Cedar Rapids man builds vast scrapbook war and sports archive
Otto Hanzlik long time Cedar Rapids official and hobby collector has compiled over 32 years an immense set of scrapbooks with news stories, drawings and photos. His collection spans Spanish American War to World War I and major sports, including box scores from 1921 onward.
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Otto Hanzlik
Otto F. Hanzlik
Cedar Rapids
Hanzlik
Bob Fitzsimmons
Joe Louis
Peary
North Pole
Cedar River
Iron Man
Joe McGinnity
Pittsburgh
Hans Wagner
Smoky City
Charles Comiskey
Comiskey
Buck Ewing
Mike Kelly
Hal Chase
Adrian Anson
Eddie Collins
Fred Pfeffer
John Glasscock
Harry Lord
Tyrus Cobb
Fred Clarke
Willie Keeler
Tom McCarthy
Nap Lajoie
Charlie Radbourne
Bobby Carruthers
Christy Mathewson
Ed Walsh
Clark Griffiths
Fillmore School
Cedar Rapids Bunnies Park
F Avenue
Ninth Street NW
Mr. Hanzlik
Cedar Rapids Diamondball Association
Leo Novak
Washington High School
Xing
Ad Wolfe Ritchie
Jack Johnson
Abe Atell
Johnny Kilbane
Jack Dempsey
Tommy Gibbons
Luis Firpo
Georges Carpentier
Chicago
Villa
Custer
A. B. Ostrander
Portland
Ore
Fort Fetterman
Wyoming
Red Cloud
Mississippi
Linn County
Ely
Frank Hanzlik
C Avenue NW
Relief Accounting Office
Civil Service Commission
Hanford Post No. 5
American Legion
Mount Hermon Lodge
York
el Kahir Shrine
Oak Hill
William Spaulding
Fifth
New York Militia
Shaw Meets His Equal In Humorous Exchange In Hollywood
George Bernard Shaw and his wife find a quiet hotel dining room but are interrupted by a persistent Hollywood reporter. The exchange touches on current events and film industry politics as Shaw dismisses the interview and riffs with the journalist, recognizing Vincent Barnett as another sharp wit.
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Los Angeles
George Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Mexico
Vincent Barnett
Hollywood
Lindberghs Arrive At Kent Country Home
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh and their son Jon arrived by motor car at Longbarns the country home they leased in Weald Kent near London. Trucks carrying provisions followed as villagers pressed for a view but the family remained inside.
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London
Charles A. Lindbergh
Jon
Longbarns
Weald
Kent
Lindberghs
Lindbergh
Rhineland Activity Recalls Occupation of American Forces
New York report recalls the Rhineland occupation after World War I. Coblenz and Ehrenbreitstein fortress once housed U S troops and the inter allied high commission. A large Imperial Germany flag was seen flying over Ehrenbreitstein as memories of past occupation resurfaced.
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New York
Rhineland
Coblenz
Army of Occupation
Inter-Allied High Commission
Ehrenbreitstein
United States
Germany
Midwestern G O P Chiefs Push New Volunteers
Chicago AP reports midwestern Republican leaders urge mobilization under the Republican Volunteers banner to unite anti New Dealers. The plan seeks enlistment of all Roosevelt opponents and a full opposition vote, approved by fifteen central states committees with support from young Republicans and women’s groups.
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Chicago
Amana College to Hold First High School Commencement
Prof. Benjamin F. Shambaugh of the University of Iowa will keynote Amana colonies first high school commencement on May 26. Baccalaureate on May 24 features Dr. Henry Moershel. Class motto is Choose the good of the old and the best of the new. First senior class includes Adolph Schneider Carl Moershel Henrietta Moershel Charles J Kippenhan William Moershel George Erzinger Edward Fritsche Dorothy Marz Wilma Moershel Ray Baumgartel Harry Leonhardt Emma Leichsenring Marie Ratzel.
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Amana
Benjamin F. Shambaugh
University of Iowa
Shambaugh
Henry Moershel
Colonies
Amanas
Adolph Schneider
Carl Moershel
Henrietta Moershel
Charles J. Kippenhan
William Moershel
George Erzinger
Edward Fritsche
Dorothy Marz
Wilma Moershel
Ray Baumgartel
Harry Leonhardt
Emma Leichsenring
Marie Ratzel
Courthouse Parades and Courtroom Echoes Across Linn County
The estate of Gad Andrews of Linn County closed after almost eighty two years as letters of administration were completed. Judge H C Ring revived a guardianship report from thirty years ago, approving it anew. A humor-filled note at a Jones County trial involved a misread “permanent waive.” Sheriff Jim Smith’s staff reflects all three branches of World War II service.
