Orphans Baseball Plan Hints Cedar Rapidshome Run
Local baseball leaders propose to move the Orphans to Cedar Rapids for the rest of the season with all home games played at the local park. The plan calls for double headers on three remaining series to avoid conflicts and boost crowds. Dr J A Andrews backs the idea as a potential league salvation.
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Egan
Cedar Rapids
Red Sox
Indians
Muskies
Regan
Justice
Etion
Andrews
J. A. Andrews
Waterloo
Central Association
Low and Herb Fastest Fire Team at Maguokela Race
Council Bluffs team Low and Herb won the half mile straight away service race at Maguokela with a record time. F Wright, Wm Grote, Frank Park, and George Bauer formed the wagon crew. The event tested rapid setup, hose lay, and water delivery under alarm-like conditions. Second place went to Heauty and Clinton, time 1 17, and third to Shenandoah's Swade and Rocket. Prize money totaled 200 125 75 dollars.
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Maguokela
Low
Herb
Council Bluffs
Minfles
Perry
F. Wright
Wm. Grote
Frank Park
George Bauer
A Are
Lou
Davenport
Bob
Clinton
Reed
Martin Fiurderson
Duany
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues
Central Association games included Burlington 8 over Hook Island 1 and Keokuk 3 over Muscatine 2. National League saw Cincinnati 4 to New York 14, St. Louis 4 over Brooklyn 2, Chicago 15 over Philadelphia 8. American League had Washington 5 over Chicago 3, Philadelphia 9 over Cleveland 2, and others with rain or ties. Western League results showed Des Moines 0 over St. Joseph 4 and Lincoln 2 over Omaha 3 plus Denver 9 over Sioux City 0. Three League games included Peoria 7 over Davenport 4 and Springfield 7 over Moline 1.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Wee
Washington
Ware
Detroit
St. Lowis
Chicago
Amare Reese
New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
Odes
Cincinnati
Tae
Pittsburgh Ween
Brooklyn
Federal League
L Pet
Indianapolis
Baltimore
Buffalo
Akangas City
St. Louis Vemer
Pittsburgp
American Association
Ww. L Pet Laneville
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Columbus
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Central Association
Burlington
Hook Island
Keokuk
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Clinton
Marshalltown
Pittsburgh
Decatur
Quinny
Springfield
Moline
Bloomington
Dubuque
Iowa State Fair to Host Blacksmith Horse Shoe Contest
Des Moines reports the Iowa fair plans a fall horse-shoeing contest for blacksmiths with premiums and medals. Entries close August 1. The event will be held in a special forge tent with provided fuel and tools. competitors must forge two new shoes from plain iron in up to 90 minutes, judged on speed and quality with prizes ranging from 25 dollars to five dollars.
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Des Moines
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A. R. Corer
Corey
Observations on Pointe Work for Shoeing Decisions
Notes describe processes in metalworking and shoeing to improve durability. Emphasis on heating hammering shaping forming gutters to align nail heads and ensure firm seating without excessive burning. Details cover punching holes trimming hoofing nails and proper clinching for neat results.
Question of Campaign How Dry is MyrasT
July 24 notes discuss Myers Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor denying Prohibitionist label. Group claims that nine tenths of Jasper County favor local saloons but support state wide prohibition welfare. Myers’ friends say he has never advocated prohibition and was miscast by Progressives seeking to defeat Harding, the lone standpat Republican.
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Myers
Juaper County
W. L. Harding
Taltman
Jim Wilson
Missing Lebanon pastor found selling papers in St. Louis
Rev Dr Phillip Carlin, a Lebanon Illinois pastor who vanished two years ago, was spotted selling papers in St Louis by Rev Birkhead. After months of denial he admitted his identity and returned to his basement room hideout. He is 50, served 20 years in southern Illinois.
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St. Louis
Phillip Carlin
Southern Illnois Methodist Conference
Lebanon
Mr. Birkhead
Dr. Carlin
William
Wayne
Macintyre
Willow Lawn Farm
J. Watkins
Herb Murray
Manily
Colorida Springs
Fe Loving
Mise Mary Walters
Cedar Falls
Ottumwa
Warher
Parker
Fred Knott
Frank Weart
D. D. Cranthite
Jett Bremer
Anola
Minn
Waverly
Tripoli
Elisabeth Gibson
Findley
Fred Kaiser
Cedar River
Thowlin- Crystal Theatre
Klaw & Eve
Strongheart
Waterloo
Funeral for Martha J Wetzelwag Held in Tadweloek
The funeral of Martha J Wetzelwag was held Thursday afternoon at Tadweloek with services at the dayhoor of Mrs. Arthur Young. The body was transported to Shell Rock for burial. Local notices mention visitors and movements of residents around Waverly and nearby towns.
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Mike Rose Meloy Par
Suites
Mion
Mra. Geo
Moonix
Tampa
John Mo Nix
Marshalltown
Miss Stone
Morris
Hais
Lone Beach
Cal
Australia Wins First Fist Game In Davin Cup Meet
Australia opened with a victory as Davis Cup organizers note teams from Australia Canada and the United States gathered at Onwenthelb venue. The match featured Nayanney BL Brooks defeating BT Schweins 6-2 6-4 6-4 amid a tense court atmosphere.
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Astealia
Nayanney
Sehwens
Onwenthelb
Otatesh
Australia
Canada
United States
Caton
Justice Visit to Galesburg Sparks Franchising Debate
Reported trip by Justice Wend of the Continental to Galesburg drew attention as local officials discussed the future of franchise rights. Central leaders hinted the visit indicated progress, while observers questioned the long term outcome and the city’s control over vital concessions.
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Krokulty
Elyen
Justiea
Gulesburg
Hrauek Saland
Electria Park Highlights Russian Dancer Troupe
At Electria Park a rising crowd fills the week start program featuring the Imperial Royarrin troupe of Rus Kian dancers. Swain and Norvin perform as dance partners, Jack Pole is billed as the comic, and Olle Garew completes the lineup as singing favorite.
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Electria Park
Imperial Royarrin
United States
Oary
Winniper Park
Swain
Norvin
Jack Pole
Olle Garew
Nate
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