Keokuk Kept Wrestling Crowd Thrilled By Carl Brown Victory
Local favorite Carl Brown defeated Matsuda in two falls at the Keokuk armory, first in 4 2 minutes with a scissors and half nelson, second in 10 35 with a head lock. Referee Jess Reimer from Des Moines impressed fans. Brown’s speed and science drew praise as Matsuda fought hard, while other bouts featured Darrah over O Neill and Gaskinais’ effort. Brown’s manager Hitchcock announced Brown would face any challenger at his weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brown
Matsuda
Armory
Brown
Nelson
Jess Reimer
Des Moines
John Vass
Rock Island
Reimer
Matsude
Keokuk
Baker
Sterne
Manuseah
Kontracta
Keo“kuk
Manusch
Burlington
Indians
Pat Hilly
Hilly
Stone « Webster
Mariseth
Madigan
Man
Usch
Jones
Manuech
Tun
Young Darrah
Dan O’ Neill
McDonald
Gasginais
Xginais
One Day Cold Cure Ad for Bromo Quinine
An advertisement touts a laxative Bromo Quinine product claiming cures for a cold in one day and grip in two days for 25 cents, and includes a signature line "BE. W. GROVE."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Grove
Marquard Loses To Spokane Kid In Vaudeville Pitch Trial
In Spokane on February 14 ten thousand spectators watched Rube Marquard, famed 19-game winner for the New York Giants, falter against 19-year-old clerk George Crofoot during a skyscraper ball toss in a vaudeville ad. Crofoot caught the first easy ball, then Marquard’s two attempts failed as Crofoot clinched the moment by catching the third. Marquard paid $100, acknowledging Crofoot’s win before the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Rube Marquard
New York Giants
George Crofoot
Marouard
Rube
Marquard
Liberty Lake
Crofoot
Take This Man's Advice Try The Great Kidney Remedy
Walter Shirver of Hope Arkansas proclaims relief from kidney disease after using Kilmer's Swamp Root. He credits the remedy with restoring health and enabling him to work again. Notarization by A V Ware on March 25 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Shirver
Hope, Ark
A.V. Ware
Notary Public
Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Mentioned By Waterloo Courier
An advertisement from Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York urges readers to request a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes availability at Waterloo Evening Courier and drug stores in regular fifty cent and one dollar sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingehamton
N. Y
Hasure
Waterloo Evening Courier
To Let Ad Quietly Promotes Waterloo Courier Advantage
An advertising notice touts the Waterloo Evening Courier for large reach and high circulation. It claims the paper has more than double the paid circulation of competitors in its territory. The message invites readers to place notices for greater exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Waterloo Evening Courier
Ite
Iowa Fish and Game Laws Urged for Reforms in Open Season Changes
A reader argues Iowa must amend game and fish laws to boost natural reproduction, calling current rules among the most permissive in the nation. He cites bass wall-eyed pike and catfish as underlength, advocates longer minimum sizes, stricter seasons, and ban on sale of game fish. The piece compares Iowa with Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois and condemns spring shooting and drift netting. It urges protections for spawning beds and limits on rapid bag totals, with ethical duties highlighted for wildlife conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Union
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Cedar River
Lown
Iowa Five After Gophers Scalp Hard-Pressed Iowa Hoops
Iowa prepares for Minnesota clash on home floor as reforms boost the team. Berry wrist pain limits captain while Dick Gardner Leo Maiden deliver improved guard and forward play. Hawkeyes show renewed energy after rule change and recent wins over Coe Ames and Grinnell. fans expect a strong contest.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Minnesota
Quintette
Northwestern
Chicago
Iowa Quintette
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Ames
Grinnell
Berry
Captain Berry
Gophers
Gardner
Leo
Maiden
Hawkeyes
Iowa City High Riflem en Victors
Iowa City's High School rifle team won another National Rifle league week five match, besting Eastern High of Washington DC. Deering and Morris High schools led in other cities with 867 and 914 respectively, while Burns scored 147 for Iowa City, finishing just behind Don Luscomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
Iowa City
National Rifle League
Eastern High
Washington
D. C
Deering
Morris High
New York City
Morris
Burns
Don Luscomb
Juuscombe
Konvalinkai
Hoover
Newberg
Jesup News Roundup Highlights Local Social and Visits
G Oakley of Otterville visits Jesup. numerous Waterloo and Waterloo area guests drop by town. profiles of residents, weddings and store openings, church activities, and a theater booking note for Brewster’s Millions delayed. Mrs J Hohl presides over Presbyterian Women’s Society. Ralph Young and Eva Roth wed in Dunlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
F. S. Stoddard
W. Crynes
Webster City
J. Q. Miler
Otterville
F. Stumma
C. Stumma
Shady Grove
Jesup
B. ¥. P. U. Society of the Baptist Church
Cochran
Albertina Bentley
S. Hacker
Donald Joseph
J. Hohl
W. P. Walker
Mohammed Ali
A. Alexander
Walker and Son
Littleton
Margaret Thompson
Barclay
Gladys
Caroline Griswold
Ralph Young
Oelwein
G. W. Young
B. Comstock
Madrid
M. C. Young
Monroe Houser
Edward Sampaon
Imperial Orchestra
Frank Wood
W. S. McMillen
McMillen
Mike Nettie Weiser
Des Moines
B. Welser
Welser i
Clara Jones
Cedar Rapids
Myrtle Baginatos
Nellie Cedarburg
la Porte
Valentine Bahl
Raymond
Brown
East Young Street
F. R. Place
Opera House
Brewster's Millions
Arthur van Eman
D. E. Rogers
van Eman
Rogers & van Eman
Eva Roth
Dunlap
Young
Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society
Jennie
S. Hathaway
H. C. Irvine
L. 5. Hovey
Jennie Stevenson Hathaway
H. G. Irvine
J. R. Laird
Nervous Prostration Ended by Hood's Sarsaparilla
Minerva Reminger of Upper Bern Pennsylvania describes years of nervous prostration and weakness from poor diet. She credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring health, blood quality, and nerves, claiming immediate improvement and eventual cure. The ad promotes liquid Hood's Cordial and Sarsatabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Reminger
Upper
Bern
Hood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ikeokuk Club
Science
Foser
George Hitchcock
Kid
Skyscraper
Joe Raymoni
Dadvertiaermant
Binghamton, N.Y
Fish and Game Illy
Cedar Valley
Hawkeye
S. L. Miller
Norfolk
Nebr
Iowa City High Riflemen
Victors
ONDON
Bachel Isle
Mondon Mfg, CO
Minneapolis
Minn
Takhoma Biscuit
Loose Wiles Biscuit Co
J. H. Crafton Sale
M. McQuelkin
LaPorte City
Dysart
Eagle Center
J. Busby
Mgr
Wm. Vaughn Moody
Prichs
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
Sibert’s
Jewelry
East 4Th Street
Indian Bicycles
Guy W. Campbell
the Indian Man
M. Lonsdale
Miss Mabel Ettinger
West Fourth Street
Wilbert Shallenberger
Oakwood Bird
sTotel Enis
American Drug and Press Association
Mendelson Drug Co
Red Cross Drug Co
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