Erbes Seeks Big Damages Over Racing Motors
L C Erbes of St Paul testifies in a $2,600 case against Wisconsin Motor Manufacturing, admitting aims to beat foreign cars in 1916 races. He claims the firm failed to deliver six racing motors, details purchases, and disputes with Dusenberg, Burman, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Erbes
St. Paul
Minn
Wisconsin Motor Manufacturing Company
Erbes
Ife
Tate Bob Burman
Wapello
Minneapolis
Jackson
Mich
Waterloo
Min
A. T. Milbrath
Peugeot
Milwaukee
Burman
Bob Burman
Wisconsin Motor Company
Sioux City
Wisconsin
F. S. Dusenberg
Berbes
Hmatry Stutz
Dusenberg
Peugeot Tate
Sig Wiston- Fin Moter
Feld
Thomas Jefferson Walters Claims Checker Championship Honor
Thomas Jefferson Walters, a colored porter and barber, declares he is the checker champion of Water-Noo. He cannot read or write, rarely plays opponents who are not white, and attributes his success to studying, talking to the board, and keeping a calm demeanor. Walters asserts the color line will determine his city title as he faces rivals he dismisses as unworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson Walters
Retreet West
Thomas
Thomas Dill
Moe
Thoman
Waterloo to Organize New Bowling League at White Side
Waterloo plans a Commercial league with 10 teams from business houses and organizations. A meeting at White Side alleys will finalize officers and league details. Post office staff also enter, with 18 employees practicing in preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Waterloo Commercial League
Igaams
Citizens Gas
Overland, Courier, Times-Tribune
Tawa Dairy
Black Hawk
Oscoilice Damme
Uncle Sam
Commission Rules Against Increase in Grain Storage Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission disapproved railroads' proposals to double and quadruple export grain storage charges at Atlantic port elevators and for averaging delays at Baltimore and Philadelphia. Using penalties rather than higher rates, the commission said the aims could be reached by other means. The ruling affects grain shipped to warring nations and curbs potential cost hikes for New York and other ports. In Waterloo, a half mast today honors Admiral Dewey with his funeral tomorrow in Washington. At Wise Teachers College, eleven Chautauqua leaders toured Town State Teachers College and its museum, guided by Prof Arey, noting fossils and relics. the common nettle is cited as a strong cotton substitute with high yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Newport News
Atlantic
Baltivmore
Trunk Line
Europe
Commission
Waterloo
George Dewey
Washington
Wise Trachers' College
Chautauqua
M. J. Arey
Town
Fire damages Wagner cafe at 19 Fourth Street West
Fire swept Wagner cafe last night causing heavy smoke and water damage. Firefighters responded to the blaze originating in the kitchen, with flames leaping to the roof before being contained. Second-floor occupants fled in nightwear as water used to halt spread. Building owned by J. A. Young. Fire department called in from 1616 Fourth Street East this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner Cafe
Fourth Street West
J. A. Young
Fourth Street
Fire burns hands of central station captain at Bybank blaze
Captain Lou Armstrong of the Central station suffered severe burns to his hands during a chimney fire at the Bybank residence Thursday afternoon. He remains on duty today as firefighters report a busy month with 30 alarms already this month. An advertisement and a nutrition note follow, discussing milk and corn proteins in chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Armstrong
Central Station
Bybank
Mush and Milk Diet Could Sustain Life, Expert Says
Dr E W Rockwood head of chemistry at the University of Iowa warns that a mush and milk diet from corn and cows could sustain life for the average person but would not be as healthful as a diversified diet. He suggests this diet only in extreme statewide poverty and notes risks from pellagra and baking powder influencing disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
E. W. Rockwood
University of Iowa
Wowever
Rockwood
The World Almanac of 1917 Review
The 1917 World Almanac and Encyclopedia is praised as the premier reference in America. It spans nearly 1,200 pages with broad coverage from sports and politics to industry and demographics, including tables, directories, and year in review features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Almanac and Encyclopedia
Almanac
Shelron Hitching Post remembered in Kansas City Star
A nostalgic piece recalls the 803 iron hitching posts, from plain horse heads to miniature jockeys and iron boys. It notes how social status was displayed by curbside iron sculptures, as horses gave way to motor cars and traditions faded with the loss of real stables and coachmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lawne
Temperatures Reported Incomplete Readings
Readings from Buchanan Optical Co dated January 19 show scattered values for midnight to noon with several garbled figures and missing segments. Portions indicate temperatures ranging from near zero to the forties but many entries are unreadable or corrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Co
Tate E Eden
Warm sun thaw ends cold spell
Gentle south winds bring a hint of spring as temperatures hover near freezing. At 7 a.m. the mercury rose steadily while ice on sidewalks begins to melt, signaling a welcome thaw after weeks of grit and chill. The day also recalls historical notes about early London directories and the Library of Congress.
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Tome OF Longshore Thiay
Pourt
Anna Longshore-Moon
W. Mullan
E. J. Wenne
Horlick
Checker Champ
Fou
Hale Mast
Goodyear
Stolt Bros
Commercial Street
Hiro
Miller-McCartney Ins
Agen
Shelron
Ochaifi
Marx
Hart Schaifoer & Man
Frank Bros
Library of Congress
Seane
Invoice
Scane’s
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