Cedar Valley News Briefs and Local Reports
Local notices detail re-elections at Home Trustees, salary increases, and plans to enlarge the old People's Home plant as 36 residents remain. Carl Hauser reports from France on agriculture and labor conditions. a Cedar Valley fair race program is listed for Monday. tax notices and travel anecdotes close the page with comments on Iowa’s food regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Cal
George Finley
Wentucky Todd
Ed Bort
Wilton Junction
Mary Bejle
Dot Thiekoh
Mason City
Swan Rela
Swan the Great
Elk. Iusler
Forest City
Jotnline
McMillan
Vinton
Lady Alerteerworthy
Jae McLeagul F Pace
Dipgee
Beey Tacichlin
DY Little Hwecoe
7 Van
Liber VW
Tont Wibos
Mihet C
Pater
Cedar Walls
Koo A M
Wellers
Houser
Old People’s Home
Mir
Kouser
Fair Tre
Cedar Valley Fair
Lulu the Great
Peter WW
Cal Fling
the Demon
Nearest McKinney
George H. Park
Suffragists 10 Hold Loan Rally At Cedar Rapids
Mrs Cora G Lewis of Kansas and J A Davis of Chicago named as speakers for the fourth loan rally at the Iowa equal suffrage convention in Cedar Rapids Thursday. Mrs W W Marsh of Waterloo will preside. the event aims to mobilize support for the war and democracy as the campaign nears. Davis, a former German economics student and Austria aide, is a financial expert connected with railroad building and industry financing. The public is invited to attend this large rally to ready Iowans for the coming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora G. Lewis
Kansas
J. A. Davis
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
Iowa Women’s Committee
Suftrase Association
Lewis
Davis
Germany
Austria
America
Jowans
Lawsuit seeks 15000 for boy’s death in crash case
Fifteen thousand dollars is asked as damages from O T Anderson for Earn T a 12 year old son of F J Shannon in a suit filed yesterday afternoon. The defendant allegedly drove at high speed on upper Lafayette street May 14 striking the boy who died from injuries. The father sues as administrator of the boy's estate. Maude Enright files for divorce from John J Enright a traveling salesman alleging cruel treatment and seeks 108 a month alimony. S E Jacobs files for divorce from Margaret Jacobs alleging cruelty and desertion with clawing and scratching. they wed at Carlton Minn April 5 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Anderson
Earn T
F. J. Shannon
Upper Lafayette Street
Maude Enright
John J. Enright
Enright
Margaret Jacobs
Carlton, Minn
Removal Notice By Doctors Bickley Duo
Dr. Carl C. Bickley and Dr. Cecil Bickley announce the removal of their offices Crang 221 1 2 West 4th on Sept 1. Second floor of Leavitt Johnson bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl C. Bickley
Cecil Bickley
Crang
West
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
West 4Th
Leavitt & Fohnson Bank
Nation's Dead and Wounded Casualties by War Dept
Washington D C September 13 Casualties officially announced today by the war department show killed in action wounded severely missing in action and others among seven Iowans listed among the total casualties The named dead include Comp Jo W Dulavon Gliddex Pvt Eadie J OConnor Dunlap and Pvt Earl L Mullet Elxader Pvt Arthur W Hnutchingson Ft Madison Pvt Virtus Cuumings Pierson Pvt Norman D Emerson West Bend Missing in action Pvt Elmer M Thorsheim Thompson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
acTron
Jo W. Dulavon
Gliddex
Eadie J. O'Connor
Dunlap
Arthur W. Hnutchingson
Madison
Earl L. Mullet
Elxader
Virtus Cuumings
Pierson
Noman D. Emerson
West Bend
Elmer M Thorsheim
Thompson
Waterloo flag etiquette ignored on parade route
Report from Waterloo shows many spectators fail to show proper respect to the American flag during a parade by Illinois Central employees. Only a minority uncovered, with several hats raised late and others shouting or gesturing. Observers note flag etiquette has grown more important since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Illinois Central
M.C. A
Lafayette
United States
N‘put
East and West High football squads begin full practice
Weather fuels workouts as about 35 candidates for the East team train under Coach C C Dillon. East aims for a strong season with backfield stars Sage Parkins and O Connor. West High assembles two squads under Coach Max Miller for scrimmages before the opener in two weeks. Ger diner impresses with kicking, hinting at a Zulix style weapon for West. Elwyn Thomas Logan Elwyn named to Red Cross transportation board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haing
C. C. Dillon
East High
Ditlon
University of Illinois
Bob Zuppke
East
Zuppke
Illinois
Dillon
Nis
Joe Sage
Parkins
Doc* O'Conner
Nick Boles
O’connor
Abel
Lloyd Allen
Fairweather
Hattendorf
Haven
Rath
Harris
Judd
Rex Dean
Bruggeman
Paulson
Bill Ronan
Ronan
West
Max Miller
West High
Eldora Industrial School
Altho
Capt
C. Miller
G. Miller
M. Miller
Vinton
V. Allen
R. Allen
Gerdiner
Husky
Zulix
Schultz
Thomas Logan Elwyn
Philadelphia Motor Messengers
Red Cross Transportation Bureau
UST the GIST and JEST of it UST the GIST and JEST
A jumble of clippings and jokes from various towns. The notes parody newspaper items about a baseball umpire suing a paper, a sugar card remark, barber shop bets, and odd anecdotes on rattlesnake kills, Dutch protests, and wartime sentiment. Mixed humor and stray facts from Wilmington Journal, Dayton Chronicle, Oberlin Herald, and Waterloo restaurant menu entries.
