Dempsey’s Rise Stuns Levinsky and Echoes Greatest Ring Record
The article praises William Harrison Dempsey after a swift victory over Battling Levinsky in Philadelphia, listing Dempsey’s numerous early career knockouts and claiming he rivals the era’s best, with Willard seen as unlikely to be matched. It highlights Dempsey’s speed, power, and the sense he may be the greatest ring figure of his time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harrison
Dempsey
Philadelphia
Battling Levitsky
Jack Kearns
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Billy
Niska
St. Paul
Levinsky
Ut Dempsey
Dreamland
Homer Smith
Carl Morris WI
Jim’ Flynn
Bi Brennan
Dack Smith
Tom Riley
Billy Miske
Dan Hitchell
Arthur Pelkey
Jmmy McCarthy
Bob Devere
Porky Flynn
Fred Fulton
Clay Turner
Willie Meehan
Jack Moran
Bat Levinsky
Jess Willard
Kansas
Willard
Carl Morris
Cork
Waterloo
Dubuque Wrestler Seeks Match With Carl Brown
The Dubuque wrestling scene features a challenge from a local grappler toward Carl Brown of Waterloo. The letter from Henry Engle of Dubuque accuses Brown’s claims and requests a finish match or silence, noting attempts to set bouts and urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Henry
Heine) Engle
Dubuque
Toru
Carl Brown
Waterloo
Permanent Cedar River boundaries fixed after eight years
Final decree by attorney J W Arbuckle for the River Front Improvement Commission ends an eight year dispute over Cedar River boundaries through the city. A neutral commission set fixed meandered lines and attached plates to court records. Encroachments are halted. buildings within limits may stand, but cannot be rebuilt if destroyed. some exchanges of land were made to adjust beyond river edges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Arbuckle
River Front Improvement Commission
Cedar River
Sans Souci Association
G. W| Dunham
Not Guilty for Alleged Liquor Transporter in Waterloo Trial
A three day Waterloo jury found Loren Starratt not guilty of transporting liquor illegally. The case centered on whether liquor delivered by Starratt was for a legitimate seller and buyer. defense argued crime required proof of ownership transfer. The state contended Starratt acted as common carrier. No guilty verdict. readers urged to see Vampire Girls at Garden theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Cropper
Renwick B. Knox
Minnesota Forest Fires Relief Commission of the Red
Cross of
Duuth
Waterloo
Loren Starratt
R. O. Meek
Meek
Starratt
Prisoner Faints As Judge Prepares To Sentence
George E. Culling, accused of carrying a concealed weapon and firing shots in a poker game, fainted as Judge C W Mullan prepared to sentence him in district court. Bailiff revived him. he will be arraigned again for sentencing with potential up to two years in state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Mullan
George E. Culling
Duck hunting lore and gear from a California outing
The article recounts a duck hunting trip near Los Angeles with Dr. S. B. and Mrs. Friend, detailing decoy layouts, blinds, and the Tejon region lake. It describes hunting conditions, bird behavior, and a two day effort that produced a fine bag of mallards and other waterfowl, plus a Q and A section on gauges and shooting lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B
Los Angeles
Cal
Pacific Coast
Deedor
Manila
Friend
Chicago
California
Castle Lake Dueck
Southland
Target Tips and Hunting Help From Our Arms Expert
Readers ask practical use of a single barrel shotgun for rabbits and shell availability. Advice says it is practical in skilled hands with No 64 shot for rabbits. shells come from major makers. Also discusses rust removal on rifles, cleaning methods, and recommends a low_cost .45 caliber cartridge for a Frontier Colt revolver and suggests the .45 Webley shot for low recoil and accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
South Superior
Wis
Ardmore
Okla
Osage Obituary Notice for Avery S Prust Jr
Avery S Prust Jr of Osage born August 30 1896 died at home aged 28. He married Cora Sayre in 1912 and had two children. survived by widow, two children, father, and two grandfathers. Funeral conducted by C Lenn at Methodist church. Nelson Appleton returned to Waterloo for funeral of his mother Mrs Jane Appleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
Avery S. Prust, Jr
Osare
