Local brief notices from across Jefferson County
Verle Frazey heads to Des Moines on business. Irene Davis returns home to Beckwith after visiting relatives. Anna Hardenburg leaves for Mt. Pleasant for a few days with relatives. John Craft of Four Corners travels home from Des Moines after the Groceryman's convention. W B Miller returns to Aurora Illinois after visiting the Fred Little home. C L Cox Jr of Seymour visits his father on West Kirkwood. Verle Teeter and wife depart for Richland where he will be superintendent next year. L E Whitney and son Harry travel to Des Moines to visit relatives and attend the state fair. Claya Stanford and daughter Clydena go to Agency for a Reno family reunion. George Allen returns from Ottumwa after attending the Wappelo County Stock show. Evergreen lodge D of H meets tonight. members are urged to attend. Nina Peck and brother Bert Protzman travel to Canada by car to visit relatives. Emma Morrison returns from an extended trip visiting relatives in California. Sheriff Shan Campbell takes John Houston to Fort Madison for theft case at Glasgow. Marriage licenses issued to Leslie L Harper and Gertrude Perkins. L R Smith and Ruth Rashe. Myrtle Hufstedler returns from Chicago to Burlington for fall millinery and relatives. Mrs J S Hall and daughters travel from Muscatine toward Denver to settle in Burlington. Mrs L P Quinn undergoes operation at New Home sanitarium Jacksonville Illinois. Mr Quinn reports recovery. M M Allender returns from Shenandoah where he judged the stock show. Jefferson County Stock Show prospects look very good with favorable weather.
Soviet Army Claims Gains on Onega River Front
In a report from laborers' army headquarters Soviet troops on the east front reportedly captured Purgasovo along the Onega river and occupied nearby villages including Michaelevon Krut Log and the station at Kormovtshe while pushing toward Kamysech. A drawn battle was noted near Kazan and fighting near Simbirsk as forces advanced to Viry.
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Stockholm
Onega River
Murmansk
Archangel
Purgasovo
Laborers’ Army
East Front
Michaelevon Krut
Log
Kormovtshe
Kamysech
Klenovskoyo
Kazan
Simbirsk
Viry
London
Tientsin
Exchange Telegraph Company
Usuri Front
Vladivostok
Swiss Turn Against Hin in Public Opinion Shift
Public opinion in German speaking Switzerland has swung toward the French speaking cantons since the war began. France dispatches cite a Frankfurt Zeitung letter from a Swiss German resident noting ententeophile sentiment rising, neutrality remaining in some, and only a small minority backing Germany.
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Frankfort Zeitung
Washington
Switzerland
Republic
France
Sugar free desserts and substitutes guide
A recipe draft explains desserts that work with no sugar texture using substitutes like honey and corn syrup. It lists custards junkets gelatin desserts puddings cookies and fruit with syrups, plus sample recipes for rolled oats pudding lemon jelly and a fruit mold with substitutions and cooking steps.
Vow to Work Till War Ends by Western Cartridge Workers
Four thousand workers at the Western Cartridge plant in East Alton pledge to support American troops in France until victory and to avoid wasteful spending, promising constant remembrance of the war’s stakes for the honor of Americans and freedom of the civilized world.
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Washington
France
Western Cartridge Company
East Alton
Til
War Department
Stop Outdoor Photography in London Proclaimed
The competent military authority under defense regulations bans making any photograph or representation of any place or thing without permission. No person may possess photographic equipment within the prohibited area, covering the metropolitan police district and large parts of Essex Kent and Surrey, without lawful authority or excuse.
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London
Metropolitan Poace
Essex
Kent
Surrey
London Telegraph
Where He Had Trained
A war correspondent pumped the intrepid sergeant after he received a medal for gallantry in leading his squad to the second line in a night raid and returning with valuable information. He deflects credit to Neighbor Jones who raised watermelons along the creek and kept a battalion of bulldogs and hounds to guard them.
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Jones
War changes social spotlight as grooms gain wedding attention
The Illinois State Register notes a wartime shift where brides lose center stage to grooms. The article highlights how men increasingly draw focus at weddings during the war era.
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Tlinois State Register
Portraits of two soldiers spark lighthearted debate
In a casual scene, a First Soldier asks Mike which portrait is best as Second Soldier picks the gas mask portrait as his favorite. The exchange hints at camaraderie and humor amid reflective moments.
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Mike
No Exception War Conversation Cites Rising Costs
A fragment shows a remark about the war's draining expense and a companion noting general price rises. The exchange reflects wartime economic strain and shared public concern without naming specific events or dates.
Correct Naming of Santo Domingo Island and Dominican Republic
The article explains that the western portion historically linked to Haiti should be called Santo Domingo or Haiti-Santo Domingo, while the country is the Dominican Republic. It warns against using Santo Domingo for the nation and distinguishes it from Dominica, a separate island discovered by Columbus and located southeast of Puerto Rico.
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Santo Domingo
Haiti
Haiti-Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Dominica
Lesser Antilles
Puerto Rico
Guadelope
Martinique
Origin of Cardinal Red Hat Tradition
A tradition explains the red hat for cardinals after Countess of Flanders complained to Pope Innocent IV that cardinals and abbots looked alike in a large assembly. At the Lyons council of 1245 the red hat replaced the mitre as the symbol of rank. Since 1464 red robes were worn by cardinals and advent robes were worn only in Advent.
