Milligan Could Jump to Federal League Prospect in 1923
Davy Milligan, star slugger from Cedar Rapids last season, may move to the Federal league for 1923. Brownie Gessler, Pittsburgh manager, offers $4,000 over two years while Portland Coast league interests and Moline talks cloud his decision.
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Portland, Ore, Teat
Coast League
Milligan
Davy
Gessler
Coast Club
Moline
Davenport Times
Central Association
Monmouth
Troyle
Frank Rborle
Muscetine Journal
Hoyle
Ned Egan
Airdome
O’leary
Davenport
Lizette
Fort Williams
Muscatine
Bert Hough
Burlington
George Manusch
Mr. Boyle
George
Bees Boyle
Danny Milligan
Cedar Rapids
Feds
Davy Milligan
Basncialtent
Brownie Gessler
Pittsburgh
Federals Press Movement Divides American League
Chicago reports the Federal league pressuring the American League with several star players considering or accepting offers. Cleveland mourns potential defections with Falkenberg Blanding Kaller Chapman Gra ney Johnston and Milan tied to the Federals while a Cleveland team member Johnston signs with the loop.
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Chicago
Federal League
Cleveland
Falkenberg
Blanding
Kahler
Johustoo
Ray Chapman
Jack Graney
G. W. Somers
Clyde Milan
Washington
Federals
Sacramento
Cal
Wheeler Johnston
Cleveland American
Outlaws
Kaller
Cravath Tops NL in Runs Batted In
Philadelphia January report shows Gav Cravath of the Philadelphia National leading NL with 129 RBIs. Zimmerman of Chicago Cubs is second with 97, Vic Sailer 93, Miller of Pittsburgh fourth, Merkle of New York ninth with 74. Cravath drove in 114 with hits. Miller posted 15 sacrifice flies among seven infield outs.
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Philadelphia
Gavour
Cravath
Philadelphia National
Zimmerman
Cubs
Vic Sailer
Chicago
Miller
Pittsburgh
New York
Merkle
Federal league stands blocked at Handlang park
Building Commissioner McKelvey denied local Federal league promoters permission to erect temporary wooden grand stands at Handlang park for 1914. Steininger, head of the club, proposed a concrete base and steel structure with a wooden top for this season, but McKelvey insisted on concrete stands to allow the park to open.
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St. Louis
Melkelvey
Handlang Park
E. A. Steininger
Steininger
McKelvey
Coombs Signs with Athletics In Philadelphia
Philadelphia report states pitcher Jack Coombs signed a 1914 contract with Connie Mack's Athletics. Also tied to the deal is Roy Bressler, who pitched for Harrisburg in the Tri-State league last year.
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Coombs
Athletics
Philadelphia
Jack” Coombs
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Roy Bressler
Harrisburg
Turtles haul 3861 pounds from Wapsie to Philadelphia
The Tripoli Leader reports a record turtle haul near Frederika with 38601 pounds sold to Gus Panzer for 173 dollars. Otto Meier and Julius Schultz dug them from Wapsie tributaries then shipped to Philadelphia. In a separate note, Clarence Rowland confirms Lamline and Delano stay with Dubuque as White Sox property.
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Waverly Democrat
Tripoli
Wapsie
Frederika
Otto Meier
Julius Schultz
Gus Panzer
Philadelphia
Rowland
Dubuque
Clarence Rowland
Peoria
Lamline
Delano
Laimline
Chicago White Sox
Comiskey
Brooklyn Superbas Sign Reulbach and Tinker Action
New York reports that pitcher Edward Reulbach has signed a one year contract with the Brooklyn baseball club the Superbas. A 1914 contract was sent by registered letter from Joseph B Tinker Chicago Federal league team manager whose prior Cincinnati club contract was transferred to Brooklyn.
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Tinker
New York
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Edward Reulbach
Superbas
Chailton
Joseph B. Tinker
Chicago
Cincinnati Club
Brooklyn
Cat Bite Promptly Treated Man In Iowa Rabies Risk
Paul E. Gross of Burlington is in the Iowa state bacteriological laboratory receiving pasteur treatment after a Maltese cat bite. Brain examination showed rabies germs, but local authorities expect he will recover as treatment started promptly.
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Iowa
Move to raise second class mail postage rates
Washington January 29 in the house plans to increase second class mail rates. Chairman Moon of the house committee on post offices said hearings would begin February 9 to hear all interested parties and to clarify legislation aimed at boosting revenue from the bulk of second class mail.
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Washington, D. C
Moon
House Committee On Post Offices
Beveridge to Speak in Iowa's Second District
Ex Senator Albert J Beveridge of Indiana will speak in Iowa during the current campaign. Progressive leaders in Davenport say he will likely deliver a speech in Mausentine. The conference included Nominee Hanley State Chairman Wilie Loren Disney and National Organizer Cadmus.
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Davenport
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Iowa
Mausentine
Hanley
Wilie
Loren Disney
Cadmus
Foley Kidney Pills Advert Time Reopens Health
Sneffels and Col A J Walsh suffer rheumatism then use Foley Kidney Pills, reported as the sole cure. George Potter of Pontiac Missouri improves from kidney and bladder trouble and returns to work. The ad touts the medicine as splendid and helpful, sold by local druggists.
