National League Results and Standings
Brooklyn leads with a 85 38 record and a .691 winning percentage. New York sits at 67 68 with a .536 pace while Cincinnati stands 60 63 at .488. standings show Philadelphia 36 82 at .305. Yesterday Brooklyn defeated St Louis 4-1 and Pittsburgh beat Boston 5-0. New York won 2-0 in 11 innings over Cincinnati. Today Brooklyn visits Chicago and Philadelphia plays St Louis with other matchups listed.
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National League
W. Kl. Pet
Brooklyn
Eges
NOW
YORK
Cincinnati
Picgren
CTGRS
Nctsseechkerie
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Boston
New York
Chicago
Unclear Sports Standings and Schedule Recount
Readable fragments show team records and percentages for several clubs including New York Crowgiant and Worn. Only one game is scheduled tonight with Chicago visiting Boston and St Louis visiting Philadelphia while Cleveland plays New York and Detroit visits Washington.
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Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
Washington
Flavor Tips Hint at Curry Cocktails for Seafood
A kitchen note suggests adding curry powder to cocktail sauces for fish, rubbing garlic into tomato or clam juice mixes, and a dash of cinnamon and cloves into mashed, boiled, or candied sweet potatoes for enhanced flavor.
Corn Pops After 14 Years At Geneva Station
A 14 year old popcorn stored on the cob at the New York agricultural experiment station in Geneva retained its popping quality.
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New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Geneva
Labrador Fishing Declines Highlight Labrador Economy
Labrador sea work remains the chief industry while occasional notes mention health issues in animals. The article juxtaposes the region’s principal livelihood with a brief aside on diabetic dogs, reflecting a mix of local economic and health topics.
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Labrador
U. S. Pioneers Train for Versatile Knife Armed Combat
Fort Lewis Washington reports U S Army engineers training to be heavy armed specialists able to establish bridgeheads demolish installations and clear paths. Pioneers wield machetes knives rifles and machine guns while learning to operate with explosives to support infantry advances.
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Fort Lewis
Wash
Combat Engineers
United States Army
Sweetheart of Soldier Writes Cards to Herself
Miss Marian Bauer of Mallertown Ontario Canada wrote to Private Norman Shadley at Camp Roberts California posting two post cards with her own address and a note claiming I’m too busy to write I’m too sick to write Transfer again The cards asked him to sign her phrases and were left for him to check off.
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Camp Roberts
Calif
Marian Bauer
Mallertown
Ont
Canada
Norman Shadley
O. K
Two Indian Tribes Sue U. S. for $40,000,000
The Tlingits seek 35 million and the Haidas five million in separate court of claims suits against the United States. They claim ownership and exclusive possession of all southeastern Alaska east of the 141st meridian up to June 19, 1935.
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Washington
Court of Claims
United States
Alaska
141St Meridian
Congress
Too Many Baby Books Given in USO Campaign
New York reports that fewer than half of 10,200,000 books received by the USO are suitable for service members. Treasurer John F. Hickey criticizes excess of baby care volumes and urges donors to select technical books, best sellers, and current magazines instead.
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New York
USO
Armed Services
John F. Hickey
Japs Plan 4750 Mile Shanghai to Singapore Rail Link
Japanese controlled Central Chinese Railway says it will study a 4750 mile direct railway from Shanghai to Singapore. The route would pass Chekiang Kiangsi Indo China Thailand and Malaya with an estimated year to complete linking all sections.
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Tokyo
Central Chinese Railway Company
Shanghai
Singapore
Nichi Nichi
Chekiang
Kiangsi
Indo-China
Thailand
Malaya
Racket Men Jailed For Using Pigeons
In New York two men received workhouse terms for operating numbers racket using homing pigeons. An attorney protested the sentence claiming it ruins the defendant's career. The pigeons were surrendered to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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New York
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
No More Tubes and Free Goods Tactics Cited
A brief note highlights a shift away from cosmetic tubes and free goods offers as a broader trade practice. The text mentions premium incentives and the labeling of offers as free goods, signaling a change in marketing tactics.
