Nesbitt Back to Old Form for Drake Football
Des Moines October 12 Dick Nesbitt star punter of Drake is regaining his peak form after illness. Once booting 70 yard kicks, he sent a 65 yarder after a bad center pass, showing regained power. Despite limited play he has 181 scrimmage yards and 3 touchdowns, aiming to lead Drake against Washington University in St Louis tonight.
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Courier
Des
Moines
Dick Nesbitt
Drake
Iowa
Nesbitt
Oklahoma Aggie
Washington University
St. Leniis
Peacocks Battle Buena Vista to Scoreless Draw
Fayette Indiana report says Upper Iowa and Buena Vista battled to a scoreless tie on a slow field. Upper Iowa moved late in the game with Summers and Moore gaining ground while Sawyer anchored defense. Buena Vista was hurt by penalties on a long return called back and both teams combined for several passes, but offenses stalled in the final quarter.
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Courier
Fayette
Upper Town
Buena Vista
Boggess
Upper Iowa
Sawyer
Summers
Moore
Prescott
Beaver
Bogress
Quincé
Thayer
Tangy
Geavers
Price
Nebraska Eleven Battles Syracuse on Eastern Grid
Nebraska and Syracuse collide in a seventh meeting as Sloan and Whitte miss starts for Nebraska and Syracuse sticks with its lineup save Stoneberg replacing Lewis. Elkader shuts out Waukon 36 to 0 with Newell Kramer scoring all six TDs.
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Nebraska
Syracuse
Bible
Sloan
Whitte
Andreas
Stoneberg
Lewis
Elkader
Ita
Waukon
Newell Kramer
Rain Delays Eighth World Series Final in Rochester
A drifting rain this morning in Rochester delays the eighth and final game of the little world series. The uncertain weather threatens whether the matchup can be played this afternoon as scheduled.
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Rochester
U.P
Smith Cuts Down Backswing Length in Golf Advice
The article discusses shortening backswings in golf with Horton Smith favoring a narrower stroke, comparing Bobby Jones and Major Hezlet, and arguing shorter backswing improves accuracy and control while maintaining power. It notes Smith’s habit and his view on hips action during the swing.
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Jones
Hezlet
Horton Smith
Bobby Jones
Amith
Bobby
Girith
Montatare
Aimee Semple McPherson Faces New Funds Misuse Probes
Los Angeles pastors file affidavits accusing evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson of misappropriating church funds. District attorneys review books covering 1927 to 1928 receipts and expenditures as two investigations proceed.
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Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
District Attorney's Office
McPherson
John Gobet
Des Moines
Angelus Temple
Gaben
Goeben
Het
Alexander T. Pantages
Bielke Convicted of Drunk Driving
A jury in Judge R. W. Hasner's division found Beilke guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated on Sept. 10. The court gave 10 days to file a motion for a new trial. Beilke had been arrested for drunkenness and pleaded guilty. This marked the second liquor conviction in the same week.
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R. W. Hasner
Division of
District Court
Lncence Beilke
Isemenger
Jess Taylor
J. W. Gwynne
Beulke
la Porte City
B. H. Abel
F. W. Koher
Screen Actor Treated For Mental Illness In L.A.
Norman Trevor, 45, a stage and screen actor, was ordered committed to the state hospital for the insane by a superior court in Los Angeles. The action followed a hearing and supporting affidavit by H. B. Warner. Trevor's deteriorating condition had been noted six months ago, with his daughter Doris Trevor of New York cited as his nearest relative.
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Os Angeles
Cal
Norman Trevor
State Hospital For
Ubon
H. B. Warner
Trevor
Doris Trevor
New York City
Picnic and Dance Planned by Travelers' Protective on Friday
Travelers' Protective association posts a Friday social night at Moose Hill on Oct 18 with a fish supper at 6:90 PM, coffee provided, dancing and cards after 8:30 with Hussey's orchestra. Members urged to bring well oiled baskets as a drive for new members is organized.
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Moose Hill
Hussey
Waterloo's City Hall Seen as Major Fire Hazard
Fire Chief Ray Tiller warns Waterloo's 32 year old city hall is a fire risk near the east business district. The building houses a barege on the first floor with vehicles, basement records, and jail facilities, risking swift spread and prisoner safety if a fire occurs. Municipal money has prioritized other improvements since 1897 when $15,000 bought the hall.
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Waterloo
Vire
Ray Tiller
Science and math ties blamed for science faults at round table
Dr W C Reavis of Chicago University told Iowa teachers at West High during the Iowa State Teachers association session that science failures are not solely math department faults. He cited Edison and Steinmetz as contrasting examples and urged better writing and speaking in science reports. Guy Wagner of Colesburg discussed methods in the physics lab, asserting the individual method benefits dull students.
