Urge Formation of Iowa League
Circular letters from A. P. Owens of Ottumwa push a plan for a new Iowa State Baseball League. Cedar Rapids Mason City Muscatine Marshalltown Oskaloosa Boone Fort Dodge Clinton Iowa City are named as favorable towns. Muscatine’s stance remains uncertain as fans await Central Association action on a Muscatine franchise petition.
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Iowa
Muscatine
A. P. Owens
Ottumwa
Iowa State Baseball League
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Marshalltown
Oskaloosa
Boone
Fort Dodge
Clinton
Iowa City
Owens
Hoppe Sets New World Record in 18.1 Balk-Line Match
Willie Hoppe of New York, holder of the world titles at 18.1 and 18.2 balk line billiards, posted a new world average of 135 15 in the first half of a 1,000-point match against challenger George Slosson. Hoppe ran 500 points in 15 innings. Slosson reached 207 in 14 innings and showed only brief flashes of form.
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New York
Willie Hoppe
George Slosson
Hoppe
Frank C. Ives
Mexico
Slosson
Paving on Grandview Avenue Likely Postponed
South Muscatine faces a delicate financial problem after mulct revenue changes. Officials fear debt to pave Grandview Avenue next year and may delay the project to balance funds. A 1912 readjustment could improve finances, but 1911 paving depends on debt and debt limits.
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Grandview Avenue
South Muscatine
Pneumonia Claims Life of Six-Week-Old Clarence Graham
Clarence Graham, six weeks old, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Graham of 2190 Phillips Street, died last night at 11 o clock after a brief pneumonia illness that began Sunday. Funeral services are set for 9:30 tomorrow at the family home with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Clarence
Charles Graham
Phillips Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Mulford Congregational Church Plans Christmas Observances
Arrangements are under way at Mulford Congregational church for a sacred Christmas program Sunday evening and an all ages festival the next night. Sunday school children will participate in both events.
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Mulford Congregational Church
Woman Injures Finger in Button Machine Accident
Miss Hannah Nicolay of 513 Schiller Street suffered a painful injury yesterday when the middle finger of her left hand was badly bruised and lacerated by a button machine. She received prompt first aid.
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Hannah Nicolay
Schiller Street
Appeal to Wives Promises Secret Cure for Drink Habit
An Orrine advertisement urges wives and families to save homes from alcohol by using Orrine a scientific cure for the liquor habit sold with a money back guarantee. The ad notes price at $1 per box and offers a free booklet How to Cure Drunkenness. Orrine Co. Washington DC ships via local dealer A W Morgan 107 West Second Street.
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Orrine Co
Orrine
Washington, D. C
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Gold Dust Twins Promise Easy Housework
An advertisement touts Gold Dust cleaning powder as cutting housework in half and doing all hard tasks. It claims Gold Dust cleans clothes, dishes, floors, woodwork, and more, outdoing soap and other cleaners. The copy urges buying a large package for greater economy and promoting the Gold Dust Twins.
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Goldust
Worker Hurt at Pioneer Button Works
An employee at Pioneer button works sustained an injury when her finger was caught in a fast turning pulley while cleaning an automatic machine yesterday.
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Pioneer Button Works
Funeral of O. D. Carey Revered in Avoca
Mrs J A Asp Mrs John Butler Miss Lake Carey and Mrs L Kemp attended a funeral for O D Carey who died from injuries in an automobile crash. The service in Avoca was led by the Atlantic Elks. Carey was a well known western state real estate man.
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J. A. Asp
John Butler
Lake Carey
L. Kemp
O. D. Carey
Avoca
The
Elks of Atlantic
Carey
Mulford
Home Missionary Society
Musserville
Caroline Richard
East Hill Social to Feature Hat Trimming Contest
Park Avenue M E church members and friends host a social at Scott Lane's home 1544 Grant Street under Ladies Aid Society auspices. Pie sandwiches and coffee will be served while unique features entertain. The highlight is a hat trimming contest where women bring untrimmed hats and men assemble trims. judges award a prize for the best creation.
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Park Avenue
M. E. Church
Scott Lane
Grant Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
Walter Stewart Named Iowa Basketball Coach
Iowa City December 2 Special Walter Stewart of Detroit Michigan has been elected coach of the Iowa basketball team and accepted the position He is a former Iowa star in basketball football and baseball Sports assignment confirms Stewart will lead the Hawkeyes this season and brings multiple campus sport credentials
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Iowa City
Walter Stewart
Detroit
Mich
Iowa
National Stock Chassis Race Set for Elgin 1911
The Chicago Motor Club and the Elgin Association will promote the National Stock Chassis races at Elgin in 1911. The American Automobile Association sanction was assured during its New York session. Dates are not fixed but likely the last week of August, with two days of racing over an eight mile circuit and a 300 mile feature for the Elgin trophy.
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Chicago
Ill
Elgin
Chicago Motor Club
Elgin Association
New York
American Automobile Association
Automobile Club
Obituary: Thomas Pickett Remains Rest After Long Service
E C Simmons of St Louis reports Thomas Pickett died on Wednesday November 9 at 6 pm after a peaceful end. Pickett served in Simmons's employ for over twenty five years and later remained connected. He left a comfortable fortune to relatives, and his life was described as loyal honest and industrious with a stable will kept for safekeeping.
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Oconomowoc
Thomas Pickett
E. C. Simmons
St. Louis
Motor Auto Explodes. Dubuque Man Unharmed
Dubuque on December 2 reports ex Alderman E. E. Frith driving when his gasoline tank exploded. The car became a tangled mass of iron but Frith was not seriously hurt.
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Dubuque
Iowa Evening Press
Dubuque, Ia
E. E. Frith
Frith
Clergyman's Son Cured of Tuberculosis
A clergyman testimonial endorses Eckman's Alterative as a cure for tuberculosis and related lung ailments. E H Cowles describes rapid improvement from LaGrippe to health after use, with weight gain to 155 pounds. Reverend J J Cowles adds gratitude for the remedy's life-saving impact. Available through Eckman Laboratory and local druggists.
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Eckman
Amenia
N. Y
Rochester
E. H. Cowles
J. J. Cowles
Pastor Presbyterian Church
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
A. G. Bestenlehner
Burlington Campaign Wins
Burlington Iowa reports success in a fund drive for a new YMCA building. The campaign raised $100,520, surpassing the $100,000 goal with subscriptions announced last night by campaign managers.
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Burlington
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