To Send Navy Men Here for Pilot Training
Lists of individuals for pilot training assignments include Thomas Leo Barry Cedar Rapids Van Horne Orville BE Gaddy Cedar Rapids Leslie Hackney Cedar Rapids Gordon Boyer Cedar Rapids Robert Hornan Cedar Rapids George Shimek Cedar Rapids William Green Cedar Rapids Joe Hall Cedar Rapids William Goergen McGregor Lester Hirsch Charles City Bernell Kliefoth Luana Herbert Everett Pleasant Plain James Freeken Newton John Goos Sabula Richard Hudson Wayland John Rugg Cedar Rapids Isaac McAllister Palo Richard Simson Cedar Rapids.
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Thomas Leo Barry
van Horne
Orville BE. Gaddy
Cedar Rap
Joe Hall
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Goergen
McGregor Lester Hirsch
Charles City
Bernell Kliefoth
Luana
Herbert Everett
Pleasant Plain
James Edgar Freeken
New
John V. Rugg
Isaac F. McAllister
Palo
Richard FE. Simson
Students and family visitors gather in local notices
James Trenerry visits his parents Rev. and Mrs. A Trenerry and plans to return to Brookings South Dakota as a junior engineering student. Mr and Mrs Roy Hartman and son Richard from Aurora Illinois arrive for a weekend with Mrs Hartmans parents and the Tucker family. Joan Brown returns from San Francisco to resume studies at the University of Iowa.
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James Trenerry
A. Trenerry
Brookings
State College
Roy Hartman
Richard
Aurora,l
Joan Brown
San Francisco
Calif
Capt
J. O. Brown
Miss Brown
University of Iowa
Michigan Elberta Freestone Peaches Shipment Alert
Lieut. Matt J. Redlinger departs tomorrow for New York City after a three day visit with his parents. He will attend a Bell Telephone laboratory training course on a newly perfected anti aircraft warfare electrical instrument. One officer from each anti air craft training center will receive instruction and return to train others. Redlinger was chosen from Fort Bliss Texas.
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Matt J. Redlinger
New York City
M. J. Redlinger
Bell Telephone Laboratory
New York
Lieut
Redlinger
Fort Bliss
Texas
Estimates for tomorrow hogs cattle and sheep
The forecast page lists tomorrow's expected numbers for livestock: hogs 500, cattle 600, and sheep 2 000. The brief notes these are preliminary estimates for market activity and supply levels.
Hospital Discharges and Surgeries Reported
At the hospital Robert Eopping of Washington Mrs J K Dunn and son of Wyman Mrs Doyle Jarrard and son Doyle Gaylan route 3 were discharged yesterday afternoon for their respective homes Charles Dautermont of Riverso e underwent a major operation yesterday afternoon Patrick and John Gilpin of route 1 Martella Holcomb 616 South Third avenue underwent tonsillectomies this morning Larry Miller of Washington and C William Rawn 603 North Second avenue were discharged this afternoon
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Tom Canton
Michael
Rita
East
Washington Street
Charles Wilson
Charles R. Wilson
Howard White
North
Marion Avenue
Robert Eopping
Washington
J. K. Dunn
Wyman
Doyle Jarrard
Doyle Gaylan
Charles Dautermont
Riversoe
Patrick and
John Gilpin
Route 1
Martella Holcomb
South Third Avenue
Larry Miller
William Rawn
North Second Avenue
Mrs TeBockhorst Hosts H J Club Meeting
Mrs TeBockhorst hosted ten H J club members and guests for an afternoon of banco. Roy Carter received the traveling prize while John Shalla Jr. won high score and John Horak low score. Patricia and Mary Anne TeBockhorst served refreshments as the next meeting is planned for Sept 17 with Mrs Harold Strum.
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Joe TeBockhorst
H. J. Club
Urban TeBockhorst
Lamont Kelley
Beverly Fisher
Roy Carter
John Shalla, Jr
John Horak
Patricia
Mary Anne
Harold Strum
Reveal Nuptials of Rachael Bond L A Schumach
Columbus Junction residents report the marriage of Rachel Bond daughter of Mrs Mary Bond Columbus City and L A Schumach Davenport. The ceremony took place at two oclock on Sunday August 23 at the Newcomb Memorial Presbyterian Church Davenport officiated by Rev John H Gabriel. The couple will reside in Davenport.
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Rachael Bond
L. A. Schumach
Columbus Junction
Rachel Bond
Mary Bond
Columbus City
Davenport
Newcomb Memorial Presbyterian Shurch
John H. Gabriel
Roosevelt outlines flexible wage stabilization plan
President Roosevelt said wage stabilization would be flexible and not a flat freeze as part of a new anti inflation program. He favored similar flexibility in stabilizing farm prices and noted plans to discuss details with labor leaders on Labor Day.
