Final Steps Form Iowa Sportsmen League Formed
Final steps for the Iowa Conservation and Sportsmen's League are completed with articles of incorporation filed in Des Moines. Officers named include Murtimel president French secretary and treasurer Jamieson EH ow Ego and Robert T. Joffr, forming a board of directors. A subcommittee for rapid legislative action is appointed to push favorable measures. Members: R T Jeffrey Ames G Eckstein Hoone J J Reid Mitchellville F J Smith Des Moines George Macartney H T Blackburn F C Hubbell OG H Smith Port Dodge and D Y French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ides Moines
Iowa Sportsteen
Frank Dodson
Iowa Conservation and Sportsmens League
Ond
Woo
Murtimel
French
H. Jamieson
Ego Ant Robert T. Joffr
Iowa
R. T. Jeffrey
Ames
G. Eckstein
Hoone
J. J. Reid
Mitchellville
F. J. Smith
Des Moines
George Macartney
H. T. Blackburn
F. C. Hubbell
OG. H. Smith
Port Dodge
Five Greatest Pitchers Named by Manager Tenney
Fred Tenney, newly appointed Boston Nationals manager, lists Charley Nicholls Deacon Phillippe Joe McGinnity Mordecai Brown and Christy Mathewson as the greatest pitchers of all time. He notes Tenney’s sixteen years in the majors and his research into the game’s legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tenney
Boston Nationals
Charlies Deace
Phillippe
Pittsburg Pirates
Tenney
Charley Nicholls
Deacon Phillippe
Iron Man
Joe McGinnity
Mordecai Brown
Christy Mathewson
Skunk Farm Inquiry Reaches Iowa Warden
Cedar Rapids Iowa January 18 State Fish and Game Warden George A Lincoln reports receiving a Spokane Washington man’s inquiry about skunk farms in Iowa. The inquirer seeks owner location and thriving stock and Lincoln will check if any farms exist and may provide information if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
George A. Lincoln
Spokane
Wash
Towa
Lincoln
Iowa
M C A Five and West High Play
In a first of three practice games at the Y M C A a city association team defeated West High in a one sided contest. West High lineup included guards Sharp Shiery Marsh and others with Whittle as center and Rice Goassard as forwards.
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Weet High
West High
Sharp
Shiery
Marsh
Whittle
Weller
Tiffany
Williams
Armstrong
Harrison
Schoyek
Gates
Rice
Goassard
Gassard
Bennett
Eby
Hackenschmidt Downed Ordemann in Thrilling Fight
In Minneapolis Henry Ordemann of Minneapolis was exhausted by a stronger foe Jorge Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion won two falls. The first fall lasted two hours 37 1 2 minutes the second fall two minutes. Waterloo lodge No 484 K of B meets tomorrow evening for regular work.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Henry Ordemann
Jorge Hackenschmidt
Fotal
Waterloo Lodge
K. of B
Sport Pickups and Player Movements Across Leagues
Reported trade rumors link Tony Smith to an Indianapolis infield berth with the Brooklyn and Chicago Wubs connections complicating his path. Cy Seymour may seek a release as Baltimore. St Louis owner Blaney Robinson Eyes first division with Rajahs. Needham signs 1911 contract. Springfield inks Sullivan. Coombs joins Flint. Clinton posts Elmer Smith sale to Bloomington.
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Tony Smith
Ttrooklya
Tndiuanapolis
Smith
Minneapolis
Americuan Association
Kaine
bin Dahlen
Brooklyn
Indianapolis
Chicago Wubs
Happy Snvth
Davideson
Ditcher MeIntyre
Dodgers
Amith
Azl Ames
Blaney Robinson
St. Louis Cardinals
St Louis
Roger Bresnahan
Rajahs
Robinson
Ogers
Sioux City May Join New League
The 1911 Western League faces upheaval as the American Association seeks expansion and a third major league looms. Omaha St Joseph Des Moines Denver and Sioux City vie for primacy. Pat Rourke plans a new modern plant on the circuit, signaling a shakeup and possible realignment of teams and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Omaha Bee
American Association
Omaha
St. Joseph
Denver
Des Moines
St. Paul
Columbus
Toledo
Milwaukee
St. Joe
Nes Moines
Pat Rourke
Iowan to Head Minnesota State Fair
John Simpson of Des Moines Iowa secretary of the Iowa State Fair association has been chosen secretary of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society and head of the Minnesota state fair. The unanimous selection followed an executive board meeting at the fair grounds to succeed C N Cosgrave.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John Simpson
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Fair Association
Minnesota State Agricultural Society
Simpson
C. N. Cosgrave
Wealthy heir Davis Elkins named to Senate at thirty five
Washington notes Davis Elkins, son of prominent coalman and railroad owner, rises to the Senate after influential friends urge Governor Glasscock to appoint him. He has held directorships and management roles in Morgan town and Kingwood Railway, Elkins Coal Company, and other ventures. He served as a captain on General Schwan’s staff in Porto Rico during the Spanish war.
