Second World Series Game Sees Phillies, Red Sox Clash in Philadelphia
President Wilson and Mrs. Galt watched as the Philadelphia Nationals and Boston Americans opened the second World Series game before about 20,000 at National Park. Both teams practiced, managers planned mound rotations, and weather was clear with a brisk wind aiding fast play as fans crowded the stands seeking admission.
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National League Park
Philadelphia
Wilson
Norman Galt
Philadelphia Nationals
Boston Americans
Phillies
Carrigan
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Wileson
Philadelphias
Luderus
Philatelphia
Foster
Wood
Leonard
Faeler
Chalmers
Mayer
Eppa Rixey
Uto
Cady
Burns
Rixey
Belles
Bostonians
Rotary Club to screen famous Lincoln Highway film
The Rotary club plans a Tuesday, February 1, 1916 screening of a moving picture on the Lincoln Highway. The film promotes the highway’s vistas and engineering feats and ties to better roads, with educational aims linked to the Panama-Pacific exposition.
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Waterloo
Rotary Club
General Joffre and Victor Share Picnic Lunch
General Joffre, famed French military leader, stands beside King Victor who sits on the ground, reaching into a basket to take food, as both figures partake in a simple meal amid a casual scene.
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General Joffre
King Victor
Joffre
King
Voffre
Vic
Utaliati
Victor Emmanuel
City in Brief: Weekend News and Local Updates
Multiple brief items from Waterloo area society and business life. Notables include a grand jury session resumption after recess, local travels and visits by Dr. Chase and Dr. Bingham, theatre management changes, and community events. Also mentions medical operations, injuries, and charity gatherings, with local church and fraternal activities noted.
Cedar Valley Fair Report Shows Profit and Plans for Debt Lift
The Cedar Valley District Fair association reports a 1915 profit of 3088.32 with $75,000 invested in grounds and equipment. Net earnings of 14,000 are cited, while total debt stands at 20,000. directors plan stock sales at 10 per share to reduce the debt. Dividends equal 14,000 are credited against building costs. 1915 receipts total 19,910.48 with 15,877.14 from gate admissions.
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Cedar Valley District Fair Association
Falr
Grandstand Receipts Reported With Total Disbursements
The statement notes that cash handling at the grandstand showed total disbursements of 16822.17 dollars. It records the financial activity of the event and highlights the net outflow from sales and expenses at the venue.
Coast to Coast Car Display at Waterloo Show
A car on a coast to coast tour will be shown all day at the Waterloo Overland Co. garage on Fifth street East. Owned by Mr. Trugs, the vehicle started July 6 from Los Angeles with two companions, passing through New York and Boston before Iowa. It halted in Toledo and remained in Waterloo for Sunday. Weather data and want ads promotions appear in the article.
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Waterloo Overland Co
Fifth Street
Trugs
Los Angeles
New York
Boston
Iowa
Toledo
Waterloo
Almont
West Side
E. M. Storm & Co
Third St
Cedar Falls
Henderson Arug CO
Rcal Estate
Photoplay World Adorns Screen Stars and Turbulent Onset
A garbled piece outlines Crane Wilbur and wife Col in Santon as stage figures in upcoming Universal City projects with Nellie Nor mand in a dramatic production fraught by an on set accident. Beverly Bayne and May Allison secure long contracts with Quality Metro. A women’s club forms in Siknia Barbara with cast members including Louie Pretkford and Neva Gerber. Lorraine Fouling, a Thanhuser star, refines expressions in a ritual pre-shoot routine.
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Siknia Barbara
Louie Pretkford
May Allison
Neva Gerber
Nin Christie
Anna Little
Mess Chariotte — Buttom Miles
Eugenie Worle
Carol Holloway
Lucilla Warde
Mise Heathen Vin
Selene Rosson
Anita King Drives Self to Chicago Stepping into Spotlight
Anita King, famed Plateys actress, arrived in Chicago Sunday at 3 PM driving solo from the Pacific coast. She was greeted by relatives, shown at Orchestra Hall, and described her hair raising cross country journey before heading to New York for a 42 theatre stops. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids were among her Iowa stops as she continues the Paramount tour.
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Anita King
Chicago
Pacific Canal
Aurora
Wank
Orchestra Hall
Misa King
San Francisco
Miss King
New York
Will Inake
Paramount Theatres
Iowa
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Women Suffrage Gains In House Of Representatives Count
A report to the National American Woman Suffrage Association notes 206 members of the new House may vote for the federal amendment. Notables present include Dr Anna Howard Shaw and Mrs Susan W Fitzgerald, with expectations of further gains before December.
