Keokuk Releases Manager Manush Amid Hiring Talk
Keokuk formally released manager Manush and may seek a new leader for next year. Rumors link Burlington as a likely target to replace Dick John, while Keokuk directors report satisfaction with Manush but cannot meet terms for another season.
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Keokuk
Keok
Manger
Manush
Manishchi Taa
Jagt“Geasote
Are
Andes Admira
Keokwity
Burlington
Masnush Ag
Dick Jiohn
Burlington Mar
Fitzsimmons Called Too Old to Battle
New York December 29 A frontline report says a bout between Robert Fitzsimmons and a top white challenger was arranged for January by Atlantic Garden A C For Fitzsimmons age and past penalties the promoters question the wisdom of matching him against a younger rival The veteran asserts he can still fight off older age and claims a new series of matches may be sought in other states after being barred locally
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New York
Robert Fitzshumous
Atlantic Garden A.C
Fitzslamona
Fitz
Vane
Bill Fang
Sydney
N.S
Schedule makers meet next Friday
President Ban Johnson of the American League and Barney Dreyfuss of the National League arranged a meeting with the other circuit leaders at French Lick next Friday. They plan to discuss championship games for their organizations.
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Chisago
Ban Johnson
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh
Teacr
French Lick Tetowa
Conference attendance noted for League officials
John Keydier secretary of the National League and William Harridge president will attend the conference, alongside Jonathon ALa. The brief notice confirms early participation by these high ranking figures.
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John Keydier
National League
Illiam Harridge
Jonnaon
Ala
Monmouth Receiver Released From Jail
Monmouth, Dec 21. Caten Trigs of Monmouth was arrested by sheriff on Wednesday afternoon for seduction of the city’s daughter. The case was moved to Justice court where the warrant released it after the complainant agreed to drop the charges and the defendant agreed to pay costs and leave the city. He was held briefly from Wednesday until yesterday morning.
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Monmouth
Thia City
Gat
George Chip Proves Assh shrinking Violet in Victory
George Chip defeats Frank Klaus in a heavyweight bout, boasting a modest response to critics. He claims to have a strong punch and endurance, while acknowledging slow feet but noting hard work and ambition for bigger opponents.
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Frank Klaus Caance
Pinter
Aporla
Adn
Chip
Elelm Lo Va
Vialland
Mehegan Wins Decision Over Pat Brown in Twenty Rounds
Melbourne Australia December 27 Waugh Mehegan the Australian heavyweight yesterday won the decision over Pat Brown in an exciting twenty round bout Ten thousand spectators witnessed the fight By winning Mehegan evened the score with Brown who defeated him on points in a twenty round contest at Sydney in October
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Pat Brown
Melbourne
Australia
Wughie Mehegan
Mehegan
Brown
Sydney
Dr King’s New Discovery for Croup and Coughs
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal remedy for croup, coughs, and colds. It cites Manchester Ohio parent Lewis Chamberlain praising its life saving effect on his children during severe attacks. The ad urges readers to buy a bottle for one dollar from druggists, H. Be Bucklow & Co.
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King
Lewis Chamberlan
Manchester
Ohio
H. BE. Bucklow & Co., Philh
St. Louis
Seats On Sale for Two Wesleyan Games
Advance ticket sales at the M C A building indicate strong interest for Wesleyan basketball doubleheader next week. Norman Elliott, former local star now at Illinois, headlines the first game alongside Ralph Lehr of Brantingon Academy, with Elliott’s presence likely to draw large crowds.
