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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1913
Page
1
Report discusses a plan for one booster day per industry to raise attendance and support for local business. It notes a central association rule guaranteeing $00 per day and predicts several booster days in major cities to share costs.
The column recounts football and baseball referee versus umpire quirks, notes a Kewanee football club annual meeting and a plan to raise funds for 4,000 to stage baseball in the Central association next year, plus Burns’ sale and rejections amid league chatter. The piece blends sports gossip with local club planning and league tensions.
A fragment discusses pep in school life and sports, praising East Highs crowd and coach Whiteside for a strong showing while West High wins 8 to 1, noting unrest from goat theft and rowdiness. It condemns vandalism and calls for unity and discipline.
A letter urges preserving friendly rivalry while eradicating hostile spirit after a banquet for players. The writer, Absunvidia, father of two players, calls for sports to be a constructive educational and social influence rather than a source of animosity.
Youthful dancer and East High supporter Bob Lichty fulfilled a $5 bet by performing three packed Crystal Theatre shows on a rainy Thanksgiving-eve. The crowd cheered as Lichty tangoed through his routines with lively numbers and audience gifts.
Coach Fred McClain of West High addresses the controversy around the East West High Thanksgiving game. He praises sportsmanship and notes West’s modest stance before and after the contest. He cautions against excuses and criticizes the East High coach for cocky remarks seen as unbecoming of the rivalry.
Washington reports that reactionary Democrats led by Reed and reactionary Republicans aim to block the Cummins gateway amendment for easier constitutional changes, signaling a major fight. Senior Cummins will speak at a December 6 National Popular Government League meeting on gateway and reforms with Norris and progressives present.
Four West High players Davis Cotter and D Rath plus East High standouts Griffin Crummer form the core of an all star city team. The selection highlights strong end Glasener and Crummer, with guards Scroggy Gallinvaux and center Becker anchoring the line amid rival East and West teams.
Davis Dick Kath Curtis Simpson lead backfield depth for both teams this season. Walker Mayes provide power at fullback with aggressive line hits and effective forward passes. Davis Rath standouts among candidates. Curtis contested. selections remain challenging amid depth.
Des Moines Iowa November 29. After a Thanksgiving break saloon and brewery petition drives resume with force. Wets say petitions still need thousands of signatures and aim to file with the board of supervisors within a week if at least 10 000 names are gathered before next week ends. They fear a insufficient petition could risk closing for a year due to state law limiting statements per year.
Manchester Iowa November 29 special On Tuesday of next week a tourist Pullman will leave Manchester & Oneida railway yards with a large group of residents traveling to Los Angeles California to spend the winter. The party includes Mr and Mrs William Hockaday and daughter Mrs Emma Parker Mrs Chas Thorpe Mrs G H Morisey Mrs J C Roney M T W Summersides Mrs A B Mather Forrest Jones and Gladya McIntosh all of Manchester and Mr and Mrs Joshua Breckon and Miss Elsie Jones of Greeley
County pays list shows warrants issued by the auditor for monthly service. Salaries include clerk 208.33, auditor 183.38, treasurer 166.66, recorder 150, superintendent 146, janitor 90.05, fireman 0, deputy roles ranging 50 to 100, and several clerks receiving 50 to 75.00.
Tomorrow November 30 ends the season for prairie chickens in Iowa as laws fail to protect local flocks. Many northern chickens visit the state during winter seeking corn fields, while central Iowa birds have been nearly exterminated. A local notice adds a big furniture sale by Joe Raymond near the post office.
Cure claims for eczema and skin ailments using KRESKO and KRESKO Soap. Advertises trial size 25¢ and larger jars up to $1.00, with free samples from Kresko Laboratories and sales through listed druggists.
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