Willard Will Face Johnson White Sox Bid For Muscatine Show
Boxing and baseball news mix as Jess Willard looms as challenger to Jack Johnson in a Havana bout. Articles discuss venue clashes, promoter failures at Juarez, and White Sox plans to tour Muscatine with Eddie Collins and others, plus fundraising for a $4,000 season guarantee.
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Presidiut
Che Maski
Chierage White Sox
Eddie Coline
Sox
Eddie Calling
Wy Weaver
Hav Sthalk
Ed Sh
Apltball Iktag
White Sox
Cal
Tul
Muskins
Black
Mike Flanigan
Eure
Ottumwa Triumphs Over Freeport In Tough Showdown
Ottumwa defeated Freeport 29 to 18 in a fierce contest as Ottumwa's pace and defense overwhelmed the Illinois champions. Kobel led Ottumwa with 11 baskets while Freeport's Foy and Anderson fought hard, but fouls and early pace gave Ottumwa the decisive edge.
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Freeport
Freeport High School
Illinois
Otwimwa
Champidan
Rscare
Bettar
Koehler
Hill
Tinais
Langenstein
Ottumwa
Ottuaiwa
Wer
Anderson
Kobet
Kobel
Aecion
Ottuatwa
Jowan
Foy
Othmwa
Hill Announces Exhibition Dates For Bunny Recruits
Cedar Rapids March 29 exhibition dates outlined by Belden Hills and Business Manager Hill. Bunny recruits divided into two evenly matched squads will play a public scrimmage on Sunday April 11 at the ball park, with warmups Friday and Saturday April 8-10. Final dates extend to Waterloo and Fayette, ending May 2.
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Cedar Rapids
Aines Ok
Belden Hills
Business Maneager Hin
Hamton
Davenport
Farshall Town
Apel
Gunnies
Upther Lows University
Fayette
Hunnies
Renox College
Hopkinton
Bunoles
Waterloo
Waterlon
Sioux City Western League
Hill
Inco
Wil
Ball Park
Bunny Boosters Prepare for Season in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids reports the Bunny boosters rallying for the season at a mass meeting with high energy. Members sold 191% buttons and cards from cigar stores, while announcing new officers and directors including President H. T. Bickel and Vice President V. Bartlett. The group aims to mobilize support and boost season efforts. Two players were cut from the squad, Pittsburgh’s Studi and Brannemann, per notices from Business Manager Hill.
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Cedar Rapids
Bunny Boosters
Cheerf
Bunny Rooster
Oficers
H. T. Bickel
V. 5. Bartlett
J. R. Boyle
B. KR. Boyle
Joe Danaiger
WL OR. Fair
Guy Newell
WH. T.hieckel
Arry Tisher
Thos. Nixon
W. SB. Bartlett
Chas
Stephens
Iowa Copy Will Win Rifle Title in Narrow Lead
Iowa City March 2 With only one match remaining to be shot and holding a lead of fifty four polls over its nearest rival Deering High School of Portland Maine the local rifle team stands poised to clinch the title.
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Iowa City
Deering High School
Portland
Record of Battles Fought by Willard and Rifle Team Title
RECORD OF BATTLES FOUGHT BY WILLARD. A high school rifle team is virtually assured of the national championship for class A. News from the national commission reports Deering beaten by Stoneham high school 970 to 951. Total marks show Stoneham 7,716 to Deering and Iowa City 7,770 and 7,716 respectively, with Placer County high of Auburn third and Stoneham fourth. Iowa City wrestlers win in a tournament, Harron Cockshoot and Hemingson defeat opponents, Gran and Hindt draw, Trip Jett loses, giving three wins, one loss and two draws for Iowa.
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National Commission
Deering
Stoneham
Mass
Iowa City
Placer County High
Auburn
Cal
Iowa
Nebraska
Harron
Cockshoot
Hemingson
Gran
Hindt
Trip Jett
Winter Lingers Ahead as April Approaches
Northern Iowa endures lingering winter with ice in rivers and deep snow on roads. Bowen reports Rockford Indiana had ice and drifts. River flow halted as temperatures plunged to minus twenty two. Cars venture country roads on a clear cool day. Salesmen for Hawkes Oil Company visit the Hawkere main office in the city, about twenty attendees, staying at Hotel Russell Lamson.
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Iowa
A. Bowen
Rockford
Hawkere Oil Company
Russell-Lamson
Inch
Vinci Cod Liver Iron Tonic Promises Relief From Colds
A customer testimonial from Philadelphia traces a fall bronchial cold to severe symptoms and lack of relief from several medicines. The ad claims Vinci, a cod liver iron tonic without oil, restored health and promotes its availability at Wangler Bros. Co. and other druggists.
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Philadelphia
Vinci
Jack c. Singleton
Wangler Bros. Co
C.J. Miller
Waterloo
Pastor Trout Faces Suit Over Cabrerets Story
Chicago March 29 report ties Rev J B Trout newly appointed pastor and editor to allegations raised by Florence Maxwell a cabaret singer and former companion. Maxwell says Trout misrepresented intent to “rescue” her and engaged in gifts prior to engagement. Maxwell’s father consents to consult lawyers.
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Chicago
The
Brethren of Lanark
J. B. Trout
Florence Maxwell
Wann
Mr. Trout
N. R. Bennett
Dr. Bennett
RheumaSalts Promises Liver Relief and Digestive Health
An advertisement-style claim promotes RheumaSalts as a remedy for a lazy liver and congested kidneys. It asserts the drink cleanses the stomach and intestines, acts as a saline laxative, and quickly relieves back pains and nervous symptoms. suggests taking two teaspoons daily and to contact the Rheumahath Co. if unavailable.
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JTE
Kheumahath Co
Minneapolis
Storage Battery Service Station Ad
All kinds of batteries overhaul rebuilt and recharged. Large stock of parts and new batteries on hand. Let us test your battery with no charge. Charging capacity 1000 cells. Distilled water in any quantities. Waterloo Overland Co., 102 4 6 8 East Fifth Street.
Fragmentary tale of a cabaret singer and alleged letters
A cabaret singer details a troubled relationship with a man who vanished after she left work to prepare for marriage. She recalls his influence in cafes and among taxi drivers and notes a plan to use letters and poetry as court evidence. The text also mentions a reverend who wrote from several cities and a 1913 tin value linked to a toy factory. The Evening Courier boasts high circulation in Waterloo.
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Tom
Chicago
Maxwell
Trout
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