Ladies Host Showers and Announce Upcoming Weddings
Mrs. Leland Bradshaw entertained a group at a handkerchief shower for Miss Ethel Roth whose marriage is near. Miss Beryl Fleming entertained guests at her West Harrison Street home for Miss Eunice Lee of Webster City. Cards announce the marriage of Miss Bula Lorain Groff to William S. Wehe of Topeka Kansas, daughter of Mrs. L. C. Groff formerly of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Bradshaw
Ethel Roth
Beryl Fieming
West Harrison Street
Eunice Lee
Webster City
Bula Lorain Groff
William 8S. Wehe
Topeka
Kan
Miss Groff
L. C. Groff
John Houston Sentenced to 10 Years at Ft Madison Pen
Judge Seneca Cornell presided as John Houston of Illinois pleaded guilty in Glasgow court to breaking and entering and was sentenced to ten years in the Ft Madison penitentiary. He admitted entering the Rovs home near Glasgow on August 15 while the family was away and stealing small items including an alarm Clark and clothing. He said he obtained wine and whiskey in Illinois and denied further involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca Cornell
John Houston
Illinois
Ft. Madison
Houston
Arlis Rovs
Glasgow
Jefferson County
Arrested in Burlington in hold up of Fairfield man
George Richardson of the Sells Floto circus was captured at the Burlington grounds on charges of holding up Delbert Barker in Fairfield, Iowa, and shooting him during resistance. Richardson admits the revolver was his but denies firing the shot, claiming he passed the gun to another man.
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Delbert Barker
Fairfield
Iowa
George Richardson
Sells-Floto
Burlington
Goodman
Campbell
Jefferson County
Richardson
Darky
Desert Barker
Moulder
Administration Accepts Oil Agreements Reshapes Pricing
Washington reports the admin abolishes bidding among oil firms and sets a minimum price to stabilize the market. Officials say the new plan will ensure fair prices for consumers while allowing fair profits for producers refiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuel Administration
Washington
Tunel
Plac Ee
New Neckwear New Shirts at Drake Clo Co 065
Drake Clo Co 065 introduces new neckwear and shirts in a fresh collection. The change signals updated merchandise as buyers explore menswear options and dress codes. Local shop listings note improved display and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Clo, Co
Farewell to Fairfield Retail Merchants Leader Torrence
R S Torrence resigns as president of the Retail Merchants Association in Fairfield. He leaves the Iowa Electric Company to join Wisconsin Light and Power as assistant manager. The gathering at the Community Club honored his service with remarks on early Fairfield commerce and enduring community efforts guided by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
Fairfield
Retail Merchant’s Association
R. S. Torrence
Torrence
Iowa Electric Company
Wisconsin Light and Power Co
Thorne
Ray H. Maxwell
Harry
Association
Maxwell
Fairfield Op Jorrson County
J. E. Treland
Falion
Lave Ifien
Charl Lyon
Irfield
Honuth
Iowa
He Og
Burlington
Rock Island Depot
Wilson Heflin Named Manager of Fairfield Gas and Electric
Wilson Heflin, former Iowa Electric office manager, appointed manager of Fairfield gas and electric plants by Dows Smith & Reid. He succeeds R S Torrance who resigns to join Wisconsin Minnesota Light & Power in Eau Claire. Heflin takes charge Sept 1 and is already active locally. He is son of Mr and Mrs Perry Heflin of Fairfield and previously served as Fairfield city clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Heflin
Iowa Electric Company
Dows, Smith & Reid
Fairfield Gas and Electric
Heflin
R. S. Torrance
Wisconsins
Minnesota Light & Pier Co
Eau Claire
Wis
Torrance
Perry Heffin
Heffin
Fairfield
Thoma Named New Head of Retailers' Association
At a meeting last night the Retailers' Association accepted the resignation of President R. S. Torrance and elected Clifford I. Thoma as successor. Thoma, a Fairfield businessman, known for his genial manner and progressive methods, is expected to make the group a more useful community factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
R. S. Torrance
Clifford I. Thoma
Thoma
Fairfield
