Blues rout rookie arms to surge past star Miller in standings
The Kansas City Blues beat Minneapolis rookies Bill Butland and Herb Hash to reclaim first place by two games. Hash, bound for the Red Sox, was chased in the third inning as Kansas City crafted a 11 to 10 win in a see-saw Friday game. Columbus downed Louisville twice, Milwaukee routed St Paul, and Indianapolis beat Toledo 5 to 3.
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Kansas City Blues
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Blues
Bill Butland
Herb Hash
Hash
Boston Red Sox
Columbus Club
Louisville
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Toledo
Walter Kaufmann Named to Iowa Rifle Team at Camp Perry
Walter T. Kaufmann of Wilton earned selection to the 13 man Iowa civil ian rifle squad to compete at Camp Perry Ohio from August 20 to September 6. Governor George Wilson and Adjutant General Charles Grahl announced the team lineup including captain John D. Schafer Minburn and members Webb Stumi Denison William H. Webb Brimghar John E. Cotter Menlo Harold W. Taylor Maquoketa Ralph D. Needham Perry Clarence G. Turner Oskalosao Delbert T. Laughlin Danville August T. Westergaard Whit ing Elmer C. Hanson Davenport Marvin K. Weisner Joseph A. Berning Des Moines.
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Walter T. Kaufmann
Wilton
Iowa
Camp Perry
George Wilson
Charles Grahl
John D. Schafer
Minburn
Webb Stumi
Denison
William H. Webb
Maquoketa
Ralph D. Needham
Perry
Clarence G. Turner
Oskaloosa
Delbert T. Laughlin
Danville
August T. Westergaard
Whiting
Elmer C. Hanson
Davenport
Marvin K. Weisner
Joseph A. Berning
Des Moines
Jaycee Members Vie for State Junior Golf Squad
Muscatine Junior Chamber of Commerce members compete to qualify for a four man team to represent at the state Junior Chamber of Commerce golf tournament at Waterloo Country Club on August 20. Qualifying begins Sunday at Mad Creek municipal course with 18 holes to determine the four lowest scores.
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Muscatine
Indees to Play Iowa City Outfit
The Muscatine Independent baseball team travels to Iowa City Sunday for a game with the Iowa City Eagles. Bill Wallarab will pitch for the Indees against Paul Boney Clark, star Iowa City hurler.
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Indees
Iowa City
Muscatine
Iowa City Eagles
Bill Wallarab
Paul “Boney” Clark
Life Expectancy Averages Across Nations
The text states United States male life expectancy at 55.35 years and female at 58.61 years. It also notes India male expectancy at 22.59 years and female at 23.1 years, presenting stark gendered age expectations.
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United States
India
Major League Batting Slumps Hit Top Names Hard
The season sees a decline in heavy hitters with Joe DiMaggio dropping to .339 and Morrie Arnovich resting after slumping to .351. The list of leading hitters in both leagues shows limited changes as most top averages remain high, led by DiMaggio and Foxx in the American League and Arnovich, Mize, and Bonura in the National League.
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Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Morrie Arnovich
Phillies
GAB
RH Pet. di Maggio
New York
Foxx
Boston
McQuinn
St Lois
Johnson
Philadpiia
York
Detroit
Doerr
Case
Washington
Walker
Cuccinello
Hassett
Goodman
Cincinnati
Medwick
St. Louis
Ott
Danning
Klein
Pittsburgh
Major Heroes Star in Extra-Inning Wins
Joe Medwick of the Cardinals doubled three times and hit a single to drive in the tying run in the ninth and the winning run in the 13th against the Phillies. Buddy Lewis of the Senators hit a two run homer to lead Washington against the White Sox. Bill Trotter of the Browns delivered a seven hitter to hold the Athletics scoreless after an early run. Fern Bell of the Pirates singled with the bases loaded in the 11th to beat the Giants. Marius Russo of the Yankees pitched superbly in relief and drove in the decisive run with a single in a 5-4 win over the Indians. Claude Passeau of the Cubs shut out the Bees 1-0 on four hits. Bucky Walters of the Reds won his 19th game with eight hits and a run-scoring double against the Dodgers.
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Buddy Lewis
Senators
Washington
White Sox
Bill Trotter
Browns
Athletics
Fern Bell
Pirates
Giants
Marius Russo
Yankees
Indians
Claude Passeau
Cubs
Bees
Bucky Walters
Reds
Dodgers
Dicks Family to Attend National Meet in Oregon
Mr and Mrs Melvin Dicks and family depart for a Western trip to attend the National Letter Carrier convention in Portland Oregon. Also notes Local civic and school updates and a new baby born in Washington county hospital.
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Oregon
Columbus Junction
Melvin Dicks
Portland
Ward Aldershot
Uncle Sam
Ft. Riley
Kes
Mr. Aldershot
E. Aldershot
Columbus High School
Atomic energy in a drop of water would fuel horsepower for a year
A single drop of water contains enough atomic energy to supply about 200 horsepower for an entire year if released.
Muscatine 1909 Echoes Pioneer Past and Westward Arts
A Muscatine reminiscence era piece recalls Captain W L Clark's 1909 visit from Buffalo at age 87 and Muscatine’s early roots plus a look at Buffalo Bill shows, Wrights Curtiss and Zeppelins, land drawing in the west, and local events. The article mentions 1909 amusements, Chautauqua’s deficit, Burns, public notices, and civic projects including a new fireproof bank building.
