Baseball Standings On The Green Diamond
National League results include Chicago 3 Brooklyn 1, Cincinnati 6 New York 4 in ten innings, Philadelphia 1 St Louis 2, Boston 2 Pittsburgh 1. American League shows New York 7 Cleveland 0, Detroit 6 Washington 6 with no other games played due to rain. American Association listings Indianapolis 2 Toledo 6, Minneapolis 2 Columbus 6, Louisville 4 with no further games scheduled.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Indianapolis
Toledo
J. Paul
Minneapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Wees
Teeseves
Cicago
Pittsburg
Tae Ewes
Louis
Appens
New Yorsbeesen
Bulldog Attack Leaves Child Scarred in Mason City
Four year old Arnold Reynolds, son of Mrs. W H Reynolds, was attacked by a bulldog near the Park hospital after playing on the hotel lawn. The dog mauled his face with the nose torn away, but bystanders intervened and he was rushed to Park hospital for treatment. Doctors say the scar will be lifelong. The dog, a former stray adopted by a hotel employee, showed no rabies signs. No decision yet on disposition of the animal.
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Mason City
Arnold Reynolds
W. H. Reynolds
Eureka Hotel
Third Street
Park Hospital
Hospital State
Family Crest Fame Sparks Letter From Another Hurst
Webster City May 20 Mrs Tillie Hurst lauded as a famed pie maker receives a letter from Knoxville baker Francis Hurst sharing a similar life in the restaurant trade She says she baked as many as 108 pies in a day yet now in west Knoxville with seven to twelve boarders bakes two pies daily Both note the shared surname and praise for the Hurst family workers.
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Webster City
Tillie Hurst
West Knoxville
Francis Hurst
Hursts
Definitions of underwear for luxury tax rules issued
Washington experts from the Internal Revenue Bureau clarified what counts as underwear for the luxury tax that began May 1. They define underwear as any garment worn under the outer dress such as underskirts and drawers.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Secret of youth claim uses Haarlem Oil Capsules
An advertisement touts the elimination of poisons to preserve youth. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as cleansing the kidneys and body, promising vigor, strong nerves, and elastic muscles. The product is described as imported from Haarlem Holland and used by Dutch people for over 200 years.
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Haarlem
Holland
Tax on garments over five dollars outlined
The text states a 10 percent tax on the selling price exceeding five dollars for garments including pants bloomers union suits combination suits tights camisoles corsets brassieres chemises and vests. This applies to each garment that costs more than five dollars.
Rescued From Cistern by Woman Chain
In Jefferson Boone May 20 Mary Frances Haywood steps into an abandoned cistern while visiting her aunt Mrs. Loren Abel. A neighbor and Mrs Abel formed a human chain to pull her to safety from three feet of dirty water. The child remained unconscious briefly and was seriously ill but improved later that day.
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Boone
Loren Abel
Jefferson
Mary Frances Haywood
Claude Haywood
Second Street
Mary Frances
Mrs. Abel
Bedford Boys I Y club raises funds for equipment
In Bedford on May 20 a fathers and sons banquet built support for a city council backed I Y club for boys aged 12 to 15. Rev E E Lowe announced the hall would be equipped and $1 200 was raised for books gym apparatus and other gear. Thirteen trustees were named.
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Bedford
Superintendent Street
Fathers’ and Sons
E. E. Lowe
B. J. Flick
Worth Condor
Ke. FP. Goodwin
Harold Fitch
James Salter
Kenneth Kinnison
Dr. Zachery
Virgil Putnam
C. C. Hatcher
Judge Evans
Professor Street
Mr. Mier
E. EB. Lowe
Holograph Will Filed In Cherokee County
The first holograph will in Cherokee county in years was filed by George Hooper of Marcus Iowa. Written in his own handwriting without witnesses, it was executed in California where valid, and thus accepted in Iowa. Dated April 1 1919 it disposes of an estate over 160000 dollars.
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Cherokee, Ia
Cherokee County
George Hooper
Marcus
Iowa
California
Modest Request An English Lady and a Convict
An English visitor asked a convict if she could help him after release. The inmate replied he would be grateful if she could ask the mayor to grant him freedom of the city. The remark is captured by the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Aim High and Perfection as Guiding Principle
A concise reflection on aiming for perfection in all things. It notes that while perfection is often unattainable, persistent effort brings one closer than giving up due to laziness or despair. Chesterfield’s adage emphasizes perseverance over resignation.
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Chesterfield
Mother’s Friend Promises Easier This Is a Partial Ad
A historic advertisement extols Mother’s Friend as a remedy for expectant mothers. It claims comfort relief by applying to abdominal muscles, easing strain on nerves and ligaments, making muscles more pliant for delivery, reducing pain and danger at birth, and helping the mother stay healthy and attractive through the process. The copy urges women to write to the producer for more information.
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Pradecta Compe
Return of Telephone Property to Private Control Desired
Congress urged to restore control of U S telephone systems to private operation as war effects fade. President and postmaster general to return assets once adequate revenue and regulations are in place to ensure fair rates and non discriminatory service. Public and owners press for swift action to prevent credit loss and possible re nationalization. The piece notes rising wages, regulatory disputes, and need for clear operation rules and competitive benefits.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
House OF Representatives
Congress
United States
U. N. Vail
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
G. W. Robinson
U. S. Independent Telephone Association
Advt
Achieving Fame Across Birthdays as a Prolific Author
The passage praises an older writer and author of universal renown whose career has grown in power and prestige with each birthday, highlighting the enduring influence and literary stature spanning a long life.
A F Adams Named Lead of Postal Telegraph Company
A F Adams becomes the new lead of the Postal Telegraph company appointed by Postmaster General Burleson. He previously served as president of the Kansas City Home Telephone company.
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A. F. Adams
Postal Telegraph Company
Burleson
Kansas City Home Telephone Company
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