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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1916

Page

6

Attendance Makes Victory Certainty at Republican Rally

A rally at Redmen hall drew over 200 local Republicans, with leaders praising Harding and denouncing Wilson. Speakers, including Hu? and Dr King, urged victory in November, citing a united party and the need for a protective tariff to sustain Iowa’s prosperity.

Redmen Hall Redman Order W. S. McKee Weard R. B. Hut Fluff Harding Tharo Republican Party W.T. Harding Arko Iowa John le Blonkly

Big Nine clashes set as six top teams meet this Saturday

Chicago battles Northwestern while Michigan hopes to top Michigan Aggies in Ann Arbor. Purdue faces Iowa, Wisconsin hosts the Delaware-like task, Minnesota plays South Dakota, Indiana idle as six undefeated Big Nine teams clash and a temporary east lull emerges.

BIG Nine Emporary Iowa Media Purdus Chicago Michigan Michigan Aggies Ann Arbor Ensd Clit Northwestern Stigefold Purple Carleton Myanston Lake Forsunt Methodista London Murphy Chicago Witl Stagg Downtatera Colgate Zuppko Purdue Iowa Town City Wisconsin Hagkoll Indians Madison Minnesota South Dakota University Indiana Hina

Dodgers Leader Receives 4000 Prize For Pennant Work

New York October 7 Wilbert Robinson head of the Brooklyn club received a 4000 check from Charlus Ebbets and other directors as a monetary tribute for guiding the Robins to the National League pennant. Robinson deposited the prize and praised his men. About 30000 was refunded to fans who bought tickets for the third World Series game at Ebelsfold that did not occur.

New York Charlus’ HH. Ebbets Brooklyn National League Club Wilbert Srovingon Robins Robby Eibbots Ebbots Robinson Wilbert Ebelsfold

Famed prize fight announcer Billy Jordan dies in California

Yountville Cal Oct 17 Billy Jordan of San Francisco renowned prize fight announcer died yesterday at the Veterans home He was a Civil War veteran and once wealthy He gained fame announcing fights coast to coast and in nearly every great ring battle on the Pacific coast He started as a boxer and sporting writer and came to San Francisco from Boston in 1895.

Yountville Cal Billy Jordan San Francisco Tewan Doldier Billy United States Doston

Iowa Prepares for Hoosiers in Purdue Warmup

Iowa City coach Jones opened a five day prep for Purdue by testing new players that showed fair promise yesterday. The Hoosiers plan extensive practice to perfect formations before the Iowa City meeting. Six daily sessions were long and vigorous as Jensen led drills.

Iowa City Jones Purdue Iowa City Jens

RIFLEMEN STAR IN SOUTH OWA EVENT AT JACKSONVILLE

Captain D A Pruckaner defeats 5119 competitors to win the Smaring Corps cup with 198 points from a possible 200. First Sergeant W A Durchonwalg of Iowa Infantry finishes second with 104 points, and Sergeant D J Andrews of the United States Mating Corps places third with 198. Color Sergeant Fonter Houck of Third Indiana Infantry wins the rapid fire match with 94 points. Second Lieutenant Clyde Braden of West Virginia National Guard sets a new world record with 53 consecutive bulls-eye shots at 600 yards.

Jacksonville Tla United States D. A. Prevasnor First Iowa Infantry W. A. ‘Durchonwalg Het Iowa Infantry D. J. Andrews United States Mating Corps Fonter Houck Indiana Infantry West Jerry B. Garland Laul Gillispie Iowa Yovard Clyde Braden West Virginia National Guard National Rifle Association

Meredith Loses 800 Meter Run At International Meet

Meredith, former American 800 meter champion, was defeated by Bolin in the 800 meter event on the third day of the International Track and Field contest in Stockholm. The American team won the 400 meter relay with Loomis and Simpson taking the 60 meter dash and 220 meter hurdle events, while Fred Murray finished second in the hurdles. Prizes were presented by United States Minister Tra Nolaon Morris.