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M.C. A
Klinois Wesleyan Basket
Ooli Pamps
Norman Eljott
Foremer
Y. M. Cy
Ainsworth Dec 27 social notices and visits
Ainaworth I a Dec 27. Mrs B B Simpson from Independence IA visited father M L Olds and relatives Clyde Sands family Oclwein IA visited home folks Mary Taylor left for Cincinnati to spend holidays with mother and sister Carrie Colthurat returned from Parkersburg to visit home folks Lalia Rhodes return from Wapallo Miss Grace Stone visited Washington friends Mart Qids returned from La Platte MO Austin Lord arrived in Green Castle IN to spend holidays Harry Ravenold came home from Cedar Rapids to visit parents Maggie Hay from Lincoln NE to spend holidays Mrs B E Drake shopped in Muscatine Monday T J Easter shopped in Davenport Monday James Strain and family visited Washington Christine at Harry Caple home Ryley Tread visited B G Mason home in Washington Mrs Charlie Nash from Clinton visited mother and sister in Washington Mrs L Stephan shopped in Washington Arthur Peterson home Cedar Rapids Miller of Washington on streetGeorge McCalebs Burlington visit Christmas with Wills home Allen Gaines spent Christmas in Muscatine Orville Thomas visiting Fairfield parents.
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Ainaworth
B. B. Simpson
Independence
M. L. Olds
Clyde Sands
Oclwein
Home Follie
Mary Taylor
Boy Hobie
Cincinnati
Carrie Colthurat
Parkersburg
Lalia Rhodes
Wapallo
R. B. Weat
Brighton
Grace Stone
Washington
Mart Qids
la Plate
Wayne McClure
Weat
Chester
Frances Hawkins
Austin? Lord
Green Castle
Ind
Lord
Harry Ravenold Cane
Saturdaay
Geddar Rapida
Buelntas College
Mia
Alta Olds
Muscatine
Christine
Harry Caple
Ryley Tread
B. G. Mason
Charlie Nash
Clinton
George
McCreedy
Slater
Elle
Staphen
D. Peterson
David
Arthur Peterson
Cedar Rape
Side
Biter. Miller
John McCaleb
Burlington
Wills
Allen
Harry
Capla
Orville
Thomas
Fairfiel
George’ Thom
Hi WI
Unclear City Work Plan Outlined by Acting Mayor
A fragmentary report cites Acting Mayor and city council detailing a citywide canvass and a plan to employ around 3,900 to 5,009 men. It notes unemployment reliance and measures to place men on a public payroll for several months, amid prior exaggerated war-time figures and public concern.
Foley Kidney Pills Benefit Elderly Reader
An advertisement from Ws Morgan features Mrs. Mary A. Dean of Taunton Massachusetts praising Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder troubles. The ad claims the pills are tonic and strengthening with no harmful drugs and targets elderly readers seeking relief from sleep disturbance stiffness and rheumatic pains.
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Mary A. Dean
Walnut St
Taunton
Mase
Foley
Ws Morgan
Local Birds Win Big Prize at Albert Lea Poultry Show
Readers see extended coverage of the Albert Lea poultry show where Terry Prove and BS Pace led prize displays. The article notes large participation from multiple states and hails Terry's entries as notably successful. An unrelated medical advertisement references Foley’s Honey and Tar for cough relief.
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Mei Terry
Columbus Junction News Roundup and Events
Mixture of local notes from Columbus Junction and Wapello recounts. Visits to Rev McBlain at Wapello, Gaz ette correspondent B H Shearer notes. Mr and Mrs Joe Doty celebrate 45th wedding anniversary with a large supper. Birth announced for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Arthur Carpenter of Overton Nebraska. Local resident William McWilliam visiting grandmother Calista Carpenter in Wapello.
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Columbus
Gao. Lane
Blain
Wapello
Letts High School Christmas Program Delights Town
December 19 program at Letts High School featured drills dialogues recitations songs and a Christmas tree with gifts and treats. Visitors attended as Santa figures distributed gifts and the event drew praise from the community.
