Church and church notes in local area bulletin
Local church bulletin lists services for Methodist Free Methodist Christian New Chicago Mission First English Lutheran and Baptist Church noting times topics and activities. Includes Sunday School 9 30 to 2 30 PM preaching 11 00 AM and 8 00 PM has details for Epworth League and B Y P U events and welcomes visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist
Birmingham
Free Methodist Church
Christian Church Bible School
Stockport
Christian Church
NEW
Chicago Mission
C. W.wade
Agassiz
Fair Clothing
Rainbow Division Commended for Valor at Rheims
Washington reports the Rainbow Division distinguished itself east of Rheims on July 16 and 17 as German offensives were halted. General Naulin praises the division's valor and ardor in breaking the German assault in the Champagne region.
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Washington
Rheims
Aisne-Marne
Naulin
Tarmmny Eworps
Gouraud
Obituary Notice of Merle Brady Died in Maryland
Word has been received of Merle Brady’s death on Wednesday August 14 in Havre de Grace Maryland after an operation. He was born July 9 1899 in Fairfield Iowa and raised in Guthrie Center Iowa graduating with the class of 1916. He was survived by his parents Ralph Brady of Ottumwa and Mrs Olvie Davidson of Des Moines and two half sisters and a half brother. Funeral planned in Des Moines with services Sunday or Monday. John Overholser notified and attended the body arrival in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Overholser
Merle Brady
Haverdegrace
Maryland
Ralph Brady
Ottumwa
Olvie Davidson
Des Moines
Fairfield
Guthrie Center
Overholser
Burlington
Local Folks and Military Family Notes
Mrs. Ray Bradshaw and daughter Madeline of Batavia visit friends in the city today. Miss Blanch Gaumer returns from a week with relatives at Columbus Junction. Mrs. Bert Rizer comes home from a visit with relatives at Lockridge and Glendale. Lieut. Harold Spielman, son of Henry, visits his grandmother Mrs. John A. Spielman before heading to Hoboken for France duty.
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Ray Bradshaw
Madeline
Batavia
City
Miss Blanch Gaumer
Columbus Junction
Bert Rizer
Lockridge
Glendale
Harold Spielman
Henry Spielman
John A. Spielman
Lieut
Spielman
Hoboken
M.id
France
For Sale and Rent Notices from Local Column
Local classified column lists seven room house for sale or rent at 406 West Adams with contact, plus corn for sale at one cent per ear and household goods including furniture, appliances, bedding, and farm items for sale on multiple dates at 204 West Madison. Also notes sales of a Chevrolet roadster, livestock, and a Lincoln Terrace lot. Includes Iowa Loan and Trust Certificate and building materials for sale.
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West Adams St
West
Madison Street
Elder
Fast Adams
Lincoln Terrace
Surrey
Iowa Loan and Trust
Special Rates to Iowa State Fair Des Moines
Des Moines announces special rail fares to Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair from August 21 to 30. A fare and a half will be charged from Iowa points for round trips, with encouragement to buy tickets at home stations to avoid crowds and delays. Military troop movements may limit service, but railroads will strive to meet needs.
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Des Moines
Iowa
New German Admiralty Secretary Named
Amsterdam reports Vice Admiral Teehneke appointed state secretary to the German admiralty, succeeding Admiral Capelle who has faced retirement rumors. Capelle took the post in 1916 after Tirpitz. Paris notes Lieut David Putnam of the Lafayette Escadrille credited with ten German planes down and decorated with France’s military medal.
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Behncke
Admiral Capelle
Amsterdam
Teehneke
Weser Zeitung
Bremen
Naval General Staff
Behneke
Caupelle
Admiralty
Marine
Cavelle
Tirpitz
Capelle
Berlin
Hoeltzendorff
Paris
David Putnam
Lafayette Escadrille
For Sale Tomatoes and Cabbage Advert Over Phone
For sale items include tomatoes at 20 cents per peck and 80 cents per bushel Cabbage at 1 cent per pound Call number 4528 930
Wanted ads from Fairfield Iowa find buyers and workers
Classified notices seek buyers for city lots and equity exchange for a winter cow. Stenographers and several government clerk positions advertised with free details. Percheron stallion buyers and a Purity mill girl wanted. General housework, washing and a five room rental listed with addresses and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa
Harry Ball
Washington
J. C. Stonard
Civil Service Examiner
Kends Bldg
West Stone Street
South Fourth Street
S. E. Frame
South Fourth
Sells-Floto Circus Performer Inspires Audience Under Big Top
A fair performer from the Sells Floto Circus captivates the crowd with her high school horse tonight under the big top. The act blends youthful care with circus pageantry, drawing cheers from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sells-Floto Circus
Sells-Floto
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Methodist Church
M. R. Keesey
Epworth League
Christian Science
Rainbow Divion
People's Column
Rome
HMNS
CUSTA
Jacob Schefpfel
East
Burlington Street
John F. Fritz
Square
Adams Street
A. F. Wolk
Pleasant Plain
East Burlington Street
John H. Fritz
Orpheum
THE
Yeoman Hall
Frank
Salina
Ruth C. Dunlap
I. W. Kyle
Admr
T. B. Allender
Kodak
Gaumer Bros
A. W. Switzer
Third Street
John T. Davies
George P. Loesch, L. E
Burlington St
Cruise
ST. Paul
W. A. Blair
Davenport
Minneapolis
Northern Steamboat Co
F. D. Kerrick
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