Damages and Education Budgets Highlight Scraps from Iowa
SHENANDOAH reports a delayed damage suit against KE Wickham of Council Bluffs after a fatal accident involving Mrs Wickham and nurse Florence Brodall. The case seeks 217000, postponed due to Wickham’s health. State education seeks 2000785 apportionment, with large cuts for buildings and land. enrollments for 1822-24 cited. Oskaloosa notes church choir visit and opera guest, plus a girl recovering from sleeping sickness. Des Moines discusses welfare draft on child surrender, proposing agency-only custody and license revocation. Gilman comments on Street Car Motor Company service during cold spell. Ames brief ends with local professors’ note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
KE. A. Wickham
Council Bluffs
W. D. Jamieson
Washington, D. C
L. W. Drennen
Des Moines
J. J. Doty
Wickham
Fragmented historical text on progress and electrification in 1920s towns
The garbled article fragment describes municipal improvements such as street lighting and power projects, noting consolidations and increased Lovans. It cites estimates from the United States Geological Survey and reports total electricity generated in 1923 and projected for 1924, highlighting growth in urban infrastructure.
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Krigg
Ube
Voluapu
Interese
Igaule
United
Etatee Geological Survey
Valley Rivalry Sparks Iowa Minnesota Cage Season Opener
Iowa and Minnesota clash in the opening game of the cage season as Valley teams, including North Central, Midest, and other local powers, prepare for Thursday night action. The event showcases rivalries, with Missouri, Tale Moves, and Western Union rivalry mentions amid scattered team names and venue references, signaling a busy collegiate schedule across Des Moines and Sioux City venues.
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Hoppers
Missouri
Tale
Fae Cye
Mies
Western
Sioux City
Abber
Whiel State
Tilarsitiy
Armel Satalay
Des Moines
Courh
Moines
Wise
Hlaworth
Caluasia
Mamilton University
Grand View
Davenport Notes Puzzle Fragments in Odd OCR Line
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered terms and numbers about Davenport, ligux, Briers, and Pidant with unclear context. Readable bits suggest a local item or puzzle fragment rather than a full event or clear report. Further clarification needed to extract a coherent news item.
Local bike races draw crowds and victors described
The meet features riders from New York Boston and Newark racing in sprint road and all around events. American sprint champion Arthur Spener and Willie Spener win multiple titles while Dirk Schneider and Charley Winter earn notable finishes. Crowds pack venues as Moskokapis and others compete for top honors in the selecting events.
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Nowak
New York
Boston
Dravidenor
Bedford
Eleturisa
Crealysiegy
Peter Minskops
Thelbland
Mouskapis
Ameria
Amerie
Arthur Spener
Champont
Ie Heeshor
Willie Spener
Ote Chapman
Newark
Antericg
Paul Crees
Lrooklyn Bes
Wagelmany
AF Amerie
Charley Winter
Aubealie New York
Wmatens
Dirk Schniider
BiriVew Wheelmen
Newstk
Tusk
Allparound Aimatau
Omaha Team Defeats Texas Second Baseman in Open Meet
Omaha reports a decisive win with Second Baseman leading. opponents described as from Texas. Players Nad and Le Dene show strong performances, with Harney and Owen contributing notable assists.
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Omaha
Robert le Dene
Owen Harney
End Seem Far Of Theory Decrepit, Mantaignes Note
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an aging theory, a figure named Mantaignes, and unclear statements about methamphetamine and bets. The legible items point to a discourse on decline and time, with no clear event, date, or identifiable organizations.
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Sol Ou
Mantaignes
Sports Briefs From Across The League And Coast
Across baseball and bowling from coast to coast brief items note player trades and promises. Sacramento purchases Outfielder Hoff man from Springfield while Portland gains a pitcher via option from Brooklyn. Seattle Manager Wade Killifer voices accusations against three major league pitchers. Des Moines hosts Two States bowling tournament January 17 to 25 with a likely record crowd. Union-Des Moines match exposes Ralph Parrot’s manager Sack Bhalla facing Burns for a $1,000 side bet. Notre Dame basketball led by Captain Adam Waleh and the Horsemen prepares for Culumbia gym dedication.
Chinese Civilization: Ancient Power and Culture Explored
A terse note reflects on early Chinese civilization, hinting at its advanced culture and skilled workmanship. The fragment mentions a warning or admonition and references a period of notable development and capability.
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Warnout
Allot
Furopa
Chineda
Lewis to Meet Big Munn in Final Match
Lewis, world heavyweight champion, will descend this match here as he faces Wayne Big Munn, former Nebraska Tool Ball star, in what is billed as his final bout. The event headlines local sports as fans anticipate a major heavyweight showdown.
