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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1918
Page
4
The report notes GEO. McMANUS resigned as chairman amid calls for harmony and unity in the Republican congressional committee. The text also mentions a tree size remark about a Greenland birch and a brief, unclear discussion of a radius-related letter.
Cleveland won 2 to 1 over Philadelphia, with a rally in the sixth inning. Gardner hit a home run to left field. Detriot? no. Johnson was relieved earlier as Cleveland pitcher shut down Philadelphia after a close fifth inning call.
Aug 28 report from Great Lakes notes Red Faber pitched the Chicago Americans to a 5-0 win over the Great Lakes naval training station squad. Chicago rapped fourteen hits as Douglas limited the Navy eleven to five safeties before 16 000 in attendance.
A recent casualty list from over there includes Lieut. C. E. Allen of Salt Lake City among Americans making the great sacrifice. Known as Bull Allen in San Francisco and at Stanford, he was a Yale man of 1912 and a noted wrestler who once lost to Earl Caddock for the Panama-Parish heavyweight title during expo year.
Cincinnati April 28 The National and American Leagues pennant winners have received official permission from Provost Marshal General Crowder to engage in the world series. The approval clears the final obstacle and the series will start in Chicago on September 4.
Water loo plans to stage a major Red Cross benefit during the Cattle Congress week featuring top Great Lakes athletes boxers and wrestlers and Sousa's Jackie band. Stars from the Great Lakes naval station include Johnny Ertie Gene Dumont Gene Gannon and Joe Stecher with Earl Caddock as champion. Proceeds would go to the Red Cross and the event would be held in the cattle judging pavilion to draw thousands. Ensign Jack Kennedy coordinates with Great Lakes officials to arrange the visit and publicity.
A La Porte City Progress Review note explains a bee swarm stinging Mrs Perkins while hanging laundry, with Mr Perkins aiding her. The report discusses bees failing after a dry summer and references neighbors and local events from Clayton County Democrat and Mason City Times rural correspondence.
Murphy, former Central Association outfielder turned major league contributor with the Boston Braves, leads National League hitters with a .375 average based on 12 hits in four games during his brief big league stint. He is credited with strong fielding and remembered for his Des Moines and Red Cedar park days. The piece contrasts his short major league show with expectations he would have stayed longer under war conditions and transfer disputes.
Des Moines Aug 28 Two more world records were set in harness racing at the Iowa state fair track. Peter Dallas driven by Hudman won four heats on a half mile track, with times 2:08 1 4 and 2:09 1 2, leading to a string of records as Sweet Aubrey and Venetian Red contended in each heat.
Clinton Ta August 28 Fifty-one motorists appeared in municipal court on charges of not dimming lights while driving. Most paid the $3 fine quietly. a few plan to contest, claiming they did not violate the ordinance. Police have been patrolling main thoroughfares after warnings about un dimmed lights.
The plot centers on a woman fleeing abuse with a man she loves as a theatre fire traps her past. Puck, a dancer in London, guides her through peril, with twists of death, plague, and a life choice linked to India. Marion Davies stars in Cecilia of the Pink Roses at Crystal Theatre, and donates Liberty Bonds to democracy.
Des Moines reports that mentally unfit soldiers have been sent to France. General Pershing telegram advised local boards to remove mentally unfit replacements before departure. Provo st marshal general condemns boards sending men rejected for disability between camps and pledges investigation and action.
Dr Huntoon city health officer urged all employees in food handling facilities to obtain health certificates from reputable physicians by Sept 1. Officials will inspect every such establishment and demand certificates. Those unable to comply may lose employment and those failing to certify could be examined as suspects and detained if diseased.
Black Hawk County Abstract Co reports property transfers showing Herman Long to John Shaffer and Hinoff in Leash Park Addition Waterloo with parcel 3900 value.
Construction on the main building of the new East High School is nearly finished. A large carpentry force works under tight labor conditions, with occupancy expected in a little over three months. Rumiley will oversee Hawkeye highway gravel work between Julien and Dubuque, splitting time between Waterloo and Dubuque until completion.
A historical advertisement claims catarrh is a blood infection and promotes Swift’s Specific three, asserting it cleanses the blood to end nasal sores throat mucus and bad breath. It urges readers to consult the company medical adviser with no charge and to buy the product through reputable druggists.
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