May Decide Car Flag Race
Muscatine reporters expect a ruling on the baseball controversy over ousted Musky victories. The national commission may meet in Chicago Friday to draft rules for from the minors and to review the local trouble. Ned Egan and M B Justice await the commission’s action as Supreme Court involvement looms.
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National Commission
Ned Egan
Muskies
FE. Justice
Muscatine
CLA
Supreme Baseball Court
WHS
Berrmann
Justice
The
Muskes
Egan
Herrmann
Jung
Cus
Eganites
Fort Dodge Baseball Club Faces $550 Deficit After Guaranty Funds
Fort Dodge B B Club reports a $550 deficit after accounting for all guaranty funds. Finance committee notes receipts total $7,363.08 with $3,156.24 from receipts and $3,250 due on guaranty lists. $2,000 remains payable September 15, while $600 of notes may be repaid by the League. One hundred Waterloo stores advertise 5 cent Lincoln Highway cigars.
Democrats Plan Western Campaign
A dozen or more Democratic speakers will tour central and western states to support Wilson and Marshall. Notables include Vice President Marshall and Senators Underwood Smith Shafroth Robinson Lewis Reed Stone and Reed. Tours cover Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Missouri Washington Utah Montana Oregon California Oklahoma with Missouri engagements from Sept 14 to 28 and Oct 2 to 14 for Hoke Smith.
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Chicago
Wilson
Marshall
Thomas Tt. Marshall
Underwood
Hooke Smith
Shafroth
Robinson
James Hamilton Lewis
Albert D. Nortons
William J. Brian
William J. Stone
James A. Reed
John J. Lenz
J. Bruce Krenver
Western Democratic
Indiana
James H. Lewis
Charles E. Hughes
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Reed
Missouri
Kansas City
Wisconsin
Michigan
Washington
Utah
Montana
Oregon
California
Oklahoma
Nortoni
Hoke Smith
Arkansas
John J, Lentz
Ohio
Republican Third District Conference Date Set for Sept 26
The Republican state central committee chair GC A Rawson announced the Third district conference moved to Sept 26 at 31 Hotel Russell Lanson. The meeting targets Republican candidates committeemen and newspaper editors to discuss campaign plans. An ad in Evening Courier and Reporter will publish results.
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GC. A. Rawson
Republican State Central Committee
Russell-Lanson
Tren
Cane Gaign
Belgian Boy Seeks American Fairy Godmother
Anatole Wauters, a 20 year old Belgian soldier in King Albert’s army, asks for an American godmother as French and English helpers are exhausted. His father is imprisoned in Germany and his mother is gone. He offers to work and seeks letters and mothering support from an American woman, citing Henry Wood’s Paris reporting.
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New York
Anatoleia
Albert
Germany
United Press
Anatole
America
Belgium
Henry Wood
Paris
Anatole Wauters
First Concrete Ship Launched in Norway
Christiania records the launch of a wholly concrete hull vessel with steel ribs, a new stone ship designed to resist damage better than steel or wood. The ship from Christianiafjord is described as a huge barge like craft and marks the first concrete ship built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
London
Christianiafjord
Iambes A. Laird Dead At Tollywood Cal
News of the death of James A. Bird, a pioneer merchant of Jesup, has been received from Hollywood where he lived for several years. He faced his afflictions with courage, underwent operations, and remained in a hospital until a few days before his death. He led efforts for Jesup’s upbuilding and civic uplift. There were no children. a widow survives.
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James A. Bird
Jesup
Hollywood
Laird
Mr. Laird
Tearing Up Brick Pavement Begins on Main Streets
Work started today at Fifth and Commercial as Bryant Asphalt Paving crew, led by manager G E Rolston, tears out brick pavement and replaces with asphalt on Fifth Street to Bluff and on Jefferson Street between Fourth and Sixth. Creosote blocks used on east side. Expected completion before cold weather.
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Fifth and
Commercial Streets
Bryant Asphalt Paving Company
G. E. Rolston
Fifth Street
Commersial
Bluff Streets
Jefferson Street
Fourth
Sixth Streets
Passenger Rail Traffic Rises As Weather Turns Cooler
Local ticket agents report a rapid rise in passenger traffic on area railroads with cooler weather. Many students depart for colleges while the annual exodus to California begins.
