Children to Present Final Waterloo Chautauqua Entertainment
Children directed by Mrs Georgene Clear Moore and Miss Frances Burns present The Last Day of School at Waterloo Chautauqua. A program of songs readings drills and dances features May queen and king crowning, May pole and flower girl acts, plus a Knights of Pythias Glee Club concert. event begins 7 30 pm.
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Waterloo
Mary Bri
Uttle Lam
Jean Birdsall
EM Cohn
Ronceville Gibson
Fay Dorothy Martin
Mary Louise Caughlin
Mildred Hunter
Jean Parsden
Lucile Dawson
Ruth Mkuthite
Martha Dawson
Hidith Muthaler
Alice Forbes
Mildred Phinney
Geraldine Judd
Rose Tummer
Howard ‘Mckellar
Ivan MckKellar
Preston “Gibson
Jeanette Knox
Howard Reeder
Dee McElhinney
Aida Vaus- Ypaugh
Ivery Humphries
Josephine
Maine
Ruth van Gorder
Royal Sinnard
Dorothy Kline
Donald’ Ferguson
Florence Gary
Max Dausenbaugh
Virginia Fish
John Wilson
Anna Mae Hartong
Hassell Ritz
May Lewis
Lee Loveland
Wildress
Knights of Pythias Glee Club
No Embargo Planned By U S
Washington June 26 The United States is not considering a plan for an embargo on shipments to any belligerent. This was officially stated by the state department in response to reports that an embargo of all shipments of American products to England was being considered in retaliation for British interference with American trade with neutrals.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Western Freight Rate Increases Spark Commission Debate
In Washington D C on June 26 the western freight rate increases drew opposition from Clifford Thorne representing the Town state railroad commission and other bodies. R B Scott of the Burlington road and A Wright of the Northwestern Line spoke as Thorne argued that since 1916 railroads have spent about a billion dollars on improvements and funds for these projects should have come from operating revenues, noting a drop in the revenue to net revenue ratio.
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Ington
D. C
Clifford Thorne
Town State Railroad Commission
R. B. Scott
Burlington Road
A. Wright
Northwestern Hne
Thorne
Bride Kidnaper Escapes Leavenworth Prison
Leavenworth Kans June 28 Homer McCoin called Kansas bride kidnaper and Frank Williams convicts in the state prison at Lansing escaped from the prison by a perilous ten foot climb up the perpendicular air shaft early today.
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Leavenworth
Kans
Homer McCoin
Kansas
Frank Williams
Lansing
Caa
Fire victim Joseph Schenk noted as long-time Germany native
Joseph Schenk, 81, a German-born resident of America for sixty years, is described in hazy text as someone connected to heat or fire events. The fragment references transfers and names individuals such as Dunn, Florence, Barrett, Allen, Park, Waterloo, and a $1 amount, but the details are unclear.
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Joseph Schenk
Germany
Amerita
Qarmann
America
Rexton
Geren
Rae
Yey
Dunn
Wood
Fuse
Florence
Barrett
Chetiav
Allen
Bisek
Park
Waterloo
Interstate rates extended to Iowa and Indiana cities
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended new rate proportions to Iowa interior cities between Burlington and Staunton and east of the Indiana Illinois line. Rates apply on the same scale as previously authorized by the board acts and related laws.
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Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce
Iowa
Burlington
Stasentine
Indiana-Ilinois
Woodman Picnic Draws Lawn City Chatter
Lawn City hosts the Woodman Picnic with plans for next year’s event. Officers for the combined lodge are elected led by Cromer as president and Mrs Lucy Jones as vice president. Directors include Walker, Metulsic, Heyer, Muhurkey, Hel, Willistos, and Tiana Marble. Royal Neighbors showcased lodge work and parade duties awarded 60 dollars for best float. Cedar Falls foresters performed a drill with a walk-away for the 26 prize money.
