Split-Season Plan Rivals Local Infield Shuffle
Muscatine officials revive a split wagon schedule amid infield upheaval as Jimmy McAuley and Paddy Siglin leave Waterloo for the Pirates. Talk centers on a two half season format to bolster clubs early and again for the second lap, with Burlington and Waterloo contention shaping the pennant race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Pittsburgh Pirates
Iocal
Jimmy McAuley
Paddy Siglin
St. Louis
Pirates
Lee Magee
Waterloo
Miller Hoggins
Biglin
McAuley
A. A
Muscatine
Burlington
Questions on firearms and powders addressed to Mrs care of Alfred Bede
A reader from Spokane asks about muzzle energy of the .45 automatic and its comparison with the 9 mm Luger and 44 Colt and about velocity changes with temperature. He cites data for the 44 Colt and asks how cordite compares to smokeless powders, noting the difficulty in a definitive answer due to many factories involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bede
Spokane
Wash
U.S. Army
Leby
Chergy
Wabash Tar to Coach Ames
Harter Walter of Wabash college is hired by the state board of education to assist in Ames Iowa for the closing Missouri Valley season. He will be assistant professor of physical training and coach the varsity basketball season joining Ralph Jones at Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Harter Walter
Wabash College
State Board of Education
Des Moines
Athletic Council
Walter
Ralph Jones
Illinois
Urbana
State Board
Coach Jones
Illinois University
Two Pennant Winners Meet to Decide Title
Muscatine weighs double season plan as central circuit discusses two seasons to boost race interest and attendance. Local officials favor action with a championship series possible after two seasons. Ed Asher and George Campbell sign with Boyle for Keokuk team as prep for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Algadne
Waterloo
C. A
Rio
Tallendera
Brock
Justice
Lante Loses Claim Against Burlington
National board of arbitration rules on minor league baseball disputes. Decisions include disallowing Harry Lunte’s claim against Burlington, Iowa, and awarding player services to Vandervelde and Stewart to Des Moines and New London. Free-agent applications granted to Harold Woods and Bert E. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
National Board of Arbitration
National Association of Professional Baseball League
F. Weizel
Baker
Oregon
J. P. Gilligan
Minneapolis
Minn
Harry Lunte
Burlington
Iowa
Gen. Evans
Paducah
O. Vandervelde
Des Moines
John Stewart
New London
Conn
Tommy Ryan
Marshalltown
Harold Woods
Bert E. Jones
Dubuque Fans Plan Excursion to White Sox Opening Day
From Dubuque Indiana a large group plans a baseball excursion to Chicago for opening day of the White Sox home season. Clarence H Rowland of Dubuque will lead the Comiskey team in the American league pennant race. A special train decorated with Dubuque Rowland Comiskey and White Sox banners will transport the party, with a brass band aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Chicago
White Sox
Windy City
Clarence H. Rowland
Comiskey
St. Louis
Bloomington Player Adjudged Insane and Committed
Charles Gurtz, second baseman for the Bloomington Three league team last season, has been adjudged sane and committed to an asylum in Indiana. The illness is attributed to his constant attendance at revival meetings. Doctors hope treatment will allow a return to play this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Charles, Gurtz
Indiana
West High Five Triumphs Over Waverly 39 to 18
West High’s basketball team, despite late lineup changes, dominated Waverly 39 to 18. Guards Clyde Davis and Kilpatrick led a strong first half, with Bragdon scoring 14 of the locals’ 30 points as West High built a 19 to 4 lead at the end of the first period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baster
West ‘High
Waverly
R. L. Ashley
Clyde Davis
Kilpatrick
Miller
West High
Bremer County
Bragdon
Glaesener
Hiragdon
Royce
Hinds
Strayer
Réspateyen
Davis
Leslie
Leander
Elfert
Herdline
Brooks
Brandenberg
Lowder
Wigley
Bloom
Cedar Falls
West
Clark
Johnson
Ransch
Schultz
Kaufman
Thomas
Schluter
Long
Turner
Cornell
van Dorn
Willey and
Wrestling schedule for Iowa team in 1915 season
Iowa City February reports manager Kellogg and director Schroeder of the Iowa University athletic department negotiating a four event wrestling season. Home meet with all class wrestlers planned. A three match series with Nebraska under consideration. Ames and a Chicago conference match sought. Hawkeyes to compete in the April conference tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Kellogg
Schroeder
Iowa University
Nebraska
Ames
Towa
University of Chicago
Hawkeyes
Baptist church lights and events in Aplington
