Fourth of July Program at Cass County Fair Grounds
A complete Fourth of July program at Cass County Fair Grounds featuring Company M Iowa National Guard reenactment of the Battle of Messines Ridge. Admission 50 cents for adults, 26 cents for children under twelve. Parade, flag raising, gun salutes, and several races with purses listed. Weather may cancel events. grounds and amphitheatre require tickets.
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Cass County Fair Grounds
Thin City
Meers
Melalnes Ridge
West Front
Company M
Iowa
National Guard
Atlantic
Cfty
OBI P. m
Herschel R. Carter Dies After Illness
Herschel R. Carter died at 8 30 Saturday night at Finley Sanitarium from an internal growth. He lived southeast of town for 12 years, born May 2 1877 in Adams County Illinois. He was 40 years old, married to Beryl Boggs since September 11 1899, leaving six children and several siblings. Funeral services are at the Methodist church tomorrow at 2 PM, with the procession from his home at 1 PM and burial in Atlantic Cemetery.
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Herschel R. Carter
Finley
Illinois
South Dakota
Adams County
Beryl Margaret Boggs
Fred
Lon
Roy
Fedora
S. D
Adam
Irvy
Atlantic
Local visitors and medical figures noted in city schedule
Frank Seaman visited by motorcycle from Omaha yesterday. Albert Williams and wife formerly of the city now of Villisca spent the day here. Simon Peterson and wife of Biki Horn were in town today. Arl Porter of Omaha was in the city over Sunday. Mrs M L Locke and Mrs Jon Hancox left for Malcom Iowa for weeks with daughter and sister Mrs Matt Smiley. Doctors L L Taylor L H Craig and Byron Cash of Des Moines consulted over Herschel Carter. Edna Black of Ft Dodge is at Finley Sanitarium for treatment. Dr E C Jerman renowned X ray specialist will be at Finley Clinic this week. Dr Jerman discussed experiments with Emory Tones Des Moines and A Frederickson Marne were among visitors. Onan and Miss Henry Mallue were seen in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Williams
Villisca
Simon Peterson
Biki Horn
Arl Porter
Omaha
Mra
M.L. Locke
Jonn Hancox
Malcom
Iowa
Matt Smiley
L. Taylor
L. H. Craig
Byron Cash
Des Moines
Herschel Carter
Edna Black
Ft. Dodge
Finley Sanitarium
E. C. Jerman
Finley Clinic
Jorman Bary
Emory
Prederickeon
Marne
Was
Onan
Aid” Mies
Henry Mallue
U.S. Officials Let Contract For Food Ships
United Press dispatch from Washington reports that officials awarded additional contracts totaling twenty four wooden hulls and ten complete steel ships for the food fleet on June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
BOOSTER DAY BIG DAY AT BRAYTON
Brayton’s Booster Day drew several thousand the June event hosted by local businessmen. M. B. Nelson spoke on YMCA army work and campaign funds, followed by Senator C. G. Saunders of Council Bluffs with a patriotic address. Audubon recruiting officer discussed front line needs as school children, a ladies choir, Brayton band and foot races provided entertainment. O. F. Ide chaired the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brayton
M. B. Nelson
C. G. Saunders
Council Bluffs
Audubon
Brayton Band
O. F. Ide
Judging Gardens of School Children in City Contest
C L Firth of Amen, associate professor in the extension department of the state agricultural college, judges garden plots entered by city school children. He notes about 10 000 Iowa youths have taken up gardening, more than twice those in baby beef and corn contests. Awards will be announced after judging and another at season’s end. Louise Jones supervises Atlantic boys and girls.
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C. L. Firth
Amen
State Agricultural College
Fitch
Iowa
Louise Jones
Atlantic Boys
Sirla
Sam Davis Guest at City Luncheon and City Hall Talk
Sam Davis a noted speaker from the Business sphere attended a noon luncheon at the Park Hotel and is slated to speak at city hall this evening. He arrived Saturday night amid busy streets recalling heavy traffic on Chestnut street and Euclid avenue in Cleveland. About seventy five attendees were at the luncheon and tickets were issued for attendees from nearby towns for tonight’s program.