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Chatter City
Towa
Cromer
Genye
Lucy Jones
Charles
City
Walker
Oelwein
Metulsic
New Yamyptan
H. V. Heyer
Koest Muhurkey
de Palle
Hel
Mason City
Cominunes ii
Science Aids Man to Conquer Tropics
Dr Woodk Hutewingen of New York, president of the American Academy of Medicine, told the academy that progress in tropical colonization hinges on combating insect-borne disease. He warned that malaria and other diseases, driven by insects, have thwarted many ventures and that science must enable humans to reclaim and settle tropical lands despite the pests.
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Francisco
Woodk Uutewingen
New York
American Academy of Madicin
Hutchtusen
Tropics
Tropica
County Spelling and Arithmetic Contests At East High
Contests for the Black Hawk county championship unfold at East High with over thirty contestants from many townships challenging County Superintendent Margaret Moore. The event features a verbal spelling round and an arithmetic test, medals to be awarded in both classes after a noon adjournment for a picnic dinner.
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Black Hawk County
East High
Margaret Moore
Noah Webster
Rumored Resignation of Anson Leader Sparks Club Talk
Rumors circulate among Waterloo baseball players that Anson leader Frank Richards has tendered his resignation as manager of the Ansons. Directors may visit Chicago to hire a new manager while Richards stays on until a successor is found. Clyde Curtis, previously with the Aasons, arrived in Waterloo seeking an umpire post.
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Waterloo
Frank Richards
Marshalltown
Ansons
Chicago
Richards
Clyde Curtis
aAasons
Justine
Stener Jene
Beach opens July 4 at Cedar River Park
The Cedar River park bathing beach will be formally opened on Sunday July 4 if weather permits. Officials plan to open earlier, but expect a rush of visitors next week as water heats up. The beach could become a major city drawing spot if conditions stay warm.
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Cedar River Park
Eliy
Relatives Located After Body Found Near Grant Junction
Relatives of David Steyrhenson were located by police near Tesup yes and Tesup authorities took charge of the body at Grant Junctions. Stephensen, about years old, employed as a term hen, was not seen and a report noted a missing person.
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David Steyrhenson
Tesup Yes
Oome
Grant Junctions
Stephensen
Moulders to Play Sunday Morning Baseball at Ret Cedar Park
The Moulders untot of Come Raunds lomp will face the Waterloo moulders in a morning game at Ret Cedar park on Sunday. The Bunny monders join in the day’s events with the Taina regulars in the afternoon. Mike Mitchel and Andy Starry to bat for the local moulders.
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Terloo Roulders
Cedar Park
Bunny Monders
Taina
Mike Mitchel
Andy Starry
Scales in Waterloo Fail to Meet Standards Under Test
Inspector Nolan and city sealer Murphy tested eight large platform scales in Waterloo. Only two passed, with several condemned or needing repairs. The new state law on scales does not affect city ordinances, but many merchants must replace or repair devices. ten local merchant scales were condemned.
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Wie
Neolwna
Depuoty
Owehot
Mieigtore
Witerloo
St. Murphy
Rity Sealer
Nolan
Mater Dale
Dolphis
Wiéastares
Legad
Murphy
Juno girls celebrate birthdays with parties and toasts
W W O A social notes describe a birthday dinner at 6740 for twelve maidens born in the month of roses, candles, and a big cake. Other items cover a gym party by the We-Wiza club, tea and cake, and a J G club all day camping event at Loghker’s cottage near Cedar Holths, ending in a declared perfect time.
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Juno
Marth
We-Wiza
J. G. Club
Loghker's
Cedar
Weekend Notes From Waterloo Area Life In Brief
Mrs Joseph Hyde left for Sterling to visit her parents. Numerous local residents: Jumber Co. of Seattle lien for $150. a birth, a license to wed for William Snyder and Clara Fowler in Waterloo. Grace and Daisy Price visiting Mrs Warry Unlap in Clinton. Residents plan trips to Jenkins Minnesota, speedway racing in Chicago, and cuts for water works bids. Funeral for infant at O Keefe Towne chapel. Mrs Clarence Smith dies in Des Moines. Continuous notes on local businesses, residents, and garden crops.