Burleson Approves 1 Percent Wage Rise at Western Union
New York Aug 20 Peatminster General Burleson in control of telegraph and telephone systems has approved a 1 percent increase in wages for Western Union Telegraph Company employees. The approval was announced at the company's offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peatminster General Burleson
Telegraph and Telephone Systems
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ex-Gov Prouty Killed in Car Crash Near Waterville
Former Vermont governor Prouty died when his automobile was struck by a freight train near Waterville Quebec. The driver was knocked unconscious in the collision, and rescue efforts followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prouty
Suerbrooke
Vermont
Waterville
Drake Clothing Co Announces Fall Menswear Arrivals
New Fall Swits New Huts and Gents Furnishings arrive daily at Drake Clothing Co for men young men and boys. Store highlights include updated suits and outerwear and new accessories for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Clothing Co
Teachers Named for City Schools in Fairfield
The Fairfield public schools announce a strengthened teaching corps with experienced staff replacing resignations. The superintendent lists high school and special teachers by name along with elementary and kindergarten instructors across Washington and Lincoln buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Public Schools
Board of Education
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Arthur W. Crane
O. F. Nixon
Cora E. Porter
Mary Fisher
Helen Bean
Annette McLean
Abigail Heaton
Florence Roth
Della Barnett
Head of Mine Co Drowns In New York
The death from drowning of N. Bruce Mackelvie, president of the Butte and Superior Mining company, was announced. He was thirty nine, a member of Hayden Stone & Co. of this city, and a director of several mining and other corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Bruce Mackelvie
Butte and Superior Mining Company
New York
Mackelvie
Hayden, Stone & Co
Tribute Paid to Gallinger in Senate Funeral Plans
Washington August 20 tribute to the late Senator Gallinger minority leader was paid in the Senate by Senator Nelson of Minnesota. Both the Senate and House adjourned after appointing committees to attend Senator Gallinger's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger
Washington
Yaid
Senate
Sennator Nelson
Minnesota
Loase
New Camp Names Honor Knox and Bray in Army History
New camps near Stithrow Kentucky and Fayetteville North Carolina receive names Camp Trev and Cham There to honor Henry Knox commander in chief of the army in 1753 and Fraxton Bray a Confederate general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stithrow
Falyetteville
Trev
Kenry Knox
Fraxton Bray
Pullman Car Line Under Federal Management Named
L. S. Taylor appointed by Director General McAdoo as federal manager of the Pullman car line. The operating department will be under federal control with headquarters in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Taylor
McAdoo
Chicago
L. 8. Taylor
Pullman Company
Pullan Car Lime
Mothers Buy Your Boys Clothes at Drake Co
Mothers urged to purchase boys clothing at Drake Clothing Company located at 665. The ad promotes affordable outfits and seasonal selections for boys, highlighting durable fabrics and value pricing for families.
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Drake Clo. Co
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Daily Journal
Sunday Journal Printing CO
Quan Taylor
W. Taylor
Burlington Hawkeye
A. Power
J. C. Thorne
GAS and Electric CO
Mr. Lyon
C. I. Thoma
Retailers’ Association
Burleson C
Western Union Telegraph
Grand Trunk
Canada
Ruby Garnette
Bessie Phelan
Nellie Evans
Washington Building
Anna M. Linter
Sth
Dorothy Pockels
Mary J. Brown
Frances Larsen
Gertrude Tate
Robina Curray
Florence Fugard
Nell Belz
Logan Balding
Aliie J. Mitchell
Laura Mahon
Alice Clinkenbeard
Nellie Benson
Marjorie Gist
Lincoln Building
Anna White
Adda Garmoe
Katherine Banfield
Pearl Werner
Marcia Diagneau
Marie Gantz
Jessie Wray
Head OF Mine CO
Roth
West Burlington
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Stewart
FORD
ROBE
Evan’s
Star Garage
Leggett
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