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Sam Davis
Billy Sundey
Commercial Club
Park Hotel
City
F. Bf
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
Chestnut Street
Mr. Davis
Erie
Hospital patients Ross Wallace sent home after hernia operation
Ross Wallace, remaining at Atlantic hospital since his operation, has recovered enough to leave for home today. Mrs Beckendorf of Walnut also left Atlantic hospital after an operation at Jones hospital this morning, while Manteller, who had been hospitalized, has returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Wallace
Atlantic Hospital
Beckendorf
Walnut
Jones
Loth Manteller
Thas
Government fixes prices for steel used in food navy
The United States government set the prices of steel to be used in building the food navy, announced in Washington. Some steel companies planned to raise prices, and President Wilson could confiscate all steel mills if the prices do not meet his approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
United States
Wilson
Italian Wanted for Murder of Missing Girl in New York
An indictment charges Alfredo Cocchi with the murder of Ruth Cruger whose body was found in his shop on Saturday. The girl vanished three months ago. Cocchi is now in Italy and a request for his extradition has been made by the state department in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
Cocchi
Italy
State Department
Washington
Daily Markets Chicago Grain and Livestock Report
Open high low and close figures for grain and livestock with receipts listed. Grain tops at 16.10, cattle receipts around 21 500 steady to 15c lower, hogs mixed, sheep steady to strong with lambs up to 17.76, many price ranges given for various stock classes and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
E. Rotha‘child Co
Atlantic
Iowa
Otjera
Springera
Lathed a House-vs. Stuart and Friz Drill-Company plans
In this city Lathed a House and Roy Bailey's tie new house lathed this week. Company to drill in the city at the jelty hat s Wednesday evening. Slob pF Noe 0/3 Dobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. G. Stuart and
Friz
Roy Bailey
M. I
United States to field 30000 planes in air fleet
Washington June 18 United Press says America will build an air navy of about 30000 aircraft by year’s start with an average cost of 18000 dollars per plane. The plan outlines rapid expansion of aerial force to support national defense.
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United Press
Washington
America
Air Navy
Lecture Course Planned Here at Iowa State Teachers College
The extension school announces a lecture course for teachers with programs at the high school assembly room and one pipe organ recital at the Congregational church. June 28 requires Prof Frampton, others follow. afternoon shows at 2 16, evenings at 8. Enrollment reaches 172, with two six week terms and no intermission. Director Held cites about six thousand dollars in cost, five thousand of which is covered by spent appropriation and quotas.
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Iowa State Teachers’ College
Congregational Church
Prof
Frampton
Barnes
Reid
Sheldon
Atlantica
Held
Rev Henderson to Speak at Local Congregational Church
Dr Arthur Henderson former minister addresses The Church and the War lecture at the Congregational Church Tuesday evening June 11. He will be accompanied by his wife who will sing. Free admission under Men's Brotherhood auspices. Many local friends look forward to hearing him again after leaving four years ago.
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Arthur
Henderson
Congregational Church
First Congregational
Topeka
Kansas
The
State Conference of Congregational Churches
Dr. Henderson
Grant Township Did Its Bit Atwood to Zeigler
A fragmented list of names associated with Grant Township appears, naming numerous residents such as John H Atwood Ralph Anderson Horace L Atwood Arthur V Aerman Clyde B Baier John H Bills George Li Birge Gerald M Bear and many others. The roster spans many families and local figures, reflecting a community-wide effort in a historical records context.