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House of Representatives
Medill McCormick
Chicago
National American Woman Suffrage Association
New York
Anna Howard Shaw
Susan W. Fitzgerald
Boston
Katherine B. Davin
Henry Wade Rogers
Connecticut
Walter McNabby Miller
Missouri
McCormick
Helen Holmes Joins Universal Film Company Studio
Helen Holmes, renowned for daring stunts in silent adventures, has joined Universal Film at the Pacific coast Weir studios after starting with Keystone and later Kaley studios. Her film work includes bandit and narrow escape roles as she prepares for future heroines.
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Helen Holmes
Universal Film Company
Weir Pacific Coast Studios
Miss Holmes
Keystone Compact
Theo
Kaley Company
Wizards of Polen at Ford with Mles Folines in Titte Sade
A fragmented item notes a clash involving a group called Wizards of Polen tied to a ford scene with figures Mles folines playing. The readable parts hint at a title or theme rather than a clear event, with little identifiable proper nouns or concrete facts.
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Wizards of Polen
Vam
Ford
Mles Folines
Efotun
Holland In Parliament Pushes Equal Voting Rights
Queen Wilhelmina opened parliament in The Hague on September 21 announcing a bill to remove barriers to women voting. Dr. Aletta Jacobs notes the move could allow women to be qualified voters if constitutional changes are made. Mrs. Carla Chapin Gelt calls it a step forward for Holland and women.
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Wilhelmina
Kovern
Holland
Aletta M. Jacobs
Matland
Ths
WH. Holutun
Sid Mra
Carla Chapin Gelt
Ellen Af
Crowned King and Queen at the San Diego Exposition
The San Diego Panama California Exposition crowned a king and queen after a heated popularity vote. Local figures Mc Lushman and Miss Jayne won decisively as readers named their favorites in a lively newspaper backed contest at the event.
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Metro
San Diego
Septombey Jr
Los Angeles
Bercenaelor
Hefress
McLushman
Jayne
Notable Debuts and Long-Lived Suffrage Hope
News notes report Der aldine Farrar making her screen debut in Carmen with Lasky Pictures at Magnificens Hall home of the Basta Symphony Orchestra. Also, Mary Sare of Darrowsville age 107 endorses suffrage, wishing to vote before life ends.
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Moston
Basta Symphony Orchestra
Fong
Deraldine Farrar
Lasky Play Company
Carmen
Miss Warrar
Stogton
Rowton
Linden Manse Visits and Local Notes in October
Linden news recalls Mr and Mrs John erry of Quaggupion visiting their son TL St at 134 Dear born avenue, returning Tuesday. Mrs Frum Pare hosted Daisy for a Sunday party and Monday supper. I E Chapman and A B Smaly of Chisago, sister to Mr Chapman, attended. J W Lowe of Topeka visited relatives. Mr Clayton heads to Maryville for work, with plans to stay. Ladies' Aid meets next Thursday at 2 40. News item notes an address correction for German Rye Bakery at 27 West Fifth Street and praises J Friedman bakery and grocery. A Q and A item asks about Stream location with a Birmingham age Herald reference.
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Church of the Brethren
S. J. Cable
South Street
Guelats
Clark
Thesday
Cottage Grove Avenue
Sycamore Street
Dan Sehol
John AL Smith
Chapman
L. Uiftaeh
BK. CL Money
Charles City
J. B. Minerhaime
Lowe
Topeka
Run
J. W. Lowe
Ralph Clayton
Maryville
Clayton
Ladies’ Aid Society
Tts
T. C. Lake Feares
Ottawa
Kan
W.C. Court
Cedar Falls
East Fifth Street
West Fifth Street
Red Sox Win Second Of Series In Rain Delayed Tilt
An error strewn game from a rough service slate sees Boston responders Gardner and Bancroft pacing the offense as the Red Sox claim the second win of the series. Philadelphia’s Cravath and Bancroft provide resistance but Boston edges ahead with timely hitting and stout defense. The seventh through ninth innings feature sharp plays by Gardner and solid pitching from their bullpen to seal the comeback victory.
