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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
1
Lawrence based wrestling reports Bert Blair issues a challenge to Carl Brown-Brown for a Rock Island bout as Canadian wrestler Ed arrives in Waterloo and confirms plans for the armory event this evening. He promises a strong card and expects stiff competition from the Peddlers.
The article notes Carl Brown weighing about 155 pounds with rival 165 pounder, and Ed C Shave urging an impartial referee. Hitchcock will be chosen as referee. Blair seeks another shot at Brown, claiming improved form and readiness to meet him anytime. Brown heads to Rock Island to face Harry Brondell in a finish match, with local officials and supporters optimistic about a Brown victory.
Thomas, a long time resident in the north of Delaware county, was visiting his sister Mrs J D Funk when an accidental discharge of a single bar rel shotgun in the well house resulted in his death. The incident occurred Monday after he went to the barnyard to kill a chicken and the report was heard by the Funk family. The Waterlon banks will be closed all day and evening Saturday February 22 1998 a legal holiday.
Boston and Pittsburgh to play nine games at Hot Springs Arkansas in March. Charley Wagner of the Red Sox and Honus Wagner of the Pirates are the central figures in a planned nine game set that will draw national interest and feature relocated fences at Majestic Park improving home run opportunities for the superstars. The teams converge March 9 to begin practice ahead of the series opener set for March 16.
During a Panama travelogue at Orchestra Hall Chicago, audience coughing interrupted Burton Holmes. An advertisement urges Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to cure coughs and colds, sold by all druggists. Also promotes Blinco Co. $5.50 soft coal for heater or furnace and quick parcel delivery service.
The Waterloo Midgets defeated Cedar Rapids Business College 47 to 24 in a strong finish. McDonald Lichty and Hostetler led scoring in the second half while Hunter and Parole led the visitors. The Midgets prepare to face the Business Men with a lineup featuring Walker Kimm Rees Reid and Mulkern among hopeful opponents.
Iowa City Feb 20 Dual meets with Minnesota Ames and possibly Cos the Drake relays a state event a home affair and the Chicago conference meet comprise the University of Iowa track schedule this spring Manager Kellogg urges all aspirants to start March 1 Fife former Anamosa star returns to Iowa and will be eligible for the pole vault supported by Shrader and Faulk Davenport Strong With Weights Captain Streeter Carl Brueckner O Connor Carmichel Gabriels Fifa and Hanson to enter the weights and earn points Jumps and sprints feature with Faulk Parsons Ballard O'Brien Smith Crump Utz Shrader Garrett likely to run the 220 The 440 options include Sumner Crump Mather Seydel Jordan Sumner and Crump belong in the half The hurdles may surprise as well Shrader Fife Faulk lead the high jump Louis Packard assistant to Kellogg named after interdepartment basketball season end plans loom Boxing and wrestling preliminaries set for the year’s latter half and a Michigan bout note suggests Peterson a former Iowa heavyweight champion remains supreme in the sport
Wisconsin grapplers throw heavy contenders while Miller, ex-president of the Hawkeyes wrestling club, holds the middleweight title at Nebraska. E. C. Schroeder states the wrestling schedule will be wrapped up this week.
The Corn Belt Meat Producers association closed its ninth annual meeting with resolutions on transportation taxation and commerce. They urged physical valuation of railroads for tax purposes, supported appointing A Sykes to Wilson, and called for faster shipments, repeal of the commerce court, and retention of duties on farm products. They praised agricultural colleges, urged fair railroad rate basing, and opposed free listing of livestock products. Tama Jim Wilson was welcomed home with praise for his cabinet service.
Des Moines news reports Frank S. Dunshee resigns from the Iowa Anti-saloon league board after being named as retained by liquor interests. The move follows disclosure he supported the Shankland bill and had been consulted by liquor groups, though he says he could not give up legitimate employment. George S. Ferguson expects an inquiry and may reexamine the matter.
The statement notes that the Liquor Dealers' Association had employed Dunshee, but is later identified as the wholesale association.
The Majestic theaters extends the vaudeville production featuring Hucky Jito as the main attraction with the entire bill refreshed and packed with comedy singing music and sensational athletics. The show is described as extraordinary heartwarming and well acted. The 21 people musical extravaganza The Cow and the Moon is set for three days starting Monday with seats now on sale.
An old ad promotes TIZ foot powder and JZ foot bath with claims of relief from bunions and swollen feet. It offers a free trial package from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. and a 25 cent box at drug stores, promising quick comfort and smaller feet.
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