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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1917

Page

10

Three Leagues Plan Major Restructure Of Minor Baseball

Chicago Jan 17 three midwest minor leagues the Three I Central and Central associations outline a plan to abolish the current governing board of eleven and redraw circuits to form a new full-time salaried board. Presidents will meet Jan 24 to finalize redistricting and solicit broader league support as they push to reform the failed system.

Chicago Middlewest Three-I Central Central Association Palmer House Tearney National Commission Cincinnati National Association of Minor Leagues New Orleans Prozr National Association

West High Guardsmen May Return to Athletics

Four star players Robert Nauman Roeland McGuire Harry Rouse and Gordon Vaughan recently returned from service on the Mexican border with Companies 8 and 6. If eligible they may rejoin basketball and other sports when the new semester begins January 22. Eligibility requires passing grades in three subjects this and last semester. A decision is expected late this week or early next.

Robert Nauman Roeland McGuire Harry Rouse Gordon Vaughan West High School A. T. Hukill Altho Hukill Nauman McGuire Royce Vaughan Wast High West High Elaven

Mitchell Hands Champion Freddie Welsh Knockout Bid

Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee dominated the ten round bout with Champion Freddie Welsh last night. Mitchell controlled the action from start to finish, appears ready to claim the crown as Welsh failed to mount sustained offense.

Milwaukee. Wis Richie Mitchell Pride of Milwaukee Freddie Welsh Mitchell Welsh

THINGS THEATRICAL HERE AT HOME

Local theaters showcase burlesque and farce with Billy Watsons U S Beauties and They and Abey at Waterloo while Majestic hosts The Sunnyside of Broadway with Max Bloom and Becky. Plaza presents The House Built Upon Sand with Lillian Gish and a dramatic raid sequence. Crystal screens Husband and Wife as idle husbands and wives navigate marital roles. Supper at St Marks Church announced.

Lillian Gish Mies Gish

Death of George Dewey Manila hero honored at office

A grand reception marked the tribute to George Dewey after his death. The Vermont native born December 26, 1837, rose from Norwicht Vermont Military Academy to lead the Asiatic squadron. He commanded at Manila Bay on April 30, 1898, destroying the Spanish fleet with minimal losses. Dewey later held top Navy posts and married twice, first to Bush Goodwin and then to Mildred Hasen.

Bis Parke of Washington Vermont George Dewey New England Montpelier Old Military Academy Norwich Dewey Woodstock Naval Academy West Point Annapolis Congress Novel Academy Daway Mediterranean D. A. F. la Falette Hampton Roads Gibraltar Turkey Egypt Port Hudson Melancthon Smith Mississippi David G. Farragut New Orleans Vicksburg Dahlgren Charleston S. G Varmont Fort Mile Creek Fort Fisher Kearsarge Orient Hong Kong Fees United States Spain Deway Philippine Islands Manila Olympia Boston Concord Petrol Raleigh Baltimore Philippines Manila Bay Usney Luzon Davey Cearite Cristina Montojo Ling Buena Cristina Tyro Providence Adam Montojo Reina Criatina Castila Don Armionio de Ulloa Don Juan de General Board of the Navy Mlas Bush Goodwin Ichabod Goodbwin New Hampshire Mra Mildred (McLean) Hasen Washington

Waterloo Schools Praised by State Superintendent

State official Albert M. Deyoe commends Waterloo public schools for equipment, organization, course of study, and instruction quality. The district earns approval and is labeled a standard Iowa school, with congratulations to the community on maintaining high standards. Local licensed names and notes on Waterloo’s new calendar industry follow.

Waterloo J. B. Dempster Weet Board Albert M. Deyoe Waterloo Public Schools Iowa

Vail and Black Hawk County Featured in Iowa Magazine

Theodore N. Vail of American Telephone and Telegraph is noted for boyhood years on a farm near Waterloo in Black Hawk County. The Iowa Magazine issue highlights local publicity and town activity, including the Greater Town association's efforts to promote Iowa, road progress, and articles by Ora Williams and T H McDonald among others.

Black Hawk County Iowa Magasina Theodore N. Vail American Telephone & Telegraph Company Waterlao Wall Waterloo Greater Iowa Ora Williams T. H. McDonald C. H. McNider Mason City Iyandoa Whitted State Department of Agriculture Herbert Quick Towa

Temperature records fall as terms rise at noon

A local thermometer climbed to 18 above in the morning, reaching the day’s peak after several unsettled days. The prior day’s high was 13 above with morning readings at 7 above, while the afternoon warmth drifted higher than typical for the period.

Dagger in the Back and Gold Medal Haarlem Oil

An old advertisement urges women to combat backache with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. Claims include daily doses ending pain, Dutch origin since 1696, government charter, and reliability promises with money back if ineffective. Shows pricing and emphasis on authenticity.

Haarlem Holland Netherlands

Weather Note Describes Windy Stormy Outlook

A fragment explains that the eye of the weather is indicating a stormy pattern with narrowing cold conditions. The phrase suggests unsettled skies and plunging temperatures ahead as wind and chill intensify.

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