Drake Clo Co Offers Shirts and Hosiery in Stock
Store highlights shirts underwear and hosiery of all kinds at Drake Clothing Company located on O84 route. Local shoppers can browse a wide range of garments including casual and work wear in a single display.
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Drake Clo. Co
Piano Tuning Visit to Fairfield in Late August
Piano tuner will be in Fairfield from August 26 to September 4. Leave tuning orders at Leggett house or Scheffel's music store in BE. J Hisenhart, O61.
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Fairfield
Leggett House
Scheffel’s
Reuben Gilbert Announces Short City Absence
Local notice states Reuben Gilbert will be away briefly but assures his wagon will continue serving customers and cites the contact phone 38 O71.
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Reuben Gilbert
Interstate Commerce Board Rules on Private Car Freight Charges
After a six year probe the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled no extra charge for freight in privately owned cars except where the standard rate uses a cheaper car. An increase to one cent per mile applies to tank poultry and heater cars from October 15, while stock coke coal rack flat and pocket cars stay at three quarters. Re-icing costs must reflect actual expense plus reasonable profit.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baker favors big series despite work order
Washington, Aug. 23. Secretary Baker said the work or fight order had not come before him but expressed a strong view that the world baseball series would be played. He noted only two teams would participate, affecting few men, and that soldiers in France are deeply interested in the outcome.
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Washington
Baker
France
Army Officer Ends Life in Portsmouth Harbor Post
Colonel George T. Patterson of the U S Army, commanding officer at the Portsmouth harbor military post, shot himself in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Overwork and a nervous breakdown are listed as causes. His father was a prominent Nebraska jurist.
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Portsmouth
N. H
George T. Patterson
Portsmouth Harbor Military Post
Colonel Patterson
Obituary: William Newton Gossick 1834 1918 near Athens Ohio
William Newton Gossick born near Athens Ohio December 3 1834 died August 20 1918 aged 83 years 9 months 20 days. Funeral Thursday at home 3 PM conducted by Rev R H Polly. Buried Evergreen cemetery. Married Elizabeth Manley January 28 1853, eight children four sons four daughters. He joined the Christian church in youth and was a faithful Christian.
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William Newton Gossie
William
Margaret Shannon Gossick
Athens
Athens County
Ohio
R. H. Polly
S. B. Ross
Evergreen Cemetery
Elizabeth T. Manley
Gossick
Ben
William M
James R
Mary Jenkins
Zell Brown
W. W. Dyer
Charles Jordan
John C. Gossick
Christian Church
Knowledge of Cyclones Grows Through Storm Cards
The article notes modern science increasing sailors knowledge of cyclone regions paths and wind directions. Mariners use storm cards to steer clear of gales and even use cyclones to aid travel. cyclones bring rain and cloudbursts as air saturates and a whirl forms.
Contagiousness of the Smile Delights Healthful Feelings
The piece argues that smiling triggers healthy excitement and pleasant emotions. It notes songs evoking smiling mirror the experience and keep us strong. A test in a crowded street car shows even a gruff person may smile back at a cheerful child.
Anthracite Production Shows Loss in Week Ended August 7
Anthracite coal output for the week ending August 7 totaled 1,458,416 tons, down 51,038 tons from the previous week. Since the start of April the production reached 31,378,564 tons, marking a drop from earlier totals.
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Washington
Yarn Room Notes Urge Prompt August Deliveries
Fabric aid updates request finished articles for August and urges prompt submission. Donations of yarn or fabric are requested and distributed items include socks measured at eleven inches. Chicago reports July quota of 225 sweaters has been received.
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Chicago
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Verle Frazey
Des Moines
Irene Davis
Beckwith
Anna Hardenburg
Mt. Pleasant
John Craft
Four Corners
W. B. Miller
Aurora, Ill
Fred Little
C. L. Cox, Jr
Seymour
C. L. Cox, Sr
West Kirkwood Street
Verle Teeter
Richland
Mr. Teeter
L. E. Whitney
Harry
Claya Stanford
Clydena
Agency
Reno
George Allen
Ottumwa
Wappelo County
Evergreen Lodge
D. of H
Nina Peck
Bert Protzman
Canada
Emma Morrison
California
Shan Campbell
John Houston
Fort Madison
Glasgow
Leslie J. L. Harper
Gertrude Perkins
Stockport
L. R. Smith
Ruth Rashe
Burlington
Pany
Mytrle Hufstedler
J. S. Hall and Daughters
Muscatine
Lizzie Lindenburg
Denver
Cal
L. P. Quinn
Jacksonville
Lil
Quizin
Mrs. Quinn
M. M. Allender
Shenandoah
HIN
Illinois
Interstate Commerce
Col
G. T. Patterson
Portsmouth Military Post
Self
Yarn Room
THE
Yeoman Hall
Gaumer’s Orchestra
Kodak
Gansmer Bros
A. W. Switzer
Third Street
George P. Loesch, L. E
West
Burlington St
Istinctive
the Home Outfitters
Fies
ST. Paul
Helen Blair
W. A. Blair
Davenport
Iowa
Minneapolis
Northern Steamboat Co
Kerrick
Tribune
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