Jeffries Weighs Ring Return Amid Johnson Talks
Former heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries signaled possible return to boxing as he weighed offers to fight Jack Johnson. He stated he has not decided, cites uncertain conditions, and notes past claim of being drugged at Reno in 1910.
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Los Angeles
James J. Jeffries
T the Ring
Johnson
Lony
James
Jeffries
Toyself
Jeffries Sill
Reno
Nev
Jack Johnson
Hele
Wrestling Fang Presented Treat for Fans
In a wrestling program Lucas Lampiris from Seaport Greece will challenge Waterloo's Carl an as fans expect a dramatic bout. Two strong preliminaries are scheduled Lloyd Lee s versus Francis Blitec with Blitec replacing Earl Roebuck who withdrew. Semi finals feature Mark Hechttertig versus Jor Britts in Hechttertig's first appearance.
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Lucas Lampiris
Seaport
Joushly
Awss
Carl An
Waterloo
Hoth
Lloyd Lees
Francis Blitec
Earl Roebuck
Mark Hechttertig
Jor Britts
Hechttertig
Measles Ahead for Johnny Says Younger Brother
A young boy recalls catching his older brother's illness and predicts Johnny will get measles once he outgrows them. The memory reflects a child’s view of illness and care in a family setting.
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Johnnny
Bromo Quinine Laxative Cited for Cold Cure Signature
Advertisement notes Bromo Quinine Laxative claimed to cure a cold with a World over usage claim. Mentions signature of Be W Grove and a 26 cent price, dated in a Que Day reference.
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BE. W. Grove
Waterloo YMCA game draws Cedar Falls college clash
Athletic contest set for Wednesday evening February 21 at the Waterloo Y. Cedar Falls college faces the Waterloo Y team in a scheduled sporting event.
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Waterloo ‘'Y
Cedar Falls College
Waterloo
Baseball Stars and Old Guard Faces in 1911 Contenders
The column notes Hummel and Bergen as remaining veterans with Brooklyn National. Bergen heading for the minors. It hints at pennant races across seven American League cities and cites Ping Sadie’s 30 1910 home runs with the White Sox. Mentions O Toole requests a March 17 day of freedom and possible trades involving Northen or Daley to Nashville.
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John Hummel
Billy Bergen
Old Guard
Brooklyn
Hummel
Bergen
Ping Sadie
Chicago White Sox
California
White Sox
Martin O'Toole
Ponpin
Fred Clarke
Pittsburgh
East High to Play Waverly and Charles City Weekend
Waterloo area high school basketball scene features West High vs Marshalltown and East High at Waverly with East also hosting Charles City. West High already earned a state tournament berth. East seeks to join to contest the title in Iowa City. Y M C A midgets travel to Grundy Center as title race muddles between Muscatine and Ottumwa amidst shifting results.
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Waterloo
West High
Marshalltown High
East High
Waverly
Charles City
East
West
High
Muscatina
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Packers
Ottumwans
Davenport
Vistora
Amscatine
Wateroo
College basketball chances in Waterloo Ot tumwa Muscatine clash
The Waterloo five faces either the Ottumwa or Muscatine five in a deciding game or series on college gym floors. Coach H.R. Lee would likely accept the proposal if Muscatine is the opposing team.
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Waterloo
Ottumwa
Muscatine
HI. RK. Lee
Water loo Y M C A dual meet offers gold medal prize
Waterloo Y M C A prepares for a Wednesday dual against Cedar Falls Teachers College with a gold shield medal awarded to the top scorer. Points are earned by apparatus approach dismount execution and form with entrants limited to four events and at least three. Contenders include Charles Eby Lyle McDonald Archie Stacker and William Stuff.
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Waterloo Y. M. C. A
Teachers’ College of
Cedar Falls
EE. C. DeVoe
Bridge Street
Charles Eby
Lyle McDonald
Archie Stacker
William Stuff
H. R. Lee
Coulon Demands Ring Conditions For Burns Bout
Johnny Coulon and Frankie Burns plan to weigh at ringside in New Orleans on Sunday. Coulon rejects Burns requests to weigh two hours before the fight and Burns faces limits on leaving the ring after weighing in at the West Side. Burns must weigh in and stay in the ring to force a 20 round scrap, while the referee decision remains open with Harry Stout favored by the West Side. Tommy Walsh emerges as a potential third man referee.
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New Orleans
Johnny Coulon
Frankie Burns
Coulon
Burns
West Side
Jimmy DeForest
Conlon
Daly
Harry Stout
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promoted by H. W. Taggart
An advertisement extols Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a superior scalp tonic that preserves hair color, kills dandruff germs, and promotes growth. It cites grandmothers’ sage tea as a traditional method and offers a 50 cent bottle with a money back guarantee from druggist H. W. Taggart at 537 Commercial Street.
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Wryeth
Wyeth
H. W. Taggart
Com'l St
Special Dairy Train To Make Midland Stop In Morning
A special dairy train over the Rock Island line departs this city tomorrow at 9 A.M. for Washburn with a large exhibit of dairy cows from Marsh Guernsey Jersey and Holstein herds. Prof. Hugh V. Van Pelt expects record crowds and the train will include diner and sleeper cars for two weeks on the journey.
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Rock Island
Washburn
Marsh Guernsey
Shoemaker
C. A. Nelson
Waverly
Hugh V. van Pelt
Cream Cake Recipe and Cream Filling Featured by Mrs. Hill
A vintage recipe segment presents a K C Cream Cake with a butter sugar egg yolk batter and three flour layers. It includes a cream filling of hot milk flour sugar vanilla chocolate and a free KC Cook's Book offer from Jaquis Mre Co Chicago.
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Janet McKenzie Hill
Gaston Cooking School
Jaquis Mre. Co
Chicago
Liberal offer guarantees Merital Hair Tonic refund
The undersigned druggist authorized by the American Drug & Press Association guarantees Merital Hair Tonic to give satisfaction or the purchase price will be refunded. Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Store are named sole agents.
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American Drug & Press Association
Henderson Drug Co
Red Cross Drug Store
Olive Tablets Offer Breath Cleanliness and Digestive Ease
Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a pleasant sugar coated remedy for bad breath and gentle bowel and liver stimulation. Claims to purify the system without griping or dangerous side effects and promotes usage nightly for a week. Printed by the Olive Tablet Company of Portsmouth and Columbus Ohio.
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F. M. Hdwards
Qolive Tablet Company
Portsmouth
Ohio
Columbus
F. M. Edwards
D. D. D. Prescription Promises Fast Skin Relief
Wangler Bros. advertises D. D. D. remedy for eczema claiming mild wash clears itch. A 25 cent bottle is offered and a first regular size bottle priced at one dollar is guaranteed to work or the customer pays nothing.
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Wangler Bros
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