Mrs Uhr Hosts Lend a Hand Club Social Meeting
Cranston Mrs C P Uhr entertained the Lend A Hand club at her Sand Prairie home for an all day meeting with a noon potluck. Mrs Walter L Shellabarger spoke in the afternoon on a California trip. attendees included several local families and guests. Miss Jean Fuhliman suffered a deep cut to her head during Tuesday night wind storm and required stitches.
Clarence Bakers Host Farm Bureau Meeting in Trinity Church
Wilton Fifty five attended the Farm Bureau gathering for Rochester and Sugar Creek townships with hosts Mr and Mrs Clarence Baker. County Agent Howard Hamilton spoke on government corn sealing and hi bred oats crop results. Cedar Peps Four H club members Betty Hain and Mildred Town send demonstrated First Aid for Closets. Music featured Vera Newgard and Clarence Lenker with trombone group. Lunch followed.
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Wilton
Farm Bureau
Rochester
Sugar Creek
Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church
Clarence Baker
Howard Hamilton
Betty Hain
Mildred Townsend
Cedar Peps Four-H Club
Cedar County
Vera Newgard
Clarence Lenker
Stockton RNA Social Meets at Broders Home
Stockton Royal Neighbors gathered at the Broders home with eight card tables in play. Prizes went to Ora Colberg Ella Schlapkohl Laverna Hogan Malinda Paulsen Agnes Liebke Hilda Riessen Elsie Stecker Minnie Peters. Next meeting set for Sept 6 at Knoop hall hosted by Norma Willroth Opal Colberg.
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Stockton
Ella Broders
Laura Anderson
Stockton Royal
Broders
Ora Colberg
Ella Schlapkohl
Laverna Hogan
Malinda Paulsen
Agnes Liebke
Hilda Riessen
Elsie Stecker
Minnie Peters
Anderson
Paul Bloom
Lucille
Luella Broders
Knoop Hall
Norma Willroth
Opal Colberg
Davenport
Chris Anderson
John Nielsen
Lost Keys in Leather Container Reward Note
Lost keys stored in a leather container hunt is offered with a reward. Journal entry requests return details.
Wanted to Buy for cash 5 to 6 room house
A writer journal advertises cash purchase for a modern house with 5 to 6 rooms. It asks for price and location details.
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Writer Journal
Funeral wreaths and sprays from Parkree Greenhouse
CUT FLOWERS for all occasions Funeral wreaths and sprays available at Parkree Greenhouse Casper Hine. Phone 1378.
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Parkree Greenhouse
Casper
Eliza Church Youth Class Sponsors Ice Cream Supper
Eliza M. E. church young people's class will sponsor an ice cream supper in the church basement Tuesday evening August 8 with a short program followed by cake and ice cream. Several local residents and guests attended gatherings this week including the Krueger and Taylor families. Busy Bee club met at Mrs. Walter Linder's home for quilting and a potluck noon dinner.
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Eliza
Eliza M. E. Church
M. M. Flynn
Taylor
Carl Fischer
Washington
Serena Taylor
John Taylor
Galesburg
Harold Wagoner
C. F. Krueger
Robert McFarland
Mary Alice
Beatrice Plank
Arthur Krueger
Ralph Peterson
Minor
Walter Linder
Busy Bee Club
Lester Ziegenhorn
Injuries Suffered By Calvin Rowe in Bicycle Accident
Calvin Rowe received a badly injured right arm and elbow after falling from his bicycle when he rode into town from his grandparents home near Letts and struck loose gravel. The incident occurred during a rural ride and left Rowe in need of medical attention.
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Calvin Rowe
Grandview
Letts
John Eaton
Iowa City
Kentucky
Job Keltner
Arthur Brockway
Gyles Reed
Gradyville
Mr. Keltner
Sam Powell
John
Astoria
Ill
Jack Smice
Haskins
Dora Tharp
Powell
Tharp
McGill
P. P. McGill
Muscatine
Lewis Johnson
Davenport
I C C Class Group And Families Picnic In Muscatine Park
Twenty five members of the I C C class and their families met at Musser park Thursday night for a picnic supper. The next class meeting will be the first Thursday in September with Miss Frances Cross as hostess at the Community building. Mrs Charles Wilson will be assistant hostess. The Sunday school and church choir practiced Wednesday night at the church with 15 present. The next practice will be Thursday night Aug 10 at the church. Several numbers were rehearsed for the annual home coming program.
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Fruitland
Musser “Park
Frances Cross
Charles Wilson
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Little York
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Miss Leis
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Howell Owen
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John Ramsey
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
Lucas Street
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Harry Dean, Jr
Spirit Lake
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Webster City
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Muscatine Island
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Schmelzer
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Uptown Theater
Inilton
Alfred E Olson
Gehl! Bros. Mfg. Co
Ater St
West Bend
Wis
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Clarence Bakers
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Asthalter
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Donal
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Smalley
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Harry Timm
Sycamore
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George Jewell
Springdale
J. J. Berk
Muscatine Park
Record Printing Co
Phone
C. C. Hakes & CO
Eve
Dr. Salsbury
Graham Drug
East
J. B. Eckhart Agency
State Bank Bidg
Rock Island
Illinois
Earl Duncan
Electrical Service
East Second St
Titus Co
Iowa Ave
Fairview Avenue
Henderson
U. K
State Garage
Highway 38
W. D. Uuellen
Lord
Marquette
Monroe
Pete Liedemann
Winchester
Binana Apples
Robert McGinnis
West 3Rd
Benoni Apples
Furlong Bros
Albert Eis
Orchard
Eldon Frater
Atalissa
Reinemund’s
Lodge
Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W.M
State of
Muscatine County
District Court
Said County
Katherine Christian
Said
B. B. Tipton
Drake and Kautz
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