East High to Meet Cedar Rapids in Hard Basketball Showdown
East High travels to Cedar Rapids to face a strong local five while West High hosts Waterloo teams seeking improvement. Coach Whiteside pushes East High through a tough prep, aiming to limit Cedar Rapids’ scoring as Simpson sits out. Lineups include Abbott Miller Clay Koepke and Hurwich with Reed as a substitute, referee Robert Walker in charge.
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Waterloo High School
Cedar
East High
Cedar Rapids
Weet High
Lawn City
Mallory
West High
Iowa City
Chapman
East. High
Whiteside
Simpson
Abbott
Miller
Clay
Koepke
Force
Hurwich
Reed
Jaybirds Fall To SMU In Brunswick League
The I M U bowling team defeated the Jaybirds two of three games at Manahi alleys last evening. Poduska led SMU with 173 high game and top average 163. Kezar of Jaybirds had a high 183. Scores show SMU totals 722, Jaybirds 700 across pairings.
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Jaybirds
Manahi
Poduska
Kezar
SM. U
J. Morris
R, Morris
Crosby
Kress
Life Insurance Ads Promote Miraculous Cure Claims
An old alert notes a life insurance firm and a sensational remedy for kidney trouble being marketed via druggists. It warns readers about unproven cures, urging skepticism about Dr. Wi’s claims and offering a free sample bottle through Dy Kilmer & Co of Binghamton, NY, while advising against reliance on such remedies.
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Dr. Wi
Kilemor &O
Binghamton, N.Y
Boyle 10 Have Team of Thieves
Muscatine Iowa January 31 plans for a speed oriented Musky team led by Frank Boyle. He outlines a probable 1912 lineup with players and batting averages from minor leagues and semi pro circuits. Team aims for high pace and strong hitting with a .312 season average cited.
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Muscatine
Muskies
Central Association
Frank Boyle
Musky
Boyle
Munegtine Club
Lake
Hart
Hasbrouck
Brennan
Harrell
Masters
Sovers
Alperman
Tierney
L Bromley
Record Year Predicted For Motor Trucks At Chicago Show
Keen interest runs across centerrial business circles as manufacturers wholesalers and retailers prepare for the National Automobile Show in Chicago. Commercial vehicle section opens Monday Feb 19 with express storage warehousing moving and transfer firms poised to select and contract for new motor trucks. Analysts expect a 16 percent rise in motor trucks delivery vehicles and fire apparatus across Chicago and the central territory this year based on current facts and intentions.
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Chicago
Express
Jes
Chisago
Central Territory
Waterloo Baseball Team Dates Set for April North Iowa Trip
Waterloo manager Dr Jay Andrews announces three strong Sunday dates in April for Des Moines Muscatine and Cedar Rapids. The club reports in early April and plans to play a schedule with colleges since Waterloo park isn’t ready. April 12 13 at Des Moines April 19 20 at Muscatine April 26 27 at Cedar Rapids. Jack Ashley praised for pitching potential from Kewanee Star Courier report.
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Jay Andrews
Waterloo
Des Moines
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
Kewanea Star Courier
Jack" Ashley
Ashley
Kewanee
Andrews
Boilermakers
Mongrouth
Jay
Cedar Rapids HKG No Baseball Park
Cedar Rapids Commercial Club weighs options for a city baseball park with months left to select, secure ground, and construct grandstand and fences. Alamo grounds remain the backup. Ground negotiations faltered as a property owner withdrew, prompting a search for new sites while weather and holiday season constrain progress.
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Cedar Rapids
HKG
Alamo Grounds
North Thirteenth Street
George Lady
George T. Hedges
Belden Hill
Alamo
Fear Iowa farmer murdered in Chicago mystery
Fred Hansell man, 43, a Fay ette county farmer, came to Chicago Jan. 17 with 7000 dollars and vanished. Relatives report he was seen with two men in a saloon near Union Station and fear he was drugged and slain for his money. Mrs Wangen man and W G Benninger request a police search.
