Rooms for rent and hiring notices in town
Various rental offers include furnished and unfurnished sleeping rooms near the new Agnew building 110 New York avenue and 210 North Cherry. Unsecured ads list trades, help wanted, and sales opportunities ranging from door to door selling, piano trades, and millwork to automotive items with contact phone numbers and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew Gnew
F. E. Agnew
New York Avenue
Dr. Waltz
Dr. Walsh
Birch
F. J. Cihak
North Cherry
Air Cash Grocer Ad Mixed Prices and Brands
An old style segment features Fred W. Doge known as The Air Cash Grocer promoting price comparisons. It highlights 45c 25c 15e price points and suggests comparing brands and quality.
Multiple fast city items mix in January flashes
Des Moines reports arrest of Evelyn Taylor a 17 year old chorus girl who ran away from Council Bluffs and is detained awaiting Omaha transfer. Mason City High School basketball trounces Florida Industrial 29 to 4. Inter allied financial talks show American delegation meeting in Paris with Washington cable reply expected. Chicago mystery girl at Union Station seeks identity via radio and press broadcasts after weeks in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Evelyn Taylor
Council Bluffs
Miss Taylor
Omaha
Paris
Inter-Allied Financial Conference
Washington
Chicago
Union
WEBH
Chicag Evening Post
Que Five Hundred Club Entertainment at Mrs Adolpheon’s Home
Mrs L Adolpheon hosted the Que Five Hundred club on Friday afternoon at East Mills street. Mrs M G Leach had the high score and Mrs Chif ford Frazier the low score. Refreshments were served at the close.
Wanted partners and saleswork in dairy farming ads
A series of classified notices seek a dairy farming partner in Townsend Montana and farm sales cash buyers in Omaha Nebraska. Additional ads call for a part time saleslady in Galesburg Illinois and men in Creston area to take shoe orders with sample case and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Kanounse
Townsend, Montana
R. McNown
Wilkinson
Omaha
Neb
Arnold St
Galesburg
Creston
T. J. Bloomer Shoe Company
Carthage
Missouri
Shoals Debate Nears End on Nomination Barrier
In Washington on January 10 a Senate vote adopted a resolution asking the tariff commission for full information on its operations under the flexible tariff law. The measure, pushed by Senator Robinson of Arkansas, drops a provision for a special investigation into the commission and sugar tariff delays. Also in Washington the president's agricultural commission heard cattle and commission house reports from the West and began drafting relief recommendations, with Chairman Carey aiming to report Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tariff Commission
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
President's Agricultural Commission
Commission House
Carey
Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Mrs Stever's Home
The American Legion auxiliary will hold a weekly meeting Monday evening at the residence of Mrs M F Stever on West Adams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Abstract & Loan Company
J. W. Richardson
Woodman Circle
Milton Gordon
Cincinnati
Baltimore
American Legion Auxiliary
M. F. Stever
West Adams Street
Surprise birthday for Fanny Chew by schoolmates
Surprise guest Fanny Pauline Chew of 227 South Lincoln street celebrated her thirteenth birthday Friday with 21 schoolmates. The evening featured games and a 80day time followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Pauline Chew
South
Lincoln Street
U C C Club Meets. Winners Named At Thursday Session
The U C C club gathered with Mrs. Lee Peak Thursday afternoon. After a business meeting, five hundred was played with honors going to Mrs. Charles Madden and Mrs. Will Clem. Guests included Mrs. John Peak and others. a lum was served by the hostess and Mrs. John Peak assisted. The next meeting will be led by Mrs. Leona Schofield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Peak
Charles Madden
Will Clem
John Peak
Chas. Herr
Frank Locke
Roy Bowers
Harvey Wright
Leona Schofield
Aid Society Officers Elected at Christian Church Meeting
The Aid society of the Christian church met at 311 North Elm Street and elected officers for the new year. Mrs. J. C. Lilley was named president, with Mrs. A. Carlson as vice president, Mrs. L. L. Burton secretary, and Mrs. J. O. Evans treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society
Aid Society of the Christian Church
J. C. Lifley
North Elm Street
J. C. Lilley
A. Carlson
L. L. Burton
J. O. Evans
Madden- Madden wedding in Kansas City parsonage
Miss Grace Madden daughter of Mrs Ophelia Madden of Diagonal married Warren Madden in a Kansas City Methodist parsonage ceremony officiated by Rev M Morice The couple were attended by Lester Peak and his wife The bride wore blue crepe de chine and they will honeymoon in Florida for several months
Local residents arrive and visit in Creston
Roy Penson Earl Fuller and Prof P B Woods reach Creston for short visits from Des Moines Bedford and Thayer. Mrs L J Nickle visits Afton to see ill mother Mrs W R Hunter. Patrick Kaveney funeral attended by Mart Kaveney Mrs John Hoenderhan Knite MacVay of Viola Ill. A M Glick return from St Louis Shoe Pageant. Winifred Waters travels to Waukon for sister’s illness. W B Landis family guests of Mrs Croft. Mrs H H Hartley daughters to Omaha to visit hospitalized Charles Detering. P A Carlson of Aifton on business. Elizabeth Connors James Patton home from Des Moines. Ruth McChesney of Thayer attends Teachers meeting in Creston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Nickle
Afton
W. R. Hunter
P. B. Woods
Thayer
Creston
Consolidated School
Mart
Mike Kaveney
John Hoenderhan
Knite MacVay
Viola
Patrick Kaveney
A. M. Glick
St. Louis
Winifred Waters
Waukon
Waters
Begg M.linery
W. B. Landis
Pansie
Peru
James Patton
Des Moines
Ruth McChesney
Alice McLester
North Pine Street
Lost items and contact notices listed
A belt for an overcoat and a sow pig are declared lost with contact numbers 113 and 1023 for finder replies. The notices urge owners to claim items.
