Gocher and the Unshackling Tale Spark Trotting War
Officials of the National Trotting Association show signs of retreat as owners and breeders threaten a new group at Syracuse. The Horse Review notes reform gaps beyond the unshackling rule and targets W H Gocher as a chief irritant driving fans away. Iowa grapplers fall to Indiana 32 to 6 in a dual meet with limited Iowa participation due to injuries and suspensions. Francois at law defeats Tremor in a 135 pound clash. Moore and Mumbly win for Indiana. Mockmore suffers a first-time loss.
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National Trotting Association
American Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Syracuse
The
Horse Review
Hartford
Conn
W. H. Gocher
Marty K. Devereaux
Gocher
Iowa Grapplers
Iowa City
Indiana
Iowa
Hoosiers
Hawkeye Captaia
Francois
Laws
Tremor
J. I. Moore
Mendenhall
Mockmore
Wilie
D. T. Smith
Mumby
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE ADVERTISEMENT CLAIMS COLD CURE
An old ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Nine tablets as a one day cure for cold symptoms. It claims to stop coughing and headaches and speed recovery, with E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a 36 cent price.
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E. W. Grove
Davenport Legion Basket Tossers Here Saturday
The Becker-Chapman post American Legion basket tossers visit Davenport Legion for a regional contest at the YMCA on Saturday evening. Davenport recently defeated the locals on their home floor and star guard Jack Skien will miss the game due to duty in Dubuque. The local squad faces attendance issues and possible departure from home games to offset a growing deficiency.
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Becker-Chapman Post American Legion
Davenport Legion
Davenport
Jack Skien
East High Pbees
Dubuqui
Becker-Chapman Post
Althe
Jay Andrews Injured in Chicago Taxi Accident
Jay Andrews former manager of the Waterloo baseball club was struck by a taxi in Chicago yesterday. He suffered serious injuries with both legs broken and has not been connected with baseball since the war.
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Jay Andrews
Waterloo
Chicago
Andrews
New York American League Suit Served in Major Damage Case
In New York four complaints totaling half a million dollars were served by the New York American League club against GB Johnson and others from Peoria and Ti. Tommy Gibbons defeated George Knockout Brown in ten rounds. In Dayton Dan Curley won a twelve round decision over Mike O Leary.
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Associated Press
New York
New York American League Baseball Club
Johnson
Peoria
Tommy Gibbons
George
Brown
Dayton
Dan Curley
Mike O'Leary
Sports chatter and pro boxing notes from early era
Comiskey longs for a quick season start while Gunboat Smith ends quiet on a grudge. Johnny Kling predicts billiards growth as he stays in the billiard game. Scotty Monteith blasts today’s lightweights as the worst ever. Saratoga grounds to undergo major upgrades before summer meet. England Olympic coaches may be hired to aid English athletes. Dr. Wilce of Ohio State is offered Columbia coaching post but stays in Ohio. Milburn Saylor retires as a Big Four rail engineer. Kim Coffroth recalls early California boxing for Dempsey-Capotier bid. Jim Corbett plans two All Star baseball teams for next fall tour.
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England
Wilee
Ohio State
Columbia
Fred Dawson
Wilce
Ohio
Milburn Saylor
Indianapolis
Todianapolis
Chicago
Kim Coffroth
California
Johnny Gritt-Bat Nelson
Jim Corbett
Ty Cobb
Christy Mathewson
Opening Card for New Athletic Club Friday Night
Ralph Alexander city fireman completes training for a boxing bout with Jack Clifford at the Armory Friday evening opening smoker of the Business Men's Athletic club. Alexander, back from France, is in fine form and plans to show Clifford he is ready when they meet. Clifford has been in Canada and will arrive Thursday.
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Ralph Alexander
Jack Clifford
Armory
Business Men's ‘Athletic Club
Ralph
France
Clifford
Canada
France Decorates Town Girl With An Honor Medal
Tama Iowa receives a bronze medaille reconnaissance francaise as part of a government honor for 15 YWCA secretaries serving under French war departments. The ceremony honors distinguished service and includes a town girl among the recipients.