Rev V C Kelford to Discuss Second Coming Series
Rev Mr Kelford of Burton Avenue Baptist Church will begin a Sunday evening sermon series on the second coming of Christ. He will continue each succeeding Sunday evening, noting current rapid developments. Kelford, trained at Moody Institute, aims for a capable engaging presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C. Kelford
Burton Avenue Baptist Church
Mr. Kelford
Moody Institute
National Pocket Billiard Tourney Planned Across States
Chicago reports plans by the National Advisory Billiard board for a 48 state pocket billiards championship series. The program includes 12 state eliminations per state, a national event, and 12 qualifying tournaments. State champions will earn $100 monthly while holding the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Advisory! Billiard Board
United States
Alfred Longley Defeats WClain In Red Cross Golf Title
In Waterloo, Alfred Longley edged three year city champion Bred McClain three to two in a Red Cross city championship match. Longley stayed steady while McClain faded. weather disrupted play as the event advances with Lamson Bellamy Lichty Strobel, in the running for the title, set for quarterfinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Bred McClain
Alfred Longley
McClain
Longley
Russell Lamson
Harry Bellamy
Burr Lichty
Ed Strobel
Bellamy
Lichty
World Series pool to be increased for players
Chicago officials say the players pool from the world series will rise under action by the National and American leagues to provide larger pay for those who competed. Red Sox and Cubs allege injustice, since runners-up in the New York Nationals and Cleveland Americans will receive nearly as much under the new division system. The Chicago Nationals, back from the East, disbanded today with most players entering essential employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Chiago
Red Sox
Cubs
New York
Tionals
Cleveland Americans
Chicago Nationals
Maione Edges Downey In One Round Bout At St Paul
Sport Flashes reports Jock Maione defeated Bryan Downey by decision in a one round boxing bout at St Paul. The piece also notes prize payouts from the World Series teams with Red Sox each earning 1.108 and Cubs 474 as losers shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Jock Maione
Bryan Downey
St. Paul
Boston Red Sox
Cubs
F. M. Troeh
Vancouver
Wash
Westy Hogan
Atlantic City
N. J
Thomas LeBouliitier
Camp Jreritz
Wear a Blessing for Baseball Says Sporting Experts
Authorities believe war season is saving baseball by delaying leagues. After 1914 World Series favorites Braves defeated Athletics. While major league play pauses, nations at war revive interest in baseball and sports abroad, anticipating a stronger postwar appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Braves
Athletics
France
England
Colleges Mark Time on Grid Question
College football authorities in the Big Ten plan to await Washington input before abandoning full schedules. A sight modification to the request could allow play with altered schedules to cut long trips. Meetings are planned to discuss submitting a war department proposal for modification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Washington
War Department
Some Valuable Hints for the Trapshooter
American Field advises trapshooters to stay silent on the firing line and avoid movement until their turn, concentrate fully on shooting, and wait for all squad members to finish before leaving. Courtesy and discipline ensure smoother, fairer rounds for everyone.
