Fourth of July Tug of War Promises Big County Sport
Cedar River park hosts a July 4 celebration with high interest in tug of war as Andrew Ortner aims to field ten Quskies against farmers from south of the Cedar River. A full day of athletics, events, and prizes is planned at Bowery Park, including races, diving contests, dancing, a big fireworks display, and a 140 dollar baseball game between Central and Iowa Telephone Co.
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Cedar River Park
A. ©. Willford
Black Hawk County
Andrew Ortner
Wilford
Ething Boach Park
W. Flint
Towa
Dinois
Central
Lawa Telephone Co
Berlin Chancellor seeks trial for acts of Germany
Berlin reports former chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg asks allied powers to put him on trial instead of the former emperor, claiming responsibility for Germany's acts during his tenure. Rome notes anti-government demonstrations with serious disorders Saturday night. Dublin reports the British flag burned during demonstrations. Florence records a violent earthquake felt across the region. Washington DC says the blockade council should be ready to resume economic measures against Germany after the treaty ratification. Mineola NY says Dr. Walter K. Wilkins, convicted of murdering his wife, hanged himself in jail Sunday night.
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Berlin
Gerr N Chan’cellor von Bethmann-Hullweg
Germany
Rome
Washington
Db. C
Mineola
Walter K. Wilkins
Dublin
Florence
Italy
Grundy Center Sees Series of Local Thefts
Grun dy Center Ia June 30 Burg lars have been active for several days. The Clint Thompson home was entered but Mrs Thompson alarmed the culprits fled. Footprints appeared in the garden at dawn. The Pete Muhring residence was robbed, and at noon the poglall was entered with 340 removed from the safe. At the Huffman home the door was forced but the robbers fled. County officials brought guards from Waterton to help catch the thieves.
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Grundy Center
Clint Thompson
Burshu
Waterton
Silent Galeeman Seeks Work In Courier Ad
A terse classified notice appears in the Courier under Sale Ad, listing a silent yet effective galeeman seeking employment. The brief text hints at handyman tasks and delivery work, inviting inquiries by mail or in person at a downtown address.
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The
Courier
President Will Not Bar Day A C Prohibition Ends Later
President Wilson declines immediate action to lift wartime prohibition citing legal limits. He says power to act without congressional approval will be used after demobilization ends, with possible repeal only then. Antiprohibitionists prepare to push enforcement bill while saloons may reopen by late summer in some cities.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Tumulty
Congress
Jin
Woodrow Wilson
House Judiciary Committee
Drs
Judiciary Committee
Appeal to Save Babies in Waterloo Fund Drive
An appeal urges Waterloo residents to support the Baby Fund of the Social Welfare League to aid infant care during July through October, the period of highest infant mortality. Funds will cover milk medicines and clinic upkeep, with nursing and medical attention provided locally. The drive seeks cash or check gifts to the league office in the courthouse basement to prevent overdrawn accounts and ensure proper infant care.
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Social Welfare League
Waterloo
Lafayette
Matters of Interest in Grundy County
Grundy County notes report property transfers at Wiltsang Farm Rock Grove sold at 261 per acre and Elia som farm near Tarkersburg at 176 per acre. Also stock sale results with Shorthorn and bull purchases. Local weddings shower news and death of John Mayer. Chaplain Robb of the Rainbow Boys to speak at First Congregational July 5.
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Gerunds
Wilbur Smith
Ben Whitney
Pemberton
Iowa Falls
Mr. Stith
Mr. Whitney
H. Kuhl
Hazel
Arthur Gravenstein
Miss Stewart
Biber
Ams
Rina Stewart
Ray Clapp
France
John Mayer
Meyer
John M. Meyer
Mr. Meyer
Chaplain Robb
78Th Infantry
Congregational Church
German Peace Delegate's Wife May Be Former Iowa Girl
Davenport reports Mrs. Herman Mueller, wife of the Versailles signatory, may be Ann Huebinger of Davenport born to Melchair Huebinger of 948 Kirkwood boulevard. Details recount Miss Huebinger's Des Moines wedding in 1910, her Berlin meeting, and doubts about Mueller being the same man as the treaty signer.
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Herman ‘Mueller
Ann Huebinger
Meichott Huebinger
Des. Moines
Davenport
Herman Mueller
Versailles
Ann Hue-binger
Melchair Hue-binger
Kirkwood Boulevard
Times
Mason City
Jax
Clarence A.’ Bolton
Chamber of Commerce
Mueller
Huebinger
Bolton
Des Moines
Miss. Huebinger
Capt
Whitaker
Miss Huebinger
Iowa
Tricity
United States Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Berlin
University At
America
Ralph Whitaker
Herman Mueler
Janet Chambers
Cant. Mueller
Dr. Mueller
Chicago
The
Daily Times
Will Chambers
Melchair ‘Wuebinger
Germany
Walter Chambers
Stephen Bawden
George Mixter
Moline
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Witt. Chambers
DeWitt Jones
Grace Jones Jackson
Hannah Roe
Henning
Guar
Killarney
M. Hue
Binger
Savery Hotel
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Humdinger
Ss-Niece
Illinois Central Band
Mickie
A. C
Army Suill
Grundy County
M. Huebinger
Mr. Huedinger
Prussia
William T. Thompson
Hudson
Mr. Thompson
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
I Perry
Carr
George
DeVor
Cooley
Waterlao
Joseph Ernest Cassio
Great Patterson
Bolo Club
Cedar River ‘Park
Paul Takes & Co
Coney Island Shoe Repair Co
Coney Island
Paul Takos
Dubuque
Takes
East Fourth Street
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