Tribute to George Burberry Warmth Through Wartime Trade
A long tribute from H Christensen to George Burberry of Indianola, describing his thirty year career as a Warfield Pratt salesman, his health troubles and financial reverses, and his enduring friendship. The piece notes Burberry’s recent improved health, a reunion with old friends, and the affection many in Des Moines and surrounding areas hold for him as a “genial George.”
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Sherm
Anna Record
Uibulu Lu
News-Telegraph
Pinite
Cass County
Lawn
George ‘Burberry
Warfield-Pratt-Tmowell Company
Des Moines
Jon
Gieigne
George
Vigura
Pati Tony
Istrem
Neenle
H. Christensen
Dee
George Burberry
Warfield
Hevenel
Giorga
Beunehas Will
Guthrie Center
Westminster building suffers severe smoke damage
A historic Westminster structure, aged around twenty years, reports serious smoke damage from a recent incident. The event marks notable destruction within the facility’s relatively short existence, raising concerns about restoration and safety.
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Westminster Phbcy
Knights of Columbus Meeting Notice
Regular meeting announced for Wednesday, March 24 at o clock. All members are requested to be present. 2024 M H Lynch Grand Knight.
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Knights OF Columbus
Red Chapman Beats Dundee in Ten Round Fight
In Boston on March 24 Red Chapman of Chelsea defeated Johnny Dundee of New York in a ten round decision.
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Boston
Red Chapman
Chelsea
Johnny Dundee
New York
Shade Triumphs Rochester Coast Welter Bout
Dave Shade from the Pacific coast defeated Osk Titl of Rochester by a ten round decision in Rochester New York. Shade used superior experience and wing generalship to outbox Titl. A farm loan advertisement appears in the copy.
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Rochester
N. Y
Dave Shade
Pacific “Coast
Osk Titl
Shade
Ignee
Rheumatic Pain Relief via Dean's Pills Advertised
An old advertisement touts Dean's Pills as a kidney support remedy for rheumatic joint pain and uric acid buildup. It cites an Atlantic case of William Kreamer describing swollen ankles and eye puffiness eased after two boxes. Product sold at 60 cents through dealers, FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo N.
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Helyer
Dean’s
William Kreamer
Paina
Dean
Foster-Milburn (Co
Buffalo N
Rickard and Dempsey Trial Sentences Possible in Fight Conspiracy
In Trenton March 24 Judge Bodine signaled that George L. Rickard and likely one or more defendants face sentence to Atlanta penitentiary. Walter Van Riper urged little chance of parole. defense sought delay. Dempsey’s camp watched warily as test images and agreements surfaced amid questions of legal violations.
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Trenton
N. J
George L
Tex) Rickard
Denprey-arpentier
Gronspiragy Rxse
Atifinta Penitentiary
Badine
New York
Walter van Riper
Hermit Voultzel
Budite
Beinig
Ile
Dempsey
Rickard
Judge Bodine
Jasper (Jap) Muma
Washington
Fred C. Quimby
Taddy Hayes
Jack Kuarns
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey and Wills Challenge Clash Sparks Commission Debate
Henry L. Farrell surveys the New York Boxing Commission's handling of the Dempsey Wills challenge. He notes a misplaced rule deadline, limited options to discipline, and political factors shaping the heavyweight scene with Dempsey's license status unresolved.
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Dempsey
Henry L. Farrell
United Press Sports
New York
New York Boxing Commission
Jack Dempsey
Commission
Dempney
Harry Wills
Hind
Noth‘ing
Mickey Walker
Dempasey
The
Bachelor Says Golfs Links No Place For Women
New York reports Jesse Winburne a 50 year old bachelor and anti woman golfer arrived with his golf teacher Francis Maiden. He founded Bronxville golf club and once barred women from within fifty feet of the course. He stands by the rule saying women are a nuisance on a golf course and distract players.
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New York
Jesse Winburne
Hne
Fort Victoria
Francis Maiden
Winburne
Bronxville Golf Club
Bermuda
Renault Beats Chilean Boxer In Newark Bout
Canadian heavyweight Jack Renault outpointed Quintin Romero of Chile in a twelve round bout here. Romero threatened a knockdown in the later rounds but Renault, weighing 199 pounds to Romero’s 197, failed to land a decisive blow as judged by newspapermen.
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Newark
Jack Renault
Quintin Romero
Chile
Renault
Romero
Nurmi Ends American Visit Plans With Sail Home Early
Paavo Nurmi completed the schedule for the remainder of his American tour yesterday. He plans to sail home soon, with eastern stops and outdoor events in Canada and the United States tentatively arranged. He is to compete in about a dozen meets across the country and in Canada before leaving.
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New York
Paavo Nurmi
Fox
Canada
Bright Prospects For Track Teams At Local High School
Walter Tracy reports a large turnout for track at the high school with many seasoned athletes returning. Notable contender William Zuch, last year’s letterman and 10.6 100 yard dash record holder, headlines a strong sprint squad as twenty two schools contest at Elliott track and field meet. Local students plan dual and triangular meets, while baseball preparations begin at Sunnyside Park with renewed gymnasium and field activity anticipated.
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Tetterman
William Zuch
Elliott
Zurh
Orient
Stuart
Council Bluffs
Guthrie Center
Jatepines
Coffman and Dale Box Match Ends In Debate In Omaha
In Omaha on March 24 Roy Coffman and Mike Dale fought to a draw drawing 500 boxing enthusiasts at the Athletic Club. The bout followed Dale knocking out Coffman in the sixth round of a prior Elks show. The crowd praised both youths as high quality boxers and judged the main event honest and engaging. Ken Richie defeated Dee Cooper by decision in the first preliminary after a fourth round rally.
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Omaha
Roys Coffman
Mike Date
Dale
Coffman
Elka’ Club
Ken Richie
Dee Cooper
Richie
Yankees Release Seven Rookies
New York March 24. For several promising ball players the major league campaign has ended. Huggins, manager, moved them down. Lew Malone will play with Jersey City in the International. Martin Autrey accompanies him. Benny Ford goes to Greenville. Harold Anderson to Macon. Pitchers Alton Blodgett Osborn Gardner, and fielder Tom McIntyre are tailed. Al Raymond and Dom Mullen have been sent north.
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New York
Huggins
Yankes
Lew Malone
Jersey City
Martin Autrey
Benny Ford
Greenville
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Wood & Savery
Atlantic
Lowa
Steve O'Neill
Sam" Jones
Pitther
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Jones
Cleveland
Yankees
Steve
Sam
Fanning Farrell
Willa
Gibbons
Dompany
Wills
Willi Tong
William Mulloon
Muldoon
Dempsay
Athin
Nurmi
Walter
Tracy
Phalal
Phetty
Sunnyside Park
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