Local Briefs Highlight Visiting Friends and Moves
Mrs. M. H. Cuddy visits Des Moines sister. Attorney R. C. Leggett attends Ottumwa court. Revy E. J. Shook visits Fairfield. Mrs. C. A. Mintoyne guests of Mrs. Pearl Parsons in Des Moines. Vera Parks becomes Fair Department clerk. Frank Lyons family visit Libertyville at O. E. Kirby home. Charles Downs relatives from Lewvan Canada visiting. Hague returns from Kingsley Kaw. Ames visitors to Jacob Scheffel home. Lawrence Emry to Chicago for Burlington audit office. Israel grandsons to Portland. Anspach family to Vandalia and Dayton Ohio. H. E. Snyder and Harriet home from Chicago. Allen Anderson and Thomas Spees registered then sent to Des Moines. W. G. McClure and China missionaries visit city. Charles Wilkins visits from Oklahoma City. Charles Stang returns to Ottumwa after visit. Perry Parsons coming to Fairfield to live. job at Louden. Iliam Patterson to visit from San Diego after torpedoing incident. City crews install cement electric guide ports at square.
C S Girton Chosen as Judge for Lyon and Wapello Exhibitions
C S Girton of the Hague and Girton Stock Farms near the city has been chosen as judge for the Lyon County Live Stock Exhibition in Rock Rapids Iowa and will also serve as judge at the Wapello County exhibition in Ottumwa. Both fairs occur this month.
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Girton
Hague & Girton Stock Farms
Lyon County
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Wapello
Ottumwa
American troops capture Sergy amid heavy combat and heroism
The account highlights Byron Hamilton of Fairfield Iowa, a Quaker, who despite a sprained ankle crawled to silence German guns during the push toward Hill 220 near Sergy. Fellow soldiers praise his bravery as Americans breach the village and advance toward Forest de Nesles amid fierce counterattacks and artillery barrages.
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Chicago
Junius B. Wood
Byron Hamilton
A. W. Jaques
Hamilton
Penn Township
Seringes-et-Nesles
Soissons
Reims
Prussian Guards
de Nesles
Oureq
Sergy
Sergy Byron Hamilton
Fairfield
Iowa
Walter Crissey
Storm Lake
M Phey
Forrest Crissey
Canning Kitchen Proposed At Armory For War Aid
Miss Griswold announces a community canning kitchen at the Armory to preserve surplus garden produce for Red Cross and other war relief. Wednesday is set as canning day with a committee, supervision by Griswold, and fees per jar for donated or personal canning, limited to quart and pint jars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Griswold
Red Cross
Fairfield
Armory
B. F. West
R. O. Boltz
FE. M. West
Jessie Griswold
More Men Want Ed for the Navy
Des Moines reports a Navy drive for 300000 volunteers to enlist for the war. Open to US citizens 18 to 40, not just first papers, with furlough options for farmers and business owners. Needs firemen, seamen, cooks, bakers, machinists, carpenters, and aviation branches. postmasters can aid enlistment locally.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Navy
Davenport
Burlington
Ottumwa
Pointe
Hats at Drake Clothing Co price cut for season
Al Straw Panama Leghorn and Bankok hats offered at Drake Clothing Co East Side with seasonal sale savings. Limited quantities and prices reduced to clear stock.
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al Straw
Panama
Leghorn
Bankok
Drake Clothing Co
East Side
Fairfield Man Named for Superintendent Weights
Des Moines August 2 C 8S Bogle of Fairfield has been named superintendent of weights and measures in the state dairy and food department. He succeeds Ed Lytton of Des Moines who has been called into the service. Bogle formerly served as a department food inspector and began his duties August 1.
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Des Moines
Bogle
Fairfield
State Dairy and Food Department
Ed. Lytton
Bramer Buys Murdock Dray Line in Fairfield
Henry Bramer, longtime driver with the Stallman dray line, purchases the Charles Murdock dray line and will operate it. Murdock, a familiar Fairfield figure for thirty years, built a solid business and Bramer promises patrons satisfactory service and likely strong patronage.
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Henry Bramer
Charles Murdock
Bramer
Fairfield
Charles Murdock Dray
Narrow Gange Barber Shop Moves to New Location
The Narrow Gange Barber Shop has moved from its former site to the building east and under EF. R. Smith's law office. The shop is now open to serve old customers and will handle new business in a first class manner. G. P. Wright. 879
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Gange
EF. R. Smith
G. P. Wright
Differences of Opinion by Jefferson
A reflection on tolerating others views and avoiding forceful argument. If facts are off, they may be misguided but not injurious. When pressed, offer information briefly and walk away if disagreement persists, honoring each person’s right to their belief.
