Beck Joins Federals as Tinker Builds Major League Lineup
Fred Beck, formerly of Boston and last year with Buffalo, signs with the Chicago Federals as a likely first baseman with Kading backing him. Tinker lists a mix of veterans and recruits at catcher pitcher and infield positions as he aims to form a strong team. Cleveland responds to Federals raids with Birmingham rushing from Albany to safeguard the Naps, while unsigned Cleveland players include Mitchell Carisech Graney Olson and Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fred Beck
Boston Nationals
Bufffalo Internationals
Tinker
Chicago Federals
Beck
Kading
Federals
Owens
Washington
Allen
Mulvaney
Cincinnati
Killifer
Hendrix
Pittsburgh
Brennan
Philadelphia
Camnitz
Packard
Lange
Chicago Americans
Westerzil
St. Joseph
Zeider
New York Americans
Wichland
Zwilling
Somers
Cleveland Americans
Cleveland
Birmingham
Chicago Nationals
Herman Bronkie
Toledo American Association
Charles Smith
Phillies
Atlen
Millanev
Cole
Yankees
Chifeds
Boston
Brooklyn
Westerz
St. Joe
St. Joe. Utility-Parrel
Chitects
Wickland
Fred Falkenberg
Fred Blanding
George Kahier
Joe Birmingham
Naps
Albany
Cleveland Club
Mitchell
Fred Carisech
Graney
Olson
Johnston
Hill Announces Practice Games in Cedar Rapids
Belden Hill unveils a schedule of exhibition games starting April with four contests against Doc Andrews and the Watertog Boo Hees and four against Fort Williams Canada of the Northern league. The plan calls for Ottumwa Cedar Rapids April 17 18 19 and Cedar Rapids Waterloo May 2 3 with possible Davenport matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Belden Hill
Doc Andrews
Watertog Boo Hees
Fort Williams
Canada
Lizette
Fort Wiliams
Pa Hill
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Cedar Ia
Hill
Davenpoart
Ce- Gar Rapids
Asare
Rock Island Seeks 1943-44 Baseball Franchise
Two prominent local baseball men travel from this city to Chicago to discuss Rock Island’s 1943 44 franchise with Al Tearney president of the Three I league. The pair plan a strong push to secure Tearney’s approval and a franchise for Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nock Island
KOK
Tearney
Island City
Shonda
Island City Park
Rock Talind
Chicago
al Tearney
Franchiaa
Rock Island
Waterloo Baseball Association Plans For Strong Season
The Waterloo Baseball Association met to map a strong year with signed players including C. N. Stedfedt of Indianapolis and exhibition games with Regina and Peoria. Committees were named for scorecards concessions grounds and advertising to fund training as Allen shows contract aids May exhibition week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Baseball Association
Jay Andrews
Dick Burton
Waterloo Leader
Flames
Andrews
C. N. Stedfedt
Indianapolis
Burter
Charles Stis
Regina
Canada
Stis
Dave Rowan
Peoria
Waterloo
Distillers
P. J. Martin
Joe Sullivan
A. J. Willford
C. L. McDermott
E. Jackman
Ed. Westhot
Mike Blitch
Art Stitz
The
Baseball Association
Allen
Police Claw Back Two Of Three In Federal League Bowling
In a tight Federal league matchup the Police topped Reporter two games to one as Morning Star led scores with 202 for the Police and 199 for Reporter. Mulkern paced Reporter with 190 while Morning Star starched a 202 for Police. The Police face Kimball's next, while the Ut Club meets the Towa Nairy Howlers tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Pet
Stewart Simmons
Mulkern
Morningstar
Ard
Smith
Dem
Lrightom
Wagner
Tne
Woward
Baker Ve. Vee Ee Ctab
TRG van Vierk Co
Stoke
Ash
Tustar Ftth
Police
Kimball
Towa Nairy Howlers
Republican picks candidate for 60th District seat
The District 60 Republican committee named Harry Dollas Williams as their candidate to fill the vacancy caused by William K. Wares of Clinton declining the nomination. The election on February 16 will select a successor to Representative Pepper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
End Towns
Republican Congressional Committee
Harry Dollaf Williansburs
Republansin
Canerfss
Thullis
William K. Wares
Clinton
Republica
Ile Rep
Pepper
Eduard Wald Maby to Headline at Grand Opera Louse
Jesup report notes Eduard Wald Maby a German English tragedian with a strong company in a sensational comedy at the Grand Opera House Thursday evening. Also covers local visits, church events, club gatherings, and early community notices including sales and farm society items.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets touted as liver and bowel remedy
An advertisement claims keeping youth requires feeling young and watching the liver. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, effective cure to purify the system, improve brightness and energy, and restore exuberance, sold by The Olive Tablet Company in Colter Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. A
Go Owell
Ohio
Local notices include union leaders and a forgone farewells
The article lists officers for a local organization with President William J. Campbell and secretary treasurer C. L. Bright along with directors B. F. Stoddard Edward Sampson F. C. Walker J. R. Laird and M. C. Young. It notes the Barger ice house tied to its capacity to prevent famine and records farewells for Mr and Mrs M Peak who will move to Sioux Rapids. It also covers the marriage of Lydia Lochead to Seth Jones on January 21 and honors their community roles. Clyde Curtis, four, died of pneumonia. family mourns with funeral details and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Campbell