In Aplington on February 5 the Baptist church installs electric lights with Meyer Hros in charge. A baby girl was born to Jesse Stockdale and wife. Asa Stoner debuts a moving picture machine with a show on Saturday evening February 6. The Christian Endeavor society at the Presbyterian church celebrates its 34th anniversary next week, with services Sunday at 7 20 pm and a joint program with Ackley’s C E society on Tuesday. The week includes prayer meeting Wednesday, a town hall play Friday, and a Sunday 6 30 pm program marking the week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Society of the Presbyterian Church of
Ackley
Rev. Pershing
Croup and Whooping Cough Advertisement Cited
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable cough remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough with over forty years of satisfaction no opiates and sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Sve
High Jinks at Waterloo Theatre Opens Tuesday
Arthur Hammerstein presents High Jinks at the Waterloo theatre with Otto Hauerbach and Rudolf Friml as writers and composer. The show promises metropolitan farce style and a joyous perfume theme, with two plays weekly and 20 cent seats reserveable. Chas. Niems ne Gamblers opens Feb 10 under Al. Gorrell, featuring stock advance bargains and recognizable players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hammerstein
Waterloo Theatre
New York
Casino
Otto Hauerbach
Rudolf Friml
Madame Sherry
Rudolf Jim
Jan Kubelik
Chas. Niems
al. Gorrell
Life
The
Stock Exchange
Mr. Klein
Maggie Pepper
Lela Gorrell
Mildred Hastings
Trueman Deroame
Waterloo
Waterloo Adds Ten Cent Theaters With All Seats Reserved
The plan offers Sunday shows with week matinees and evening performances from 7 30 to 11 00. Prices 10 cents balcony 20 cents lower floor all seats reserved. First half features include Hilda Thomas Lew Hall in The Substitute Palfry Brown and Barton The Follies of Vaudeville Gard ner Nicolia At the Pay Station Contortionist Car tetta and the usual feature films with the All Girlie Program to follow next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Hilda Thomas
Lew Hall
Palfry
Brown
Barton
Gardner
Nicolia
Cartetta
The Girl of the Golden West at Plaza Theatre
The Plaza Theatre shows The Girl of the Golden West to crowded audiences in Waterloo. The western drama, tied to the gold rush of ’49, outshines The Virginian at the same venue, with House Peters Mabel Van Buren and Theo Roberts headlining. Ralph Mason Hix conducts the score from the opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Moving Picture Lane
Plaza Theatre
Far West
Waterloo
House Peters
Mabel van Buren
Theo
Roberts
Ralph Mason Hix
Majestic vaudeville bill features stars and new pricing
The Majestic hosts a strong vaudeville lineup headlined by Four Seasons, a singing novelty act, Kenny and Hollis, Geo Dixon, Bernard and Myers with The Cabby and the Passenger, and Frear Baggett and Frear. Two performances tonight promise good entertainment despite rain and blizzards. Starting tomorrow the management introduces timely prices with balcony tickets on Sundays at ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Majestic
Kenny
Hollis
Geo. Dixon
Bernard and Myers
and Frear
Baggett
Byways Reflect on Public Service Economy Debate
In a continued page four discussion the Byways column notes that testimony before the committee reveals self interest and personal grievances. Witnesses differ on where savings should start, exposing cliques and rivalries among those available to speak while acknowledging weak spots in public service have been largely reduced and that work remains for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troversy
Soldier preference law stirs state politics and public service
A former state senator recalls backing a controversial soldier preference measure amid debates on legislative, executive, and judicial adequacy. Gov Cumming hesitated before signing, fearing unintended effects while voicing sympathy for veterans. The Evening Courier and Reporter is widely read in Waterloo households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyl T
Waterloo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wabash Tar
Glas
Univer
Sity
Boyle
Vtilags Leaguer UN
Michigan State
Keokuk
Ed Asher
George Campbell
Hinge
Eggleston
Frank Moyle
Baseball Association
Aleston
Asher
Ludington
Giffin
Campbell
Farrell
Holuicher
National Commission For Settlement
Barrett
Lante
OWA
Massachusetts Ageier
Tanks
Norwich
A. A. Arneson
Emimons
West Hilgh Fives
Trim Waverly
Ashley
Aplington
Palace Theatre
Ciara Kimball Young
OY O Amusements
AL Gorrell
Helda Thomas
Lou Hall
Kimmel & CO
Jonal
of the
Golden West
ALL Star
Ca&st
James Edward
Max Figman
Hoosier School
Mutual Weekly
Iowa State Bank
West Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Pula
Lic
Public Service
Lown
A. J. Busby
Mgr
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue
Gana
Wenzelman
Pife & Fittings
G W. Pett
West Fifth Street
Byvank Transfer, CO
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
THETE
Sycamore Street
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!