Butter contest ends with record attendance at state college
Expert Mortensen guides eight month dairy short course at Iowa State College. O G Capper of Wesleate wins top honor in Whole milk class and O J Guinkpocht of Lane Rock tops Gathered Cream class, each receiving a gold medal. Contest aims to raise butter quality and state income by a cent per pound.
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Paroled Convicts and Agricultural Insights Highlight Iowa News
Sam D. Woods discusses indeterminate sentences and parole efficacy, noting only one in eighteen parolees reoffend, with 61 remitted for violations. The piece also covers Iowa corn and oat yields in 1898–1902 and 1907–11, tax commission questions, and Iowa Millers' Organization activities including officer elections and talks on insurance and cooperation.
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Sam D. Woods
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Tristram Tris Speaker’s Texas Roots and Baseball Rise
Texas native Tristram Tris Speaker explains his nickname origin and life path from a brow injury at ten to becoming a famed outfielder for the Boston Red Sox. He details early clubs, salary beginnings with Cleburne in the North Texan league, a stormy career move to Houston, and arrival in the American League.
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Crossip meng Sports Crossip meng Sports
Wrestlers ready for new date while Tian Johnson settles matters. Beloit police clamp down on boxing. Willie Lewis may fight in Paris. Cobb may seek $50,000 for next bout. Overall questions outlaw circuit strain. Frank Baker retires to his farm. Palzer nickname in play. Battling Nelson si nds critics. Otto Zaigler, famed cyclist, is blind at home. Minor leaguers dove of Pena Gotoh activism. Farrellea wins suit, ownership claimed. French aeroplanes to arrive, hoped to revive sport interest.
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Paris
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de Algne
Athletics to Win in 1912 Season Says Manager
Manager Frank Chance of the Cubs commented on the 1912 Athletics, praising their strong lineup, pitching depth, and overall machine like efficiency. He noted first base open to question due to lack of viewing Melnings, but asserted the Athletics are poised for another world championship and may dominate for years.
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Sparring Partners Who Became Champions Rare Exceptions
The article notes two notable exceptions to the rule that sparring partners rarely become champions. Jeffries learned much while sparring with Coquette before Fitzsimmons and Kid McCoy, who traveled with Tammy Ryan, exploited Ryan to fatigue him and improve his own form.
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Unclear Personal Health Note From 1912 Almanac
Fragmentary diary style entry describes a medical struggle with throat issues and home remedies. Mentions doctors advising surgery and a prolonged illness before partial recovery following a “battle of Perana” and use of medicine. Includes reference to a 1912 Firee Portna Almanac as a source.
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Childs Curious Talk Sparks Family Judgment
A fragment describes a seven year old girl and a curious exchange with Freddie about illness. The father questions Freddie about owing the doctor as the sick boy muses that medicine has been rough, hinting at a family scene narrated by a judge.
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Surprised Doctor Illustrates Grape-Nuts Adaptability
Fragmentary OCR recounts a Racine Wisconsin case where a doctor notes the usefulness of Grape-Nuts for stomach trouble. A woman reports long distress eased after starting small portions of the cereal, with gradual improvement and reduced fatigue.
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