West High Dominates Independence In 4–0 Victory
West High routed Independence on Locust street field with a strong offense and impregnable defense. Scoring began early as Hitchins and C Miller pushed West ahead, adding four touchdowns with Miller kicking four goals. Independence struggled to reach West territory, managing only a single near miss and two drives stopped by turnover.
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Independence
Locust Street
Independence Boys
Far West High
Lncmer
Tomake
West
Hitchins
C. Miller
G. Miler
G. Miller
Rose and Black
Max Miller
Marshalltown
Saturay
Lichty
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Y. Allen
Knoop
Owens
Antone
Reymer
Merrill
M. Miller
Gorman
Barron
Mythater
AE Miller
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Franks
Thiel
W. Allen
Roymer
Burnham
Bitchins
Miller
Casey
Cedar Falls
Johnson
Waterloo
Atkinson
Waterlon
Beaten by Morningside in Cedar Falls Exhibition
Sedar Falls on November 4 saw the A. T. C. of Iowa State Teachers' college defeated 28 to 0 by Morningside College of Sioux City. The locals were outweighed by over 10 pounds per man but fought valiantly, holding scoreless in the first period before Morningside scored four touchdowns aided by a triple pass and strong backs. Montgomery and Northrup starred for Morningside. Holder and McCreery contributed for the Teachers.
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Sedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Morningside College
Sioux City
Morningside
Goodrich
Kicken
Montgomery
Sioux City High School
Star
Northrup
Carl Holder
West High
Waterloo
McCreery
Gedar Falls
OWA Subdues Illinois With 19 to 6 Victory Card
Iowa City reports Illinois over Iowa 19 to 6 as Illinois stars Fitzpatrick Sabo Fletcher and Lannon led in scoring. Iowa’s Lohman and Captain Reed stood out for the Hawkeyes. Coe College beat Iowa’s second string 7 to 0 in a curtain raiser.
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Iowa City
University of Illinois
University of Iowa
Hawkeyes
Illini
Iowans
Fitzpatrick
Sabo
Fletcher
Lannon
Illinois
Hawkeye
Car Crash At Fourth And Locust Damages Wagon and Car
A sedan driven by T. L. Forhan collided with a heavy express company wagon at Fourth and Locust around 7:15 PM Saturday. The horse was struck and fell on the car hood. Forhan and his passenger were uninjured. The car was badly damaged and towed to a garage for extensive repairs.
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T. L. Forhan
Fourth Street
Express Company
Fourth and Locust
Grinnell and multiple teams post varied football results
In a mixed results page several college and naval teams posted scores including Grinnell 71 over Drake and Detroit Naval Reserves 0 while Minnesota beat Carleton St Washburn 38 14 and others like Penn 20 12 and Amherst 1 9 show inconsistent listings.
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Grinnell
Drake
Fort Ues
Amherst Tenn Sue Ahiators
A Barracks
Quarantine Ends. Waterloo Returns to Normal Life
After two weeks indoors the town of Waterloo returns to normal with a single minstrel show tonight. The lockdown revealed new domestic dynamics as husbands and wives discovered new conversations and shared quiet evenings, while fathers learned to enjoy baby moments and idleness at home.
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Waterloo
Helen
Hazel
Harriett
Daddy
Liberty Pond
Dad
Jimmy
Teast
British Sailors Refuse German Goods and Passengers
In a wartime row the British navy vows not to carry anyone of German nationality or handle German ships. American officials reject German toys bought before the war as Holland delays shipments. Public reaction hints at more boycotts and protests echoing the Boston Tea Party as German aggression is blamed for maritime losses.
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New York Herald
Germany
Alt
Arthur Henderson
House of Commons
France
United States
Holland
Henderson
Ramsay Macdonald
Sweden
Stockholm
Schneidemann
Henden
Gompers
I c
Boston
McAdoo backs smoking cars but defers to health experts
In Chicago William G. McAdoo director general of railroads says smokers should be allowed on trains unless smoking spreads influenza. He adds he personally favors smoking cars for comfort but will be guided by public health recommendations from his department.
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William G. McAdoo
Railroad
McAdoo
Chicago
Candidate Injured Yet Races On for State Senate
Ad. J. Rainbow county auditor was injured when his right ring finger was caught in swinging doors at Black's building. The bleeding was treated later, but Rainbow says he was not hurt enough to stop his bid to run for state senator tomorrow on the Republican ticket.
