Gaspar Impresses Griffith with Curve Ball
Harry Gaspar, former Clark Griffith pitcher, develops a promising curve ball in a key at bat, earning a spot on Griffiths staff after showing the new pitch. Griffith notes the curve is raw but effective, then Gaspar does not throw further curves in the big show.
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Chiesge
Harry Gaspar
Clark Grifith
Beoke Iota Fist Company
Griffith
Eneigh
Gaspar
Owl Sud
Hig
Gotch Ready to Quit Wrestling Title Forever
Des Moines reports Frank Gotch states he is retiring from wrestling forever. In a Des Moines paper he says wrestlers should challenge their heads off, as he has a better job on the farm. He urges Beell and Americus to meet to decide the heavyweight champion and waives his title in favor of the winner.
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Des Moines
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Gars
Fred Beell
Americus
Emil Klank
Kansas City
Beell
Sportsmen May Shoot Ducks Later in Iowa Spring
Iowa hunters with licenses may shoot ducks in spring until April 16, despite a national ban. BE C Hinshaw Spirit Lake state game warden announced the policy at the state house yesterday morning.
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Hinshaw
Lave Permiasios
Des Moines
Iowa
BE. C. Hinshaw
Spirit Lake
State House
Eat You Will With Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
Advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a reliable aid to digestion after meals or before bed. It claims digestion improves blood richness and reduces future stomach trouble, urging readers to buy a box for 60 cents from any druggist.
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Stuart
Johnny Coulon Returns With Black Eye After Fight
Chicago January 28 Johnny Coulon bantamweight champion shows first black eye in nine years of fighting. He borrowed time with a fractured right wrist through six rounds against Franklie Sinner at Racine and will likely be inactive six weeks to two months. Coulon describes pain and rest strategy while awaiting X rays.
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Chicago
Johnny Coulon
Franklie
Sinner
Racine
Logan Square
Conlon
Iowa Wrestlers to Meet Illinois
Iowa wrestlers from the University of Iowa will meet Illinois in a winter mat event, likely at Urbana. The Hawkeye grapplers also have scheduled clashes with Ames and Nebraska.
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Iowa
Illinois
Towa City
Univer Stor of Winds
Towa
Urbana
Hawkeye Grapplers
Ames
Nebraska
Cost of Labon in Early 20th Century Industries
Engineering Record reports government figures from the commerce and labor department on the rising cost of living. In 1890 to 1912 the lumber industry saw hours per week fall about 6.9 percent while wages rose 29 percent. Building trades reduced hours by 6 to 6.5 percent and wages increased 66 to 68 percent. Metal trades cut hours about 14.3 percent with wages up 66.5 percent.
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Labon
Department of Commercce
Revival Interest Grows at Free Methodist Church
Rev Fidler continues two week revival meetings at the Free Methodist Church with large attendance and multiple conversions reported. The second quarterly meeting of the year is set for next Friday with Rev S M Miller of Myinaville Wisconsin to give an address.
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Fidler
Free Methodist Chnrch
Ameber
Conversiolid
M. Miller
Myinaville
Wis
Silver Anniversary Plans for Sumner Church Building
The Sumner Methodist Episcopal church marks 25 years since its 1888 dedication with a special morning sermon on The Church in the World and a history reading, plus an evening platform meeting with music and papers on The Building of the Church and The Pastors of the Past Quarter Century. No fundraising is planned for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumber
Dan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sumner
B. H. Fleming
God
Geo. B. Shoemaker
Society
Prosperous Iowa Farmer Builds 100000 Dollar Akron Home
RE Baker of Akron Iowa constructs a 600 acre farming estate home valued near 60000 with total cost over 100000 including private sewage, electric lighting, waterworks and gas plant. Architect George W Burkhead notes tile exterior for insulation and heat protection. The three story residence features oak paneling, white tile bathrooms, two large fireplaces and a wraparound balcony with cement pillars.
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Sioux City
Iowa
RE. P. Baker
Akron
George W. Burkhead
United States
Markhead
Shielly
Baker
England
Aiford
Burkhead
Burkhead to Build Luxurious Country Home
The Burkhead residence, directed by Mr. Baker, will feature a 26 by 36 foot living room on the first floor, a large third floor ballroom and billiard hall, and oak seating around the sides. An expansive servants’ area and a wide open stair design are planned. Completion is expected in two months with grounds ready by June 30. Burkhead claims it will rival top country homes in the region.
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Burkhead
Des Moines Saloons Await Polk County Petition
The Iowa supreme court has knocked out the wets bid for rehearing in the Des Moines saloon case. Des Moines faces a new petition in Polk county district court which could decide the dry or wet status. Wets and drys shift focus to the fresh petition after the court overruled a December rehearing motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Polk County District Court
Board of Supervisors
Jamison Declared Senate Candidate in June Democratic Primary
Des Moines Iowa January 28 Hon W D Jamison of Shenandoah will seek the United States Senate on the Democratic ticket at the June primaries. A longtime Democratic leader he has served in the state senate, the U S house, and now publishes the Shenandoah World. His candidacy aims to boost southern support against Fred White.
