Government Plans to Install Traps at Cantonments and Camps
The United States government recognizes trapshooting and shotgun use in modern warfare. It plans to install traps at cantonments and aviation schools, recruit instructors, and place large orders for clay targets to support training and recreation for aviation cadets and troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Aviation
Signal Corps
San Diego
Cal
San Antonio
Tex Hoawsten
Tex
Mineola L. NF
Rani
Ill
Winghita
Tex Waco
Clemens
Mich
Essington
Bellevilla
Faircheth
Fort Sill
Okia Hampton
Memphis
Tens
Dellas
Lake Charles
Inter,state Association
American Lake
Wash
Quantico
Kansas City
America
Pershing
France
International wrestling tourney opens with held matches
In New York the International catch and catch can tournament began to crown the style champion as Wladek Zbyszko of Poland defeated George Maunich of Siberia and Dr. B. F. Roller of Seattle beat Tom McDermott of Ireland. The event runs three weeks. Cleveland fights were canceled as officials probe Jimmy Wilson’s death after last week’s bout with Otto Wenzel. Buck Crouse beat Whitney Wenzel in 10 rounds in Pittsburgh and Harry Grebb toppled Willa Mehan in six in Philadelphia. Kid Black and Young Chaney drew in 26 rounds at New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Wladek Zbyszko
Poland
George Maunich
Siberia
B. F. Roller
Seattle
Tom McDermott
Ireland
Cleveland
Mepger
Jimmy Wilson
Otto Wenzel
Buck Crouse
Whitney Wenzel
Pittsburgh
Harry Grebb
Willa Mehan
Philadelphia
Kid Black
Young Chaney
New Orleans
Baseball Problems Under Discussion
Chicago December 4 Problems facing the two major leagues were discussed by B B Johnson American league president and August Herrmann war commission chairman and Cincinnati club president. They debated schedules limits on players contracts wartime tax on admissions and adding military features to games. A joint meeting after their annual meetings in New York and Chicago is planned but they hope to harmonize points to avoid a joint session. Herrmann favors 184 game schedule Johnson 140 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Johnson
American League
August Herrmann
War Commission
Incinnati Club
Tach
New York
Chicago
Johnson
Herrmann
Sferrman
West High Basketball Prospects Bright
West High teachers note promising material as inter class games reveal strength among sophomores and juniors seniors. Sophomores beat freshmen 17 to 10 while juniors thrash seniors 7 to 2. Key players include Nig Warner Clyde Miller and Paul Simpson, with Simpson captain and Barnea coaching for an early season preview. East High also reports limited experience with only two regulars O Connor and Sage, awaiting a larger turnout at the Y.M.C.A. practice. Vinton invited to Cedar Valley league as Cedar Rapids exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High
Sophs
Warner
Clyde Miller
jJunior
John R. Barnea
West
Paul Simpson
Paul Farr
Matthews
Sam Rubio
Simpson
Vinton
Six Day Bike Race Sets Tough Pace in Madison Square Garden
New York December 4 The six day bike race at Madison Square Garden covered 605 miles and nine laps by the 32nd hour with 12 teams still racing. Donna and Bello were one lap behind as the leading distance for this hour aimed at the 706 mile record set by Lawson and Root in Chicago in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Des
Madison Square Garden
Mandonna
Bello
Lawson
Root
Chicago
Contenders May Clash For Big Benefit Title
Des Moines Register discusses a proposed postseason benefit game between Iowa City and Mason City for state championship funds. While Iowa City officials oppose, advocates argue a war fund motive and public support could push for the game. Mason City backs a matchup to aid soldiers and Red Cross efforts, with possible locations and broader wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Iowa City
Macun City
Waterloo
Altho
Mason City
The
Register
Red Cross
Real estate transfers including McKirryher and Mobray deals in Waterloo Cedar Falls
A series of land transfer notices in Waterloo and Cedar Falls areas lists Susan D McKirryher and Henry McKirryher selling parcels to W R Mobray in Enterprise Place and nearby additions, with other transfers involving Arthur J Schmitt Rebecca Thompson Theodore Hunter and George Dawson. Amounts shown include 315 175.00 and 2 000.00 with parcel descriptions across Garison Dean add Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rual
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Susan D. McKirryher
W. R Mobray
Pt Sbm Nbm
Henry McKirryher
W. R. Mobray
SYM
Cue
Enterprise Place
Waterloo
Arthur J. Schmitt
Rebecca ‘Thompson
Garrison & Dean
