West High Faces Arch Rival Dubuque In Big League Game
West High prepared for its top rivals Dubuque in a forthcoming Saturday showdown at Old Rose park. Coach Ralph Sarf tightened practice after a Marshalltown win, with Olds and Haselman delivering strong play as West High eyes revenge for last season 0-0 tie. Dubuque, fresh from a 36 to 0 win over Grant, appears stronger and ready for a high energy afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High
Dubuque
East High
Dubuqué
Marshalltown
River City
Soda Fountain
Ralph Sarf
Olds
Haselman
Sar
Grant High
Cedar Rapids
Peacocks Hurt in Tutor Contest. DeLong Out
Upper Iowa Peacocks lead the conference though Friday's win over Ellsworth came at high cost. Captain DeLong the veteran left tackle and star punter was forced out with injuries that may end his season. Freshman Gutches and Livingston also injured along with guard Volke who punted despite injuries. Dorman faces Cedar Falls Friday as the big test with many players sidelined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Upper Iowa Peacocks
Ellsworth
DeLong
Gutches
Li Ingston
Eilsworth
Kellar
Dorman
Pawcocks
Cedar Falls
High Low Spots in Sport World Debut in New York
The article notes boxing showings in New York with Lucien Vinet facing Charles Rosen in a 12 round bout and mentions other international boxers like Georges Carpentier and Eugene Criqui. It references promoters and financial disputes including Tex Rickard’s stance on fighter pay and recent bout losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
George Car-pentler
Eugene Criqui
New York
Lucien Vinet
Charles Rosen
Gotham
Spain
Vincent Vincennes
George Guidue
Maine
End plays on punt blocks and tackle angles discussed
The text analyzes end rush angles during punt plays with emphasis on how ends should approach from the side to impede the punt return. It notes misplayed lines where a right end cuts straight down and risks a receiver run. It also mentions unrelated notes about platinum and early electric lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fla
Winter golfer warms with Rube Goldberg style device
A quirky description details a complex chain reaction where a winter golfer stays warm. A pulley turns a wheel to strike a fuse and light a stove, boiling water to create steam. The sequence includes a steam engine, a high hat, and exhaust steam warding off cold, ending with the golfer freezing and needing new dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HANSS
CK Kcl
Oal Hearn
Hell's Highroad Vaudeville at Plaza, Rialto and Palace
Cecil B. DeMille’s Hell's Highroad with Leatrice Joy features romance and power amid luxury, while Edmund Burns and Julia Faye co star. Vaudeville includes Variety Bits, Peggy Mcintosh, Helene Rotoma, and Buster LaMonte. Also Rialto showcases The Gypsy Strollers musical comedy and Reginald Denny in The Reckless Age, with Palace offering The Shadow Ranger and Tame Men and Wild Woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cacil B.demille
Leatrice Joy
Airl
Asl
Edmund Burns
Miss Joy
Robert Edesonu
Julia Faye
Helene Sullivan
Peggy ‘Mcintosh
Helene Rotoma
Boyd
Ann
Christie
McDonald
Buster LaMonte
Plaza Orchestra
Gypsy Strollers
Tinalto
Rialto Theatre
Rialto
T. Y. Lewis
Itt
Hitt
Risto
Lewis
Reginald
Denny
United States
Palas
George Westerson
Palace Theatre
Alen
The Iron Horse at Strand features Iowa’s Dodge role
The Fox feature The Iron Horse screens at the Strand all week. It covers Central Pacific and Union Pacific railways, Dodge’s Iowa influence, Lincoln's signing, and dramatic Civil War era rail expansion with Mogul cast including Madge Bellamy and George O’Brien. Also Waterloo Theatre showcases Mother's Millions with Harriet Breen, and Thunder Mountain at Crystal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iron Horse
Fox
Strand
Central Pacific Railroad
California
United States
Washington
Lincoln
Charles Edward Bell
North
South
Buffalo Bill
Bar of Justice
Madge’ Bellamy
George O'Brien
Staut
Uitg
Alvin Allen
Fox News
Waverly Defeats Independence 24–0 in High School Football
Waverlyilan high school edged Independence 24 to 0 as the Ward brothers starred and the backfield produced its best game of the season. Independence managed only one first down while Waverly held a stout defense. Decorah and Oelwein played to a scoreless tie in slippery, hard conditions with both teams moving the ball but failing to score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Independence
Waverly High
Ward Brothers
Decorah
Oelwein
A. Decorah
Decorah High
Devorah
Amamosa Romps Over Vinton 43 to 0 On Snowy Field
Amamosa high school overwhelmed Vinton 43 to 0 as Porter of Amamosa sparked the attack with several standout runs including a 50 yard sprint. Clinton and Dubuque both struggled on a slick, snow covered field, while Canton contained their opponents but lost control of scoring chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
Agai
Amamoda
Vinco
Vinton
Amamosa
Windhy
Porter
Anamosa
Alout
Daubuyque
Clinton
Dubuque
Wilbur Qualter
Howl
Lester Belding
Clineton High School
Ciinton
Altho
Dalzeli
Charles City Corn Yield Report from Rockford Township Farm
Charles City reports August Aker husked corn on nine acres in Rockford township Floyd county and harvested 749 bushels, yielding just under 8534 bushels per acre. Captain Johnston Blakely, a noted American naval officer, was born in Seafore County Down Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Nav
Aker
John Hrohiwing
Rockford Township
Ployd County
Johnston Blakely
Seafore
County Down
Ireland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buong River City
Peacocks
Tex Rickard
Tanthr
Sol Metzger
Conytight
Sel Metzger
Rube Goldberg
MW Syndicate, Inc
Noo
Nel
Celala
OL Skons
Botenier
Plaza
Waterloo Theatre
Waterloo Players
Tyne
May Robson
Hetty Green
Wall Street
Russell Sage
Hase
Harriet Breen
Miss Bradford
Marie Peppy
Miss Jerome
Patre Brean
Char
Souisa
A Wisgrun
David Talbot
Comstock Lode
Nevada
C. W. Bruner
Black Hawk Says
Mildred Jerome Milton Byron and
Adele Bradford
Lnte
Mother’s Millions
Howard McKent Marnes
Kellogg
Crystal
Big Top
Blue Ridge Mountains
Morgan's
Mammoth
William Y Lye
Eve
Shadow Ranger
Hal Roach
Adulis Childrens
Liam Pilesen
Tron
John Ford
STAG
Chas. Burnett
Tenor
All Waterloo
Alexander Prank
UL TV
Cecil B. Demille
Ren
Jove
Music Company of Four
Christie & McDonald
Buster LA Monte
Ipswich
Ona
Beinke and
Tre Placa Music Mastera
Remember the Plaza
Armory
Swanee and His Entertainers
Grant
Whitey Kaufman
Victor Recording Orchestra
Tate
Song and Dance Revue
Waterloo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!