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Atwood
John H
Anderson Ralph
Horace L
Aerman
Arthie V
Clyde B
Howard O
Buckner
Gra
Bean
Leslie E
Barnholdt
Arthur A
Carleton
Edward F
Cochran
Archle R
Cryer
Willie R
Clark
William E
Conner
Milo
Currier
Roscoe L
James
Crandall
Chester A
Caddock
Bari
Carlton
Jesse
Christensen
Jens P
Leslie H
Crawford
William F
Cibert
Claud
Charles
DeCamp
Garrett M
Dalzell
Royal P
Dement
Floyd
Cieatrick
Henry B
Daume
John C
Dorsey, & C
Donohoe
Chas
Eble
Exline
Fred L
Endfield
Theodore W
Ira B
Forshay
Linderman
Mason H
Martin
Earl F
Joseph W
Metheny
Clifford J
Martengen
Otto
John
McDermott
Joyce W
McIntyre
William H
Guy I
Mallory
Daniel M
Miller
Samuel A
Miller Edwin G
Morgan
Noel C
Millard
Glenn W
Clarence H
Mikhelsin Homer V
Matthews
John E. Nelson
Laucus
Nichols
John W
Nielson
Hjalmar A
Naytor
Pred H
Naylor
Frank A. Paul
Albert J
Petty
William V
Clarence B
Parker
C. Ellsworth
Peterson
Albert P
Laffeyette L
Pine
Roy B
Han
Stager
Smith
Peter C
Smithers
Scholl
George H
Milton
Scarlett
Bert L
Ray N
Lin
Smither
George C
Schwenneker
Geo. L
Swick
Robert W
Sandback
Walter
Shheeler
Van.h
Steimmetz
Guy H
Spry
Stonebraker
Elmer E
Scott
Peter Jr
Robert
Simon
Henry D
Storer
Elmer H
Stoy
Stone
Earnest A
Francis K
Stough
Clarence R
Massena Red Cross Chapter Organizes With 170 Members
A meeting at the opera house in Massena organized a Red Cross chapter with 170 members. A I McMartin was elected president, Mrs. Wray Wilson vice president, Mrs. B H Penguite secretary, Geo Cruise Jr treasurer. County directors Mesdames Wilson, Arnold and Robinson were approved. Fontanelle band provided music.
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Massena
Red Cross
A. I. McMartin
Wray Wilson
B. H. Penguite
Ra. Geo. Cruise, Jr
Special Lodge Meeting At Pympea Lodge Tonight
Notice for a special meeting of Pympea Lodge this evening at O'Cook. A Third Degree will be conferred and attendance is requested by WM White.
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Pympea Lodge
O’cook
Seanestan
AS. White, WM
United States Pledges Support to Russia in War Effort
President Woodrow Wilson and the American commission to Russia declare continued U S assistance and a shared fight for democracy. Mr Root emphasizes disinterested aims and unity of Russia as a whole while British and Russian ministers respond with cautious goodwill and support for continued war aims.
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Commission
Russia
U. S
New Democracy
Petrograd
London
America
Bishu Reot
American Commission
Council of Ministers
Root
Show Arrives In The City At The Park
The Dave Show arrives in town setting up at the baseball park north of the Rock Island tracks. Feature is Kid Butler's big athletic show opening tonight after the band concert with the Russian Wonder a giant and camera favorite on the wrestling mat. Butler, a boxer, will meet all comers. weight 138 pounds yet he takes on all challengers. Boxing and wrestling promise clean action with no rough stuff, likely drawing broad interest during its stay.
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Dave Show
Rock Island
Kid Butler
Butler
Entertained at Bridge Party by Mrs Baxter and Club
Mrs Frank Will entertained the M. L. Club Friday afternoon with Mrs Floyd Osthoudt as a guest. A luncheon followed and the next meeting is planned with Mrs J J Baxter. Mrs C B Osborn and Mr H M Reigh hosted a bridge party at Greenwald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrs
Frank Will
M. L
Mra
Floyd Osthoudt
J. J. Baxter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messines
H. D. Finlayson
Frank Seaman
Omha
NAVY
South Omaha
U.S
Prof. Campbell
Prof. Walters
Miss Case
Mr. Welles
Rev. Henderson
Grant Township
Vernon
Royce D
Vetter
Joseph
L Voorhees
Leon G. Worthing
Otis H
Williams
Quinn T
Wilford
E.; Wheatley, Eugene I; Zeigler, Harold P
RED. Cross
Congress
Show
CLUBS
Bridge Pary
Meadamea
C. B. Osborn
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