Egan Secures Four Muscatine Stars for Waterloo Club
Ned Egan announced the purchase of four Muscatine players for Waterloo to form a nucleus for next season. Catcher Jack Hruska, infielder Jess Runser, and outfielders Charles Reinhart and Martini will join, with Donahue to return. Manager Wyan aims for a fast, well-rounded team as the new association prepares for a solid season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jfaneger
Ned Egan
Waterloo
J. C. Koeneke
Egan
Musca
Tine
Jack Hruska
Jess Runser
Charles Reinhart
Martini
Muskie
Reinhart
Ruuser
Wyan
Mugkies
Jiggs Ponehte
Ralph Miller
Teader
John Westerwick
Fiction Spy Depicted In Court Ruling On Modern War Fiction
New York judge upholds use of spies as a literary device in modern fiction. The decision discusses how spies appear in war stories and plays, noting stereotypes of villains and the role of inns in espionage. A separate civil service exam in Waterloo seeks clerks or carriers for the post office, excluding married women. male applicants must be 18 to 45, weigh at least 125 pounds, and stand at least 5 feet 4 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julius M. Mayer
Federal District Court
Mayer
Postal Service
Federal
Waterloo
Civil Service
Italy Granted Wide Territory Pledge for War Role
Washington January 11 Italy won allied guarantees for control of Priest dal and southern Albanian lands along the Adriatic in return for a large troop commitment to the Entente. The terms include Dalmatia fringe to secure Austria’s coast and potential Italian advances from Salonika against Greece if needed.
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Washington, D. C
Italy
Priest
Adriatic Sea
Austria
Albania
Avlona
Dalmatia
Saloniki
Lower
Adriatic
Constantine
Greece
Germany
Macedonia
Roma
Ukelele Craze Sweeps America Amid Odd Fads
New York on January 19 reports a nationwide ukulele craze as theaters showcase Hawaiian dances and musical novelty. The piece lampoons the fad, notes the instrument’s low prices and fast spread among youths and workers, and parodies critics and performers. Also includes a brief crime item about stolen gold fillings from Dr A W Adams, with recovery and suspect details.
Urgent Need for Larger Y Building in Waterloo
W M Parsons state secretary spoke at the Business Men's Gymnasium class annual banquet urging a new Y M C A building in Waterloo. He said the current structure is too small and hinders growth, citing Cedar Rapids efforts to raise 150000 for a new Y and urging local start a campaign led by secretary Burns. Other speakers endorsed the Y M C A, noting improved health and community benefits, and the board met to review December work. A Des Moines directors’ meeting invite was extended for February. A Bridgeport inquiry seeks relatives of Frank Hewitt for estate settlement. Licensed to wed: George Smith and Caroline Tucker. Frank Green and Bessie Conrad.
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W. M. Parsons
Waterloo
Parsons
Cedar Rapida
Coecollege
Ym, C. A
Iowa
Burns
E. R. Shannon
H. L. Haywood
Fred &. Pettit
M.C. A
Des Moines
Joyce
D. Gadwell
Bridgeport
Conn
Frank Hewitt
Hewitt
D. C. Cook
George Smith
Caroline B. Tucker
Frank Green
Bessie Conrad
Coupon for Gatiss Combined Catarrh Treatment offer
A mail order coupon invites readers to receive a pack age of Gatiss Combined Catarrh Treatment free by mail. Fill in name and address on dotted lines and mail to C F Gauss at 581 Main St Marshall Michigan.
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Gauss
Gruss
C. E. Gauss
Main St. Mare Shall, Mich
Gatiss
C.F. Gauss
Main St
Marshall, Mich
Nine Hour Day Demands Formed Duluth Domestic Servants Union
The first domestic servants union east of the Missouri is formed in Duluth with 106 members. They will present demands to housewives on January 15 including $20 to $26 monthly for two person families and up to $80 for three or more, a nine hour day with overtime, one full recreation day weekly, ample meals, well lighted ventilated sanitary sleeping quarters, and it is said to be a creation of the Industrial Workers of the World. Officers of the Sons of Veterans were installed at the last meeting with Commander Kr. Snodgrass and a list of officers including H. G. Carroll, TM. Q. Burnham, Z. jA. Wagner, RE. F. Kistner, and others.
