saturday and is greeted warmly by Waterloo fans.
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Rock Island
Warriors
Davenport
Logan Hotel
Carney
Roy Snyder
Johnny Gonding
Omaha
Gonding
Waterloo
Ghosts Terrify Children at Play Near Western Avenue
The report describes two juvenile figures in white sheets haunting children near Western Avenue and Second Street last night at about 9. The children chased them but the figures fled without speaking, leaving the scene with their garments trailing.
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Western Avenue
Second Atreat West
Noisy Evening Disturbs Neighborhood With Ancient Music
A neighborhood was startled by loud tin pans bells and unidentified sounds described as an old fashioned chartwart, a relic of barbaric ages, continuing for half an hour or more in the evening.
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Bella
Waterloo Teomen Earn Praise At Northeastern Iowa Picnic
The North eastern Iowa Picnic Association of the Brotherhood of American Usoman invited the Waterloo degree team led by William Clark Homestead to officiate at the Initiatory exercises. The Waterloo visitors were welcomed at the depot by a large delegation and a band. Officials praised the team’s work and the reception reflected high regard for the occasion. The report also notes a humorous line from a local column and that Clarence Faulker is visiting Des Moines.
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Iowa
Brotherhood of American Usoman
Oslweth
William Cll
Waterloo
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Popular Cure
The Pinkham remedy is praised as highly effective for female ailments and backed by numerous testimonials. In Lynn Massachusetts the laboratory holds vast files of letters from women claiming health restoration and avoidance of surgery. Coloma Wisconsin resident Mrs John Wentland attributes her recovery to the compound. the ad advocates its safety and restorative action on the female body.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Coloma
Wisconsin
Lydia E. Prickham
John Wentland
KR. F. D
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Ella Miller
F. M. Scane
Scane
J. G. Walz
J. Auracher
J. E. Stauffacher
Cedar Falls
C. H. St
F. L. Rhynders
Illinois Central
Chicago
Electric Park
Beecham
Laporte City
Sporting News
Pastorian
Fond du Lac, Wis
Texm
Pastorius
Fond du Lac
Wis
Pastorious
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Aurora
Pastorinla
Geta Ganding
Neb
Ganding
J. Gonding Heads
Islander Tern
Ager
Teomen
Kansas City Journal
Clarance Faulker
Knights of Columbus
Waterloo Council
K. of
Hall Ag & O
W. R
Industrial Society of the First Congregational Church
Willard Hall
Cedar River Park
Hosteseas
Mesdames Colby
Frehse
Friend
Ealida
Galloway
Goodrich
Greejay
L. A. Knittle
Fourth Street West
KE. A. Vallant
Lincoln Circle
Pythian Temple
West Waterloo
Flower Fund
F. A. Clark
Fremont Street
Ames
Ila
Claire S. Adams
Bement
Hiinola
Sottick
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