Ancient sport of coursing in greyhounds spans continents
The article describes greyhounds Rex and Peggy owned by Monsignor John M. Molloy, detailing their Irish lineage, the sport's rules in coursing meets, scoring methods like speed and go-bye, and notes on safety and humane practices. It contrasts Irish and American practices and mentions past meets at Abilene Kansas plus local Iowa wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Molloy
Third Avenue
Rex
Greyhound
Ocean Rapids
Peggy
Elton Wire
Ireland
Ocean Monarch
Mutton Cutler
Rattleway
Glenasheen
Monsignor Molloy
America
British Isles
Iowa in Washington continued on page six
A discussion among lawmakers centers on Republican presidential contenders and regional support. Western candidates face skepticism due to lack of prominence, while Dewey earns some backing in Iowa though several other senators remain unmentioned. The conversation touches the dangers of reckless public spending and the appeal of strong fiscal leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talle
LeCompte
Dewey
Knox
Taft
Hoover
Landon
Vandenberg
Gilchrist
Will
Iowa
Senate
Capitol
Rice Rupture Experts to Demonstrate at Montrose Hotel
The Rice Rupture Service Experts will be at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids Iowa on Monday and Tuesday May 22 and 23. They offer the Rice Method for reducible rupture control with a trial period and a $2 discount on installation after a free demonstration. Hours are 9 to 12, 2 to 5, and 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 5. F.ice, Inc
Adams, N. Y
Montrose Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Coe College Choir To Give First Home Concert Monday
The Coe College a cappella choir and madrigal singers directed by Prof. Paul Schumann Ray perform Monday at 8:15 pm in the First Presbyterian Church. The program includes chorales, literature by Bach Durante and Bairstow, organ solo, and selections by Morley Bantock and Noble Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Paul Schumann Ray
First Presbyterian Church
WCU
COCR
Cere
Mo Gretchaninoff
Paul Schumann
Ray
Nikolsky
Bairstow
Ee Taylor
Cig & Dee Jacobs
Bantock Aan
Gilchrist Hints Republican Dark Horses For 1940 Nomination
Gilchrist speaks on a Republican 1940 nomination, noting possible dark horses Hayes Garfield Vandenberg Knox and others. He says the party can unite behind a strong candidate and win, but declines to name a frontrunner for publication. Dowell adds, we’re going to win in 1940 with many good men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist
Republican Party
Hayes
Garfield
Vandenberg
Knox
Landon
Hoover
Highway Detours In Eastern Iowa For Week Ended May 26
The Iowa Department of Transportation lists detours on east Iowa routes for the week ending May 26. U S 6 shows a short surfaced detour in West Liberty, U S 20 detour in Manchester, and U S 30 three miles closed in Clinton with a three mile paved detour. Iowa 38 closes 4.5 miles from Olin to Iowa 64 with an 8 mile gravel detour, and 6.8 miles closed from 2.5 miles south of Delhi to U S 20 with an 11 mile surfaced detour. Iowa 78 closes six miles from Wayland to U S 218 with a nine mile gravel detour. Iowa 128 closes 7 miles in Clayton county from Iowa 13 to U S 52 with a 16 mile paved detour. Iowa 136 closes 7 miles from Wyoming to Oxford Junction with a seven mile gravel detour. Iowa 261 closes 10 miles from Iowa City to Solon with a 14.5 mile surfaced detour. Iowa 290 closes one mile in Clayton county from Iowa 13 west with a 1.3 mile earth detour. Iowa 291 closes one mile from Low Moor to U S 30 with a four mile detour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Highway Commission
U. S
West Liberty
U. S. 20
Manchester
U. S. 30
Clinton
Iowa 38
Olin
Delhi
Wayland
U. S. 218
Clayton County
U. S. 52
Wyoming
Oxford Junction
Iowa City
Solon
Iowa 291
Low Moor
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Speed Kings OF
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Washington
Mississippi
Clyde Reed
Kansas
Coe Choir
Liebster
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Durante
Byrd
Handl Il
Sloan's
SKS
King Koko
Daly’s Pills
Daly's
Fitch
Lifebuoy
Haan
Kaffee
Fishermen's
West
Tampax
Winslow
Duchesne
Utah
Olds
Ogr
Orm Riles
Oldsmobile
Edwards
Gevaert
Elgin Electric
Johnson
Allen Motors
Second Avenue
Tenth Street SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Shep
May's
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Reg Grand
Nash
Riomeli
Trtles
Second St. Mo
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