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Ad. J. Rainbow
Black
Rainbow
Ines
Tee
Tomorrow's Congressional Election Explained by Uncle Harry
Uncle Harry discusses the upcoming congressional election noting low media attention due to ongoing wars and political importance. Jimmy and Joe ask questions as Uncle Harry emphasizes the significance of the vote.
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Jimmy
Uncle Harry
Joe
Loncle Harry
War Election Emphasized as Crucial for Nation
Uncle Harry explains the congressional election held during wartime is essential to reflect the nation’s current will. One third of states pick U S senators, all elect new House members, governors, and officials. the 65th Congress ends March 4 1919, with many incumbents likely re-elected.
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Har
Helen
Uncle Harry
Joe
United States
House of Representatives
Congress
Jimmy
Harry
Messner
Germany
National Sporting Club of London As Seen by Americans
An American observer recalls visiting the National Sporting Club in London, noting fencing, boxing exhibitions, and camaraderie among British hosts and U S military members. Admirals, labor leaders, and American sailors attended, with speeches by the Nevada’s Catholic chaplain and entertainment including American songs. Tobiny White runs the club.
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National Sporting Club of London
Safe Young
Uae
Wade
Rassor
Admiral Sims
Gompers
London
Nevada
Yrar
Aise
Brivishey
Mr. J. White
Tobiny White
Divorce Granted After Six Year Suit In Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Nov. 2. A divorce suit started six years ago by Mrs Elisabeth Havey against John J Hay concluded with a decree in her favor. Hay could not be found until recently when he returned to the city. The original master is dead, and a new master recommended the decree after a subsequent hearing.
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Philadelphia
Eliabeth Havey
John J. Hay
Real Farmerette of Fifteen Milks Cows and Hauls Milk
Miss Grace Sweigert, a 15 year old resident of Blue Rock farm East Bradford Pa, milks eight cows each morning and again in the evening, drives miles to the creamery, cleans dairy gear, and husked 44 shocks of corn last Friday, illustrating sturdy country work ethic during farm labor scarcity.
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Tims
Grace Sweigert
Blue Rock
Swergert
Skinned Blackbirds for Pot Pie Tips and Tips from Miss Taft
Instructions describe preparing blackbirds for the pot by skinning after hot water immersion, cutting the legs and wings, and peeling the skin to reduce game flavor. Night soaking in mild salt water yields tender meat. stuffing with bread filling and a large oyster is suggested. Miss Mabel S Taft of Oxford Mass volunteers as a Red Cross worker and rural mail carrier covering a 30 mile route.
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Mabel S. Taft
Oxford
Mass
Red Cross
Minstrel and romance films headline at local theatres
Rhea Mitchell and Winifred Green head a female cast with Philo McCullough and Noah Beery in Cecil B. De Mille style productions. Sylvia Ashton shines in Old Minstrels Are Not All Alike at the Plaza, Waterloo hosts Harvey’s Greater Minstrels with standout colored talent. Bonnie Annie Laurie at Crystal features Peggy Hyland in a war romance, while The Goat with Fred Stone opens at the Plaza with Chuck McCarthy seeking screen fame.
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Rhea Mitchell
Winifred Greenwood
Philo McCullough
Marmaduke X.caruthers
Qmovne
Noah Beery
Raymond Hatton
Clarence Geldart
Charles Ogre
Ernest Toy
Sylivia Ashton
Cecil Harvey
Greater Minstrels
B. de Mille
Artcraft
Plaza
Harvey's
the Waterloo
Harvey Minstrels
THE
Waterloo
Bonnie Annie Laurie
Peggy Hyland
Crystal Theatre
Scots Guards
No Man’s Land
the Goat
Fred Stone
Plaza Theatre
Mr. Stone
Chuck McCarthy
Fantle’ Mudgely
Charlies McHugh
Silent Zeppelin Ras Over London Explained
London reports reveal that silence during the October 17 1917 Zeppelin raid was due to acoustics high altitude and some engines failing from crew sickness. Experts doubt silent airships will recur while careful silent descents by airplanes are possible.
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London
Associated Press
Acros
Altho
Prowers
Mannheim
Badisch
Don’t Experiment With Catarrh It Leads To Consumption
Ad warns catarrh cannot be cured by local sprays and douches and may lead to consumption. It promotes S S S as a blood acting remedy and urges a thorough trial, noting availability through druggists and advice from the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia.
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S&s
Medical Department
Yoour
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Gasement
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