Grinnell-Chinese uplift funds urged at Congregational Church
Rev A B De Haan urged funds for the Grinnell China movement to support Christian education and missions. He spoke on China’s progress and the need for American support to establish schools and endowment in China, mentioning a college plan in China and a $100 000 goal. William Schmedhka toured Alden and Iowa Falls visiting friends.
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China
de Haan
Grinnell College
Chins
Grinnell
William Schmedhka
Alden
Iowa Falls
Alden Library Free to Township Residents in Iowa
Rural Alden residents misunderstand library fees as many think payment is needed to borrow books. Only nonresidents pay a one dollar annual fee. in Alden Township all can borrow free of charge. The note praises Alden as Iowa’s smallest Carnegie Public Library with broad holdings and urges more residents to obtain library cards and develop the library habit.
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Alden
Alden Township
Iowa
Carnegie Public Library
James Russel Lowell
Harding's Position Highlighted by Iowa Leader
The Chariton Leader reports Lieutenant Governor Harding, seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination, rebuking press misrepresentation and pledging strict enforcement of temperance laws while noting support from among Iowa temperance advocates. He cites listening to the people, enforcing laws, and upholding state statutes.
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Chariton
Harding
Iowa
Memorial Day Plans Set By City Officials
Preliminary arrangements for Memorial Day observance discussed at Public Library meeting attended by Mayor F. F. Exslinger and others. A committees network was formed with Stringer, Dr. David and Scougal as organizers. Alden merchants may close noon to 3 pm. Gettysburg address by Prof. P. J. Hanson. schoolchildren invited to participate.
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Public
F. F. Exslinger
Geo. E. Stringer
Henry Wagner
N. W. Adams
T. E. Huston
J. W. David
J. J. Hosier
John Dutton
A. D. Scougal
Stringer
G. E Stringer
David
Alden
J. N. Birdsall
Dr. J. Johnson
EK. B. Pritchard
Willard
A Pastor’s Travelogue From Hannibal Ohio 1916
A pastor writes from Hannibal Ohio on May 5 1916 recalling childhood scenes and siblings nieces and nephews. He describes visiting Pulpit Rock old beech trees and the woods near home while sharing recollections of love and a girl cut in the rock. He mentions illness with a 101 degree fever but says he is now well and plans no more letters.
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Riley
Five Hundred Garments at Special Prices
Store announces remodeling and a rear wall removal to extend East room into West room. Women’s ready to wear to be moved, prompting deep price reductions. New stock not over ten days in store, with summer dresses skirts and coats offered at August sale levels. Prices drop as merchandise values rise elsewhere.
Ladies Tailored Suits and Spring Coats in Clearing Sale
A large clearance sale features ladies tailored suits and spring coats with marked reductions. Garments span sizes from tiny tots to 47 stout, including black venetian wool and shepherd check styles, plus numerous porch and afternoon dresses at substantial discounts. More than 500 items are included across coats, dresses, and suits.
30 embroidered voile waists sizes up to 44 reduced to
A brief notice reports 30 embroidered voile waists available in sizes up to 44 at a reduced price.
Special Child's striped wash skirts with middies
Woven stripe middies in fast color, sizes 14 to 20, belted style for girls.
Silk Dresses Early Season Prices Discounted
Bargain ready to wear dresses offered at lower prices than larger towns. Styles include Belgian blue taffeta with two rows pulls, Georgette sleeve black taffeta, shirted waist black crepe de chine, and white all over net with ribbon inserts. Sizes 16 to 18 and 12 to 14 available, with substantial reductions from original prices.
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Vila
Aize
New Season Skirt Sale Brings Wide Stripes and Plaids
Fresh styles in cloth silk and wash fabrics debut with prices from 3.00 to 9.50. Skirts discounted 25 percent with no charge for alterations. Other garments incur small alteration fees. Children’s dresses and ready to wear for misses included from top U.S. manufacturers. Liberal discounts across the line.
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United States
Present-Day Opportunities in China talk at Alden's Churches
Rev A B De Haan spoke last Thursday on China and the coming world conflict between Orient and Occident unless the gospel leavens China first. Mothers Day is next Sunday with special music and a red or white flower remembrance. transportation will be provided for elderly parishioners by the pastor. The Ellis league will attend and Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. A midweek united service is set for May 18 at 8 p.m. at the Congregational church under Rev Northrop.
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China
A. B. de Haan
United Congregations
Congregational Church
Mr Northrop
Sermon Topic Uosere Ge danken and Aid Society Gatherings
The sermon for next Sunday morning centers on Uosere Ge danken. The Ladies Aid Society met with A Albers on Wednesday. Alden school pupils with perfect punctuality over six weeks are listed by grade, including Louise Northrop, Doris Sharp, Oma Thurst, and many others across first to eighth grades.
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Uosere
Ladies Aid Society
Albers
Alden
Louise Northrop
Mothers Day services invite church members to honor mothers
Next Sunday May 14 is Mothers Day and parishioners are urged to wear the flower symbol of love. The Sunday School at 10 a m invites all as songs and study deepen remembrance. The 11 a m church service led by Prof Hosman will cover the topic Knots. The Epworth league plans a 5 p m anniversary service open to all.
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Earth
Hosman
Ellsworth College
Epworth League
Garment Sale Totals and Markdowns Across Coats and Capes
A local store lists markdowns on motor coats silk coats and rain capes. Items include grey blue and green silk blends in various sizes with prices marked down from higher amounts. Also notes a reduced price on child rain capes and a line about stock being depleted.
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God
Father
Orient
Urope
Ernest R. Moore
Library Notes
Geo
F. F. Memorial
Rev
B. W
Northrop
H. W. Schneider
P. J. Hanson
Lincoln
Hannibal, Ohio
S Couting
Pulpit Rock
America
Muhilemaon
W. G. Muhieman
Sceeeres
Mackenertet
Nate Ian Ealing
Winn i
Ote
Justin
Alden’s Churches
Dially
Ellis League
Reguar Epworth League
Evangelical
Doris Sharp
Oma Thurst
Ula Hurst
Glen Idso
Donovan Pettenger
Grace
Adah Nelson
Marc Vins
Paul Alin
Lloyd Sharp
Bi 1 Long
Glen Sharar
Viola Svider
Keneth Hoffman
Merle McDonald
Besse Watson
Philip Paul
Joe Dutton
Ralph Northrop
Lillian Tordel
Francis Northrop
Mildred Sharp
Vera Kellogg
William Wobister
Leslie Engelking
John Kemp
Reba Kellogg
Beatrice Oswood
Ruth Groner
Clifford Brotherton
Jeannette Peters
Martha Cavana
Orville Halentine
Evert Briese
Walter Cochran
Marjory Gardner
Ruth Northrop
Herbert Engelking
Georgia Hall
Marie Tresemer
Marie Ew R
Lena Warman
le Roy Spencer
Anna Briese
Roy McMillen
June Burnham
Margaret Ellefson
Eleanor Stebe
Gladys Shields
Methodist
WERE
Shepherd
IGTS
Bank of
Bani
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