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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1915

Page

5

Grinnell visit opens teachers college basketball season

Cedar Falls teachers college prepares to host Grinnell on January 6 as the strongest state team visits amid a tight opening schedule. Grinnell promises top offense, while Cedar Falls meets Iowa, Drake, and Wisconsin State Normal in quick succession. Coach Berkstresser plans to return from holidays for the opener.

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Burlington Favors Four Veteran Rule

Burlington Ohio January 4 President Charles Kaleteh of the Burlington Baseball association reports a letter from Tom Hayden with news for local fans. Hayden says two more players are secured and more may follow as he works to build a strong team under the four veteran rule. Kaleteh remains optimistic and backs the rule while noting Waterloo may oppose the decision.

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Bunny Semi pro signs with Egan

Cedar Rapids report says pitcher Peter Uleh of the Cedar Rapids south side signed with Ned Egan's Muscatine team and will report when the Central Association opens in April. Local notes claim Uleh shows raw speed but questions remain about reliability and commitment.

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Bunny Mascot Arrives for Cedar Rapids Team

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports the 1935 bunny mascot Harris arrived at 3 p.m. and received his official title. In an interview he says the team has good odds this season. The mascot, son of Mr and Mrs Victor Harris, weighed nine pounds at birth and was celebrated by the local fathers group.

Rugovietor Harris Cedar Rapids Prudentia Belden Victor Harris The Gazette Toon Order of “Proud and Happy Fathers Cedar Sxplde Gazette

Boyle Signs Another Star in Keokuk Baseball

Outfielder Earl Comstock, last season with Muskegon in the Michigan State League, has been signed by Frank Boyle. Keokuk will field two leading MSL run getters, Baum and Comstock, with Comstock hitting .293 and scoring 72 runs in 129 games. Boyle also added pitcher Wr. Pelaski from Chicago, noting Pelaski’s control as the main issue to address.

Keokuk Earl Comstock Muskegon Club Frank Boyle Comstock Bnnum Boyle Tte Baum Swick Gomstock Wr. Pelaski Chicago Pelaski Peoria Contro

Multiple family visits and New Year gatherings noted in Belmont

Hudson reports Frank A Strayler and daughter Leona visiting relatives for weeks then returning home to Belmont Montana. New Year guests at Dr and Mrs RO Pyles included Mr and Mrs Irwin of Cedar Rapids and Miss Burger of Keokuk. Many out of town visitors attended the New Year dinner, with Wm Donelson family traveling to Cole Texas and other locals hosting relatives. Brethren church Up Streamers dinner for about forty attended Thursday evening as school reopened after a week’s vacation.

Hudson Jon Frank A. Strayler Leona Belmont Mont Myr Irwin Cedar Miss Burger Keokuk RO. Pyles W. J. Gutknecht George Miller Donlo Chas. Shafer Chicare Faul Flos Strayer Ateria Strayer Ochoydan Monty Brandhurst Suste Alexander Sop Ralph Fred Senderloin Long Beach Cal WH Donelson Cole Willy Sherrath Peter Lund Wynot Neb Sam Jaimans A. Strayer Robert Joder Arona Straser Hazel Gadys Wash

Mason City Fans Push for Central Association Franchise

Mason City fans organize to secure a 1911 Central association franchise. Clinton and Galesburg back renewed bids. Waterloo meeting January 13 will decide leadership and backing. Clinton plans to rejoin. Mason City expects strong delegation to defend a franchise and ally with Clinton and Galesburg.

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War veteran regains memory after 50 years

Laurentine Highle, 70, a Wilmington resident, recalls childhood details after memory returns following Civil War hospital illness that erased his identity. Enlisted papers traced his name to family, reuniting him with brothers and sisters as he recounts life before the war. His memory seems to be returning. The fragment mentions a pianist neighbor and a joke about a chicken.

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New Terror on Fields of Dead

A Russian officer reports a wolves attack in east Prussia and Poland after a battle. Wounded, he recounts lying with his comrades as wolves formed a circle and moved toward the dead, then passing by without attacking before dawn. He was found by a Cossack patrol at sunrise.

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Sanitation Laws in Iowa Explain Bite of Bureau Bulletin

A Des Moines report outlines a forthcoming bulletin from Commissioner Barney detailing Iowa sanitation laws enforced by the Department. It covers prosecutions for adulteration and sanitation failures, net weight rules, labeling cautions, track scale testing, and guidance on eggs, rice, bread wrapping, and soft drink licensing.

Des Moines Barney Iowa Lawa Bulletin

McIntyre and Heath to star in The Ham Tree at Waterloo

McIntyre and Heath headline the Waterloo Sunday matinee and night in John Cort's revival of The Ham Tree a big musical novelty famed for its quaint negro characters and lively dancing. The production features lavish scenery a strong cast and the chorus of attractive dancers with music by Jean Schwartz lyrics by William Jerome and book by Geo Hobart.

McIntyre & Heath Waterloo John Cort Geo Hobart William Terome Jean Schwartz Mr. Cort

Billy Pig Falls Asleep and Gobbler Steals His Seed

A Mother sends Billy Pig to plant a garden while avoiding others. He sleeps, a gobbler eats his seeds, and Billy Pig awakes declaring his tail bitten. The gobbler reassures him the tail remains, and Billy reflects on the nap that fooled him. Copyright 1915 McClure Syndicate. Tomorrow’s story Drusilla Is Photographed.

Billy Pig Billy Goat Mr. Gobbler Billy the McClure Newspaper Syndicate New York City

Average net weight calculation for multiple packages

The notice describes weighing several packages of the same size to determine a net weight average. It notes allowances for shrinkage or variation by manufacturers and industry practice to accept a customary average when weighed packages show small discrepancies.

Ruling on Edible Content in Preserved Foods

The article discusses federal guidance on labeling preserved foods such as olives and pickles. It states edible content must be listed in pounds and ounces while not counting brine or preservative liquids.

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Community Notes From Denver January Visit and Celebrations

Fred Knter Jr and family from Grove Hill visited Wm Wehling and family over Sunday. Joe Kelling and family recently moved to Denver from Maxfield into a new house. Mr and Mrs Frank Amwsorth spent a week visiting relatives in Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Conrad Clausing celebrated their fifty third wedding anniversary with relatives present. Miss Malinda Nolting daughter of Fred Nolting was honored with a surprise party for her eighteenth birthday.

Denver Fred Kntler, Jr Grove Hill Wm. Wehling Joe Kelling Maxfield Denve Frank ¥Amsworth Waterloo Conrad Clausing Malinda Nolting Fred Nolting

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