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Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
Congress
AJL
William Green
C.I.0
Phillip Murray
White House
Leon Henderson
Greene
Murray
Personnally
Albert Goos
Threshers Hold Annual Ice Cream Supper
East Highland hosts the Threshers annual ice cream supper at the Wesley Smith home with 50 or more attendees. Ice cream and cake were served to guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Crimm Mr and Mrs Robert Green and Mr and Mrs Al.
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Threshers
East Highland
Frank Mincer
Wesley Smith
Robert Crimm
Robert Green
Family Dinner At Country Club Highlights 4 H Demonstration
There were 127 guests at the country club dinner in the clubhouse last evening. The program featured a high school trio Sara Lu Miller Gwendolyn Ramseyer and Marcella Boileau with accompanist Geraldine Bartow. The 4-H girls Laura Jean Stout and Mary Ardith Jarrard demonstrated ironing is fun.
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Gordon McCreedy
Brighton
Patty
Nancy Patterson
Georganne
Jean Ellen Rudiger
Ek. E. Stutsman
R. J. Patterson
Sara Lu Miller
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Marcella Boileau
Geraldine Bartow
Laura Jean Stout
Mary Ardith Jarrard
Arthur Duensing
Jacksonite
Kraschel Calls Special Session on Absentee Ballots
Des Moines Aug 28 A proposed special session of the Iowa legislature to modify absentee ballot laws for service members was urged by Democrat governor candidate Nelson G Kraschel in a letter to Gov George Wilson. He proposed speeding ballot access by weighing application requirements allowing near relatives to obtain ballots, authorizing officers to acknowledge affidavits, keeping ballot mailings on file, and advancing the ballot procurement date to Sept 1. Kraschel said over 100000 Iowa service members must vote who are in training or in service. Wilson was away and unavailable for comment.
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Des Moines
U.P
Iowa
Lowaing
Nelson G. Kraschel
George Wilson
Kraschel
Kraschell
Wilson
Local Families Spend Day at Daughter’s Home for Visit
Raymond Nunnally and families of several relatives including the Stapps Dunston and Smiths joined Mrs. Anna Rath and her daughter at Pearl Rummelhart’s home for a day together. Russel Frank reported making improvements around the house.
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Pearl Rummelhart
Russel Frank
Social Calendar Notes and Club Meetings
Garden club picnic postponed indefinitely. Handcraft department first regular meeting of the club year at 2 30 p m hosted by Mrs John Rittenhouse. Friendly Social club afternoon gathering with Mrs Sade Benson at 4246 E Jefferson St. Pythian Sisters regular meeting in the K P hall at 7 pm bring sandwiches.
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John Rittenhouse
Sade Benson
E. Jefferson St. Pythian Sisters
P. Hall
Many Happy Returns For Local Birthday List
Rosa Barnett 90 celebrates in Three Quarter Century club as Marjorie Faulkner of Morrison and Morrison marks another birthday. Ed Conner Gamble store shares in the day as other celebrants include Mrs. Ray Phillips Mrs. Fred Ziegłowsky Mrs. M D Work Mrs. Ed Custer and Winifred Ragan. John Charles Kennedy turns another year as Sarah Bailey observes her birthday in Davenport.
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Rosa Barnett
Three Quarter Century Club
Ed Conner
Gamble
Ray Phillips
Fred Zieglowsky
M. D. Work
Ed Custer
Winifred Ragan
Sarah Bailey
L. G. Bailey
Davenport
Pasture seeding boosts pullet grazing and savings
Pasture for pullets can be provided by sowing oats at six bushels per acre. A second seeding ten days after the first extends the pasture season. Pasture reduces poultry feed costs.
Hilton Head Attack 1861 Marines Battle
Hilton Head South Carolina, site of a present day marine corps camp, was attacked by a battalion of marines in 1861.
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Hilton Head
S. C
Marine Corps
Rainfall Measure Shows Water Volume Per Acre
An inch of rainfall over one acre yields 113 percent tons of water or about 27 143 gallons, illustrating the sizable volume captured by a single inch of precipitation on a standard plot.
Shocks Catch Fish Electrically Charged Rods In England
England faces growing use of electrically charged fishing rods as anglers claim quicker catches while authorities warn of safety risks and environmental impact. Local councils monitor developments and consider regulations amid public debate.
