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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1911

Page

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Annual East West High School Football Game Preview

Sporting News reports on the upcoming East versus West high school football clash at Alford's field. Both teams boast veterans and hopeful newcomers, with East Nieh holding weeklong edge in experience but West Nieh aiming to surprise. Lineups list players by position for Mast High and West High, including key veterans Byvank Howery Hosteller Simpson and Curlis Bragdon, plus substitutes Rath Shirey Duke Davis and others.

Aerncan West Miegh Alford Ourim Bude Ihe Jungs East Nieh West Nieb Westigh Therish Dulce Whittle Shiery Taylor Hostelter Davis Riser Dean Duke Simpson Penne Byyank Howery Mast. High Byvank sward—Howery suard—Jiffin Kiser

Waterloo ship wrecker role sparks Three-league talk

Bloomington Pantagraph comments on ALR interview and W A Reed of Waterloo who attended the San Antonio meeting to advocate Waterloo's reinstatement. Reed is criticized as a calamity howler predicting grief for the Three-Jeague, urging restraint amid a supposedly tottering league.

ALR

Water lose to Three-I reshapes regional league traffic

The piece describes Waterloo’s struggles as it tries to pull Davenport, Rock Island, and Dubuque into a new league while remaining opposed by the Three-I system. It notes Waterloo’s defeatist stance, the Three-I’s strong control, and President Tearney’s strengthened position amid regional booster rhetoric.

Tried and True Friendships Stir Three-I League Talk

Trevalur Jierald cites President Al Tear dey toward scores in Decatur in a Peoria interview. The remarks probe reasons for league berth and reflect Tearney's skill in judging hostile enemies from friendly interests.

Trevalur Jierald al Teardey Towarlds Decatur Peoria Clarence Rowland Dubique Tearney Waterloo al Tearney

Champion Trotter Uhlan to Russia for Russia trip

Chicago reports that the champion trotter Uhlan 3-4 will sail from Ireland to Brunswick to prepare for a summer tour in Russia. Owner C. K. G. Billings had promised this voyage during a prior trip with Low Dillon. Uhlan, a chestnut with a storied career, has been kept at Randall track since the season ended.

Chivaze Chicago Uhlan Irela North Randall Brunswick Guflere Russia C. K. G. Billings Low Dillon

King Seeks Buy of Boston National League Club

Johnny King formerly with the Cubs seeks to acquire a controlling stake in the Boston National League team. He has backing from a Kansas City associate and plans to take control of the club once financial backing is secured.

John 3 Kling Johnny” King Nyn- Meate Kansas City

Uhlan to be driven to wagon on Russia trip by Billings

The article notes Uhlan will be driven to wagon by Mr Billings during a trip to Russia with the aim of a mile faster than any trotter outside the country before returning to New York for a future effort against his best mail. It mentions Billings wintering near Hrongwick and past winters, and that Lou Dilson traveled abroad with several Billings stable members.

Uhlan Mr. Billings New York Mt. Billings Hrongwick Russia Lou Dilson Billings Stable Starlien Frening

Baseball and football notes from early 1900s sports page

A jumble of rumors and anecdotes from the baseball and football world. Mentions Jarek Murray of the Giants slated for the block, Andrew Spycholski signing with South Bend Central League, Buddy Ryan’s reputation, and likely training-site moves to Hot Springs Arkansas. Dartmouth versus Princeton and Harvard noted, plus Carlisle’s Jimmy Thorpe highlighted. Mark Roth cites Stovall and Lajoie in New York Globe chatter. Baker praised for teetotal habits and moral example.

Fiveuwuse Ne Jarek Murray Giants South Bend Andrew Spycholski Buddy Ryan Pacific Coast Cleveland Tuts( Sel Boston Nationals Hot Springs Aric Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Ozarks Trinity College Colgate Wesleyan Massachusetts Aggies Jimmy Thorpe Carlisle New York Globe Mark Roth George Stovall Lajoie Stovall Browns Doe Hall Wallace Davis Clark Griffith Fwedges Tie

Y. M. C. A. triumphs over Waterloo Business College 111 to 10

The Y.M.C.A. basketball team outplayed Waterloo Business College last evening by 111 to 10. Team lineups include Waterloo Center Breand right forward Ffralversont captain Mylar left forward Treon and guards Bartling and Treon. Y.M.C.A. Center Walker captain led with Armstrong Lichts Wachron Jeff guard Kimm.