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W. C. Reavis
Chicago University
West High School
Iowa State Teachers Association
Edison
Steinmetz
Reavis
Guy Wagner
Colesburg
Objective Exercises in Teaching Biology Lecture
S M Pattee of Giant High Cedar Rapids spoke on objective exercises in biology to improve observation and critical thinking. J W Swenson of Waverly was elected convention round table chairman for next year and Ethel King of Marlon was named secretary.
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S. M. Pattee
Giant’ High ‘School
Cedar: Rapids
J. W. Swenson
Waverly
Round Table
Ethel King
Marlon
Fire Prevention Essay Contest Draws Hundreds
Nearly 400 children entered the Chamber of Commerce fire prevention essay contest held during Fire Prevention Week. About 375 essays were submitted across public and parochial schools with two divisions and two grades. Prizes totaling 60 dollars will be awarded at 4 p.m. Monday, with judges Lamar J. Duke Frank J. Hanson Burton T. Burrite.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
C. A. Hanson
Lamar J. Duke
Frank J. Hanson
Waterloo ‘Tribune
Burton T. Burrite
Waterloo Evening Courier
Monona Defeats Wadena Eleven in Hard Fought Tilt
Monona, with a heavier squad, beat Wadena 7 to 2 at Monona Inn on Friday afternoon. Monona scored a touchdown and extra point in the first two minutes. Wadena rallied in the last five minutes but time expired before another score, yielding a safety for the visitors.
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Wadena
Inn
Monona
Waterloo Wins Kiwanis 1990 District Meet Title
Waterloo was chosen to host the 1930 Kiwanis Nebraska Iowa district convention after a spirited Omaha contest led by competitors Ot tumwa and others. Herman Knudsen of Mason City was elected district governor, with Paul Becker Newton and G A Beems Cedar Rapids as division leaders. Rion Dow Fort Dodge re-elected treasurer. Waterloo delegates L B Stott A H Peterson and L H McCarty attended, with Clyde Hinson and J L Holton serving as local club president and secretary. Delegation expected home today.
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Waterloo
Kiwanis International
Omaha
Neb
Ottumwa
Herman Knudsen
Mason City
Ernest Folsom
Lincoln
Paul Becker
Newton
G. A. Beems
Cedar Rapids
John S. Cutter
Shenandoah
Rion Dow
Fort Dodge
L. B. Stott
A. H. Peterson
L. H. McCarty
Clyde Hinson
3. L. Holton
Grades As Place to Learn to Study
Miss Agnes Samuelson, Iowa state superintendent, urged in a West High School round table that teaching study habits is crucial. She listed skills from using contents pages and dictionaries to organizing reading, evaluating material, and proper book care as vital for success in later schooling and life.
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Agnes Samuelson
Iowa
West High School
Iowa State Teachers Association
Samuelson
Told Wife He Was Thru Judge Says He's Not Thru Yet
Hutchinson pleaded desertion of wife and 18 month old child in Leonard Hutchinson case. Judge George J. Sager ordered support of six dollars weekly and a $500 peace bond, with prohibition on leaving Town Burr state. Towne, deputy county attorney, prosecuted the matter.
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Leonard Hutchinson
Thompson Avenue
Hutchinson
George J. Sager
Town
Burr
Towne
Terrific fire roars at oil well near Oklahoma City
A daughter writes Mrs. G A Smith that a blazing oil well seven miles from Oklahoma City has resisted efforts to contain it. Tulsa workers in asbestos suits used mitre to approach and quell the flames after they illuminated the backyard at night.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
G. A. Smith
Argyle Street
Flora Haller
Tulsa
Radio schedule fragment paints a dense network of 1930s US stations
A scrambled OCR list maps Chicago and New York area stations across CBS NBC and local networks. It names WABD WBBM WGN WJZ and many others with program tags like Harald Stern orchestra, Finance, Hadley Symphony, Nathaniel Shilkret, and Uncle Andy. The piece outlines hours for music, talk, and variety shows, reflecting a dense radio grid and era programming.
