Speedy Rush of Grinnell Hailed as Iowa Track Legend
Forest Myers recalls J Harlan Rush known as Speedie, Iowa sprint star from Grinnell. Once clumsy, he improved rapidly under Jack Watson, winning the hundred, fifty, two-twenty, and four-forty in 1896 and helping Grinnell claim the Western Intercollegiate meet. Rush set state records in 1897, 945 seconds for the century and 214-6 for the two-twenty, records unbroken until 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Myers
Des Moines Register and Leader
J. Harlan Row
Princeton University
John H. Rush
University School of Cleveland
Ohio
Princeton
John Harland Rush
Iowa
John Harlan
Rush
Doc Huff
Waterloo High School
Grinnell
Speedie
Jack Watson
Johnny Crum
Rust
Watson
Palmer
Majestic hosts capacity crowds with new reduced prices
At the Majestic yesterday three capacity houses welcomed the new policy of reduced prices. The show offered a strong lineup headlined by Hilda Thom as and Lew Hall in The Substitute with engaging dialogue songs and humor. Contortionist Carlotta proved a local favorite and Gardner and Nicolia’s At the Pay Station skit drew several encores.
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Majestic
Carlotta
Gardner
Nicolia
Hilda Thomas
Lew Hall
Miss Thoman
Grape-Nuts Credited For Digestive Relief And Energy
A Terre Haute woman writes about indigestion after typhoid, claiming Grape-Nuts digestion is reliable and meals feel nourishing. Her husband improves after switching to Grape-Nuts, and their child thrives at school. The letter praises Grape-Nuts as a remarkable body and brain builder with genuine testimonials.
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Terre Haute
Billy Pig Reaches Home After Flight from Circus
Billy Pig returns home to Madam Pig and Billy Goat after a cruel voyage with the Bruins who used him as a circus trick. He recounts escape in pajamas, and Billy Goat proposes daily visits to cheer him and ensure a hearty meal. Madam Pig prepares supper and the trio enjoys a feast, ending with plans for Billy Goat to visit every day.
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Billy Pig
Billy Goat
Tam
Madam Pig
Mr. Bruin
Bruins
Hill Goat
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Follies of Vaudeville a Waterloo novelty show
A clever comedienne and Mr Hall kept crowds laughing with makeup and actions. The highlight is Paliry Barton Brown and The Follies of Vaudeville with a plush drop, Miss Brown in gowns, Paltry on the wheel, and Barton as a midget. Continuous shows start tonight at 7 30.
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Hall
Waterloo
Paliry
Barton
At the Waterloo High Jinks Tuesday at Waterloo theatre
The musical comedy High Jinks comes to the Waterloo theatre Tuesday with a perfume plot, a jealous Frenchman, a wandering widow, and a doctor entangled in comic romantic chaos. A lively chorus, melodies, and dance fill the scenes as farces proliferate. Al Gorrell Stock Company returns Wednesday led by Al Gorrell in The Gamblers, a Chag Klein work famed for long runs. Prices begin at 19 and 20 cents with tickets on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m.
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Arthur Hammerstein
Waterloo Theatre
al Gorrell
New York City
Gorrell
Iowa Tops Nation in Principal Crops Value in Outlook List
Washington reports Iowa led the thirteen principal crops with $351.45 million, followed by Illinois at $314.66 million and Texas at $288.34 million. Decreases in cotton hurt Texas. Other states include Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, Missouri, Indiana, Minnesota, and more. Also a cheeky personal ad seeks to sell a canoe and metal house outfit.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Texas
Illinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Ohio
Missouri
Indiana
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
New York
Georgia A
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Michigan
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Kentucky
Alabama
South Dakota
Tennessee
South Carolina
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets aid liver and bowel action
A long time physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle tonic made from vegetable ingredients and olive oil. The ad claims they cleanse waste, improve complexion, and restore energy, urging daily use for a period with noticeable results. Sold by all druggists and by The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus.
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F. M. Edwards
Ecores
Dr. Edwards
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Clarification on Chris Webber life and death case
H B Allen of South Pasadena California writes to the editor to correct a published obituary linking him to the death of Chris Webber. He recalls hiring Webber briefly in 1870s Waterloo for a month, then recommending him to a brother for farm work, and later supporting him financially after learning he was destitute in Nebraska. He states Webber never worked for him again and that loans were repaid. Webber died in a Black Hawk county home.