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Hoe Dalton
Nelle! Parsons
Letts
Gaya
Santa
Grittin
Opera House
U. B
Claus
Uncle Sain
Ingree
Awas Wervad
Wiglebangl
Christmas Socials And Holiday Gatherings In Muscatine
Thursday evening in Muscatine many neighbors joined Mrs. Anne Weaver for a Christmas lighted miniature tree and shared hospitality with family and friends including Mrs. Weaver, Mildred Weaver, Dr. Fowler, Roy McCleary and others. Other visitors arrived from Marengo and Watertown to spend the season with kin, while Allen Eason returned home from Pleasant for the holidays. A large country home welcomed James Turkington and guests for a housewarming oyster supper with many neighbors attending and presenting an easy chair to the honored guest. a joyful evening ended with warm recollections.
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Muscatine
Mabel’ Dunbar
Josale
Hankey
Heath
Beltrami
Minnesota
Mise Mayme Garratt
J. M. Garret
Kansas
Mo L."thompsore
C. T. Shellabarger
Allen
Eason Fe
MC. Pleasant
Letta
Fidlere
Wapello
Lucy. Williams
Mary Shellabarger
Kencas
Dr. Summers
Columbus Junction
Bert Garret
Gatete Preselt
Lette
Roy Hildebrand
T. A. Barnes
Famil
Charley Gipple
Robert Rainey
Horace McCormick
Robert Wilson
T. A. Barker
Oakville Notables Visitations and Family Travels
Oakville residents and relatives are listed visiting relatives and traveling for holidays. Dee De Jamison and family visit Ed McFadden in Maagazine. John Beckman and family travel to Muscatine. Alva Russell returns from Chicago. Cooper of Muscatine visits. Seydell of Town City guests Hal Mosier. Amelia Fehr and George Kempf from Peoria visit Dan Kampf family. funeral of Addie Zuercher attended by Henlold and Fisher families.
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Oakville
Dee
R. de Jamison
Ed. McFadden
Geo, Schweitzer
John
Beckman
Muscatine
Alva Russell
Chicago
Whitao Cooper
Muschtine
Smice Rome
Seydell
Town City
Hal, Mosier
aNeilie Dennison
Kewanee
Vialt
Mok “Wadi Kempf
Amelia Fehr
George
Peoria
Tor &, Vielt
Dan Kampf
Mira
Geo
WH. Henlold
Sophil Fisher
Henry Keller
Local Notes From Monmouth And Nearby
Peoria visits and family updates as residents attend gatherings and births are reported. Ed Rold, Harve Ashby and Mra. Mincher visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Traut announce a newborn. Families like Wiss Esther Vance, Jas Ray, John Pylea, Ed Waterhouse, and Norman Willierd appear in guest lists and visits across Monmouth, Wapello, and Berlington.
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Peoria
Mise Zuercher
Mra
Heniald
Jos Reet, Jr
Ebvo
Rold
Monmouth
Dire
Harve Ashby
Traut
Non
Wiss Esther Vance
Seaton
Kerthsburg
Jas
Ray
Mortinaburg
R. R. Hunt
Reid
Helen
Wapello
John Pylea Fe
Charley’ Tustizon
Kewanee
John Bellinger
Weat Bend
Iowa
Waterhouse
Emma ‘Mincher
Mincher
Ours
Miller
Blanche Halley
E. L. Manties
Mantie
Hays
Inez Carlson
Inez Carlson Third. On Friday Afternoon In Berling
Sharrt
Josie Rienan
Sharr
Vilnois
Misa Rieman
R Wir
Norman Willierd
Blrick
Rixinger
Muscatine
Elmer Pulver
n-Wopello
Andy Ellsworth
Missouri
Rufus Rixon
Suit on Apples Is Brought in Court
The firm of W. H. Hoopes and Son was made a defendant in a suit for 955.25 by Liseher brothers company of Waijelia, for non payment. The petition states two carloads of apples were sold to the local commission house.
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W. H. Hoopes
Liseher Brothers Company
Wajielia
First snow in Detroit to Duluth Minnesota records broken
A mild winter across Minnesota ends in early December with Duluth reporting two to three inches of new snow. City streets became raugaical by sleigh bells as a lighter than usual cold is noted. Snow extends over the northern lake district with more expected.
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Minnesota
Duluth
Minn
North Lake District
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