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France
Tama
Medaille Reconnaissance Francaise
Target Tips and Hunting Helps From Our Arms Expert
A discussion on revolver firing styles weighs double action versus single action. Advocates of double action argue quicker use in emergencies, while single action favours accuracy for aimed shots. Police considerations note cocking hammer reduces dodge risk and misfires. Readers’ questions cover shotgun action cleaning and front sight alignment, with caution against risky shell work.
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S Am Shartly
Edson
Cal
Helen Hunt Jackson Maynard Receives Noted Decoration
Inquiry of Mrs. Maynard in Ithaca New York reveals she has just received a beautiful decoration with official be stowal. Helen Hunt Jackson, now Mrs. Maynard formerly of Tama, is well known to many Iowa residents.
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Helen Jackson Maynard
Tama
Maynard
Ithaca
N. Y
Iowa
Helen Hunt Jackson
Waterloo Auto Show Outgrows Quarters Before It Opened
Black Hawk county auto dealers sought space for the February show and the Forum building proved small. A temporary 100 by 140 foot annex was approved to accommodate 73 car spaces and 22 truck and tractor spots. Exhibits valued near half a million dollars. Cal Muller selling 3,000 Columbia Records at large discounts.
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Black Hawk County
Forum
A. C G. Ryan
Waterloo
Chicago
New York
Congregational Church Extends Call to Cushman at Iowa Falls
At a Sunday meeting in Town Falls the Congregational church unanimously extended a call to Rev. C. B. Cushman of Monticello Ia to become pastor here. Cushman, a Grinnell and Chicago Theological Seminary graduate, will assume duties after arrangements are made, succeeding Rev. C Willin Bast who left for Perry Ia. Also noted are obituaries of Luther F. Troutman and Mrs. Ida Campbell Patton and details on the deaths and survivals of S. Lathrop and family, with biographical notes on their Iowa connections.
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Town Falls
Congregational Church
C. B. Cushman
Monticello
Cushman
Town College
Grinnell
Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago
Kansas
Ieather
Troutan
Luther F. Troutman
Hubbard
Rockford
Spirit Lake
Rogie Grove
Algona Conference
The
Methodist Church
Latimer
Havelock
Plover
Paullina
Dows
Garner
Marathon
Lathrop
Hardin County
Mgr
Aetna Township
Abbott
Mr. Lathrop
Muncie
Ind
Cornell College
Iowa Falls
W. J. Lathrop
Martin
Trenton
H. B. Lathrop
Marshalltown
Elizabeth Wilson
Traer
Charles City acts to relieve housing shortage
Charles City Iowa on February 3 moved to ease a housing shortage by forming The Home Builders Incorporated with $60,000 capital to build and sell homes to workingmen on affordable terms. The plan aims to promote home ownership, with HW Fairb as president and local officials to answer charges of larceny and breaking Moses is an old offender. The note ends with various local items including high school basketball results and Y M C A activities.
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Charles City
HW Fairb
Moses
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Comiskey
Gunboat Smith
Samp Tor
Bob Martin
Champ
Johhny Kling
Chicago Cubs
Kling Hs
Scotty Monteith
Johnny Dundes
Mel Coogan
Saratoga Race Track
Ay Et
New Athletic Club
Rockhill
Altho
Odessa
Mina
Waterloo Auto Show
Columbia Records
Muller
C. E. Cushman
Ida Campbell
W. B. Patton
Rochester
cMaxwell
A. Maswell
Maxwell
Harry Padden Auto Co
Sixth
Franklin Streets
Doctor
Koren Company
East 2d St
N. V
Korein
East Sad St
Naw
York, N. Yo
Waverly
Best High of
EU. Diu
N. Frudden
E. G. Brown
Eugene Molbrok
B. Wood
Hart-Parr Co
Ing
Charles
Jak- City
Chamberlain
E. C. Moses
Nujol
Nujol Laboratories
Standard: Oil Co
New Jersey
Broadway
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