C. L. Bright
B. F. Stoddard
Edward Sampson
F.C. Walker
J. R. Laird
M. C. Young
Barger
Hazel
Marshall
William Huntington
Presbyterian Church
C. EK. Society
Missionary Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Henry Jones
Jesup
Clyde Curtis
John Braund
Van
Eieven
Clyde
Eunice
Donald
Garner, Ia
Death of James C. Downs reshapes Benton County ties
James C. Downs longtime Benton County official and councilman died at his Downs hotel home in Vinton on January 20. Born Urbana December 14, 1852, Downs once served as sheriff and helped modernize Vinton with paved streets, a public park, and a city library. The report notes the county court session, probate duties, and a forthcoming trial jury date, with brief local obituaries and marriage notice for Lawrence Beresford and Miss Ethel Harper in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinion
James C. Downs
Ality Council
Downs Hotel
Downs
Benton County
Urbana
Vinton
Lawrence Beresford
Jackson Township
Ethel Harper
Harrison Township
Stile
Marion
John Dewalt
Dewalt
Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promotes Darkened Hair
A 1900s style ad promotes Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy for darkening gray hair. It claims instant invisibility of application, gradual color restoration, added shine, and prevention of dandruff and itching. Sold for about five cents? No, 50 cents a bottle, via H. W. Taggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Wxreth
H. W. Taggart
Rheumatism Sufferer Credits Merito Powders
Madison Wisconsin January 1 1918 M I Reynolds reports severe rheumatism since 1814 contracted on a railroad snow plow. After using three boxes of Merito Rheume din Powders he discarded crutches and nearly recovered, praising the remedy and naming Henderson Drug Co as exclusive agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Reynolds
DL Reynelis
Red Crass Drag Co
Henderson Drug Co
Early Benton County Settler Dies and Local Gatherings Reported
An eighty eight year old Benton County pioneer, who arrived in the fifties and settled in Eden township, is noted for farming and wealth. J Allen, former Benton County Times owner, secured a Washington appointment through Indian service officials. A chair accident injures Mrs Bert Floyd. Marion Colwell and Del ford O Oppelt form a life partnership and run the Dixie Den restaurant. William M Traer, first white male child born in town, dies in Burlington hospital. Traer served in the mail service 1899 to 1912. burial planned in Evergreen cemetery. Dinner gatherings are noted at the McGowan and Parzybok homes, with violin music by Hromatko. weiteren social dinners hosted by Gale, St Clair and others are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Eden Township
J. Allen
Benton County Times
Cato Sells
Washington
Bert Floyd
Marion Colwell
Delford O. Oppelt
A. W. Caul
Ames
Dixie den
William M. Traer
Burlington
James C. Traer
Vinton
Traer
Evergreen Cemetery
J. S. McGowan
Parzybok
McGowan
Wholesale Grocers Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting of Smith Lichty Hillman Co. wholesale grocers, directors chosen include George E. Lichty and Worth Hillman. Officers elected were President George E. Lichty, Vice President Mrs. A W Smith, Secretary Ben R Lichty, Treasurer L E Fowler, Assistant Secretary J A Smith. Worth Hillman elected director to replace C W Wingworth who retired after moving to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Co
George E. Lichty
A. W. Smith
Worth Hillman
W. W. Miller
L. E. Fowler
Paul W. Smith
Ben R. Lichty
J. A. Smith
California
C. W. Wingworth
Mr. Ulingworth
Iowa electrician dies after 45 foot fall near city
Maher an electrician for the Iowa Railway and Light Company was hurled 45 feet to the ground while working a short distance from the city. Death was instantaneous leaving a widow and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maher
Iowa Railway and Light Company
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Sporting World
Mound Artists
MW Grove
Loland
Lol
Federal League
Jrecond
Pas
Eduard Waldmaby
Grand Opera Louse
Jim
PT B. Durham
Littleton
J.@. Miller
Independence
Uo. Bright
Mabel Alexander
Watersloo
C. A. Marsh
Harriet Hohl
A. F. Tunks
A. O. Knapp
Elmer Comfort
H. J. Fuller, Jr
Josephine
Parker's Store
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Dora Shana
C. N. Schane
Sts Charles
E. Trumbauer
H. B. Ham
W.W. 'Blaster
Helen
Winnie Connelly
M.B. Church
H. L. Blakeman
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company
Alvin Oliver
Elmer Stevenson
W. C. Kenney
C. C. Rienche
A. D. Mount
William Brown
Fred Orth
Jesup State Bank
A. Comfort
M. B. Considine
C. Li. Bright
Monroe Houser
Claude Miller
John Robinson
N. Robe
Rlcl Walker
M. R. Considine
JZ. A. Comfort
Grandma
George F. Gale
Tom Vv
Sverl Oicus
Victoria
New York
Abo Crniene
Pasame Canal
American Line
Salel A
West Randolph St
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
Yale Gould
Chicago Association of Dancing Masters
Miller
Rauussen
Graves
Weistead
Stevens
Gree
Winnifred Carrington
Vicinity
Gents
N. B
Gould
Armory Hall
East Sixth Street
New Orleans
Hinois Central
St. Louis
Vicksburg National Military Park
Illinois Central
Pany
MU. J. Phelps
J. V. Lanigan
Acat
Ill
Gorrell Stock Co
Evans
Guy W. Campbell Indian
Bridge St
Waterloo, Fn
Crittenden & Daniels
West Trird Strent
Jas. I
Renderson
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