Modern Champion Not A Tougher Boxing Champion
The writer recalls visiting the Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey camps and argues modern boxing is less brutal than caricatures suggest. He praises Carpentier and Dempsey, notes their civilized behavior, and compares physiques and endurance while predicting the heavyweight title clash hinges on glandular strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Dille
National Newspaper Service
Italia
Canada
Austria
Cermary
Lin- Ming
Europe
America
Policeman
Minteter
Atlantic City
Manhaerset
Long Island
Boger
Schoo
Sa Bastie
Georges Carpentier
Gus Wilson
M. Georges Carpentier
Wedding and community notes from Washington area
A Washington high school class of 1918 graduate couple plans a farm life with the groom serving as a cee farmer and a bride who taught in Washington county schools. Out of town guests included Woodburns and others from Cedar Rapids and Olda. Sunset Park hosts Daughters of Isabella gathering with about one hundred attendees. The next meeting is set for July in Richmond. Edna Mae Crone celebrated her seventh birthday with a pink and white themed party hosted by family friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Washington
Gedar Rapids Business College
W. A. Beenblossom
C. L. Woodburn
Iowa City
Craig Woodburn
Cedar Rapids
Ine S. Smid
Cedar Falla
Mary EB. Stewart
Howard
Ainsworth
J. L. Reed
Olda
America
Daughters of Isabella
Sunset Park
Keota, Harper
Richmond
Dorothy Dougall
Decela Wheelan
Alphonsa Redlinger
Chac. Cruz
Edna Mae Crone
Hestess
Crone
Helen Watkins
Florence Wilson
Martha Crone
Mdna Mae
Miss Myrtle Coop Promoted to Higher Government Post
Mrs. John Bellville’s sister Miss Myrtle Coop receives a government promotion in Washington that enlarges her duties and salary. The newly elevated position will bring her closer to home in Chicago where she will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Coop
John Bellville
Myrtle Coop
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Washington
Dowell Couple Heads West on Summer Hike
Mr and Mrs Malcolm Dowell started on their summer vacation at 6 30 this morning seen in outdoor clothing hurrying westward. They plan to reach Oskaloosa tonight and Prairie City tomorrow evening then Des Moines Saturday night for a Sunday stay. They expect to go at least as far as Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Dowell
Oskaloosa
Prairie City
Des Moines
Omaha
Baited Trot Line Causes Local Angling Strife
Washington anglers report a dispute as some local fishermen baited a trot line they found in the river to catch fish. The true owner arrived at dawn to claim a channel cat and other catches, leaving the others empty handed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smallpox Quarantine Postpones North Avenue B Home
The home of Mrs. Eisie Edwards on North Avenue B was placed under quarantine yesterday afternoon for smallpox. Gerald Edwards, her son, is reported to have the disease in a light form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisie Edwards
North Avenue B
Gerald Edwards
Notice of payment and visiting ladies in Ottumwa
Notice states account holders may pay at Bicher Livingston law office or mail to Fort Dodge Iowa. It notes J J Foley and Mrs Calvert Grayson Brock visiting Ottumwa. It mentions Farmers Co operative Exchange selling binder twine at both stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicher &Livingston’s Law Office
Snell Building
Fort Dodge
Iowa
J. W. Calvert
Ed Grayson
C. L. Brock
Ottumwa
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Largest Extinct Dragonfly Had Two-Foot Wingspan
The largest known insect ever was an extinct dragonfly with a wingspan of about two feet. It dominated ancient airspace during its era, leaving researchers to note its extraordinary size among prehistoric arthropods.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ihan Tell
Georges
Carpentier
James J. Corbett
Philadelphia
Jack" O'Brien
Dempsey
Ena
Mike
Tory
Picture
Henry Leonard
Rocky Kansas
Harrison, N. J
Buffalo
Leonard
Jack Dempsey
Humphrey
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Rqouth
Pythian
Castle Hall
K. P's
T. L. Brookhart
Margaret Brookhart
L. F. Woodburn
Blanche
Dee Giern
Mildread
la Woodburn
Marion
Dale Woodburn
Beenblossom
Margaret Peiper
Thresia A. Eglin
Teresa Lintz
Emma Shalla
Bessie Te Bockhorst
Pr. J
Crawfordsville
Denison’s Ball Park
Percase House
Gingham Street
Mina Taylor
New Modela
Tub Sk Petticoats
Georgette
Boys’ Athletic Union
Brassieres
Bedford
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