Central League on Track for a Thrilling Final Stand
The 1913 Central sociation season nears its close with Cedar Rapids and Waterloo posting strong entry years, Muscatine also solid. The pennant race tightens as Ottumwa and Muscatine lead a crowded table. Tensions rise due to intercity friction and press sensationalism impacting the league and its teams.
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Cedar Raa
Waterloo
iMusine
Tha Pesdanse
Central
Ottumwa
Muscat
Clube
Eowever
Jetter
Naither
Justice
League
Central circuit papers urged to modernize sports coverage
The article criticizes 1914 Central circuit papers for partisan and narrow sports reporting. It calls for calmer criticism, fair hearings, and less hostility toward players and officials. It notes editors in Mexico coverage and mocks regional resistances to language and protest in base ball.
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Central Circuit
Cartoonists learn Lind has one arm in punchy humor
A Chicago woman told her husband to "jump in the river" and he complied. The quip notes his lone arm as humorous punch. Separate item reports Wilton educational institution closing its summer session with unusually large classes.
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John Lind
Chicago
Wilton
Various Local Opinions Quick Commentary From Iowa Newspapers
A collection of brief editorials questions tariff on bananas as a burden on poor families. The Vin ton Times favors limits on certain taxes and suggests raising alcohol taxes instead. Lone Tree Reporter notes youths fined for public park kisses in Kansas City, joking about paved streets. Cornell Bluffs Nonpareil recalls Senator Tillman facing criticism over conduct. Marengo Republican reports Governor Sulzer’s political trouble amid reform battles with Tammany Hall.
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Lone Tree
Kansas City
Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago
Reminiscences recall local events from five to fifty years past. Millard Bartholemew, 10, drowns in a cistern after missing wood duty on Fourth Street. Austerity notes cover drug store sales, a bank cave in, major property trades, and local movements including baseball, tomato discoveries, and school leadership changes.
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Millard
Bartholomew
Fourth Street
Pliny Pay
J. H. Canon
Canon
Gaged
Millard Cobb
Seventh
Colonel Warner
Commercial
Violets and Fifty Cents Solve a Hidden Romantic Plot
Jane Gaylord frets over fifty cents to see the elephant jump the fence and covertly aids Peter Gleason, a boarder and writer. A violet gift and a charity magazine swap trigger a revelation about her secret admiration and his own hidden affection.
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Helena Smith-Dayton
Jane
Yaone
Jane Gaylord
Peter Gleason
Carter's
John
Mr. Gleason
Gleason
Lst
Mollie
Peter
Scamp
Jota
Carter’s
Reform Rider Falls in Impeachment Crisis
Newspapers show little pity for Governor Sulzer as the reformer faces impeachment peril. The writer expresses sorrow for the once gallant figure, describing him as a rider who has fallen hard from the spirited horse of reform.
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Sulzer
Postage Stamp Demand Sparks Delayed Dialogue
In a fragmentary scene, Jane hides her face as a stern speaker insists on a right to deliver a cherished postage stamp, prompting an emphatic exclamation from Jane and a tense exchange about ownership and access.
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Jane
Judge Wade Contemplates Senate Run in Iowa
The Marengo Republication Eureka hints Judge Wade of Iowa City may enter the senatorial race. It quotes a letter implying Wade could join the fight against Cummins, while denying any current firm candidacy. Observers note Wade disperses patronage and may enter if urged, with attention on Iowa politics and patronage schemes.
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Wade
Marengo Republican
Anamosa Eureka
Iowa City
Eureka
Cummins
Pepper
Senate
Iowa
Judge Wade
Eastern Law
Philadelphia
Washington
Winter wheat yields and rotation advice in farm hints
The article notes 1911 county data showing winter wheat at 12.14 per acre vs oats 7.95 and other grains lower. It urges sowing winter wheat to balance labor, nurture clover, and boost income, with guidance on seed bed prep, deep plowing, and rotation including corn, oats, clover, and cowpeas to build soil health.