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Chicago
Fred Hansellman
Fayette County
Hansellman
Union Railroad Station
Mra. Wangeman
W. G. Benninger
Oclwein
Matsuda Wins Unexciting Bout After Breedlove Absence
Matsuda defeated Hanson of Albert Lea in a slow armory bout after Breedlove failed to arrive due to blood poisoning. Hitchcock challenged Matsuda for a finish match, offering a $100 side bet if accepted by Monday. Other bouts included McDonald over Burns and Darrah over O Neill as Brown eyes Rock Island matchups.
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Mat
Matsuda
Armory
Hanson
Albert Lea
Vernon Breedlove
Council Bluffs
Breedlove
George Hitchcock
Carl Brown
Hitchcock
Ed Adamson
Hitchock
Raverne Neleon
McDonald
Burns
Young Darrah
Dan O'Neill
Darrah
Brown
Rock Island
Harry Brandell
Harry Hartman
Brandell
Hartman
Burlington
Dry Amendment Moves in Iowa Legislature This Year
In Des Moines officials report that dry amendment resolutions will be introduced in the Iowa legislature this year. The plan is led by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union with broad anti liquor group support. The conference members include Etta B. Harford Ida B Wise Smith Lucile B Shadle and Anna Edworthy. They hailed the senate's dry votes and expect the assembly to pass the constitutional amendment resolution. Separately, miscounted ballots in the Forty sixth district contest between Guy Gillette and Corburn have altered the race outlook. The final count will be watched as disputed ballots are settled. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended for coughs and colds by druggists.
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Bes Moines
Iowa
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Etta B. Harford
Indianola
Ida B. Wise Smith
Cedar Rapids
Lucile B Shadle
Shenandoah
Anna Edworthy
Des Moines
Law Senate
Senate
Congress
House
General Assembly
Guy Gillette
Corburn
Miss 318 and Mr 37 in department store life
Rupert Hughes uses Miss 318 and Mr 37 to explore department store culture and codes of loyalty while warning about fire-law dangers. The book contrasts humor with tragedy and highlights modern retail life and consumer safety in a vivid, humane portrait.
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New York City
Rupert Hughes
Public
Musterole Quick Relief From Rheumatism Ad
Advertorial note extols Musterole as quick relief for rheumatism and various pains. Claims doctors and nurses recommend it. lists 25¢ and 50¢ jars and hospital size $2.50. Includes a testimonial from T. S. Warman about recovery in 15 days after severe rheumatism.
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Musterole
Cleveland
Ohio
T. S. Warman
Mayville
N. Yu
Spiritualists Buy Site to Build Clinton Temple
The Philosophical Spiritualists' society of Clinton has bought a site and building in the business district and will spend 12000 dollars to remodel it into a handsome temple. The temple is a gift from the late Mary E. Foster, who provided in her will for a church and home for her people.
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Clinton
the Philosophical Spiritualists’ Society of
Mary E. Foster
Coffee Cup Tragedy Ends Breakfast Respite
Davenport, Jan 81 Mrs Jane Melvin aged 70 collapsed while breakfasting when a stroke struck as she lifted a cup of coffee to her lips. She gasped, fell dead into her husband’s arms within seconds, delivering a sudden fatal onset.
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Davenport
Jane Melvin
End Liver Trouble Without Calomel
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild laxative alternative to calomel for liver and bowel relief. Marketed as a safe substitute, they claim quick action without harming teeth or gums and claim to brighten mood and energy as they address constipation and Liver sluggishness. Pricing listed as 10c and 25c per box.
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Edwards
Edwardes
Calomel
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
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Artie Liffiton
Crescent Hockey Dam
New York
Crescent Hockey Club
Liffiton
Crescent
MAU
Brunswick League
Ee Jaybirds
Muscatine Club
Des Moines,Muscatine and
Rapids
Commercial Club Committee
Harman Coal Co
Adamson
Chamberlain
T. D
Ies
America
Joose-Waespscur
Ompany
Bakers of Sunshine Specialties
Loose- Wiles Biscuit Company
Chicago, Ill
Addi
A. J. Busby
MGR. Tel
Bud Fisher
Jeff
Matt
Uncle Josh Perkins
Elsie
Leon
Margaret Mays
Polly
Henderson Drug Co
Red Cross Drug Co
Mabel Ettinger
West Fourth Street
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
Wilbert Shallenberger
Sotel Hs
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