Fate Jeers At Former Heroes
AP reports on the faded fortunes of boxing legends Bat tling Nelson and Ad Wolgast. Wolgast, once champion, lost wealth and health, now living apart in Wisconsin woods and facing custody of earnings. Nelson, once rival, lies sick and broke in a Chicago hospital, seeking repayment of loans and recalling past charity.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Point Richmond
Cal
Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Michigan
Paige
Wolgast
Tupay
Wisconsin
Cadillac
Mich
Wolfgeet
Chamson
Willie Ritchie
San Francisco
Hegewitch
Battler
Alwys
Fragmented Wartime Rhetoric and Editorial Snippets
The passage blends anti German wartime sentiment with editorial snippets and humorous notices from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper. It cites martial language against a perceived Kultur menace, references a Waterloo shop sign, and includes miscellaneous quotes on law texts and a Future of goat farming, reflecting a collage of columnar fragments and public notices.
Government to Fix Price of Wearables
The notice hints at price controls for wearable goods including hats, suggesting a possible cap around one dollar eighty for derby hats. It mixes social commentary with local notes about the Jesup fair, Gov Harding and Rep Sweet, and mentions a Hampton, Ia. correspondent recording a shoulder injury and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Signals Scandal Involves Missouri Iowa State Transfer
Kansas City Star editor E McBride recounts Clyde Williams of Iowa State taking no advantage from stolen football signals. Missouri had sent signals to Williams. he promptly forwarded them to Missouri's G I Brewer to avoid benefiting Ames. Both schools refused an edge in the rivalry game.
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E. McBride
Kansas City Star
Missouri Signals
Clyde Williams
Ames
Williams
G. I. Brewer
University of Missouri
Horton News Briefs From Waverly Area
Oct 15 hospital operation for Mrs Fred Deike. Mamie Lundbere and Ruth Bova ill with influenza. Earl Strauser sent France souvenirs including handkerchiefs a sofa pillow scarf and two aluminum pieces from a six man plane near his work. School closed due to sickness. Marion Clifton visited George Shepard near Waverly. Annis moved here from Minnesota into Bogan house. James Zwanzi ger son of Howard Zwanzi ger hospitalized in Waverly with influenza and pneumonia.
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Marion Clifton
George Shepard
Waverly
Mr. Annis
Minnesota
Bogan House
James Zwarzizer
Howard Zywanziger
Sundar
Zwanziger
James
Side Lights on Human Life Seen at Federal Bureau
A human interest note from a daily employment bureau listing at Lafayette and Fifth streets highlights unusual cases among women seeking work. Entries mention a deaf mute seamstress seeking household work to support an injured husband, and several elderly housekeepers offering services to families needing assistance. Grenadiers are described as historically grenade-throwing troops later serving as flank companies in European armies.
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Federal Bureau
Free Employment Bureau
Lafayette
Fifth Streets
Wreck
Aplington
Reval
Letters from a wounded soldier in France and return to duty
Private Metzger, officer of the chief surgeon, writes from a field hospital after being wounded on July 15 during a French drive. He recounts the night of combat, heavy shelling, air attacks, and rescue, then describes recovery behind the lines, his six month assignment, and a monthly pension of 38 dollars while expressing longing for comrades.
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Metzger
Migs
Carmen Rivera
Friendsn France—Corp
M. Metzger
Jimmie Downs
Philadelphia
Aileen
Lme
Ireland
Bocie
Tie
Leonld
Wes
Closing Out Sale Amid Towns Folk News
Oct 15 dispatch from Vernon and Jesup reports cholera sightings and many farmers vaccinating cattle. A large closing out sale at A. Mount farm south of town. influenza cases and local health measures prompt school and public venue closures. community fundraising for Red Cross advances with a big harvest dinner and numerous local notices.
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Vernon Township
Champ Howe
I. J. Moon
Cedar Heights
Paul
Bernice Callahan
Wise
Chas. Briden
Queen
Myrta Gurton
Harvey Carpenter
Camp Dodge
Camp Sheridan
Vernon Ulrich
Bart
Anna Bintzing
Geo
Kate McElroy
Waterloo
John Jacob
Jesup
Jason
Checkers
John Wester
U Bo Murten
Wry Dodge
William McMillan
Myrtle
Mink
Chris Aimtaly
Geeorge Walker
EL Ey
Verry
Tay
Womanston Temperance Union
Lianek
Colar Rapids
Lhiton
M. Church
Petet Pyle
Celimable
A. Db
Mount Farm
Mount
Iaie Ald
Robert
Frank
Brange
Poeymond
Thamas W
Sheridan
Wo J
Pyle Frush
TY. Frink
A. D. Vand Rober
Tobert Bailey
Dicke A. Valmer
John Braund
Fox
van Baughman
Board of Health
A. J. Mount
Shady Grove
Jjesup Red Cross
Treasur
William Hilton
Flilton
B. Bunnell
Joseph Robb
Bert
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Geo, McManus
Golly
Dinty Moore
Hope Dugans
ACK
Yaa
Dugan
Fate
Henry L. Rhawa
Tri-County Democrat
Sullivan, Mo
Democrat
2 Waterloo
Reeve
Wood
Jacoba
Attornes
Oles
Coke
Sergeant Hwkins
Sergeant Hawkins
Asis
Harding
Sweet
Winthrop
Jesup Fair
Gov. Harding
Congressman Sweet
Towa
Rowan
Hampton
R. W. Halsey
Mrs. Halsey
Swilliams
Horton
Auburn
Neumonia
Flewis
Willian
Toh Mathew
Ton McMillan
Petter Knipp
Duseyie
Setaler
Black Hawk County Abstract Coy
Renu Presby
David Buyer
Sifed
Dunkerton
IL Bruni
John BB. Shanes
de Plat
Cluett, Peabody & Co.Inc Makers
Seae Coal
Manules
Fiat
United States
United States Chamber of Commerce
Citizens Gas & Electric CO
Kipling
Tom Moore
Little Tom
TOM Moore Cigar
Myers
Newdreds
Dr. Myers
Waterr EG
Eowa
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