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California
Woman Recovers After Six Years With Pinkham Remedy
Mrs. J.S. Barlow of Columbus Ohio reports six years of female troubles and nervousness eased after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She dropped from 178 to 118 pounds, then regained to 127, crediting the medicine with restoring appetite, strength, and health.
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Columbus
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Enow
J.S. Barlow
South Jth St
Cedar Falls social notes highlight traveling and visits
Cedar Falls brief notes of events and transactions among local residents feature Eldredge Wilson and grandson Clarence returning from a motor trip to Ransom North Dakota, Prof. W. B. Merrill's vacation in Maine, Dr. G A Newman visiting his son Mayor J B Newman, and many other civic and social engagements across Cedar Falls.
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Cedar Valte
Eldredge Wilson
Clarence Wilson
Ransom
N. D
W. B. Merril
Bive HL
Winifred
G. 4. Newman
Des Moines
Cedar Falls
J.B Newman
W. C. Schultz
Smith
Francis Wagner
Grinnell
A. L. Hauser
Western Old People's Home
James Ronime
Waterloo
Cedar Falls Union Mill Company
B. Dubbert
Latalot Club
Emmet Casey
J. M. Seltenrieh
Julian Bahl
Charles Kuttler
Dubuque
F. X. Miller
Illinois
A. Coffin
Minnesota
W. W. Gist
Kensington
Ladies’ Association of
First Congregational Church
Berdina Severin
Anne Severin
Standoff Over Water Spars Mason City Family
A Mason City family described as the stingiest in town faced water woes after a pump was padlocked by the householder who refused to furnish water. A water boy was sent to a nearby house for relief as the pump’s handle was chained.
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Mason City
Sept
Gould
Indy
Lnter
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Troubles
Advert explains that Zemo treats eczema ringworm rashes and similar conditions. A 25 cent bottle or one dollar for extra large bottle is sold at drug stores. It is described as non greasy easily applied and quickly soothing without stinging delicate skin. Cleveland firm promotes Zemo for immediate relief.
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Cleveland
Things Theatrical Here At Home This Week
Local theatres feature The Charming Widows at Waterloo with burlesque and pantomime, Majestic showcases vaudeville acts and stars like O Neal, Walmsley, and Moore. Palace presents Pirates of Society with Owen Moore and Marguerite Court. Plaza offers Rolling Stone and a small-town drama. Crystal notes unusually large attendance as public interest grows.
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Waterloo
Kyra
Tobato
Majestic Mnuremen
Heuer
Wiralesa
noHelen
Tredla
Chews
Knapp
Cornea
O'Neal
Walmsley
Kie Irk
Owen Moore
Marguerite Court
Duck Ryder
Dave Enlon
Dave
Buck
Huck
Jerry Braden
Norma Noggs
Wave
Owen Moore Modoro
Panmous Players Film Company
Palsy
Crystal
Crystal Theatre
Where Are My Children praised by audience spread
The show earns strong endorsement from men bringing wives and mothers bringing daughters to see it. A want ad in the Evening Courier and Reporter promises results. Edward explores family trees and asks Pather about any relations, noting none that are known or wealthy.
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Edward
Pather
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Mel Vriday
Supreme Court
Fort Dodge B. B
Democrats
Evening Courier
Norway
Iambes A. Laird
Tollywood, Cal
D. N. Hurd
Dawn City
Metn
Misses Morlé
Morence Robinson
Town City
University
G. Musser
la Crosse
Wis
Wil- Mai Morgin
A. L. Sebille
O. MH. Leonard
Tulsa
Okla
J. Eightey
W. F. March
Cedar River
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Leonard
Laura Durst
Danbury
Clarence
Severin
Ira S. Condit
Canad
Womin
Missionary Society
J. D. Viauinoy
Che
Amd Myre
Amuly
G. O. Kennedy
Marsh-Place
Jean D& LA Cruz
John J. Hughes
Vantist Fathers of the
United States
C. HE. Ranier
Dan Bruce
Margo Duffet
Helen
Prelle
Overland
Knapp & Cornelia
Kennison Sisters
Lena
Aly
Hetty
Thes Company
Karsten
al Mhar
DeMirgere
Horlick
Kellogg
Chuck
Palace Theatre
Daniel Frohman
Owen Moore and
Marguerite Courtet
Rolling Stones
Edgar Selwyn
Paramount
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Alaza 2
Henrik Ibsen
Henry B. Walthall
Tbsen
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