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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1914

Page

5

Michigan and Harvard to Clash in Big Eastern Football Battle

Eastern football fans anticipate a landmark meeting as Michigan and Harvard face off in Harvard Stadium. Capped by strong backfields and heavy lines, the teams showcase national reputations under coaches Haughton and Yost. Capacity crowds tops 28,000 expected as season intersections heat up.

New York Harvard Michigan Decaase Tnis Perronnel Nationa Peoveen Haughton Do Yost Mhigs Harvata Hinkley Fymoun Uther Crimson Chile Splawn Hanneahitt Thetet Boehm Tagan Bradlee Mahon Wolverines Yale Princeton Wesleyan Yaler Stevens

Baseball Men to Hire Special Train for Omaha Meeting

Davenport Oct 28 Baseball men of the Middle West plan a special Rock Island train from Chicago to Omaha for the National Association of Minor Leagues meeting. The train leaves Sunday at 6 PM and arrives in Omaha the next morning. President M A Sexton of Rock Island issued notices. the gathering in Omaha is billed as the largest in association history. Key topics include abolishing the five mile limit to admit Rock Island to Justice's league and other issues for Three and A clubs. The convention runs November 11 to 12.

Davenport Middle West Omaha National Association of Minor Leagues Chicago Rock Island Orlerk Omabe M. A. Sexton National Association Central Association ii Justice's League

Hawley Faces Nebraska Game with Big Ten Clashes

Hawley starts final prep for game against Nebraska after scare from Cornhuskers. Iowa aims to rebound as Illinois and Northwestern loom, while Ames and Minnesota pose threats in two weeks. The Hawkeyes fear tougher battles, with Cyclones and Big Ten opponents watched closely.

Hawley Nebraska Battiera Ames Cornhuskers Michigan Aggies Chicago Minnesota Minne Per Ania

Ames Victory Hint Overcome By Fogged Play

A fragmented line notes attention to a game with Ames, suggesting weak effort in chasing and promising no repeat of the mistake in future play. The garbled source emphasizes a lesson learned but provides no clear outcome or opponent details.

Gould's rise fuels Davenport Muskies prospects

Davenport drafts Gould of Muscatine and fans expect his debut at the upcoming Davenport show. Gould, a former amateur standout, has progressed from shy rookie to key contributor, guiding the Muskies amid a tight conference race and hopes to challenge Dubuque and Penn for top honors.

Clinton to Play West Des Moines Thanksgiving Game

Clinton officials deny fears of cold feet and plan to forward the signed contract for a Thanksgiving game at Des Moines. The schedule shows Clinton hosting Davenport on Oct 34 and Grinnell Nov 27, with several other matches in late November and early November results including Clinton 28 over Bushewood and Iowa City 0.

Clinton Jeneve Des Moines Davenport Lane Technical School Dubuque Minton Grinnell West Dhaines Bushewood High Chicago Keewatin Academy Mont Morris College

Norwegian Press Attacks Drouth Prohibition Policy

Christiania report notes nearly universal Norwegian press calls to rescind war time prohibition on alcohol. It cites The Total Societies with heavy working-class representation and claims private stock schemes and illicit spirits thrive. Arrests for drunkenness stay level, government loses revenue, and proposals to end the ban gain momentum as wartime controls loosen.

Christiania Associated Press Finland Norway Denmark Scotland Christiana Farve

Orators Speaking at Noon in Shops

At noon today B F Swisher spoke to Iowa Dairy employees. Yesterday WR Taw spoke at the Litchfield factory and the day before J E Sullivan addressed the Galloway plant. Whig campaign stops continue at shops until election. A planned address by Hon Burton E Sweet was canceled. Republican workers plan to meet Mr Sweet in La Porta City tomorrow. Also note a hospital shower at First Congregational church on December 24.