Service League Plans 95 Patriotic Meetings in County
Between Sept. 12 and 24 the Black Hawk County Service League will hold 95 patriotic meetings in rural districts. Seventeen gatherings are set for this evening with volunteer speakers including teachers, ministers, lawyers, and public school staff. They signed a pledge to aid patriotism and thrift as preludes to the fourth liberty loan drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk
Liberty Loan
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Johnn T. Houser
J. ¢. Murtagh
Fred S. Pettit
J. O. Trump
A. C. Pres
J. B. Paul
Able
H. E. . T. Hakill
Tuliar
Ww. Kline
Wenner
W. Court. Pitz
Walter P. Jensen
Cedar Falls
C. M. Parker
G. H. Tount
G. W. Waiters
John W. Charles
Herbert PF. McDougal
Hugh 5. Buffum
J. BE. Cundy
Benj. Boardman
Peter Lutern
J. GC. McGlade
E. W. Gaéth
Ira J. Con
Brandon School Opens With 130 Enrolled In Board
Brandon Iowa September 11 The Brandon consolidated school opened Monday with 130 pupils enrolled. The staff includes Ruth Williams superintendent English and history Avie Burkett mathematics and English Ruth Augustine science A C Dillon seventh and eighth grades Pearl Tucker fifth and sixth Kate Carpenter third and fourth and Mary Jameson first and second. Also notes on local marriages post office change and residents visiting Camp Pike Dodge and Des Moines with several relocations and registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Ruth Williams
Avie Burkett
Ruth Augustine
A. C. Dillon
Pearl Tucker
Kate Carpenter
Mary Jameson
Set
Merrilt Albert
Helen Dresher
Camp Pike
Sgt
Albert
Bertha Brunko
J. R. Shales
Brunko
F._J. Albert
Ark
Sgt Merrill Albert
TE. E. Strait
Care Houser
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Ruth Childs
Los Angeles
Cal
Lack King
R. H. Jameson
Walter
France
W. A. Albert
C. van Burnn
Manly
Carpenter
Victor Carroll
Waterloo
Brs
Carroll
H. E. Tunks
Grinnell
Tunks
Carrie Seely
Vinton
Fev
Trimble
Simon C. Graham
Gelwein
Jessie M. Wilson
West Berge
Graham
Oelwein
Bride
Nearly $100 Per Head for Cattle News of Grundy
Grundy Center Iowa September report lists cattle sales with a check of 1217 dollars for 15 head. Mentions Griff sale of Shorthorns in May with a bull bid of 425 dollars and a sow with calf for 410. Also notes a Stout couple Henry Wiltfang and Jennie Full married with farm near Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy
Grundy Center
Redl Eberlein
Warry Lynn
Griff
Williann
Henry Wiltfang
Stout
Jennie Full
Mr. Wiltfang
Hudson School Opens With Broad Faculty Lineup
Hudsons consolidated school opened for the term with Superintendent H Boatman as leader and J Flobise as principal. Teachers include Miss Davis in mathematics and Latin, Mrs J H Boatman for seventh and eighth grades, Miss Susan McBane for fifth and sixth grades, Mirth Clark for third and fourth, Alice Crosby for first and second, and Miss Marvel Wright. Several teachers and local students will attend Iowa Teachers College. Nearby, the community witnessed the sale of Charles Griffiths choice batch of Hereford cattle, with 70 head selling at strong prices. Farmers report silage making underway but slowed by rain, corn quality described as good. Louis Gillanard family to relocate to Chicago. Dr. McMillian and family returned from a 10 day auto trip visiting Chicago and Milwaukee. Miss Notred Shank Strayer spent time with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Hudson Consolidated School
H. Boatman
J. ©. Flobise
Miss Davis
J. H. Boatman
Susan MecBane
Mirth Clark
Alice Crosby
Marvel Wright
Helen Gutknecht
Martha Johnson
Edna Fearer
Dorothy Hollis
Iowa Teachers’ College
Charles Griffith
Louis Gillanard
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Ey Geo. McManus
Lou
Cedarsalist Gorge
Waterino E Street
Cefgr
Wester Old People’s Iestitution Plans
Phin
Carl Hauser
Carl A. Hauser
Ordnance Department
Army
Hy Afadigan
Stans
Peterson
Mra
J. J. Peterson
Stan See
Jason
Yessipeapolis
Art Roaimand
Yester- O
Miter
Wive
Ter
Dubuque
Iowa
Thursting
LOGAL
Coweh C. C. Dilloi
Byrnes Park
Wilmington, D
Ira Hook
Mrs. i. M. Fisher
Sharp
Dayton
Chronicle
Sara Tate
Pettyjohn
Teddy Tate
Oberlin
Kan
Herald
Glenn Gierhart
Glen Blickenstaff
Peertess
Fearless and
Beertess
ALT. O
Krelford
Wclain
Marley
Devon
Hansen & Hansen
East Fourth St
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