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Thomas Jeferson
Girls' Club Food Sale at Orpheum Building
The Girls' Club of Moyer Chapel will hold a food sale on Saturday August 3 at the Orpheum Building.
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Moyer Chapel
Orpheum
Reserved Seat Sale for Dan Cupid Musical Comedy
Reserved seats are now on sale for Dan Cupid a musical comedy at the Orpheum Theatre. The show opens with a Tuesday evening performance on August 6 providing audience members with prime seating options.
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Dan Cupid
Orpheum Theater
Going Away Buy Your Luggage and Furnishings at The Drake
An advertisement urges readers to purchase luggage and furnishings for travel at The Drake Clothing Co, highlighting a selection and discount emphasis for those preparing to go away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Drake Clothing Co
Red Cross seeks furniture donations for new headquarters
Notice states permanent Red Cross offices on the east side of the square behind Dr Gaumer's office. Donations of rockers chairs a desk table couch are requested and those willing to contribute are asked to call Red Cross Headquarters at phone 2688.
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Stubbs
Dr. Gaumer
Red Cross
Combination Sale At Buchanan's Feed Barn
A combination sale will be held at Buchanan's Feed Barn on Saturday afternoon at four o'clock featuring all kinds of household furniture. The event advertises a broad assortment for bidders and buyers.
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Buchanan's
Doctor G K Dunkel Delays Return From Mayo Clinic
Dr. G. K. Dunkel traveled to Rochester Minnesota to attend Mayo Surgical Clinics and is scheduled to return on Tuesday August 12.
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G. K. Dunkel
Rochester
Minn
Mayo
Campaign to bring Camp Library Books to Public Library
The campaign for Camp Library Books is described as a continuous effort to last for the duration of the war. Residents are urged to bring books to the Public Library.
Rail timetable details for C B and Q west and east bound trains
The schedule lists west bound trains for C B and Q from Chicago to McCook and Denver with arrivals and times including No 5 12 58 am No 15 3 23 am No 8 6 47 am No 7 8 12 am No 179 12 44 am No 9 3 56 pm No 17 6 25 pm and east bound trains from Denver to Chicago including No 2 12 01 am No 8 1 13 am No 12 2 02 am No 18 9 20 am No 17 12 22 pm No 6 2 29 pm No 4 10 02 pm.
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Chicago
McCook
Denver
Peoria
Ottawa
Burl
Creston
Omaha
Fast Train 29 to Freight 12 Delay Noted
Partial OCR fragment describes railroad ciphers and times with references to Fast Train numbers 29 and 30 and passenger and freight services. No clear events or outcomes are present in readable text.
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OCAL
M. H. Cuddy
R. C. Leggett
Revy. E. J. Shook
Mt. Pleasant
C. A. Mintoyne
Pearl Parsons
Vera Parks
Fair Department Store
Frank Lyons
Libertyville
O. E. Kirby
Charles Downs
Lew van, Sask
Can
D. F. Anderson
Ames
City
Jacob Scheffel
Lawrence Emry
Cahicago
General Auditor
Burlington Railroad
Robert Israel
Harry and
Delmar Israel
Portland
Ore
H. A. Anspach
Vandalia
Dayton
Ohio
H. E. Snyder
Harriet
Allen Anderson
Hot Springs
Ark
Thomas J. Spees
Prior, Oklahoma
W. G. McClure
China
East
Charles Wilkins
Oklahoma City, Okla
Dollis Wilkins
Charles Stang
Clyde Norris
Perry Parsons
Parsons
Louden Machinery Company
George Patterson
Iliam
San Diego
Fairfeld
C .S. Girton
Company M
Seroy
Marne
Weights
Hoosier Hitcher
Tay 7
Hoosier
H.p.mclaughlin Co
Ange
Yeoman Hall
DRAY
Henry H. Bramer
Bae
Airdome
OWA
Seventh-Day Adventists
Will
Kerrick
Tribune
C.R. & PB. West Bound
Wm. S. Cox
John T. Davies
George P. Loesch, L. EF
Irent
West
Burlington St
Iraise
ST. Paul
W. A. Blair
Minneapolis
Northern Steamboat Co
Out
McIntire Dray Line
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