Avery Brust
Cora Sayre
Methodist Church
C. Lenn
Nelson Appleton
Waterloo
Janes Appleton
Ada Munsell
Seattle
Aml
Kendall- Me
John Lower
I. S. TC. College
Eugene Allen
Christian Church
Finchford
Andrew Scott
Day of Patriotic Events for K C Initiate Many
Sunday patriotic day in Waterloo with Knights of Columbus events. Memorial service for Private Charles Schmidt at 9 o clock with attendees from nearby towns. About 60 candidates to be initiated at K C hall in three degrees, with Des Moines team handling the third degree. Banquet in Knights of Pythias hall. toasts and performances by local and visiting members. music by Van Doren's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Des Moines
John Halland
Knights of Pythias Hall
W. U. Burk
America
Assembly
K. M. Carr
Manchester
John Helland
Tes Moines
Wo W. March
Jor McCoernick
Radar Rapids
van Doren
Tor Feening
Bread prices in Waterloo right
Waterloo bakers defend bread pricing under new food administration rules fixing prices at 10 and 15 cents per loaf delivered and 14 cents cash and carry. Peerless Baking’s W B Schrag says prices have long held in Waterloo with modest profit and no major complaints. He cites warm weather reducing home baking, influenza effects, and new substitutes shaping demand, while noting labor costs have risen and Viva/Brizhi days loom for both bakers and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Food Administration
W. BR. Schrag
Peerless Baking Company
Mr. Schrag
Schrag
Altho
Victory
Wras
Government Food Administration
Bir. Schrag
Transfer of ROTC unit to Ellsworth College reported
Nov. Cedar Falls Iowa news notes the transfer of the Student Army Training Corps from Ellsworth College to a Cedar Falls site, with no date given. It mentions Pvt Jorgen Grawn of Tenney Minn being brought from Camp Deming for burial, plus local obituaries, wounded Terrance Black, and other war related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Student Army Training Corps
Ellsworth College
Iowa
Iowa State Teachers’ College
War Department
Jorgen Grawn
Camp Deming
Pvt
Gramm
Tenney
Minn
Ta’reenwood
Carp
Terrance Black
Doughboys advance through Meuse defenses in triumph
A war correspondent recounts American troops driving back German forces along the Meuse in a rain soaked advance. He describes overrun fortifications, damaged positions, and the morale boost as prisoners are captured. The journey includes nights in a German barracks and vivid frontline scenes near Livry and Story.
Welfare League Appeal For Clothes In Cold Weather
The Social Welfare league appeals for clothing and bedding as winter nears high prices strain households. Many cannot work and need care from the league, which has helped many but its stock is low. Volunteers are urged to donate old clothing shoes beds carpets or furniture and call 1336 to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Welfare League
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Geo. McManus
Eurore
Ngk Dempsey
WRG
Zeer
Lincoln
Hohenzollerns
St.Helena
Germany
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Ray
Sumner
Wash
Gretna Green
Justice of the Peace
Tacoma
Camp Lewis
Main Street
Bill Weaver
Mary Parcer
the Garden Theatre
Phelps
Rehe
Jefferson
Riad Sisters
Garden Theatre
Old Ben Franklin
Northern Tlinois
Dankelberg Lumber & Coal Co
Shallenberger
Woaterloo
Rotel Bassett-Lamson
Tom
Muust
Diana
Juserprecisu
Tie 4 Wu
Ints
LaFayette
Ind
Jacob Miller
Davenport
J. A
Samiio
Hazar
Muess
Angie
Tae Surtang
B. J
St. Joseph
OSAGE
Iver
Wm Gilman
Gilbertville
K. C
CubertyRin Ney
Ieater
Feardinco
Drape Cals
Camp Dodge
Town Falls
Pete Kemp
Tilares
Sherif Gehrke
Hardin Charles
Iitten Barreks
Rariet
Weal Fadyenti
Cedar Falle
George H.twaddla
Cedar Falla
Waterloo Evening Courier
West Fearth Street
Ellsworth S.A. T. C
Lawn City
Iowa Falls
Iowa Vegetable Growers’ Organization
Vincent Gallogly
N. C. Hansen
Canin Pike
Leo Laian
Independence
War Service Corps
Buzancy
Sweeney
Troughboys
Sedan
Wang & Miller’s
Doughboys
Pershing
Lincoln Eyhb
Corr
Sam
Imperial General Staff
Meuse
Hindenburg
Tris
Therm
Fritz
Europe
Armageldon
Sommerance
Paris
Alabama
Vermont
Jeral
New York Tribune
Landres-St. Georges
Imecourt
Chateau
Livry
Story
Steen
Frederick Smith
Chicago Tribune
Smith
Wieyond Siory
King Sacker
Nyal
Huskies
East Fourth St
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