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WABD
New York
CBS
Harald Stern
Hi Orchestra
Alas
WBBM
Wisn Weca
Tod—Nitwits
Wado Kom
WHK Wand
Wowo Woo
Sirs
Joe and
ViewAlso
WADO
WMAQ
KMOX
KABC
WCCO
Hadley
WIIO
WGY
WWJ
KYW
Wdar
Lyics-Alsa Wer
WWI
WLS
WDAF
Nathaniel Shilkrat
A. Rolfa
WGN
Bess
Edka Wow
Wren
Bonnie « Laddies
Wi2
Chain
Radio Guild
Tanguar
KDKA
Ames
Andy Ttrom
WAAQ
KFAB
Chicaro
Bob
Walter Wilson
Fiorito
Ferluce
WIZ
Quins Dette
Prohibition Skeren
Danere
WEAF
Chicago
Chicago—o10, 535--Topsy
Pratt and Sherman
WABO
Amos
Wly
Chelauxt
Beth Parker
Mistary Mightighta
Gene
Ford
Glenn
Little Jack Little
Minneapolis
WABC
Des Moines
Helen Berry
General Electric
Lucky Strike Orchestra
Martin-Senour
WEAP
NBC Chain
Major Bowes
Sophere
Orchersea
David Law
K. Howr
Pred Waldner
Aliso
Seth Parker
Puselon
Wow
Sam Herman
Julius Klein
Weeco
KMBC
WADC
Art Kahn
WOWO
KMBCO
KOIL
Theatre of the Air
Wendell Hall
Wado Wehrem
Wwowo
KMBHC
Weco
Bamovare
Alta
WLW
Peera
Astrid Fielde
So Pyano
WJZ
Do—Amos
Larry Lersen
Pat Barnes
Dinter
Stusic
Nighthawks
F.l
Andy
Cine Singers
Wcco Minnetapolis
Sama As
WABCO
Eddie
Dimnstedter
WHO
Dew Moines
Godfrey Ludlow
NBC
Dack
Wdaap
Gypries
Aros Reeolly Paorty
Aros Reeolly Paorty—Alo Wwj Won Wow, Wda, Ame Plora
Gibbons
Hendrine Hunter
WWS
WKY
Orch
Thymes Fiorito
Orchestra
Fron Ohlfo
ABC New Yorkk
ORS
ArMy
BuiderAlso
Couriers
Henry
Lyman
Roxy and His Gang
Rodolfo
WAAQI
Kdka Wdaf
Tobe Radio
Orcheatra
Amos-Andy
Dan
Dytcha
Gancert Orchestre
Cincinnati
Bae Club
Polly
A Year Ago Today in Waterloo
On Friday October 12 1528 Waterloo city records show over 100 inquiries about absent voters to County Auditor F L W Esh er Final preparations for dedicating Waterloos airport at Chapman field were underway Captain E Y Rickenbecker was to speak Three pursuit planes from Selfridge field Michigan and four bombers from Fort Omaha Nebraska were expected The city council told Black Hawk Construction to proceed with paving two blocks on Fifth Street East despite ditch work making the contract unprofitable at the bid price
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Waterloo
Chapman Field
E. Y. Rickenbecker
Selfridge Field
Mt. Celmens
Mich
Fort Omaha
Omaha
Web
Black Hawk Construction Company
Fifth Street
YMCA Campaign Organization Plans Autumn Canvass Kickoff
The campaign for YMCA annual membership canvass announced by 8 A. Corgan outlines four divisions G and A with vice chairmen. Team managers and workers listed for Divisions D C and A include dozens of names across committees and district roles, with multiple vice chairmen and managers guiding efforts.
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YM. KS
A. Corgan
Diviston x
Ial
G. M. Boysen
Queecekaitlin
Graham Hay
Howard Holiness
Andrew “Rath
Mt. G
Russell Jamson
Phil Colin McKinstry
W. R.” Jameson
PB. McCormick
Ryanee Ger
Big Parade Opens Prey Homecoming at Teachers College
Cedar Falls Oct 12 Forty five bands participated in the teachers college homecoming parade this morning. The men and women bands furnished music. It was indicated this morning that about four thousand persons would attend the football game between Simpson and Teachers eleven.
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Cedar
Teachers College
Simpson
Teachers Eleven
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Thatcher
George Storm
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Here
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Milady's
Standard On Co
FLW
Esher
Quest & Ae Vilent CO
LUIT
Mr. Quick
Quest & Smith
Ea Fife
Kickor
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May
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Jas Henderson
Y Dutlefield
R. G. Holmes
Mona Marquis
Tesn
Sugar James Leonard
Bixsonniette
Harald Elwell
B. Vv. Hughes
George Worthen
Lester Miller
Bragdon
A. Hanson
T. C
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Wilem
Lensk
Mem CE
CO. W. Kirkpatrick
Birney Allen
R. Vaughan
L Patter
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Lew Go. Noeris
H. A. Lawrence
O .M. Yaggy
H. T. Wagner
Roger, Bryan
A A Zimmerit
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