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Lewis
Munn
Kansas
Hall Stracghrn Lewis
Omaten
Wayne
Big Mina
Furnur
Future plans of Johnson spark widespread speculation
Oakland reports indicate Wattes Johnson, noted leader of the West Coast senators, is the subject of intense talk after delays in a proposed purchase of the Oakland baseball club for 845,000. Johnson has said he is weighing an offer from the Washington Senators but plans remain unsettled for the upcoming season.
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Johnson
Oakland
Calif
Dan
Wattes Johnson
Oakland Baseball Clubs
Pacific
Coast
Deake
Washington Senators
Pioneer Cagers to Play Kansas in January
Grinnell college athletes return from holiday break to daily workouts under Coach Charley Black in preparation for the opening Mi May Hewerasan. The team’s first game is against Kansas on January 8, a strong conference rival with last year’s title, featuring several former Jayhawks who were Black’s players.
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Grinnell
Grinnell College
Charley Black
Kansas
Espetind
Iweaisu
Blitk
Jayhawk
Larson Glasses Fire Repairing Report
Larson reports on glass repairs and fire incident details with no other information available from the fragment. The item notes repairs and safety checks following the event.
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Larson
Mickey Walker to Meet M'Tigue Wednesday Eve
Mickey Walker world welterweight champion from Elizabeth New Jersey will meet Mike Me Tigue world light heavyweight champion from Ireland in Newark New Jersey Wednesday night in the main event of the boxing program. Walker weighs around 180 pounds while M Tigue may weigh about 165 to 170. the bout marks a champion stepping up two classes. Other scheduled fights include Mohinny Leonard of Allantown Pa vs Keankin Hitchie of New York, and Eddie Cannonball Martin of Hraghtan defending bantam title in a six round bout against Augie Pisano in Brooklyn.
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New York
Mickey Walker
Elizabeth
N. J
Mike MeVigue
Iylland
Sueriement
Newark
Walker
MeTuc
Webwit Walker
Mark
McTiygun
Kezebel
Aworkd
Jack Johnson
Wortcott
Whethe
Joe Ghoynsisi
Mohinny Leonard
Allantown
Keankin
Eddie
Cannonball
Wisconsin U Takes Boxing Seriously
Madison, Wis. university initiates a boxing program with about 200 freshmen and sophomores rotating through classes while many upperclassmen train. The effort aims to build a strong team and promote boxing as part of campus athletics.
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Madison
Wis
Totbigo
University of Wisconsin
Abnut
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Iowa
Gtate Non of Education
Board of Education
Oskaloosa
St. James’ Epsicopsl
Typ Mises Fontan Opera Tompan
Newark City
Bss
Laucilio Nortigal
and Mes
Torbuville
Nuy
Jaen
Kuywar
Cuniler
Towahit Welfare Commission
Ft Ois
State Board of ‘Control
Board of Cwirtral
Gilman
Inet Ch
Adel Lor
Wy J. Bertke
Persia
Serview
Prossitlia
Hedges Bros
Oueu
Andi
Peres
Folki
Agenet Merines Dina
Praryeb
Merler Agers
Wits Sea
Casey
Bowie
Ted
Aefenrdthy
Minnesota
State Basketeers
Mideest
Grewtade
Isa
Pri Bas
Thursda
Saokei Valley
Sal Caine
Davenport
Tor
Briers
Ligux Wits
Puriie Paiway Company
Mureeta
Ats Dia
Rock Island
Becal
Griswold
Atlantic Northern
Bansen Heights
Atlantic Ar
Leo Divgal
Gene Turney
Che
Gene Sarazen
Arnold Dobuson
Tatieus Opeheavy
Fanning Farrell
Faye
TEXAS
Mias
Helen
Kanisus
Omatta
Kieren Towvie
A. A. Oh
Nouidid
Sacramento
Hoffman
Springfield Club
Western Association
Toll
Trooklyn
Arthir
Ims
Portland
Pacific Coast ‘League
Seattle
Wade Killifer
Cedar Rapides
Uoskaloosa
Bhalla
Ralph Paresut
New. York
Louie Kaplan
Dubuque
Notre Dame
Pour Atorsemen
Adam Waleh
Culambia Gymnasium
Pioneer Cagers
McMahon
OrGennet
Janet
M'Tigue
Wisconsin
Tlu
Green Bay
M. EB
Britton
Saat Pepula Bend
Sslore
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