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England
Family and Friends Visit During Weekend in Iowa
Sunday activities include Frankie Mineer helping Wielands move to a new Wellman area home. Grandchildren Gary Gayle and Lois visited their grandparents Frank Mineer. Marian Kafka visits Ruby Prynek then visits Mr. and Mrs. George Dvorsky in Iowa City. Vera Jean Lewis Marie Swail and Leona Minecer called on Ella Marshall Tuesday.
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Frankie Mineer
Joe Wieland
Wellman
Gary
Gayle
Lois
Frank Mineer
Marian Kafka
Ruby Prynek
George Dvorsky
Iowa City
Vera Jean Lewis
Marie Swailes
Leona Minecer
Ella Marshall
Bridge Hostess Mrs K Freeman Hosts Afternoon Games
Mrs K Freeman hosted a two table contract bridge session at 321 South Marion Avenue. Mrs Charles Barclay won high score and refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs Douglas Smith Mrs Willis Jones Mrs John Lee Mrs Donald Minick Mrs C R McCutcheon Jr and Mrs Don Whitlare.
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Kenneth Freeman
South
Marion Avenue
Charles Barclay
Douglas Smith
Willis Jones
John Lee
Donald Minick
C. R. McCutcheon, Jr
Don Whitlare
Freeman
Tom Parsons
Arthur Bielefeldt
Rural Woman Club Holds Meeting at Hunter Home
Mrs Mary Shields and Alice Hunter co hosted a Rural Woman club gathering at their home yesterday for six members. Visitors included Mrs Arthur W ley Mrs Hotle and Mrs Earl Redlinger. Vice president Claud Rhodebeck led the brief business meeting in the president's absence. Contests by the entertainment committee followed by refreshments.
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Mary Shields
Alice Hunter
Arthur W.ley
Hotle
Earl Redlinger
Lloyd Alliman
Claud Rhodebeck
Sunday School Picnic at Sunset Park
Members of the United Presbyterian Sunday school and friends about 70 enjoyed a picnic and supper last evening at Sunset Park. The event featured visiting, games and horseshoes. Committee members include John Owen Mrs Neill Trotman Ross Galloway and Althea Montgomery.
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United Presbyterian Sunday School and Friends
Sunset Park
Picniec
John Owen
Neill Trotman
Ross Galloway
Althea Montgomery
Virginia picnic announced by West Branch group in Iowa City
The West Branch group holds its annual Virginia picnic in Iowa City Park on Sunday September 6 inviting all Virginians. A Bible Study session at 8 pm at the B H Van Meter home will be led by Rev. Lynn Pace of Columbus Junction.
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West Branch
Iowa City
B. H. van Meter
Lynn Pace
Columbus Junction
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Carl Koehler
Officers’ Club
Matt Redlinger
Wolf Floral CO
Leonardy
Robert
Edward
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
D. D. Davis
Sara Marie
Miss Davis
Woodbine High School
Wis
al Robertson
Oxford
Harold Johnson
George Robertson
Johnson
Boyd White
Mr. Smith
Four Circle
Casino Hall
Richmond
Sun
Harry Rimmer- Man
Rockwood
Lela Birka
Donald Rinner
Ames
C. Harry Davis
George F. Dempsey
Will Marie
Frank Hill
United States Army Air Forces
Dieppa
France
Messerchmitt
Ale Aw Wi L. Pet
BOO Cue Ke
St. DG
Ewes
Crowgiant “Sme
Worn, A Ae Lee
Cnege Ook
Rodiv
Eyo
U. S
Norman
Navy
Leslie
Hackney
Gordon E. Boyer
Gordon KE. Boyer
Robert Hornan
George Shimek
William M. Green
John Frederick Goos
Sabula
Richard Lynn Hudson
Wayland
Michigan
Margarette McCleery
Ed Sullivan
C. W. Stewart
H. A. Shannon
Martha
Lees Summit
Bea
Wayne Wilson
Dixie Dugan
By McEvoy
Striebel
Cw News
Joyce
Garden Club
Marjorie Faulkner
Morrison and Morrison Law Office
John Charles Kennedy
Mrs. Charles Kennedy
K. Freeman
Hunter
Homer Stephen Optometrist
Karl May
Sadie McAvoy
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