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Des Moines
W. D. Jamison
Shenandoah
United States
Jamison
State Senate
Highth
Clark
Wilson
Congress
Shenandoah World
Fred White
Steps to Revise Milk Ordinance in Waterloo
At Waterloo City Hall a citizens committee was named to revise the milk ordinance. Members are F. B. Merrian Dr. C. A. Waterbury City Health Officer Harry W. Sigworth Inspector W. W. Wyant and William Galloway. They will report recommendations to the city council on improving the milk supply. The meeting touched on tuberculin tested cattle pasteurized milk and grade C or raw milk. Merrian spoke of his strong interest and read a telegram from Dr. W. A. Evans of Chicago supporting pasteurization.
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Waterloo
F. 8. Merrian
C. A. Waterbury
Harry W. Sigworth
W. W. Wyant
William Galloway
Merrian
W. A. Evans
Chicago
Kirkpatrick Pushes Hamilton In Iowa Attorney Fight
Washington, Jan 28. Congressman Kirkpatrick publicly backs Dan Hamilton for southern district attorney. He attacked Claude Porter as a Baltimore critter and urged the president to appoint a Wilson man, citing Porter’s Baltimore stance and Bryan influence. White House reportedly favors Hamilton with Reed and Moore backing.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Claude Porter
Dan Hamilton
Kirkpatrick
Hamillton
Porter
Hamilton
Baltimore
Clark
Mr. Kirkpatrick
Wilson
High Authority
White House
Reed
Anamosa
Wade
Sheriff Hogan
Moore
Local notes from Independence include speeches and transfers
Dr John son of Buxholm spoke to the M W A camp in Independence praising organized work. Henry Winter was badly hurt by a falling tree while cutting. John Wise sold his South Walnut tenement to J W Scott. D W Fisher leased the Turner house for five years. Wm Billings suffered ptomaine poisoning from sausage. R B Raines attended banker meetings in Chicago. Orr Brothers shipped a carload of sheep to Waterloo. Nurses home at the hospital nears completion.
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Independence
Johnson
Buxholm
Henry Winter
John Wise
Winthrop
S. E. Price
South Walnut Street
J. W. Scott
Turner
D. W. Fisher
Creston
Mr. Fisher
Summit
Hageman
Wm. Billings
R. B. Raines
First National Bank
Chicago
Orr Brothers
Waterloo
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel remedy. It claims to improve yellow complexions and dull appetites, promising pink skin, bright eyes, and buoyancy with no dangerous after effects. Sold by Oliva Tablet Company in Columbus Ohio.
Dawn of a Tomorrow reading draws attentive Gedney audience
Misa Margaret Stahl reader of Plays captivated an appreciative crowd Friday at the Gedney opera house with The Dawn of a Tomorrow. Independence Ice Co has completed filling one house, the ice being 11 inches thick.
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Misa Margaret Stahl
Gedney Opera House
Independence Ice Co
C. W. Flester
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Mae Catt
Waterloo Business College
C. B. Purdy
Corn Belt Telephone Co
W. F. Craney
Florence Lusk
O. W. Lusk
W. ©. Ballou
Byron Township
A. R. Campbell
Dr Sumner Buys Extension Bonds in Des Moines
Dr G H Sumner secretary of the state board of health purchased 7000 dollars in capitol extension bonds. Chris Anderson bought 2000 dollars and Mrs Elizabeth Phillep 4500 dollars. All residents of Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes Moines
G. H. Sumner
State Board of Health
Chris Anderson
Elizabeth Phillep
Tuberculin Test Again Clears Case Dairy Cows
The Case Dairy herd again passed a tuberculosis test last week. Officials praise the sanitary surroundings as the main reason for the cows’ healthy condition and the successful test results.
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Case
Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo Suburbs Pathed
Real estate transfers list includes Leavitt Johnson Trust Co to William Pichelman for lot 10 block 18 Hagerman Place Waterloo priced at $225 and C M Jensen to Walter Howell for lot 4 block 19 Ellis subdivision Grand View Place Waterloo at $350 plus Margaret Gardiner to Mary E Brownell for part of lot 9 block 1 Miller's addition Waterloo priced at $1.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co
Wiliam Pichelman
Hagerman Place
Waterloo
C. M. Jensen
Walter
Howell
Ellis
Grand View Place
Margaret Gardiner
Mary E. Brownell
Miller
Indian Motorcycles Spring Frame 1914 Offer
Our agency provides the Electric Operated and Equipped Spring Frame 1914 Indian Motorcycles. Exclusive features apply to the Indian model. We are distributing agents for the Indian in the Northeastern quarter of Iowa.
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Iowa
Study Center to Be at La Porte City
The first session of the teacher study center at La Porte City will be held next Saturday with two sessions at 10 a m and 1 30 p m. Invited to attend, the event targets subjects including history and science with faculty staff from the State Teachers College. Today marks the opening date of the January teachers uniform examinations managed by the county superintendent's office.
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la Porte City
Sara FP. Rice
Elwics
C. HL Myerholz
State Teachers’ College
Detwiler and Heffner Auto Repair Ad
Notice offers auto wheels and springs repair including wagons buggies and saw filing plus general repairing. Located in rear of 418 West Fifth Street. DETWILER & HEFFNER.
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West Fifth Street
Detwiler & Heffner
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Waterloo Evening Courier
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Guy W. Campbell Jodian
Bridge St. Waterloo
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Third Street
A. J. Busby
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TEL
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Funny Circus
Whitney
Opera Company
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