Cedar
D. H. Turter
Theodore A. Hunter
Alarich
Cedar Falls
A. M. Placa
Trustees
George W. Dawson
Wrestling Ideal Sport for Soldiers
Chicago reports wrestling praised as a life saver for soldiers in France and on other fronts. Maj. Gen. Barry backs the sport at Camp Grant with aides, while military experts say wrestling aids combat readiness and trench defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
France
Camp Grant
Barry
Omer
Teuton
Joe
Farmer Burns
Teachers Have Good Grid Year Prospects Bright
Cedar Falls reports the Iowa State Teachers college football team had a tough season yet showed resilience. Despite a 33 to 0 defeat at Camp Funston and an earlier 42 to 0 win over Iowa Wesleyan, Perrine developed a strong backbone. With most players returning and new talent arriving, next season is expected to yield one of the conference’s best teams. Also, Waterloo bowling teams prepare for the Dyersville tournament beginning December 7 with entry money paid out as premiums to winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers
Camp Funston
Upper Town
Highland Park
Penn College
Capt. James
Hersey
Dickinson
McCreery
Waterloo
Dyersville
Bennie Leonard shown as king lightweight with swift right hand
The article praises Bennie Leonard for his fast damaging right hand and popularity, while noting Bemis’s fighting brain as a key asset. It details Leonard’s quick ring work, tendency to rush, and ability to study opponents, as illustrated by a New York bout where Leonard stopped Leo Johnson in under two minutes by exploiting Johnson’s jaw weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Leonard
Bemis
Hea
Leonard
Altho
Timvie
Bennie
Alen
Things Theatrical Here At Home At Waterloo
Readable notices of ongoing entertainment in Waterloo include Oriental Girls at the Clover, Zig Zag Revue at Majestic with Six Musical Noises and Whirl of Girls, and The Flame of the Yukon at Tuas Palace. The Family Theatre presents The Clean Up, with a large cast and bank robbery plot, while the Waterloo Post Office lists local names and sponsors for various shows and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Comedians
Lao Stevens
the Waterloo
Billy Watson
Waterloo Theatre
The
Majestic
Charles Marsh
Plaine Julyetts
Red Cross
Majestic Theatre
Franklyn Fernum
Brownie Vernon
Family Theatre
Advertised Letters at Waterloo Town November 23 1917
List of mail advertised at Waterloo Town dated November 23 1917 includes Miss Elsie Andrew Mrs H E Basham Mrs Olive Blanchard Miss Amy Boddy Miss Anna Carry Miss Viola Carpenter Mrs Margret Clayton Grace Cornwell Ella Conley Miss Grace Eliott Lillian Fink Mary Furbush Miss Mas Harvey Mrs Geneva Hardy Mrs Jess Hans mire Mrs W P Hogan Miss Rose In
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Elsie Andrew
H. E. Basham
Olive Blanchard
Amy Boddy
Anna Carry
Viola Carpenter
Margret Clayton
Grace Cornwell
Ella Conley
Grace Eliott
Lillian Fink
Mary Furbush
Mas Harvey
Geneva Hardy
Jess Hansmire
W. P. Hogan
Rose
Quebec Bridge Opens with First Freight Train Crossing
The new Quebec bridge was formally opened today with the first freight train totaling 1,245 tons crossing and returning. Many Quebec bridge and Canadian government officials joined the ceremony on the inaugural train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec Bridge
Quebec
Also Mentioned on This Page
Basketball
Lid
West High Prospects
Wilson
War Department
University of Mlinots
Ohio State
Chicago University
Patrots
Rae
Yukon
Tuas Palace
Dorothy Dalton
Monte M. Katterjohn
Thomas H. Ince
Little Town
Hope City
Alaska
Nome
Hare
Kenneth Harlan
the Stranger
Melbourne McDowell
Black Jack Hovey
Margaret Thompson
Carl Ullman
May Palmer
Charles Miller
Palace Theatre
Travitz
Fern James
Ray Johnstons
Ida Leucht
Claude Lister
Anna Luck
Josephine Lyte
C. A. Marquary
Lillian Markham
J. W. Miller
W. E H. Moore
Mery Murphy
G. 5.Munroe
E. A. Nelson
Marie Norston
Irene Orvis
Airs. Plekatt
Mirs_Rittle Rausch
Marie Walker
Goldier Walsh
Elsie Whitson
Rosie Winmen
Memie Wilson
Elsie Weile
Pauline Young
Frank Addame
Archibeld
ABH
Berridge
J. G. Black
Mr. DuBois
C. A. Boyes
Ponpos Bracamontes
Sam Bray
Henry Carlson
Campbell
James Cash
Mnan
Schuling
Harry Clark
Henry Covington
HB. M. Cowles
E. T. Cox
Earl D. Cotton
M. J. Cox
W. O. Dahl
John Dupertius
G. J. Eggere
Joe Garromont
J. Garthof
Virgil Girtey
John Giess
A T. Hassman
Louis Hall
W. FL Hallam
C H. Whitmore
Thos
J. Whellhan
GB. Whitmore
Clyde Willams
Walter C. Winders
L. H. Winstead
L. G. Wiltins
C.H. Whon
C. Young
J. Young
Ray E.creedson
AM. Miller
Roy Rogge
Phi
Mel Kelly
By Geo. McManus
Berys
Yooll
Olly
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!