Waterloo Business College Breand Ffralverson Teaplain Mylar Bartling Treon Walker Armstrong Lichts Mac Wachron Jef Kimm

Mayor Ro Rector Answers Des Moines Telegram

City leader John Ro Rector replies to a Des Moines Capital telegram asking why the community is thankful on Thanksgiving. He cites employment, health, and overall happiness in Fallows Iowa and Des Moines area, with plans to publish more city statements.

John Ro Rector Des Moines Watering Iowa KittHy Mail

First Installment Of Paying Tax Due In Waterloo West

The first installment of paying tax for twenty blocks in Waterloo west is due between now and January 1, with a second installment due before April 1. If waivers are signed, the first installment is due within thirty days after acceptance by the city council. without waivers the full assessment is due at once. The impacted blocks include West Fourth, Commercial and Bridge streets.

Waterloo West Thompson West Fourth

Vermilya In Grave Condition After Arsenic Case

Mrs Louise Vermilya, charged with poisoning Policeman Arthur Bisonette and linked to other deaths, is reported in grave condition at the county jail hospital. A spinal abscess from arsenical poisoning risks fatal outcome, with a possible grand jury involvement discussed by the State's Attorney.

Chicago Louise Vermilya Arthur Bisonette County Jail Hogan Vermilya Wayman

Majestic vaudeville presents two Thanksgiving shows

Manager J Jolly Jones Jr of the Majestic Theatre secures top vaudeville acts for Thanksgiving. Huntress performs a classic dance with valse oriental and iceberg scenes. Alf P. James Co presents The Strike on the Orpheum circuit. Caits brothers entertain with eccentric singing and dancing. Morrisey Rich and Caldera Co offer novelty acts. A Thanksgiving matinee invites advance seat purchase to avoid crowds.

J. Jolly Jones, Jr Majestic Theatre Western Vaudeville Managers‘ Association Waterloo Alf P. James & Co Orpheum Caits Brothers Morrisey & Rich A. K. Caldera & Co Jones

Manchester People Wed, Ray Robinson Marries Wisie Flaton

In Jacksonville Florida Ray Robinson son of Mr and Mrs R R Robinson formerly of Manchester Wisconsin was married to Miss Wisie Flaton of New York City. The ceremony occurred in Jacksonville.

Manchester Towa Ray Robinson R. R. Robinson Jacksonville Mia Wisie Flaton New York City

Waterloo Marriage Unites Glen Meskimen and Miss Myrl Cowles

Mr Robinson long abroad married in Waterloo to Glen Meskimen and Myrl Cowles. The couple will reside in Waterloo where the groom works for the Niigol Central Railroad. A 16 year old boy named Glyde Rowe was saved after breaking through ice on the river near Firrill dark, aided by his companions who broke the ice and pulled him to safety.

Mr. Robinson Germany Waterloo Glen Meskimen Myrl Cowles Niiolg Central Railroad Company Glyde Rowe Firrill Young Rowe

Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad

An old time remedy, Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, promises darkening of hair, dandruff control, and reduced hair loss. Sold by druggists for fifty cents a bottle with a refund guarantee if it fails to perform as represented. J. W. Taggart, 537 Commercial St.

Wyeth Chemical Company New York Wyeth J. W. Taggart Commercial St

New York Floral Co Offers Low Price Fresh Flowers

The New York Floral Co at 602 Sycamore St Waterloo TN advertises bargains on fresh flowers with fine designs at low prices. It markets itself as the cheapest place for flowers and lists the contact phone 1280.

NEW York Floral Co Sycamore St

Are You Blue Are You Blue Depressed and Uncured

An old advertisement urges readers to cheer up as stomach and liver troubles are blamed on a liver strike. It promotes Meritol Chocolate Granules as a cure for stomach and liver disorders and claims improved appearance. Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co. are listed as exclusive agents.

Meritol Chocolate Henderson Drug Co Red Cross Drug Co

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