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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1926
Page
5
Iowa City report notes Colorado Teachers game left players sore while the Hawks outplayed their opponent 24 to 0. Coaches will push to fix flaws as preparation for the upcoming Big Ten opener continues.
Iowa's left side collapsed against Minnesota with Jessen misfiring and Hlies inactive while Rice struggled on defense yet sparkled little on offense. The right side, led by Chatterton Relson and Young, held firm enabling opening gaps for a far more stable run game and Brown at center. Iowa eyes North Dakota next and must win big to salvage hopes for homecoming.
Former welterweight champion Mickey Walker defeated Chicago’s Shuffle Callahan by technical knockout in the fifth round after a brutal display in front of about 10 000 fans. Walker’s manager Jack Kearns announced plans to post a $2 500 challenge and consider moving Walker up to middleweight. Also noted is a 400 foot reinforced concrete chimney built at Trail British Columbia.
Madison Wis Oct 5 Special With the initial football slate in the win column Coach George Little and his staff work to fix weaknesses exposed in the Badger-Cardinal clash. Wisconsin romped over Iowa for six touchdowns and a 35 to 9 victory while Kansas looms. Apart from a shoulder injury to guard Paul Shealte Wisconsin suffered no major losses and coach Little rested three veterans capt. Harmon Wilke and Burris throughout the opener.
Neuralgia kept Bill Bathie from major golf tournaments this season while serving as Sunnyside Country Club pro in Omak Nebraska. Bathie later explained his non participation when he came to take the citizenship oath. He began to have teeth trouble and neuralgia forced him from play after five holes in qualifying at the Nebraska Open. Born in Scotland, Bathie arrived in this country six years ago and took the position at Omahas last spring.
Advice from seasoned hunters on shooting ducks emphasizes practice over math. Key techniques include aiming ahead of a flock or leading single birds, waiting for the right moment, and firing as the gun swings forward. Do not aim directly at a duck and learn to read each bird’s path for successful shots.
A garbled list of sports results and personalities from Chicago New York Pittsburgh and other locales. It references winners and fouls, names like Irene Tunney Malone Jack Nelson Suzanne Lenglan and Eddie O Dewi, plus mentions of sales, appearances, and a high temperature forecast, all in disjointed form.
Dr. Charles L. Gillette, health officer of the Port of Feochow, spoke at a Plymouth church convention in Waterloo. He described changes in Chinese women’s dress and customs, noting shorter pants, vivid silk colors, and the shift away from foot binding due to Christian influence. He cautioned on women’s low medical care, vaccination gaps, and persistent gender value disparities, while outlining social and educational advances and a dual political scene in China.
A meeting of basketball managers is scheduled at the Y on Thursday October 18 to discuss dividing teams into A and B leagues due to the large number seeking entrance.
The Inter-Sunday School Athletic association re elected all officers for 1926 27 at its annual meeting. Dr J H Butts as president Rev E B Mounsey as vice president W R Jameson as treasurer and Earl T R Record as secretary and manager. A volleyball league will be organized with a November season and an Intermediate basketball league planned.
Registration of motor cars continues without abatement in the office of County Treasurer H. Madligan. This morning the county had only 177 of the 15,006 1926 plates left for sale.
The article reports poison hemlock growing as a cultivated plant in Delaware County. Prof. L H Pammel warns its toxicity to humans and animals if ingested, notes danger from mixing with hay, and recalls its European origin with spread to Utah and California. It cautions against ornamental introductions and mentions the Mexican fire weed as a potential weed risk.
Des Moines Oct 5 delegates to the national council of the Young Men's Christian Association meeting in Chicago Oct 26 30 include Tone Des Moines Beckman Ames Joy Keokuk Cohagan Waterloo Johnson Knoxville and either Carer Council Bluffs Sanem Sioux City or Meyers Oskaloosa Dwight C Drew state secretary announces the men were elected by the state Y M C A membership of 20000 They will help draft national policy for the next year in boys work student railway town and country department work
Articles of incorporation for the Loriddell Poultry farm of Castle Hill show capital stock of 20000 dollars. The company may start business when 1000 dollars is subscribed and paid. RK V Lobdell serves as president and treasurer while Flossie Lobdell is vice president and secretary.
Bedford Iowa voters will decide on November 22 whether to approve paving and graveled roads in Faylor County. A bond issue totaling 900000 dollars will be the measure on the ballot.
Ray Kremer of Pittshhurch promotes Mike Martin's Liniment as the best remedy for lame backs and joint pains. He claims top athletes rely on it and that the trainer offers guidance with each bottle. Readers are urged to buy from local drugstores or mail $1 for a large bottle postage paid to Mike Martin, Trainer, Washington Ball Club.
Waterloo park improvements start under Park Commissioner Albert C. Sherwood. A new drive thru gate, filling of low spots, and a tennis court are planned. Trees will be trimmed and general overhauling done as community volunteers aid cleanup. A Cedar River park lagoon channel is also being cut to admit fresh water and remove stagnation.
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