East and West High Face Acid Tests Next Saturday
East high meets Iowa Falls at Cedar River park while West high clashes with Cedar Rapids in Waterloo. Practice resumed after a two week layoff. Parkins healthy for East, OConnor doubtful, Sage and Parkins key ground gainers. West high warming up for Cedar Rapids with strong backfield and solid line. Novak of Cedar Rapids favors open passing game.
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East
West High
Iowa Falls
Cedar River Park
West
Cedar Rapids High
Waterloo
East High
Iue
Parkins
O’connor
Tows Falls
Dillon
Joe Sage
Max Miller
West High Sound
Cedar Rapids
Independence
Miller
Leo Novak
Coe College
Cedar, Rapids
Cobb Tells How He Keeps In Fine Physical Condition
A Detroit News excerpt mocks a job ad for a stenographer with exaggerated demands. The spoof lists requirements from speed and accuracy to punctuality and character, ending with a playful jab about timing and overworked applicants. It reflects humorous column style of the era.
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Cobb
Glints From the Trenches and War Era Snippets
A collage of wartime captions and gossip notes from periodicals including the Plane News and Stars and Stripes. It hints at congressional trench lobbying, a satirical jab at political maneuvering,Want ads, and brief mentions of divorces and public sentiment amid the war effort.
Kaiser’s Ship Ready to Sail and Soldier Tips
Detroit dispatch details Kaiser's ship readiness and air power remarks. A veteran aviator shares fitness guidance for victory, emphasizing daily exercise, empty stomach before combat, avoiding sweets and coffee, and smoking one after meals.
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Kaiser
War Casualty List From Iowa Affects Sioux City and Cedar Rapids
Washington dispatch lists 1,308 total casualties with 26 Iowa men among the wounded by status. Names include Lieut. James H. Donahue of Sioux City and Sergt. Edward R. Wallace of Council Bluffs, plus others across Des Moines Elliott and Muscatine. Died of wounds and disease figures noted, with several in WOUNDED SLIGHTLY and WOUNDED categories. Interleaved are humorous quotes and reflections from soldiers about life and the war.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
James H. Donahue
Sioux City
Edward R. Wallace
Council Bluffs
Alfred F. Feldhahn
Walnut
Albert Antonsen
Chester BR. R. Kindler
Gewrie
Arthur C. Snyder
Spencer
Earl H. Travis
Cedar Rapids
George Emlet
Muscatine
Guy S. Brewer
Des Moines
Hilery M. Anderson
Elliott
Newell B. Dorman
Edgewar
Frank C. Harker
Ottumwa
Frank M. McMahon
Bernard
Albert E. Payer
Ossian
Andrew A. Kenney
Lyong
Chas. M. Atkins
Woodbine
Marvin W. Crow
Gilmore Ci
Arthur J. Pirotte
Mystic
Harvey A. Thomas
Mediapo
Lowell S. Lertham
Harian
Christian L. Nissen
Cedar Fa
F. Plank
Webster City
John BE. Hayner
College Springs
Walter O. Edmondson
Orient
Geo. H. Broughton
Modate
John Grunnett
Sabula
Effort to Enroll Every Man in Y M C A Campaign
The annual M C A membership drive will launch tomorrow morning with a city wide canvas by 100 business and professional men. Final plans were set at a pep meeting with brief talks from J T Houser A J Knapp W R Lay W H Langlas and C C Lamsen. The slogan is Every Man and Boy in Watertown a Member of the M C A.
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J.T. Houser
A. J. Knapp
W. R. Lay
W. H. Langlas
C. C. Lamsen
M.C
Wellsburg Youth Dies At Sea And Family Struggles
A Wellsburg youth Henry Ashing, 23, died aboard a ship near England just before arrival. His mother Mrs. Ashing and sister Mrs. Henry Lowe mourn one more loss after her younger son Ea passed away a week earlier. The accident widens a grieving family as news reaches Wellsburg.
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Grundy Center
Ite
Sanders Ashing
Wellsbure
Henry
England
Askins
Kansas City
Henry Lowe
Wellsboro
Ashing
Wil Bulli
Lincoln Conter Jenation Reform Charch
Things Theatrical Here At Home At Plaza Palace
A review highlights The Goat with Chuck McCarthy as the ironworker hero starring Fred Stone at the Plaza, praising Wred’s interpretation and listing supporting players and camera by Henry Kotani. Also features Harvey's Minstrels at Waterloo, The Law of the North at Palace with Charles Ray, and brief notes on Sense of Soul and Pathe News.
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Chuck McCarthy
Chuck
the Goat
Fred Stone F
Plaza Theatre
Wred
Rhet Mitchell
Sylvia_ Ashton
Winifred Greenwood
Raymond Hattar
Charles Ogle
Noah Beery
Chas. Ray
Alain
George Cousins
Cape Hozier
Lhe Playa
Mr. Ray
Theresa de Neir
James Montgomery Flage
Manhattan
Pathe News
Stormer
Sterloo
Majorie ‘Leet
the Palace
Trisler Family Rooms With Albrechts for Winter
From Westport Indiana Courier notes Mr and Mrs L D Trisler have moved in with Mr and Mrs John Albrecht for the winter. The writers express anticipation of a thankful Thanksgiving dinner with pleasure and gratitude.
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John
Westport
Ind
L. D. Trisler
John Albrecht
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Star
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Yestereye
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William Jennings Bryan
Christian Science Monitor
Aleman
Germany
Philadelphia Ledger
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Regina Mess
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Harry B. Mess
Detroit
Mich
Tyrus
Russia
Raymond Cobb
Herman South
Wick
Avia
Ion
Kenly
Little Ole
Pearse
Cvon
Fowleather
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Moscow
Dispatches
Sarge
Angier
Army
Wellsburg
Jefferson
Imerts
Ervin R. Parrish
Military Police
A. W. Mullan
Phe
Eno
Fry Phelps
Harvey
Musical Kirk
Kirk
Tid. Tolliver
Clarence Powell
Canadian Northwest
Phelps
AL Lt
Harvey’s Creator
Minstrels
ALL Waterloo
Tve
Dr. Myers
Aitken
Dr. Aitken
Drs
Fhontas Luce
Charles aThe Law
North
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Garton
James Montgomery Flags
Garden Theatre
Gilbert and Sacrago
Earle Williams
Crystal
Peggy
Hyland
Annie
Laurie
Sennett
John F. Simpson
Black Hawk-Grundy
Sias
Mr. Simpson
Jowan
Simpson
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