Cane in Gwen President Found by Spokane Geologist
Spokane, Wash. Oct 10 A geologist in Spokane, Professor W S Foster, found a cane cut from a fossil stump in Alberta's Old Man River valley. The stump, estimated at 256000 years old, was uncovered beneath 60 feet of glacial wash in peat, with well preserved seaweed and flag-stalks nearby. Edwin T Coman presented the artifact to Spokane residents, noting its value at 35000 and its prehistoric origin.
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Spokane
Wash
Art
South Fork
Old Man River
Alberta
W. S. Foster
Edwin T. Coman
Chamber of Commerce
Lester
Iso
Frank District
Pacific Ocean
Junkerton Men Visit Local Church
Junkerton Iowa October 10 Twenty five members of the Bible class visited Waterloo yesterday afternoon where they were entertained by the Walnut Street Baptist men’s class The party was met by seven autos toured the city and parks They were served a three course banquet at the church E A Archer of Waterloo acted as toastmaster before departure arrangements were made with Dunkerton and Waterloo agents to stop the night air at Dunkerton A pass issue with the train conductor delayed the return prompting a special to bring passengers home It ended sadly for the visitors
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Dunkerton
Bible Lass
Waterloo
Mens Bible Ass
Walnut Street
E. A. Archer
Dunkern
Waterton
Dunkeron
Relwein
New Course of Study at W. B. C.
A new class titled Applied Salesmanship has been added to the Watering Business college program. It aims to develop individuals for active service, focusing on business science, personal growth, magnetism, health, and business-building. Organized last Wednesday, meetings are set for Mondays at 7 30 in the evening with day sessions weekly.
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Celfre
A. F. Gates
J. . Knox
Des Moines
Waterloo To Host State Building and Loan Meet
Waterloo will entertain 50 to 60 state building and loan associations on Wednesday, October 18 at the Ellis hotel. Local hosts from People's, Perpetual, Waterloo, and Home associations will handle arrangements for a one day gathering. F. D. Denlinger of Cedar Rapids is president and G. H. Reynolds of Dubuque is secretary treasurer with plans for an engaging program and an automobile city tour in the afternoon. The event highlights the role of associations in enabling home ownership for people of limited means.
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Waterloo
Ellis
People's
the Perpetual
Home
Iowa State League of Building and Loan Associations
F. D. Denlinger
Cedar Rapids
G. H. Reynolds
Dubuque
Daylight Train to Chicago Might Start at Waterloo
Rumor says Illinois Central train No. 402 between St. Paul and Chicago could get a new schedule, bringing Waterloo arrivals to about 7 a m for daylight service to Chicago, matching No. 6. Current No. 2 and No. 402 run close, affecting capacity. No. 2 is a heavy westbound train with eleven to twelve cars, sleepers four or five. Derailment on M. and St. L. delayed passenger No. 402 today by nearly seven hours. it arrived Waterloo at 9 20 p m after a freight derailment near Waterville, Minnesota.
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Ilinois Central
St. Paul
Chicago
Tulaee
Waterloo
Omaha
Sioux City
Illinois Central
Waterville
Minn
Receiver Road Makes Money Des Moines Ia Oct 10
The annual report of the Ft. Dodge Des Moines and South railroad for the year ending June 49 shows a net income of 105898.74, the largest in the company’s history and the first profitable year since receivers took over on June 30, 1910.
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Des Moines
Ft. Dodge, Des Moines and South Railroad
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Fudge Smith McPherson
Highest dam to rise at Long Lake near Spokane
Construction will begin on what is claimed as the world’s highest spillway dam at Long Lake thirty miles north of Spokane. The Washington Water Power Co will develop about 90,090 electric horsepower with 22,500 hp fog turbines. The dam spans 320 feet, rises 190 feet, and widens to 145 feet at the base, built of Cyclopean masonry. Three roller dams and two gates will cap the spillway, with a 295 foot tunnel diverting the Spokane River into a cut.
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Spokane
Wash
Long Lake
Washington Water Power Company
Concrete tunnel plant project with water capacity and cost
A historic notice describes a tunnel system 250 feet long, 30 feet wide, 20 feet high, holding 8,000 cubic feet of water. The entrance uses concrete and steel girders. Completion expected in 192. The total cost for work and equipment is $4,000,000. Also a notice for sale of potatoes in five bushel lots or more with delivery and phone contact 3400.
Infantile Paralysis Reaches Pigs In Iowa County
Des Moines reports show new cases of infantile paralysis across Iowa. Two deaths and two new cases were logged from Lytton in Calhoun county where pigs were affected for the first time. Dr J H Phillips of New Sharon closed schools and placed the town under strict quarantine to avert an epidemic.
