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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1917

Page

12

Minor Alliance May Be Formed For Minor League

Chicago January 25 The Three I League and Central association leaders meet after warnings that redistricting is needed to save several clubs. President Al R Tearney of the Three I and J F Ford of the Central call for a Chicago meeting within 10 days to decide future boundaries. Central League remains unchanged for this season.

Chicago al R. Tearney J. F. Ford Fort Dodge Palmer House Grand Rapids Tearney Ford Central Baseball League E. W. Dickerson Central League Mich nog@j

Northwestern Beats Iowa Team in Patten Gymnasium

Northwestern defeats the Hawkeyes 24 to 15 at Patten gym. Captain Underhill leads the Purple with two early baskets and a free throw, Bannick scores 13 for Iowa, and Northwestern pulls away after intermission as substitutes see action.

Chicago Hawkeyes Iowa City Murphy Patten Gymnasium Underhill Purples Northwestern Bannick Iowa Purple Town Lapt Baunick Benumelt

Food Exports Fall Off 43 Millions During Past Year

Washington report shows U S food exports declined by 43.9 million dollars last year totaling 745 million, with breadstuffs down while meat and dairy rose. Wheat and flour fell sharply, beef and pork volumes varied, and oils and gasoline exports rose with large crude and residuum fuel increases.

Washington D. C United States Department of Commerce

10 Dog Trains Start on 522 Mile Race

Morris Manitoba January 23 news notes the 10 dog trains in the 522 mile Winnipeg to St Paul race starting from Morris after overnight rest. Leaders hope to reach the border today and maybe Grand Forks tonight. One contestant Orris West withdrew before Morris due to difficulty. Mortality rate of Americans over forty five cited by statisticians as aging trend.

Morris Man Winnipeg St. Paul Grand Forks WN. D Orris West

The Heavens in February by C. B. Brainin of Columbia Univ Obs

Jupiter shines as the evening star and Saturn climbs toward the meridian this February. Venus and Mercury appear as morning stars with Mercury at western elongation on the 11th. The Lion Leo is mapped with Regulus Denebola and Gamma Leonis, while the Milky Way bends north to south across the sky revealing star clouds and dark areas dubbed coal sacks. A new theory links dark patches to dark nebulas and a flattened universe model explains the Milky Way as a vast star band around the cosmos.

Fupiter Coak Sacks Jupiter Saturn Castor Pollux Procion Sirius Orion Venus Mercury Leo Regulus Denebola Aldebaran Taurus Cepheus Cassiopeia Perseus Algol Auriga Capella Gemini Grion Isargo Navis Milky Way

Teachers 10. Play Dubuque Teachers 10. Play Dubuque

The Hawkeye conference race tightens as State Teachers prepare for a clash with Dubuque college. Dubuque, led by Leitch, seeks to extend a strong season while State Teachers hopes to rebalance standings after a recent tough loss.

Dubuque Hawkeye Darias Dubuque College Upper Iowa State Teachers Fayette Institution Cedar Falls

No Money in Movies, Asserts W. A. Brady

William A. Brady testified before a New York legislative committee investigating the moving picture industry. He said the business is almost broke and there is no money in it, noting his World Film Corporation invested about $1,000,000 in six months while most funds were not his own. He warned the sector had expanded destructively.

New York William A. Brady The World Film Corporation Brady Comppany

Food not men Germany needs more food, not troops

Berlin reports total German forces at roughly 9 million at war start, with about 2 million dead or missing and 7 million still available. It notes reserves could sustain years of fighting, while stressing shortages in crops and distribution, especially potatoes, grain, and priced imbalances caused by wealthier groups.

Berlin Whretess Jah National Zeitung of Germany National Zeitung Rich London War Road Bureau Adolph Batocki Food Regulation Board Herr Batocki Roumania Food Office

German Papers Doubt Wilson Peace Scheme Fronted

European papers question President Wilson’s plan for permanent peace and sanitation. Der Kreis Zeitung and Morgen Post weigh risks and warn of delays, while Dr Bernard Pernburg calls Wilson’s message far ahead of current sentiment. A note on small cotton color varieties from Antisten, Alabama closes the report.

Gibraltar Suez Panama Wilson Kreuz Zeitung von Meitke Dernburg Bernard Pernburg Feolonial Morgen Post

Kaiser's Son May Be Peace Envoy

London dispatch from Amsterdam reports Kaiser Wilhelm sends his third son Prince Adalbert on a secret mission to Latin and Constantinople. It is believed the trip aims to secure peace. Prince Adalbert is expected to report back to headquarters.

London Tolispatcher Amsterdam Kuisurtus Princes Adalbert Latin Constantinople Adalbert

Inquest Ordered Into Calkins Deaths After Tragedy

Garoner orders an inquest to view the bodies of Mrs. Calkins and her 1-year-old adopted son. The coroner’s jury will convene at 9 a m in the coroner Smith office. Subpoenas issued for witnesses as relatives and others prepare testimony. Mrs. Calkins wrote four notes and arranged belongings before death.

Ife Calkins Vermont Street Wother Yager Paul Tory XN. M. Beekly James Bender Chris Cavanaugh Petersen Bros Smith

Lawson's Daughter to Be a War Nurse

Mrs. James Fuller Lord the second daughter of Thomas W. Lawson sails for France to serve as a war nurse. She is accompanied by Miss Ruth Hose of Marshfield Massachusetts who has trained as a nurse.