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Washington
Senator Eiking
Harvard
Morgantown
Kingwood
West Virginia
Davis Elkins
Elkins Coal Company
Farmers and Merchants' Bank of
Union Utilities Company
American National Bank of Washington
Davis Trust Company
Elkins
W.va
General Schwan
Porto Rico
Glasscock
Senator Elkins
Local Social Notes and Community Events Reported
Miss Mabel Rice and Walter McCown visited at the Daniel Rice home last week. Funeral for Mrs Julius Miller held in Cedar Falls. MM WW A and RW A installations draw large crowd with oyster supper. Jefferson residents Mr and Mrs Simpson attend, bringing readings and violin solos. Simpson plans a home talent show in Garrisons hall. Carl Giesler prepares to cut ice for farmers and the creamery.
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Mabel Rice
Walter McCown
Daniel Rice
A. A. Grandon
H. D. Miller
Julius Miller
Cedar Falls
W. A
Arrs. Simpson
Jefferson
Iowa
Mr. Simpson
Mrs. Simpson
Librarian Resigns for Health in San Antonio Stay
Dr Vera Norton, former city librarian after M Whit mire's death, leaves Tuesday evening for San Antonio Texas seeking rest from threatened tubercular trouble. She gave up a ten year medical practice last year after Chicago medical training and lived in a tent last summer. Miss Marion Grawe will assume librarian duties at the public library.
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Gar
Vera Norton
San Antonio
Tex
Chicago
Mary Whitmire
Norton
Union Men Get High Wages Schedule Issued
The 1911 wage scale for New York Building Trades council union members covers 100000 workers. Based on an eight hour day, Saturday half holidays and observed holidays apply. Sunday or holiday work, or after noon Saturday, incurs overtime rates. The schedule outlines the detailed rates.
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New York
New York Building Trades Council
Waverly City Notes and Homemaking Updates
Wm Vanderworth of Des Moines visits for Volunteers of America work. Mrs Willian tieihl travels to Lamberton Minnesota to visit friends. John Teitha and wife plan to move to their new west side residence. Mrs Sarah Woodruff has been ill for two weeks. Karl Cain needed a substitute on his rural mail route while entertaining the grip. Local high school boys practice for a basket game against New Hampton next Friday. Miss Alice Wilson is ill with the grip. W I M society of the Methodist church to be addressed by Mrs Frank Kighmey of Waterloo next Wednesday. Miss Lillian Clark improving from a serious illness. Gee Clark left for Pine River Minnesota after a telephone message. They have a new electric power plant there but could not start the machinery. Mr Clark is a skilled millwright in demand for such occasions. The framework of Ralph Watkins residence is up and shaping to be among the finest in the city. Geo Clark holds the contract. Mrs Henry Schell is on the sick list. Leslie Brondie to leave for Denver Colorado for beet factory work.
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Trampton
Alice Wilson
W. i. M. Society
Clark
Wright
Ralph Watkins
Geo
Henry Schell
Leslie Brondie
Denver
Colo
Three-I news cautions on dubious league reports
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald warns readers not to take Three-I league news seriously as some papers print undated, false or unverified reports about Dubuque and Waterloo. Local officials deny knowledge of these items, underscoring unreliability from southern papers.
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Dubuque
Warm Artesian Water Used to Batch Eas
Pierre South Dakota January 17 Capa a town forty miles west on the line between here and the Black Hills has claimed the artesian well yields the warmest water in the state A local man plans a greenhouse and large scale chicken raising using the hot water to regulate temperature and hatch eggs without heat fluctuations for spoilage concerns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Capa
Black Hills
North Waterloo Railroads Detailing Local Staff Moves
Brakemen H H Young and W R Crawford have taken examinations for conductors after eight years with the company. Wllneis Central shops in North Waterloo are busier this winter, requiring more workers. Local residents including C A Sparks, M E Evans, Marshall Griggs, and Alice Miller are noted for business and personal visits, with several resignations by shop workers and a bustling basket social at the German Lutheran church raising 28.25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Young
W. R. Crawford
Wllneis Central
C. A. Sparks
Cherokee
North
Waterloo
M. E Evans
Freeport
Howard GC. Waddel
Omaha
Twinois Central
Southern Pacific
Portland
Ore
3. B. Sherrod
Waller
LaCrosse
Wis
T. W. Place
J. Watkins
Illinois Central
Ben Fauber
Edward Hirst
German Lutheran Church
Theodore Behrens
John Maguire
Fort Dodge
Postmasters Set Waterloo for Iowa Convention
Waterloo to host the Iowa State Presidential Postmasters Association convention likely in June. President Robertson of Port Dodge and secretary Nimocks of Ottumwa will visit Waterloo within a week to set the date. Last year Port Dodge hosted in September. Des Moines the year before in October. About 200 postmasters are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa State
Kidney stone relief claim from Dr Shallenberger visit
Patient Hottel of Garwin Iowa describes 23 years of kidney trouble ending after consulting Dr Shallenberger Chicago specialist who diagnosed a kidney stone and treated it. He reports passing the stone and being pain free. The doctor will attend Hotel Logan Waterloo Saturday January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shallenberger
Chicago
M. D. Hottel
Garwin
Iowa
Hotel Logan
Waterloo
The Old Reliable Specialist in Chronic Disease
The provider boasts 28 years of experience in treating chronic diseases and contrasts with Hot Springs doctors who advertise free or short‑term services. He asserts a large fee but claims thorough treatment and guaranteed satisfaction, inviting patients to consult and judge his expertise.
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Hot Springs
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