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Hancroft
Hall
Mancroft
Speaker
Bancroft
Pastor
Gardner
Pasker
Boston
Whitted
Barry
Thomas
Ballon
Miomas
Mayer
Hanecroft
Nicholf
Foster
Ball
Poster
Jett
Tiontis Poing
Lhooper
Jqayrin
Thomba
Tlooper
Hondeikeen
Nouriksen
Vencikeen
Whittud
Candy
Eryark
Vostron
Spenker
Suike
Hallane
Speater
Linders
Lo Mayer
Hobitzet
Streit
Cravath
Lewis
Lowis
Hanerat
Ne Rine
Hitch
Philadelphia
Nethot
Stiles
Niehost
Burns
Junvile
Paul
Wall
Speaier
Churdnur
Larry
Boul
Narery
Pankert
Jdauvein Wyle
Poul
Jantrin Wut
Laderus
Secant
Basler i
Gardher
Hooper
Phalladelpha
Nelda
Steel
Lewix
Gancroft
Paskett
Polar trip abandoned by Amundsen amid war and canal clash
New York dispatch Oct 9 reports Captain Roald Amundsen has abandoned his Arctic expedition due to the European war and the obstruction of the Panama Canal. He had sought the northwest passage and was navigator of the only vessel to have traversed it.
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New York
Panama Canal
Roald Amundseen
Northwest Passage
North Pate
Forestalling Child Labor by a National Committee
Felix Adler argues for a national Child Labor Committee to preempt industrial abuses before states fully industrialize. He cites recurring, inhumane patterns in England and early American states, urging strong action to prevent similar horrors in the western and Pacific regions. He notes widespread reader awareness of the Louisville Courier-Journal coverage.
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Felix Adler
England
Ulegan
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New York
Lord Shatterbury
Orth
Pacific
West
Waverly Social Roundup Notes Local Visits and Events
In Waverly on Oct 4 and surrounding days, residents hosted guests and attended gatherings. Ruth Wentworth visited Delweth Thursday. Mrs. Jackeker and her baby stayed a week with the Stroms. Grace Stainaker vacationed with her parents in Weargate. Mrs. Ed Burky and Mrs. John Farrell visited Geo Reebee’s home. Local weddings announced. Allaq Mel en Cramer of Ames wed Claude Marta of Des Moines on Oct 3 at the bride’s parents’ home. Des Moines plans for their after-Oct 18 homecoming. Mrs. Samuel Small of Clark visiting family here was hospitalized for surgery in Mercy. A. Hemingway and Jom Memingway visited. T D D club hosted a birthday gathering for Miss Lillian Litsenbop with a supper and coffee. Athletic club members held a dancing and volleyball event. Miss Carria Weston came in from Midon for her brother’s death. Marion Knott celebrated a birthday with a guest group.
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N. Tt. Marsh
Oelwe
Carria Weston
Midon
Ion
WL Milley
Lee
Local Happenings In Shell Rock And Nearby Towns
Mrs Carria Mansfigld visited Mr and Mrs W Weed at Elma this week. Le Charley Peek from Topeka Kansas visits cousin James Ami in town. Flurry Ward made a business trip to Ft Dodge Tuesday. Miss Hertha McClintock noted the death of Louise McClintock of Guilford. The stork brought a girl to Mr and Mrs Forrest Shipman Monday night. Dr W I Smith attends a Chicago medical society meeting. Henry Reed’s building work progresses with exterior walls nearing completion. Local C B S members and families enjoyed a picnic at their hall Friday. Mrs Winship and Mrs Betts returned from Iowa City where they attended a W G T U convention. La Della concert company opens the lecturer course Saturday night.
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Shell Rock
Carria Mansfigld
Weed
Elma
le Charléy Peek
Kans
James Ami
Flurry Ward
Ft. Dotge
Hertha McClintock
Cous Louise McClintock
Guilford
Andy McClintock
Stork
Hom My
Forrest Shipman
W. IT. Smith
Chicago
Medical Sociation
Henry
Reed
C. B.S
Winship
Betts
Iowa
80 Acre Iowa Want Ad Offers Part Payment
Descriptive notice advertises 80 acres near Tripoli Iowa with two miles of river or land, claiming a well improved property and inviting part payment for city property. The seller, D. C. Williams, promises to show both properties and stresses value.
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Tripolite
Iowa
D. C
Williams
Lapay
Weraserne
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Gertrude Pierce
Manchester
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I. R. Macartney
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National Council of the Knights and Ladies of Security
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