Old Settler Picnic Attendance Noted in Davenport
Stockton Australia report lists Mrs C Langs, Martha and Herman traveling with friends to Blue Grass. Mr and Mrs E Ott, EK E Moeller, L Boehling joined Old Settler's Picnic attendees at Davenport on Tuesday. 8 Mr and Mrs John Nielsen and
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Stockton
Aus
C. Langs
Martha
Herman
Blue Grass
E. Ott
EK. E. Moeller
L.boehling
Davenport
John. Nielsen
Social notes from New Liberty community gathering
Local residents spent time with relatives and friends across Davenport Blue Grass Durant and Wilton. Visitors included E Ott Henry Bohnsack Phylora MacDonald and Martha Harrington with several others attending dances and events in Sunbury and the fair while many hosted guests at homes in Blue Grass Conesville and Walcott.
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New Liberty
Drussel
E. Ott
Davenport
Henry Bohnsack
Kansas City
John
Obl
Blue Grass
Ott
Phylora MacDonald
Cedar Rapids
A. N. Pal‘mer
Lloyd Lehms
Marcella
Bohnsack
John Heymann
Ruth
Leo
Conesville
Edna Moeller
Herbert Moeller
Muscatine
Martha Harrington
Lillian
Belle Bobnsack
Wilton
Grandview Notes Tongue of Muscatine Visitors Daily
Grandview Iowa notes list residents traveling to Muscatine for shopping and business. Della Collins shopped in Muscatine on Monday while William Thompson and Jake Martin visited for business. Dr A J Greiner heads to Wilton for the fair. Several others, including Vera israhl and Miss Sue Browning, also associated with Muscatine, are mentioned among local trips and visits.
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Grandview
Della Collins
Muscatine
William Thompson
Chet Stephens
Jake Martin
A. J. Greiner
Wilton
A. J. Peustal
Wapello
Too Proud to Churn Drummer Poetina
Martin and Professor Alex Tansey present a heart gripping pastoral piece titled Too Proud t’ Churn. The quirky verse references chalky white shoes and eloquent elbows in a vivid landscape, blending music and rural imagery with sly humor.
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Alex Tansey
Local travel and visits dated Muscatine area
McGrew left for Idaho on Tuesday to spend an undetermined period. Charles Frack of Muscatine repaired a switchboard on site Thursday. Thelma and Pauline Graham rode the 5 35 train Thursday to Oakville to visit uncle C D King and family. Sam McGill returned from a business trip to Florida. Mrs George Haas traveled to Muscatine Wednesday morning. Miss Gertie Allen shopped in Muscatine Wednesday. Isbel King visited Muscatine Friday. Mrs Newton McGill and son Albert were Muscatine visitors Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Grady and William B Robison rode the morning train Wednesday for
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D. M. Bridges
Ed. Werner
Moline
O. W. McGrew
Columbus Junction
Garnet McGrew
Burlington
Moses Guthrie
Vera Israhl
Muscatine
Felon Schleichert
Letts
Tais
J. M. Buster
M. Hunter
Wapello
W. H. McGrew
A. L. Holliday
Ruth
Sue Browning
Thompson
J.J. Stingle
Frank Kemp
Son Pee
Fred Gummer
Hot Springs
S. Dak
A. N. Dodder
Ruth Higley
Lake Okoboji
Chris. Kallenbarger
McGrew
Idaho
Charles Frack
Thelma
Pauline Graham
Oakville
C. D. King
Sam McGill
Florida
George Haas
Gertie ‘Allen
Isbel King
Newton McGill
Albert
John Grady
William B. Robison
For Your Sunday Dinner Ad From Richard & Sons
Sunday dinner options include spring chicken prime roast beef lamb cheese imported Swiss cheese smoked sturgeon spare ribs and more from Richard and Sons. Offers catalog and phone numbers 617 and 545 for inquiries. Mahogany player piano advertised used one year with 24 player rolls from Hirt and Fesler Hershey Building.
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Richard & Sons
Adv
Hirt & Fesler
Hershey
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