Vienna Pact Industry Chief to Speak Before Committee
General Manager Thane Witt Willis of the Vienna port button plant in Washington D C will appear before the Ways and Means Committee. He represents the button industry opposing any tariff reduction and will present figures on industry growth and reliance on protection from foreign competition. Local observers note the industry’s stability hinges on protective measures and will watch Willis visit.
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Vienna
Thane Witt Appin Derure Ways
Don. Willis
Thy City
Washington, D. C
U.S. Army Reports Casualties in Philippine Skirmish
Major General J Franklin Bell commanding the Philippine division reports today that American soldiers were wounded in the engagement. Washington, D C describes the action and the impact on the forces in the region.
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Isha
Washington, D. Cuban
J. Franklin Bell
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Sage and Sulphur for darkening gray hair and reducing dandruff. It claims a mixture applied at night on thin strands will darken hair by morning, with repeated use promising fuller, glossier, and younger looking hair. Product sold by Wyeth druggists with local availability noted.
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Remredy
Wounded Troop Report Near Jolo Details Casualties
Near Jolo on Monday a troop of the 18th cavalry led by Moroz and Farrier Chirene with Underwood were wounded. The following Privates Roy Kelley Robert A Tracy and Sylvester 7 Young of troop 1 5th cavalry were injured in the action.
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Moroz
Jolo
Farier Chirene
Underwood
Roy Kelley
Robert A. Tracy
Sylvester
Young
Sth Cavalry
US Foreign Trade Sees Record Growth in 1912
The 1912 foreign trade accounts show imports totaling 1.818 billion dollars, up from 1.022 billion in 1911, while exports rose to 921.8 million dollars from 102.3 million. Trade materials and manufactured goods both increased, with crude materials up to 602.1 million and finished manufactures reaching 384.8 million, reflecting broad expansion across sectors.
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Washington
U. S
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Amundsen South Pole lecture to Davenport Coliseum
Norwegian explorer Amundsen will speak at the Coliseum Davenport on Wednesday February 14 1913 at 15 oclock under Trinity Cathedral Men's Club. Reserved seats 1 40 unreserved 50 cents on sale Davenport Rock Island Moline drug stores and Harper House. Tickets stamped by Oswald Becker 715 Putnam Bldg Davenport. Remember February 14 Coliseum Davenport.
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Pyain Koald Amcendson
South Pole
Colliseum
Davenport
Whedoul Men's Club
Trinity Cathedral
Ballard's
Second St
Hansen’s Drug
Third
Scott Sts
Hansen’s Drie
West Third St
Rock Island
Harper
House Drug
2Nd Ave
19Th St
Moline
Jehrica
Thug
Fourth & Myrtle Streets
Myre
Cali- Senn
Amundsen
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
Cant
Oswald Becker
Putnam Bldg
Lond
North
Davenpore
Muscatine Musky club to demand speed and power
Manager Frank Boyle of the Ottumwa Muscatine club plans a fast, hard hitting lineup for next season. He seeks speed in fielding, strong power at the plate, and effective clouding of the early season, with a $5,500 season fund required before opening day and a $3,500 local need to be canvassed in Ottumwa.
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Forte
Ash
Alaskies
Central Association
Frank Boyle
Jooat Glub
Boyle
Muscatina
Atmoon
Lake
Wirst
Hashwouck
Branyan
Sterrell
Masters
Severk
Luftfeld—Alpermey
Cenlefield—Tierney
Righfield—Bromey
Otuimws
Ottumwa Association
Ite Ottumwa
F. A. Nimocks
Ottumwa Courier
Ngsu Tanve Liak
Elrectors
Disciples Clash In Weight Affected Muscatine Davenport Battle
Disciples meet in a basketball test tonight as Muscatine and Davenport Y M C A fives collide on the Moor to west. About forty to fifty Davenport fans expected to travel. key players include Orrie Johnson and Mann for Davenport and Hahne, Lohr, and Block for Muscatine. The heavier Davenport squad holds an edge in size, but speed may decide the result.