Stockholm London Tod Meredith Meredith Bolin Loomis Simpson Fred Murray California Volla Loomix Ustad Sweden Murray Ward Looms Incian Tra Nolaon Morris United States

Detail Perfect In Play By A Muse U At A-Muse-U

A-Muse-U at the theatre showcases a Vita graph production directed by Paul Scardon. The courtroom, houseboat interior, and prison scenes receive meticulous treatment with authentic settings and careful actor movement, including filming on an old tug boat in Shooters Bay. Scardon’s team studied real prisons and arranged strenuous work for prisoners to heighten realism.

Paul Scardon Vitagraph Company Shoopshead Bay Scardon New York

Quarterback King Sees Run at Grinnell Remains Starter

King, who displaced Bannick after errors in the Grinnell game, stayed all at quarterback and may permanently hold the job. Mendenhall, hurt in the Grinnell battle, was back at half. Capt. Lamn nursing a wounded leg and Leighton, an Iowa militiaman recently returned from Brownsville Texas, performed well at right end.

King Bannick Grinnell Mendenhall Capt. Lamn Leighton Iowa Brownsville Texas

Students Aid Athletic Fund At High School

Twenty five cents from many students helped raise nearly $1100 to support athletics at the High School. An enthusiastic meeting backed plans to cover expenses for the basketball team and other activities, with coach Walgren scheduling interclass games at the YMCA starting tonight.

High Schoul Avenue‘school Hish Athletic Association Walgren YM. C. A Trreshmen Finlers Kreshmen

Columbus Junction Defeats Winfield in Home Football Game

Columbus Junction High School defeated Winfield High School 14 to 0 on Columbus Junction’s field. The game featured three new backfield players for Columbus Junction who impressed in the first three quarters. Substitutions and player names are listed for both teams with officials noted from Muscatine and Columbus Junction.

Journal Columbus Junction Columbus Junction High School Winfeld High School Winfield Lewis Arthard McCormick Tralton Oeess Gardner Rock Picameres Vecenas Price Cevavs van Vranken Overholt Pasley McKay Gees Aee Simpson Church L. Watleines Seveeees Haight Ponce Gee Fedenes Thompson B, Lewis Hisesses Rodruck Gardernor Stlo Wir B. Lewis Pence Tedford M. Muntle L. Estle Crull Muscatine Duncan Merry Nott

Plant expansion at Tanoverstraat boosts efficiency

An addition to the cutting plant owned by A. Toichriller on Tanoverstraat will greatly increase efficiency by housing six new machines in addition to the existing ones.

A. Toichriller Tanoverstraat

Sermon at Mulford Church Delights Congregation

Prof Will A Cheesman delivered an engaging sermon at Mulford Congregational Church on And the Haft Upon His Head Began to Grow. The talk, based on the Samson story, concluded with an appeal for aid and a duet by Prof. Cheesman and Miss Stephens. Rev Newton Moore will speak tonight on Indifference. A rummage sale at Trinity Parish Hall is set for Thursday at 9 am through the rear entrance. Morris Blair traveled to Muscatine on the Blackhawk Late Saturday night.

Will A. Cheesman Mulford Congregational Church Sampson Ald Choesman Misa Stephens Newton Moore J. D. Buser Meade County Board of Supervisors Mr. Buser Wilson Mr. Bauer Bueser Portie’ Richards Wort Liberty Muscating Muscatine

Joy Riders Target Muscatine Autos in Series of Thefts

Police plan a crackdown on Joy Riders blamed for stealing and abandoning cars in Muscatine county. Officers report several youths involved, with arrests expected soon after a patrolman intervened during a pickup attempt at Hutting Manufacturing yard and another vehicle stolen on Oak Street.

Huttig Manufacturing Company Mascatine Andrew Ander Son of Oak Schaefer Laundry Boldt Joy Ridera AfurscatiIne Automobilen Rice

Aerial Mail Trial Considered Between Major Cities

American aviator Carlstrom plans a possible non stop Chicago to New York mail flight as the post office explores an official aerial mail service among five cities. Official agents have been assigned to study the feasibility of a new air mail network.

Carxtron Chicago New York Post Office Department Carlstrom

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