Traveling man locates in Waterloo
C E Downing and wife late of Oelwein have become residents of Waterloo Mr Downing travels for the Sandy McManus company They live in a handsome pew cottage at 942 Walnut Street Mrs Downing is already well known socially in the city
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C. E. Downing
Oelwein
Waterloo
Mr. Downing
Sandy McManus Company
Mrs. Downing
Walhout Street
The Chocolate Soldier Tonight At The Amousements
The Chocolate Soldier continues its third season of popularity. Oscar Straus and the Viennese school create a sparkling operetta with Shaw's Arm and the Man influence. Producer White journey aims to surpass prior shows with richer scenic equipment and Bulgarian romantic atmosphere.
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Oscar Straus
Oscar Straits
George Bernard Shaw
Waterloo
White Jney
Fred White Eyes Senate Bid From Iowa in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa January 23 Fred White active Democrat for senator reports indicate his forthcoming declaration to be published in the Sigourney Review White has long served in state politics including a governor bid and a Sixth district congressional victory over John F Jacey He is a Keokuk county farmer in rugged health The field may also include W D Jamison Shenandoah and possibly Connolly of Dubuque as contenders
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Des Moines
Fred White
White
Sigourney Review
Congress
John F. Jacey
Keokuk County
W. D. Jamison
Shenandoah
Connolly
Dubuque
Beaty Estate Transfers in Black Hawk County
Cordelia Beaty and others transfer 1-4 se 1-4 section 7 township 90 range 14 to Fred G. Beaty for 4000 dollars per Black Hawk County Abstract Co. pledge. The action records a real estate conveyance and price.
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REAY
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Cordelia Beaty
Fred G. Beaty
Waverly Factory Sees Strong Stockholder Dividends
Waverly branch of the Waterloo Skirt and Garment Co reports percent dividends to stockholders after a prosperous year. The Waverly plant employs 55 women and girls and three men, with weekly salaries from 6 to 20 dollars, and a waiting list of over 20 potential workers. Superintendent Rogers is praised for effective leadership.
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Waverly Independent
Waverly
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Rogers
Women and Wet Feet Warning Promotes Kidney Pills
Cold feet risk a dangerous combination for women causing congested kidneys and backache urinary irregularities and rheumatic fevers. Foley Kidney Pills restore regular kidney function and bladder action without habit forming drugs and are sold by all druggists.
Farmers Collect Shares From Viroqua Creamery Payout
Five hundred sixty three farmers gathered in Viroqua Wisconsin to receive portions of an $18 000 melon from the Viroqua Co Operative Creamery Company. The firm says the distribution covers six months in addition to the base price for cream with each farmer’s profit around 64 dollars.
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la Crosse
Wis
Viroqua
Viroqua Co-Operative Creamery Company
Pleasure for Farm Women Virden Grove
A long article describes Virden Grove ladies forming a farm women’s club. They meet biweekly in members’ homes, hold all day winter sessions, share programs and help with work, and report no gossip in two years. Families hosted banquets by both genders, with multi-course meals and entertainment. The club plans a Jan 29 meeting hosted by Mrs Huntington.
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Virden Grove
Lean
Harry Saul
Cr. W. Lyon
Lyon
Virden
William Wunder
Illinois
Geo. Huntington
Change Date of Iowa-Gopher Track Meet
Iowa City officials announce a change in the Iowa Minnesota dual track meet date from May 16 to March 2. Conflicts with the interscholastic event led managers Kellogg of Iowa and opponents to prefer the new scheduling to avoid clashing programs and crowding.
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Iowa City
Mary
Kellogg
Iowa
Coach Kent to Stay with International League for Newark Move
Coach Maurice A. Kent, who had a recent offer from the Toronto Federal league club, will remain in the International League with Newark. Kent, previously with Brooklyn and Pittsburgh NL clubs and Toronto International last season, has been transferred to Newark this season, likely via the Brooklyn club that owns Newark.
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Maurice A. Kent
Toronto
Newark
Kent
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Nobby New Spring Saltings At Glasgow Tailors
Glasgow Tailors at 803 East 4th Street advertises spring saltings with fixed price of 16 dollars.
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Glasgow Tailors
4Th Street
Judge Towner Seeks Congress Re nomination in Iowa
Des Moines January 29 Judge Horace M Towner current congressman from the Second district will run again he asked the secretary of state for nominating petition blanks he was first elected in 1910 and is a Republican Other candidates filed papers for state railroad commissioner representatives and a Progressive candidate filed for the Second district office Also W E B Hayes withdrew from the Second district special election and C P Hanley was nominated as Progressive candidate for the district office
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Des Moines
Horace M. Towner
Secretary of State
Towher
Congress
Clifford Thorne
C. W. Bays
Woodbine
C. N. Sawyer
Hull
C. F. Simmerbacker
Tipton
W. E B. Hayes
Clinton
C. P. Hanley
Get Rid of Pimples Quick by Stuart's Calcium Wafers
An early 20th century advertisement promises rapid pimple and skin improvement via Stuart's Calcium Wafers. It claims internal blood purification with calcium sulfide and related ingredients, asserting instant effects and a ruby red complexion once impurities are purged. Sold by druggists at 30 cents a box.
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Stuart
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ST. Toul
Hay
Eagles Hall
Business Men’s Temperance Association
Union Congregational Church
Jefferson Street
12Th Street
Judge Towner
Jas. L. Henderson
Bridge St
A. J. Busby
Mgr
TEL
Whitney
Opera Company
AL. Gorrell
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
Call OF ‘Byvank Transfer CO
Remy
Iowa State Bank
West Fourth and Jefferson Streets
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