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Gad Andrews
Linn County
Ed Lundquist
H. C. Ring
Judge Ring
Jim Smith
Navy
Dick Payn
Army
Harlan Snyder
Night Sailer
March Breezes Fetch Missing Overcoat Tale
Milo Sedlacek county treasurer lost his overcoat at luncheon and found it two hours later on the rack. A misfit coat replacement sparked a chilly trek back to the office. Deputy Supple notes late license penalties can exceed annual fees. Judge Ring quips as Portia in court. Rural school exam definitions include humorous misstatements.
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Milo Sedlacek
Milo
Charlie Supple
Texas Boys Score High In Forensic Meet At Iowa City
University of Texas speakers Robert Tharp and Chris Dixie led 50 competitors at the University of Iowa invitational tournament. Dixie won extemporaneous speaking, Tharp won after-dinner speaking, both finishing in the top quarter in debate. Top teams debated the congressional veto issue. notable negatives included Notre Dame and Iowa. Margulies of Minnesota and Fuller of Denver also earned podium spots.
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Texas
Iowa City
Robert Tharp
Chris Dixie
University of Texas
University of Iowa
Dixie
Tharp
Wabash College
University of Oklahoma
Notre Dame _ university
Margulies
University of Minnesota
Fuller
Denver University
Draft New Liquor Law And Tax Bill
A Senate finance sub committee reported to the full committee a revised liquor law and taxation bill but did not reveal specifics. Sen Copeland urged removing all federal taxes from distillers and wholesalers and taxing retailers. Sen Murphy proposed banning sugar alcohol in liquors including whisky and gin, targeting black strap cane molasses use.
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Washington
Senate Finance
Copeland
N. Y
Murphy
Iowa
Federal Agencies Propose One Billion Dollar Spending Cut
Washington officials from federal lending agencies said on Saturday they expect to trim about one billion dollars from the Congress authorized spending. The move would reduce outlays across the lending programs and adjust projected allocations.
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Washington
Congress
Leap Year 1884 Belles Enforce Courtly Rules in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids society recalls a Leap Year ball of 1884 where ladies set the tone and gentlemen followed strict propriety. Rules demanded escorted arrivals, gloves and handkerchief etiquette, and ladies guiding dances with courteous restraint. Attendees included Taylor Carpenter, Maud Woodman, Lew Benedict, and others still living in Cedar Rapids or retired across the country.
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Cedar Rapids Belles
Belles of
Cedar Rapids
Charles A. Laurance
First Avenue SE
Grandma
Yesteryear
Woodward Hall
W. C
The
Woodward Club
Dalzell’s
Taylor Carpenter
Maud Woodman
Lew Benedict
William L. Crissman
W. A. Preston
E. M. Murray
California
Flora Evans
Marionette Club Draws 270 Children to Play at Community House
Two hundred seventy Tyler school children attended the Marionette club play Minnie’s Kitchen at the Community House Friday. The new group written by Ruth Staples uses a self built theater and volunteers including Mrs Linville and David Foster assist in costumes and scenery. The club plans Hansel and Gretel and Rumpelstiltskin and a baby craft class for girls meets Mondays at 4 15 p m led by Miss Laura Sabre.
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Tyler School
Community House
Ruth Staples
Manley Linville
David Foster
Lester Linville
George Marsh
Thomas Marsh
Constance Staples
Laura Sabre
Public Health Nursing Association
Sabre
C. H. C. Club
Grapes From American Root Stock Take French Wine Lead
Grapes grown on vines derived from American root stock now supply the majority of French wines, altering traditional vineyard practices and wine production dynamics across the country.
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Fred C. Henson
George B. Shaw
Prof. Shambaugh
Ring
Jones County
Shakespeare
Portia
Charles Laurance
Naomi Dobbel
Iowa Theatre Building
Liggett’s
Kodak Films No
BAYER
Gillett Gold Razor
Blue Blades
Ilasol
Kreem & Talc
Nestle
Westinghouse
ALL America
Ngho
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