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Joseph Hyde
Sterling
C. A. Kershan
Sait
Tal Jumber Co
Seattle
Bank vault doors installed at Leavitt & Johnson barn
Construction advances across several sites with the last vault door set in the Leavitt & Johnson National barn. Office trim begins upstairs. two 1.5 story houses planned on Moir street. Prospect Golf club house near Byrnes park nearly complete. plumbing progresses, showers and lockers due next week. G A R Metal hall foundation delayed until piles arrive.
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Leavitt &Johnson National Barn
William H. Wowrey
Moir Street
Home Park
Hower
Bbuyers
Prospect Golf ‘Club
Kingbard ‘Boulevard
Byrnes Park
Paul B. Talbot
Herman Webberijine
Second Street
South Street
G. T. Bickler
Praise for Gallantry of Women in Battle Effort
London dispatch notes General French recognizes women’s vital aid to British armies fighting Germany. The field lists fifty-eight women connected with the sanitary service and the Red Cross commended for gallantry and distinguished service.
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London
Tac
Qftyacht
Fred Croes
Ward Jones hanged for 18 murders in Birmingham cell
Birmingham June 26 Ward Jones was hanged and left a note contesting responsibility for 18 murders. He admitted two victims were white men a Mobile and Ohio brakeman and a Nebraska deputy sheriff. He wrote I am sorry I missed letting Richard Moore Sept 22 1422 one more would have made an even number.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ward Jones
Mobile
Ohio
Nebraska
Sherif
Richard Moore
Jones
Will Visit Old Home After Twenty Two Years
George H. Flueh plans a return trip to Batavia after a 22 year absence. He and Mrs Flueh will travel by automobile for a 125 mile visit to relatives, staying a few days. The note mentions Natatla Hes between Ottumwa and Fairfield and a local drug store change in ownership by James Peters. The Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter promotes its want ads to about 6,500 Waterloo homes.
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George H. Flueh
Batavia
Flnsh
Natatla
Ottumwa
Fairfield
James Peters
Blow, Schwaeman Drug Company
Waterloo
Masonic Escort Delivers Knight’s Remains to Vinton
Knight J. P. Sherman was escorted to Vinton by prominent Masons from Ascalon commandery and Knights Templar. Heavy rain delayed procession. pallbearers and prelate C. D. Becker rode in a hack for the cemetery service. Misses Evelyn and Bell Sherman stayed in Vinton. Rev Effie McGillum Jones offered a prayer at the service.
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D. Lifftley
D. Becker
Walter Scheel
P. J. Martin
A. I. Bunn
W. J. Webb
Ascalon Commandery
Knights Templar
J. P. Sherman
Vinton
Ricker
Balllett
Sherman
C. D. Becker
Ceemetery
Waterloo Knights
Blue Lodge
Evelyn
Bell Sherman
Effie McGillum Jones
Americans Ready for Yaqui Attack in Yaqui Valley
Americans in the Yaqui Valley report they are well armed with Springfield rifles and ammunition and prepared to repel any future Indian attacks. Some have arranged to hire other foreigners to aid in defense.
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Tobar Bay
Mex
Yaqui Valley
Mortuary Priem Obsequies And Nesbit Funeral Services
Funeral services for Carl Priem will be held Monday morning at 8 30 at the home 21 Biull street and the body will be conveyed to St An gar church in the afternoon. Funeral services for Dr George ar Nesbit who died suddenly of apoplexy Friday forenoon will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock at Westminster Presbyterian church by Rev W T Sandford. Interment will be at Elmwood cemetery. Van Pelt Travels East Hugh G Van Pelt managing editor of Kimball's Dairy Farmer left yesterday for New York City to attend the directors meeting of the American Jersey Cattle club. In the east Mr Van Pelt will meet a representative of the Fred W Harvers system of railway eating houses to give advice regarding plans for dairy farms which this system intends to operate.
