Theodore Roosevelt Jr. tours for American Legion in Minneapolis
The Roosevelt family son Theodore Jr. speaks in Minneapolis to address the American Legion. He projects quiet strength and a magnetic vitality similar to his father, insisting he knows no politics and praising unions while warning against class parties. He reflects on war service, leadership, and a poised, personable demeanor.
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Old Corn Appears on Market as New Crop Is Harvested
The weekly crop report from the Illinois Central railroad notes brisk sales of old corn as the new crop nears harvest. Iowa reports rapid corn maturation and frost protection in most areas, with early feeding to hogs and silage underway. Shock threshing near complete, but stock threshing remains. Fall plowing varies with moisture and dry soil delays winter wheat seeding. Late potatoes and onions underperform, and pastures need rain. Northern Iowa crop conditions are summarized by crop experts.
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Read of scandals sparks Bennett divorce suit
Frederick R Bennett testifies in Chicago that his wife Nettie M Bennett accused him of misconduct after reading about others' indiscretions. He says she left May 1, 1915 in Toronto and he remained faithful but was unable to convince her. The judge granted the divorce.
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Ill
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Nettie M. Bennett
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Toronto
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Rail workers vote against wage rise while awaiting cost push easing
Railway shopmen reject President Wilson's $26,000 wage advance and defer strike action. The United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Railway Shop Laborers urge the Wage Board to adjust wages to equalize pay across railroad systems, while government efforts to curb living costs proceed. The executive council will not trigger a strike vote until the economy shows signs of normalizing.
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2. C
Wilson
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Federal
Ign of Labor
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Hetet
Postmasters in Randolph Fight Over Office
In Randolph Massachusetts two postmasters contend for the single office. Walter Le Hickey holds active possession and claims the job by civil service rules. Andrew Maguire, appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate, is challenged by the town committee which asked Senator Lodge to hold up his confirmation. The civil service commission may certify examination results.
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Mm Randolph
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Maguire
Ag Maguire
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Civil Service Commission
Tor
Last Night's News in Brief
Bolsheviks occupy Dubovka on the Volga according to a soviet official. Admiral Kolchak calls Russians to arms as the fate of Russia is at stake. Trotzky urges defense of Petrograd as Bolshevik strength holds. The U S senate passes oil and mineral lease bill. Western Union telegraph rates ordered reduced pending investigation. Palmer and Garvan named in libel suits totaling 850000. U S debt rises to 6596701648 by Aug 31. First airplane funeral held in Toronto for a five month old baby. Dr John Rabion Macartney returns from Beaver Falls and church services resume next Sabbath.
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Kolchak
Omsk
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Treasury
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Bear or bull spurs Hecla residents hunt
In Greensburg Pennsylvania residents of Hecla wonder if a bear or a bull is roaming the area after a town rumor spread in the community. John Dosky fled to town terrified as a paw reportedly nearly struck him. State constables continue a bear hunt amid the misreported sightings.
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Greensburg
Hecla
Perry Patch
John Dosky
Crow Aids Owner in Bounty Hunt Across Chardon
Bernie Lindley stalks his pet crow as the bird croaks and warns, while Lindley fires a shotgun at crows attracted by the calls. He collects a $1 bounty per crow, cashing in on 27 recent kills, amid a separate federal note on labeling net weight for wrapped meats under the Food and Drugs Act.
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Chardon, O
Bernie Lindley
Ernie
Bernie
Needle in body haunts 50 years ailment case
Elyria Ohio story about Robert Myers 52 whose lifelong illnesses from mumps measles indigestion and neuritis led to discovery of a tarnished needle with 24 inches of thread inside his back between shoulder blades. Doctors believe he swallowed the needle as a child and it wandered through his body for decades seeking an exit.
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Elyria
Robert Myers
Myers
City in Brief Jottings From Waterloo And Surrounds
Brief notes from Waterloo area residents include marriage license activity, travels, and appointments. Dr. F. R. Nice purchases a local dental practice in Independence. Reverend Clyded Askins resumes church duties after vacation and attends regional assemblies. Miss Sarah Seger departs for Lake City to assume music supervision in public schools.
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Lake City
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Kansas City
Lotus Company
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Austrian Peace Terms Time Extension Requested
The Austrian peace delegation asks the Paris peace conference for a two day delay to answer the terms. The conference may grant the extension, shifting the due date from September 7 to the following Tuesday. Allied commander in the Rhineland expands American control to twice the previous area. At Cedar Falls the Cedar Valley district fair draws over 45 000 visitors by 2 pm with grandstand seating halted.
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Havas
Supreme Council of the
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Combs
Cedar Falls
Cedar Valley
Mortuary Notice Maude Rath Died From Wrights Disease
Maude Rath 11 died at 12 45 pm today from Wrights disease after an illness since October 1918. She was born April 19, 1904 in Waterlon and attended East schools until illness forced schoolwork to stop. She is survived by her parents Frank and [illegible] Rath a brother Roger 21 and sister Helen 18. Funeral plans not announced. Tames Wan James Hanson Died After Tuberculosis Illness.
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Ontario Referendum Set On Alcohol Law Change
Ontario officials schedule a plebiscite on alcohol, with questions on repeal of the local option and provincial measures. Voters will decide on the general liquor policy and related issues within the province.
Warning on Overloaded Cellar Shelves From Cedar Hills Wife
A Cedar Hills housewife warns that crowded fruit shelves in the cellar can collapse. Her tale recalls a heavy stock of canned fruits and vegetables, noting 69 quarts were once stored before a shelf failed and spilled into the dimpherp. A lighthearted note suggests placing a Lost ad in the Courier to recover missing items.
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Polini
Cedar Heels
Miss Wilson in Her New and Unpublished Photo
A new, unpublished photograph shows Margaret Woodrow Wilson, eldest daughter of President Wilson, wearing a gown described as dédinmel and embroidered by French girl friends in Brest France who gave it as a personal token of friendship.
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Wilson
Hrast
France
Local Marriage Notices From Vinton and Independence
Marriage intent and banns recorded for Wright Jolly and Leona Halton in Oelwein. Robert Glenn Netrick and Mazel Marie Fox tied to Vinton. Carl S. Smouse listed in Vinton watch. Additional entries show Alice Sandberg of Vinton with Merril J. Finley of Rowlay and Mary Wiliron of Independence.
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Leona Halton
Oelwein
Robert Glenn Netrick
Vinton
Mazel Marie Fox
Carl S. Smouse
Alice Sandberg
Merril J. Finley
Rowlay
Mary Wiliron
Independence
Will of Susan M. Creates Evangelical Trust in Bloomfield
In Mansfield Ohio the will of Susan M. deceased in Bloomfield allocates the bulk of her estate, over 140000 dollars, in trust to the Evangelical churches in the city. The court must interpret the charitable intent under state law as ministers testify. The trust is to fund philanthropic uses and admin by a seven member body from each church. a fixed fee of 200 dollars is noted. A murder case in Black Hawk county proceeds with a verdict contested on appeal. delays in other strike-related trials and food shipments for the army are reported.
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Mint
Greg E
Oy Yiambhers
Torlan
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God Walt
District Court of
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Wood
Cnan
Thomas Swyard
Chamberlains Tablets Aimed at Digestive Troubles
Chamberlain's Tablets are advertised as remedies for stomach trouble biliousness and constipation. The ad urges readers to try them and notes they cost a dollar.
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Chamberlain
Paort
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