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Duluth
Minn
Missouri River
The
Industrial Workers of the World
Sons of Veterans
KR. J .Snodgrass
H. G. Carroll
TM. Q.burnham
Z. Ja. Wagner
RE. F. Kistner
WL. Batts
Fr. M. ‘Stan
J. Lang
W. T. Edwards
Comride Merriman
M. J. Nife
Ji. G. Burnham
J. J. Wythe
IL M. Anderson
Discrimination Rejected in Summer Excursion Rates
Washington January 11 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled today that Transcontinental rates are not justified for higher round trips or summer excursion fares from Seattle and Tacoma to Chicago and other U S and Canada points compared with Portland to the same destinations.
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Washington, D. C
Mnotorstate Commerce Commission
Seattle
Tacoma
Chicago
United States
Canada
Portland
Ore
Don’t Stay Gray Donstone Hair Stain Ad
An advertisement for Brownstone hair stain from The Kenton Pharmacal Co promotes a dye free formula that claims to vanish gray hair instantly with a uniform color from light brown to black. It touts lack of itching, scalp irritation, and absence of harmful metals, offering two shade options and free sample with a small postage payment. Sold in Waterloo by Henderson Drug Co. and Wangler Bros. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Ghada
Kenton Pharmacal Co
Pike Btread
Covington
Waterloo
Henderson Drug Co
Wangler Bros. Co
Church Campaign to Raise Seventy Thousand Dollars
A drive to raise 70000 for a new Hirst Presbyterian church building opens next week. Pastor Dr John Robertson Macartney outlines plans Sunday. ten five man teams will canvass members for pledges. Oliver Trume baver chairs campaign. committee heads include J Nerry J W Weatherill J J Rainbow and others. Finance chair TW Rath prepared a membership card index for pledges. three year terms with quarterly payments. The effort targets 75 percent of funds before construction begins. current property sale expected to proceed.
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Hirst Presbyterian Church
John Robertson Macartney
Oliver Trume Baver
Campaten
J. [. Nerry
J. W. Weatherill
J. J. Rainbow
David Stevenson
John Patterson
A. Boysen
C.K. Bentz
WW. McFarlane
G. W. Robertson
F. W. Wieland
Finance Committee
TW. Rath
Medgen
Purchase plan for lot and charges to be raised
The notice states the fund has been provided to purchase the lot and cover charges. The actual solicitation work will commence on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexin
Itching Pimples Heal With Cuticura Treatment
A letter from Charlie Simpson of Oak 5 Street River Grove illinois describes severe itching pimples on the head. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with clearing years of pimples and redness after using two boxes of Ointment and two bars of Soap. Free samples offered by Cuticura are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Simpson
Oak
River Grove
Lil
Specialist Dr Bhallenberger Sees Patient on Saturday Visit
Dr Bhallenberger, a chirente specialist, treats nervous special diseases patient Witerlao on Saturday January 18 during the 97th visit Cadvertine ment.
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Bhallenberger
Witerlao
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Tini
Donahue
WAR
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America
Island of
Hawaii
Cremona
Jacobus Stainer
Paganini
Genoa
Orpheus
Eurydice
Pluto
Krelstec
Marie
Tarisio
A. W. Adams
C. E. Fredericks
Old Elks’ Hall
Myers’ Orchestra
Lelch
Pearree Nate
FIRST
Urnsbyterian Society
Edich
Evening Courier
Daily Reporter
Mr. Simpson
Palace Theatre
William Farnum
George Walsh
Bee Eatlesley
Katinka
Carmen
Merry Men of
Wailada
House Peters
Gail Kane
Velvet Paw
Patre News
Crystal Concert Orchestra
Mi Lyzy
Bessie Love
Coffee Dan’s
Artcraft Productions
Mary Pickford
Boosters
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