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Clinton Tolley
Seymour Poynor
Mrye
G. G. Bickley
Jenkins, Minn
W. J. Peddicord
Harry Stroud
Wie Firat National Bank
W. A. Moore
Hotel Nussell-Lamson
Clear Lake
Fleury W. Grout
Old Sol
Clarence Smith
Des Moines
Mies Hwlth Chapin
Vinton
Waterloo
J. F. Klingaman
Washington, D. C
Los Angeles
George Ar. Nesbit
Westminster Presbyterian Church
W. T. Sandford
Elmwood Cemetery
van Pelt
Hugh G. van Pelt
Kimball’s
Dairy Farmer
New York City
American Jersey Cattle Eluth
Fred W Harvers
Bechtel Bound Over for Grand Jury in Train Check Case
Bechtel was bound over by Justice James T. Knapp to the grand jury on the Lavine reinterfered Rock Island train checks charge. In default of $700 bonds he was committed to the county jail. He was arrested on a warrant, found with many train checks and tickets from several railroads and two conductors' punches.
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Bechtel
James T. Knapp
Lavine
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Rom
Channel
Leavitt & Johns Bank Building Nears Completion
Announcement from Leavitt & Johns National Bank Building Co. states Waterloo Iowa’s tallest office building on Commercial street will be ready for occupancy by August 1. The 20 story steel concrete marble structure will house the Leavitt & Johnson National Bank and Farmers Loan & Trust on lower floors, with space above for mercantile firms and offices. The design aims for a distinctive, premier tenancy in the Hawkeye state.
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Leavitt & Johns National Bank Building Co
Waterloo
Iowa
Commercial Street
Hawkeye State
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Farmers Loan & Trust Company
Thieves Target Beehives as Sioux City Apiarists Unite
Sioux City apiarists formed an association after a two week run of hive thefts. Bees were dormant due to wet weather, aiding the thief who appears familiar with local apiaries. Charles Carr reported two swarms missing valued at 30 dollars, with other robbers in several districts.
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Sioux City
Charles Carr
Newliwed Victims of Ice Box Thieves
Mr and Mrs H H Cordes married Thursday morning became the victims of an ice box theft at their home. The couple found the fridge rifled and beer bottles strewn on the porch, suggesting the intruders lingered to consume part of their haul. Authorities noted the beer did not come from the Cordes’ refrigerator.
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H. H. Cordes
Cordés
Cruisers Sal for Panama Exposition
The armored cruiser South Dakota flagship of Rear Admiral Charles E. Pond and the first class cruiser Milwaukee sailed from the Puget Sound Navy Yard to San Francisco to remain for the Panama Pacific Exposition. They were ordered south after the Atlantic fleet was not sent through the Panama Canal to the exposition.
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Seattle
Wash
South Dakota
Chas. EK. Pond
Pacific Reserve Fleet
Milwaukee
Puget Sound Navy Yard
San Francisco
Panama Canal
Ministerial Address by Dr Goodell at Chautauqua Coliseum
Dr Goodell, a bible lecturer at Chautauqua, will speak to the Waterloo Ministerial association at 10 36 Monday morning in the Chautauqua coliseum. His talks are instructive and offer a chance to gain closer contact with him. For sale two drop head sewing machines New Home rotary and Goodrich RB White Leaving Machine Office 187 Wy Park
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Goodell
Chautauqua
Waterloo Ministerial Association
Chautauqua Coliseum
Rotary
Goodrich RB
White
Wy Park
Warm Weather May Save Corn Crop This Summer
Weather and corn belt reports suggest three weeks of sun could salvage the corn crop. Paul B. Talbot of Corn Magazine notes improved conditions across Minnesota Indiana Witness and other states. Silo demand surges as late planted corn can be ensiled for profit. Black Hawk County leads in silo construction. Sealed bids due July 9 1916 for Waterloo Water Works coal supply with storage and delivery terms.
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Paul B. Talbot
Corn Magazine
Corn Belt
Minnesota
Indiana
Black Hawk
Boar of Water Works Trustees
Waterloo
Iowa
Thin St
Hach
Hk Cality
Waterloo Water Works
G. BE. Shoemaker
Fellowship Club on Deck at Rotary Luncheon
The Fellowship club of the Rotary organization will present two minute talks by its eight members to help attendees get acquainted. The Rotary club lunch will be held at Hotel Russell Lamson Monday at noon.
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Fellowship Club
Rotary Club
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
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