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Des Moines
State Board of Health
Lytton
Calhoun County
Iowa
J. H. Phillips
New Sharon
Guilford H. Sumner
Health Board
Pleasing Pre-Nuptials Highlight Society Week
Miss Ethel Miller birthday week includes luncheon hostesses Lore Alford H B Plumb and Miss Helene Balliett with 12 intimate guests at 1 pm on Franklin street. Tomorrow the marriage to Warren Hellen will take place at the Miller home on Park avenue east. Wedded at Allison Miss Mary Fick and Mr Fred Broncina unite at the Fick home in Allison. Broncina employed at Iowa Dairy, now housekeeping at 304 Second street west. Mrs Filla Wright offers decorated china for wedding gifts at Henderson Drug Co. East Waterloo Camp 3321 to meet Wednesday evening at Soash hall with refreshments.
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Ethel Miller
Lore Alford
Franklin Street
H. B. Plumb
Helene Balliett
G. EB. Funston
Highland
Miss Miller
Co. Warren Hellen
W. W. Miller
Park Avenue East
Allison
Afary Fick
Fred Broncina
Waterlon
Fred Fick
Filla Wright
Henderson Drug Co
East Waterloo
Soash Hall
Minister Weds Girl Arrested For Bigamy Confesses
Chicago report details Rev. John Hardin of Beecher Illinois admitting a bigamous marriage to Amanda Breaker after completing a Chicago wedding. He was jailed in Joliet after failing to post bond. District Attorney Barr said prosecution would proceed.
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Chicago
Beecher
John Hardin
Congregational Church
Amanda Breaker
England
Beilfeldt Hotel
Henry Hack
Hack
Joliet
Hardin
Fred Hunte
George A. Barr
Garr
Nardin
Ingland
Barr
Davis
Fries
Oak Park
Burglary Charge Involving Stolen Letters From Musician
Archibald N Campbell is under arrest in New York City after entering Miss Adelside Lander’s apartments, a famed New York musician. He says the motive was to obtain personal letters he wrote to her.
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Adelside Lander
New York
Archibald N. Campbell
Campbell
Miss Lander
Lightning Rods Then and Now in Ancient Theory
Ancient record notes some knowledge of iron rods and their effect on lightning. The 400 B.C. era is cited as early awareness of rods diverting or mitigating lightning strikes.
Allen Arrested in Peoria on Desertion Charge
Warrant tests wife desertion. Allen arrested at Peoria on advice from Sheriff Shores. Telegram from Peoria police chief states Allen plans to fight requisition papers. Case set for 2 p m next Monday in Justice Dempster's court. report says Allen married a Cedar Rapids girl Sept 15 and moved to Waterloo. Wife and others seek to bring groom back to face charge. husband may be obliged to support wife in desertion cases.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterlaw
Justice Dempster
Frenchmen in China Make Banana Whisky
The Steele notes that two Frenchmen in Saigon, China have reportedly devised a method to produce pure whisky from bananas. They claim the process yields a cheap drink with a pleasant odor, appealing to whisky enthusiasts.
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China
Kay
Paris
Met
the Steele
Adviers
Saigon
Ground Men Demonstration at Shop Grounds
A clash at a shop grounds event draws crowds of workers, guards, and city officials. About 250 men attend a Labor Temple mass meeting while authorities report little trouble. Officials note some strikers could not be mustered outside the meeting. Mayors and police provide updates on staffing and security as the incident unfolds with no shots fired.
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T. H. Sullivan
Attin
Pullen
Labor Temple
Reetor
Dintieen
Red Men Gather at Des Moines Conventions Open
The annual conventions of the Red Men opened in Des Moines with delegates from across the state and beyond. Highlights include election candidates for Iowa offices, a senior Sagamore advancement, and two days of meetings plus a librarian gathering. Royal Arch Masons also meet Cedar Rapids with about 130 Masons in attendance and instruction sessions. Outstanding note contrasts late monarch beard fashions in London Tit-Bits.
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Des Moines
Chen
Rea AL Mgese
Vallas
Tex
McAhorer
United States
Rasieh
Brent
Sachem
Imp
Lowa
Supreme Cannsel
A.rk
Me'Fown
Ryoo
Pride
J. A. Day
Great Keeper
J. F Ball
Cedar Rapids
Great Sayhem
Carl Kuehnle
Denison
Lit
Sagamore
Masohy
Iowa Library Association
Malcont Wyer
Aslines
Algona
Prilnthronic
Chicago
Royal Arch Masons
Grand Council
Grand Chapter
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RealoTo
Rl J. Allen
Peoria
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Los Angeles
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Towa
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Surat
Sullivan
Chicago Age
Eues
PROM
R. Kuehate
Sagimore
Edward VII
Charles II
Charles
London
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