Amnesia case widens as patient linked to Canada Brazil ties
In Dubuque Iowa January 12 doctors press on to identify a Canadian World War veteran with memory loss now in Finley hospital. Dr A M Pond traces clues from early Canadian service to a possible American son of a Boston cotton magnate and a Brazilian connection in Rio de Janeiro. A consular inquiry may reveal his father-in-law’s address and potential relatives through Brazil.
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Brazil
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Informa
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Tonada
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Pneumonia Stricken Man Escapes Jail From Hospital
Arnold Smith, ill with phthisis, escaped from Harrison County jail in Clarksburg West Virginia by sawing bars in his hospital third floor room and climbing down. He had been isolated for tuberculosis and fevered at 102 degrees. Police fear he would die if he reached the hills before recapture. The incident followed a newspaper advertisement urging readers to hire magazine subscriptions from home dealers.
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IiL_ ofeumonia
Arnold Smith
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Harrison, Sunty
Smith
National Boxing Assn Completes Its Organization
National Boxing Association closes its organizing meetings with officers to be elected. Walter Liginger of Wisconsin, former A A U president, likely to be named president. New York rules may be adopted with changes banning judges over 50 and prohibiting the flag in ring uniforms. Featherweight limit may move to 125 pounds. A clean slate for boxers and promoters is proposed with cross state suspension enforcement for rule violations.
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United Press
New York
Walter Liginger
Wisconsin
William A. Rocap
Pennsylvania
National Association
Dick Court Wins Handicap Match With Ed Lewis
Rochester New York January 12 Articles of agreement for a wresting match between Ed Lewis world champion and Dick Davis Court were signed for January 21 in Rochester Davis Court known as Decourt defeated Lewis last night in a handicap bout outpointing the champion and breaking Lewis head lock 14 times Lewis aimed to throw Court and Farmer Bailey of Vermont in 75 minutes
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Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
Stranr
Lewis
Davis Court
Farmer’ Bailey
Vermont
Leonard and Mitchel Make Lightweight Title Weight
United Press reports Benny Leonard and Richie Mitchel weighed near 135 pounds for their Friday night lightweight title bout in New York. Both posted forfeits of 5000 dollars to reach 135 pounds eight hours before the match.
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United Press
New York
Benny Leonard
Richie Mitchel
Leonard
Mitchell
High School Swimmers Wrestlers Set for Iowa Tourney
Ames Ia Jan 12 about 125 to 150 high school athletes from across the state will compete in wrestling and swimming at Iowa State College on Feb 5. The event marks the start of a winter tournament series.
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Ames
Jona
Iowa State College
Ames hosts first midwest meet by Ames athletics dept
The Ames athletic department plans a pioneering meet in the middle west with more than 24 high schools already entered. C W Mayser, director of athletics at the college, calls it a bigger success than expected as teams from Red Oak Manilla Oakland Mason City Fort Dodge Dayton Leon Burt Bussey Cedar Rapids Muscatine Ottumwa Olin Strawberry Point Ames Nevada Eldora East Des Moines West Des Moines North Des Moines and Council Bluffs are listed among entrants.
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Ames
C. W. Mayser
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Mayser
Red Oak
Manilla
Oakland
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Dayton
Leon
Burt
Bussey
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Olin
Strawberry Point
Nevada
Eldora
East Des Moines
West Des Moines
North Des Moines
Council] Bluffs
Iowa State seeks best 16 high school teams in Iowa
Ames January 12. Iowa State College athletic authorities seek the 16 top Iowa high school basketball teams to compete in the state championship tournament March 11 and 12. Nominations will follow recommendations by sports writers and fans statewide, with C W Mayser urging input from knowledgeable observers. The Iowa winner will be invited to the midwestern championship tourney. Reynolds-Gallio wrestling bout slated for Norfolk.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
C. W. Mayser
Middle West
Pape's Diapepsin Relieves Indigestion Fast
Millions trust Pape's Diapepsin to ease stomach acidity and indigestion. A single tablet relieves belching heartburn and discomfort, allowing you to enjoy meals again. Cheap to buy at drug stores and widely recommended.
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Caddock Leaves For Hastings To Prepare For Lewis Match
Earl Caddock Walnut Jr former heavyweight wrestling champion leaves Omaha for New York tonight to train for his January 24 bout with Ed Lewis, the current title holder. In Burlington Iowa John Freiburg defeats Jack Rogers and breaks two bones in Rogers ankle with a toe hold after an hour and 39 minutes of wrestling.
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Omaha
Neb
Earl Caddock
Walnut
New York
Strangler) Lewis
Burlington
John Freiburg
Jack Rogers
Rogers
Hair Care Notice Warns Against Harsh Washing
An advertisement urges careful washing to avoid drying the scalp and damaging hair. It touts Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure, greaseless, and superior, claiming a small amount cleanses hair and scalp, leaves it soft and silky, and is inexpensive for family use.
Theatrical Listings Show Romantic Dramas At Local Theatres
A collage of film summaries notes melodrama in Family Honor at the Palace, Bunty Pulls the Strings with Cullen Landis at the Strand, and Down Home plus The Forbidden Thing featuring James Kirkwood at the Crystal. Descriptions celebrate romance, struggle, and happiness across multiple 1910s style productions.
Tonsiline Tonsiline Tonsiline Remedy Ad Card
National sore throat remedy promoted as a nationwide solution. Highlights quick relief, availability in all states, and pricing at 25 60 and 2.00 dollars for hospital size. Appeals to frequent buyers and urges memory of the product for prompt relief. Brand character shown by a long necked bottle figure.
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Moat le
Zemo Promises Quick Relief For Skin Irritations
An old remedy claims to stop itching and soothe skin diseases such as blackheads. Zemo is described as a safe antiseptic liquid that works overnight on minor blemishes, costs 35 cents, or $1 for an extra large bottle, and won’t stain or feel greasy.
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Aekdom
At-Home Hair Dye Claim From Orlex Powder Ad
New York barber Mr. A. BE. O'Brien promotes Orlex powder as an easy at-home remedy to color gray, streaked, or faded hair to black brown or light brown. Dissolve in water, apply with a comb, and enjoy long-lasting, non sticky results with a guarantee in each box.
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A. BE. O’brien
New York City
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Roots for Holistic Health in Ads
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a medicine for catarrh rheumatism scrofula and other ills of the blood stomach liver and kidneys. It lists herbs roots barks and berries such as sarsaparilla mandrake dandelion wintergreen gentian wild cherry and juniper and touts economy true merits and tonics.
Ely's Cream Balm Offers Quick Relief for Stuffed Noses
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm to relieve colds and catarrh by applying a small amount in the nostrils. The antiseptic cream supposedly penetrates air passages, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and provides instant relief from nasal congestion, dryness, and headaches.
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