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Chrig. Webber
Waterloo
Alonzo
Orange Township
Cedar Falls
First National Bank
Cédar Falls
Harry 8. Allen
Webber
Cozad
Neb
Black Hawk County
Altho
H. B. Allen
South Pasadena
Cal
Henry Carey the London composer of God Save the King
In London 171 years ago a noble born songwriter named Henry Carey died. He wrote God Save the King which became the national hymn of England and the United States, and Sally in Our Alley beloved by sopranos. His works appear in The Courier’s Songs That Never Grow Old collection. read the display and clip the certificate today.
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London
Marquis of
Halifax
Henry Carey
God Save the King
Carey
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Samuel Francis Smith
Sally
Courier
Musterole Ointment Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief
An ad promotes Musterole a white mustard oil ointment that penetrates sore spots to ease sore throat bronchitis and other aches. It claims faster relief than old plaster forms and notes availability in 25c 50c and 2.50 hospital sizes from Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio with a warning to avoid imitations.
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The
Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleansing of Tleciples Jitank Clearings In United States Week
United States clearings for the week ending February 4 total 4.286 billion dollars with Canada at 125.026 million. Major cities report mixed changes from the prior year, including gains in New York and Chicago and declines in several others, reflecting varied economic activity across regions.
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Jitank
United States
Hradstrest’s Journal
New York
Local happenings and deaths in Denver area
A Denver social round up notes Harold Gleasom returning home after six weeks in western states, Fred Reinhardt’s death at his west town home, and a funeral in Fairview cemetery at the Evangelical church with Rev Krumm and Rev Rice officiating. Also mentions Kate Farnsworth leaving for Sioux Falls for medical treatment, Edward Krueger aiding at the creamery due to rising patronage, a Krueger Mathias wedding, a newborn girl to Mr and Mrs Farries, and upcoming Mission Society meeting with Miss Emma Greening’s improving health.
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Denver
L. Bruns
Ladies’ Aid Society
Henry Nevertian
Harold Gleasom
Fred Reinhardt
Fairview Cemetery
Evangelical Church
Krumm
Rev. Rice
Waverly
Kate Farnsworth
Sioux Falls
Edward Krueger
Alex. Moorey
Krueger-Mathias
Maxfield
John Farries
Mission Society
W. Steege
Emma Greening
Raymond Hageman
One Koepke
Visit to Mercy Hospital and 1915 patent grants list
A note mentions a visit to the former's father at Mercy hospital and reports patent grants to Iowans ending February 2, 1915. Inventors include Beckwith, Barlingbar, Kucera, Decker, Macphall, Matthews, McCormick, Lum bard, Starkweather, Hutson, and others for items like a motor drive hoof trimmer, currycomb, hydrocarbon soldering instrument, truss, washing machine, and ledger systems.
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Mercy Hospital
Otto Bussa
Ing
Des Moines
Geo
F. Beckwith
Elliott
Barlngbar
W. Cuyler
Estherville
Currycomb
Alexander C. Decker
Keokuk
John W. Kucera
Cadar Rapida
Jus. Macphall
Davenport
Deere & Co
Moline
Jas. Matthews
Leeds
Ledger
Horace McCormick
M. A. Lumbard
Truss
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Iowe
Mrs. Fawther
Matthew
CWA
R. O. B., Care Courier
Chris Webber
B. Amarn
Wim
Benny Carey
America
Inc
Philadelphia
Boston
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Kansas City
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Detroit
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New Orleans
Omaha
Milwaukee
Atlanta
Lowsville
Seatle
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Forth Worth
Memphis
St. Joseph
Tate
Nashville
Yulnth
Savannah
Wichita
Peoria
Sioux City
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Dayton
Little Rock
Lincoln
San Diego
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Tulsa
Fort Wayne
Wyansville
Fail River
Helena
Fargo
Springfield
York
Rockford
Muskages
Quincy
Bloomington
Booth Bend
Decatur
Fremont
Tacksonvilla
Vicksburg
Dacreasa
Ness Office
Cheney Bros
Wilfred C. Lana
Crocker
Pans SA
Libby
McNeill
Chicago
Husterole
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