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Vyhe
Muscatine
Davenport Y. C. A
Orrie Johnson
Davvenport Fligeriles
Starkey
Loli
Habaat
Mann
Block
Davenport
Olfie Mann
Is City
Dlewv
Muscatine—Lohr
Hahne
Wa Bloom
Culleny Cl .Rg
P Herman
Davenport—Riedhards
Ihs Reck
Clinton High Faces Crucial Tests In Key Basketball Slate
Clinton High School basketball heads into a decisive stretch as 1913 prep action nears its peak. The Musky quintet, after a 47 to 18 win over Iowa City, faces Davenport, Wilton, and Clinton again, with big games shaping their chances at state tourney berths in Iowa City.
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Jnner
Iowa City
Clinton
Davenport
Wilton
Daveneport
Tesalh
Clifton
Muscatine
Peyrnary
Munecatine
Washington
Burlington
Wascating
Moling
Moline
Olympic Hero Sought by Major League Teams
Chicago January 29 three teams New York and Cincinnati and Chicago America have bid for baseball services of James Thorpe the Carlisle athlete. The Chicago club requested Thorpe to name his team.
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Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago America
James Thorpe
Carlisle
Thorpe
Wrestling match disaster harms Foster boy in Muscatine
In a friendly bout near Olive Branch school Grant Foster 11 or 12 1d years old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Foster Muscatine Island fractured his left ankle above the ankle in the fall. Forest Kane wrestled with him when Foster tipped backward and the limb broke. Dr FL Siepi attended.
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Grant Foster
Fred Foster
Muscatine Island
Olive Branch
Foster
Wachum
Forest Kane
FL. Siepi
Concessions Bids Sought by Muscatine Baseball Association
The Muscatine Base Ball Association will accept bids until February 10 for concessions. Each concession bid separately includes exclusive Popcorn privilege and the refreshment privilege covering drinks tobacco and refreshments, cushions and score cards. Also ground keeper and bus hire for transporting visiting teams to and from grounds.
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Muscatine Base Ball Association
Packey McFarland and Jack Britton May Meet in March
Chicago report states all obstacles to a ten round bout between Packey McFarland and Jack Britton have been removed after Billy Gibson of Garden Athletics New York notified McFarland’s manager that the match is possible in the final week.
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Chicago, Ill
Packey McFarland
Stockyards
Jack Britton
North Side
Billy Gibson
Garden Athletics
New York
Emea
Hiry¢ McFarland
Way to stop rowdy ball outlined in Pueblo contact
Pueblo fireman Lampire signed to play in the Western League next year. Plyna is in Pueblo and has umpired games, claimed to control players. Basketball results list Dubuque 24 Epworth 15 and Sterling 38 Dalzell 18 from Tuesday.
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Chicago
Jim Fiynan
Pueblo
Luther Mev Carty
Lampire
Plyna
Dubuque
M. CG. A
Epworth
MLC. A
Sterling
Dalzell
Buffalo Prairie Social Notes and Local Visiting
West Buffalo Prairie residents report visits from Charles Vunatin and family with H R Potter. Mrs Frank Tice of Drury spent Tuesday with Mrs Ed Emmie. Mrs Wm Tyler of Muscatine plans a three week visit. The Vanitta and Potter households helped butcher summer meat on Friday. Ed Emmie aided Lew Zomer. Ethel Tyler visited sister Mrs Sherman Powell. The Buffalo Prairie Ladies Aid will host its next dinner on February 6. Raymond Peterson suffers toothache but expects to avoid serious illness this week.
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West Buffalo Prairie
Tan
Charles Vunatin
H. R. Potter
Pueeher
Frank Tice
Drury
Emmie
Wm. Tyler
Muscatine
J. Potter
Guy Pottar
Wi. Powell
Chis. Vanitta
Lew Zomer
Ethel Tytler
Sherman Powell
Buffalo Prairie
Zai
Raymond Peterson
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Lim
Tien
First Trust & Savings Bank
Pv. Jackson
Smith
Stel, Vico Presidene L
Benkiina
Asst
Castiler
Heitz’ Garage
Engst Second Street
Walt Cherry
Quumwa
Boyte
Javenport Chan
Ceneh
Clinton High School
Vere
Packey
Britton
Vume
Bond Bros
Muscatine, Ja
West Ruoppalo Prairie
Grimes Golden
Pante! Bros
Cash Grocery
Thone
2Nd St
Bostonian
Imperial
B. Schmidtss. Shoe Store
Chestnut St
Harry Kern
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