New York James Fuller Lord Thomas W. Lawson Boston France Lord Ruth Hose Marshfield Maxs

Vegetable dyes made in States from moss and lichens

A new dye factory at National City, California by Lower California Cheateat Co plans large scale vegetable dye production from orechilla moss and lichen along the Lower California coast. Led by George Wiffext, the venture aims to end dependence on German and European dyes by supplying domestic markets with cheaper, parity quality dyestuffs. The project envisions a fleet operating between Magdalena Bay and National City to harvest moss, with contracts from East mills for the next decade and significant local and regional economic impact.

National City Cat Lower California Cheateat Company Prowises New York Mme Cbs United States Gariunuy Murane Lower California Europea George Wi Ffext Hoyle Nuyw Moores-Hale Company Tower California Europe Woolen East Ehilla

Gibbons Asks Veto of Immigration Bill

Baltimore Maryland January cardinals statement urges President Wilson to veto the immigration bill. Gardinal Gibbons says the literacy test would harm desirable immigration and hopes Wilson will veto as previous presidents have done.

Gibbons Baltimore Gardinal Gibbons Wilson Cardinals Congress

Kiss Her Poetic Judge Tells Man Sued by Wife

San Francisco court drama centers on a poem sent by Superior Court Justice Thomas Graham to John Schuler, a divorce defendant, addressing how to avoid conflict with his wife. The verse, mailed yesterday, answers a court question and adheres to form.

San Francisco Cal Kies Her Surge Thomas ¥. Graham Superior Court John Schuler

Streetcar Patons Discuss Service Changes With City Officials

Streetcar patrons and city officials meet at Mayor Law's office to discuss morning service changes. Officials pledge cooperation while riders press for more frequent cars during peak hours. Representatives from all city areas plan to attend and voice views on improving triple service.

W. R. Law Law Strontcar Luerarvlee Cate WHHL Arcessary Ly

Waverly News Roundup and Local Elections

Waverly reports I pneumonia illness in B T George of the Fifth ward and notes the Waverly Athletic Club volleyball team defeating Y M C A of Charles City. Voters read a Q A plan for a new high school building with a special election looming to authorize bonds of 135000. Various local visits, anniversaries, and hospital news accompany the community bulletin.

Waverly B. T. George Fifth Ward Waverly Athletic Club CF Bunyard J.J. Waquer Carl Jonecker John Batterman Albert Beebe Walter Krumholz Charles City Y. M. CL. AL Lst Stanley Rh. Smith State University Phnllis Negardt Des Moines Theodore Stauffer and Hartman's F. I. Tage New York Boston Will Foster Mirs. Foster Ns. W. Medders Waal C. 1R Russell TR. Isane Mauls Parcochini School Tethyols James Rockefeller Mgr Ribeces Paulson Irene Reich Neat Theodore Kellar Merabis Kellar Bremer County Pretterick Simon George Heney Schroeder Meter Schroedermeter Wilhelm Schroedertoder Mary

Spring Creek Township News and Accidents

In Spring Creek Township Fred Lange injured his hand while shelling corn, needing ten stitches and ongoing medical care. The Bert Jenkins sale drew a good crowd and satisfactory prices. Mr. Hopkins and family plan to move to Brandon on March 5 to work in a livery business. Mrs GKB Buner returned to Mora Minnesota after attending her mother-in-law's funeral. Leon visited OJ Lange's home and learned of a serious accident involving his hand. The Lange family mentions daughters Ruby and Ruth.

Spring Creek Jag Fred Lange Fry Bert Jenkins Hopkins Ami Hrandon March Hopkins G. KB Buner Mora Minn Leon O. J. Lange Cain Win Ruby Ruth

Wedding Anniversary Celebration Attracts Neighbors

The text notes Mr and Mrs Charles Oren celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary with 26 friends at their home. A funeral service for an infant child of Mr and Mrs Stelty Wit was held at Viensant Wilt church, led by C. We Scott, following a death linked to Whoopie cough. Additional plans mention Mr. Wid Mesdoin Wather and Money Teurs hosting the Larkin club on Wednesday January 21 at Oyster SUNY Wak Bev.

Stelty Scott Red Sinanty Charles Oren Miem Oyster Suny Larkin Clu

Washburn social notes reflect local visits and book purchases

Miss Theresa Schimetder of Waterlan spent Sunday with trends in this globully. School No & has received 106 books purchased from the sofa of Our Library. Miss Pauline thiry, who works at Waterlon gratted her Parents Sunday. The Home etrele with meet with Mrs. We Michel Wednesday, Jug. 22. August Hirtsufer, of Waterlon, was 4 Visitor at the Stolmel home Wednesday. Whiie Dirkes returned Tuesday nell from a week's visit in Illinois. Sturry Youngblut and Emil Cirach have Tturned from Oklahoma where they Wavy Roen for the past month. TM. it is another view of the grip.

Washburn Theresa Schimetder Waterlan Pauline Thiry Waterlon We Michel August Hirtsufer Stolmel Whiie Dirkes Illinois Sturry Youngblut Emil Cirach Oklahoma Roen

Danderine Promises Beautiful Hair for Women and Girls

An advertisement touts Danderine as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. It claims easy, inexpensive results including soft, glossy, fluffy hair, new growth within two weeks, and a lasting scalp cure with daily use in a dramatic period voice typical of vintage ads.

José Knowlton Denderine

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C. 8. Brainin Columbia University Ize Isatvan Coe Leitch Upper Iowa Normalites W. A. Brady National “Eitung Batocki Antisten Ala Akaiser Trince Adalbert Garoner Lawson Umapurnia Orochilta Moss D.dd Wangler Bros Writish Isles Spring Creek Township Gomoves Victrolas Victor ‘Records Stroebel Music House Fieth Street Fhone
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