Lenox and Murray figures visit for local matters
J E Sanburn of Lenox spent the day here on business. Charles Burnettte of Murray arrived Friday for J M Hickey funeral. Mrs Arthur Herbel left for Afton to spend Sunday with her brother George Cecil and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sanburn
Lenox
Kansas Supreme Court Outlaws Ku Klux Klan
Kansas Supreme Court rules the Ku Klux Klan outlawed, upholding state’s plea that the order operated for profit needing a state charter. The decision ousts the Klan from Kansas and requires charter board approval for any future incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Supreme Court
Topeka
Kan
Ku Klux Klan
Supreme Count of
Kansas
Supreme Court
Charles B. Griffith
State Charter Board
Klan
Atttorney
State Bank
Antiklan
Richard J. Hopkins
Henry J. Allen
Roads in Iowa graded fair to poor in weekly report
Des Moines January 10 The Des Moines Automobile Club reports state roads in fair to poor condition. Lincoln Highway from Clinton to Council Bluffs rough. Whiteway No 7 east fair west poor. Jefferson Highway No 1 north good south poor. Number 17 south and No 2 east rough. Primary No 60 north in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Des Moines Automobile Club
Clinton
Council Bluffs
Fair
Jefferson
7 O Clock Dinner for Mr Lilley Birthday
Mrs J Lilley and her daughter hosted a seven o'clock dinner Thursday to honor Mr Lilley on his birthday. A large birthday cake with candles was on the table and he received many gifts. The evening was spent socially.
Annual P. E. O. Luncheon Highlights New Year Themes
The P. E. O. Chapter A Z P E O held its annual luncheon at the Iowana hotel at 1 pm with 35 members. Mrs. Carl Davenport presided as toastmistress and introduced talks by Mrs. Fred Ide on The New Year, Mrs. J. C. Parsons on New Year's Resolutions, Mrs. W. B. Allen on The Passing Fashions, and Mrs. Richard Brown on To the P. E. O Sisterhood. Stella Spies performed a pianologue, and yellow and white chrysanthemum table decorations graced the event. Chairwoman Mrs. John R. Young led the planning, assisted by Mrs. A Latimer Wilson, Miss Grace Welch, and Mrs. F. W. Woodhull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowana
Carl Davenport
Fred Ide
J. C. Parsons
W. B. Allen
Richard Brown
P. E
Stella Spies
John R. Young
A. Latimer Wilson
Grace Welch
F. W. Woodhull
Pre-Christmas Forged Checks Tied to Lloyd M Southwick
Iowa City police received six forged instruments used to cash checks in local businesses. The forgeries named Lloyd M. Southwick Moville a university student and date to the pre Christmas rush. Police believe more forged items remain with merchants and record total losses under 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Iowa City
Lloyd M. Southwick
Moville
Southwick
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Consumers
Jersey
Mario
Java
Garrett
Garrett's Music House
Ira Taylor and Son
Cromwell
Iowa
North Mulberry
Hollenbeck
Bureau Street
Iowa State Savings Bank
D. Davenport
Advertiser
North Side
E. N. Dougherty
West Mills St
Shannon City
Pennsylvania
Liberal Commissions
Aurora
Marcelling
Orewe Beauty Shop
W. Montgover Owens
Philis Manufacturing
Adams
Fred W. Doge
the Air Cash Grocer
Florence
Vorr Ora
E. Montgst
Merwich
N. Y
George W. Ray
Mason City
Florida Industrial School
Shoals
Stone
Roy Penson
Earl Fuller of
Bedford
North Maple St
McGrath Building
E. L. Carroll
Catholic Daughters F America
L. A
R. T
I. O. O. F. Hall
The
L. A. Arnold
Humeston
E. C. Banks
Shenandoah
Joe Kaveney
Bloomington
J. S. Noerrlinger
Kent
L. Youngst
Ed. Ward
Bob Howe
Creston Implement Co
Creston's Food Center
N. W. Cor. Elm and Montg. Sts
Tel
Crawfords
Old
First National Bank
First National Bank of
Mae Haney
Agnew Eldge
K. A. Swanson
Hester’s Shoe Store
N. Maple Street
W. Harper
Wm. H. Rankin
Horace Greeley
California
Great Northwest
Canadian Northwest
the Advertiser
Henderson
Holly Hall
New North
Gault Bros
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