B. F. Swisher Iowa Dairy Company WR. Taw Litchfield J. E. Sullivan Galloway Burton E. Sweet Waverly Tomourrow Republican Party la Porta City Sweet

The Majestic ends strong program in Waterloo

Last performance of a bright program concludes at the Majestic tonight with acts by the Flareng Trio Solis brothers Murray RK Hill and others. Lillian Doone demonstrates mind reading this afternoon as the house looks to a crowded finale tonight. Tomorrow a new bill with Leitzer Jeanette and Wonders of the Pus Headliners is announced for Waterloo's Armory and nearby venues.

The Four Solis Brothers Murray RK. Hill Lillian Doone Waterloo Leitzer Jeanette Wonders of the Pus Dorothy Deshelie and Co Me Fan Pei Wasey Shaw Art Absurdity

The Green Cat Fable Continues on the Mountain

A village fete rainstorm prompts Hans to brave a mountain quest. A frog guides him to seek Witch Bette and the dwarf guard of a green cat, feared by the old witch. If Hans retrieves it, the flood will end and the valley cheer.

Bette Hanks Gretchen Hans Therog Tans Frog Old Bette McClure

Bryan Banker 3 Flapping in Iowa Fight Between Parties

Des Moines reports on William Jennings Bryan visiting Iowa to rally Democratic voters and attack Republican leadership. The piece argues a tight race between Republicanism and democracy, predicting a solid Republican delegation to Congress and a full GOP ticket in Iowa.

Des Moines Bryan Platte Iowa Council Board of Washington Tammany Solid South Ilowa Lowa Senate Hamilton Connolly Sla Towa Linke Jowans Oswa Chicago Tribune Congress Cummins Clarke

Mary Pickford Biograph Re Issue At Crystal Theatre

The Bryan banner opinion notes the improvement and confirms Crystal Theatre is screening Mary Pickford in a Biograph re issue today, highlighting a local cinema showing classic silent film.

Crystal Theatre Today Mary Pickford

Balloch to Furnish 4000 Horses in Waterloo Sale

A. R. Balloch arrives in Waterloo on Saturday October 31 to purchase 4000 cavalry and artillery horses for a contract. He seeks 6 to 8 year olds, 15 to 16 hands high, 1000 to 1250 pounds, no gray or 4d-year-olds, sound stock. Buyers pay 75 to 150 dollars per horse based on weight and quality. Bring horses early. Balloch’s headquarters at the Waterloo Live Stock Commission stables.

A. R. Balloch Waterloo Waterloo Live Stock Commission Balloch

Westfield to Get Sewage System Next Spring

Mayor R C Thompson toured Westfield Hagerman and Downing additions with H H Keister and pledged action to improve sewer conditions. A city council plan may form a sewer district and levy a special tax for construction, addressing long standing relief demands from rapidly growing factories and workers nearby.

Westfield Hagerman and Downing R. C. Thompson H. H. Keister Water, Sewer and Gas Committee

Warmer Weather Follows Brief Winter Chill

The weather bureau says the short winter spell ends soon as warmth moves eastward after three frosty days. Last night only one state was below freezing, with Greenville at 22. Frost stretched into Tennessee and northwest Texas, light snow fell in Ontario and northern Maine, and thin ice formed near Harrisonburg Virginia.

Weather Bureau Mame Greenville Tennessé Texas Ontario Maine Harrisonburg

Stevenson Visitors and Local Moves In Littleton

Littleton residents report Mr and Mrs J O Stevenson returning from an eastern trip. Mrs Hazleton of Seattle visits at Mrs J B McGlaughlins. Marshall Ball sold his home to J J Kingsbury and will move to Jesup where he bought property. The Old Maids Convention will be at the schoolhouse Friday evening. Mrs H Patton suffers from summer grip and neuralgia.

Littleton J. O. Stevenson Hazleton Seattle West J. B. McGlaughlin Marshall Ball J. Kingsbury Jesup Maids Oh. . Patton

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