Des Moines College Prepares For Parsons Game
Des Moines college basketball team begins practice next Monday in the school gym for a forthcoming game with Parsons. Coach Heidt focuses on basket shooting as Des Moines aims to rebound after a 26 to 23 win over Central. Crawford, McDermott and Bittle excel for Central. Renaud, Lynhorst and Van Revs starred for Pella.
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Des Moines
Des Moines College
Parsons
Heidt
Tigers
Pella
Yes Moines
Central
Wray
Rawford
McDermott
Bittle
Renaud
Lynhorst
van Revs
Norma Talmadge at the Orpheum in The Way of Compensation
Norma Talmadge appears at the Orpheum today in The Way of Compensation a dramatic tale of American life. The film follows a young heroine and her father as revelations unfold linking present and past events in an intensely engaging story.
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Norma Talmadge
Orpheum
Iowa School Age Population Tops 677 361
State auditor reports 677 361 school age children in Iowa, up 7 324 from last year. William H. William, chief clerk, notes Polk County has 4 196 school age children with an increase of 48 over the prior year.
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Iowa
State Auditor’s Department
Ben
William H. William
The
Revenue Department
Polk County
Notice of Estate Sale Petition in Jefferson County Court
In the District Court of Iowa Jefferson County February Term 1918 the Estate of Abraham Conner. Charles Conner executor asks court to approve sale of 160 acres of decedent real estate described as parts of Section 17 and 9 Township 72 North Range 11 West with hearing set for 10 am February 21 1918 at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Respondents Mary Ellen Luellen John Conner and Charles Conner must appear show cause or order may be granted as prayed.
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District Court of the State ‘of
Iowa
Jefferson County
Abraham Conner
Mary Ellen Luellen
John Conmer
Charles Conner
Jefferson ‘County
Township
Aid Court
Court House
State of
The Dismal Swamp: Norfolk to Worth Carolina Tract
Describes a 150000 acre marshy tract south of Norfolk Virginia extending to Worth Carolina. Once densely treed and nearly impassable, it has been drained and converted to agriculture. A canal links Chesapeake Bay and Albemarle Sound passing through part of the swamp.
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Norfolk
Worth Caroling
Chesapeake Bay
Albemarle Sound
Cape Hatteras
Drummond
Thomas Moore
Church Chimes Bible School and Worship Services Combined
The church announces Bible School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with both services combined at the regular preaching hour. Prof Jewell leads the orchestra and Mrs Reed directs the chorus as attendance is urged to be the best of the year.
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Bible School
Jewell
Reed
First Methodist Announces Services and War Editorial
Wilbur R. Keesey, minister, leads Sunday School at 9:30 a m and morning worship at 10:45 with Epworth League at 6:30 p m A pulpit editorial on the war will be delivered following the sermon The church extends a cordial welcome to all
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Epworth League
Keesey
English Lutheran Service Theme Providence and the War
The English Lutheran church holds worship at 11:00 a.m. with a sermon on Providence and the War. Mrs. Iona Miller returned yesterday from Thomas City Iowa where she was summoned by an aunt's illness.
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Iona Miller
Thomas Cit
WANTED Advertisements with Various Needs and Jokes
A collage of small ads seeks farm work and housing, including positions on farms, room rentals, shop work, and a temporary typist. The listing features a variety of names, locations, and contact methods, plus a long humorous wartime anecdote about British soldiers and a travel joke with pun phrases.
Welcome to New Pastor Rolland Butler at Baptist Church
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with classes for all and a cordial welcome for those not in another school. Morning service at 11 features Rev Rolland Butler in his first sermon at the new pastorate. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening and Community Bible Class Friday evening offer a strong invitation to participate.
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Rolland Butler
Bro. Butler
For Rent Classified Notes in People’s Column
Multiple rental notices list rooms and houses for rent near the square and streets such as Hempstead, Van Buren, Burlington, and West Van Buren. Listings include price points from six dollars per month, furnished rooms, light housekeeping options, and a store room occupied by Gaumer Bros with contact numbers provided.
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Square
Bath
W. Hempstead Street
West van Buren Street
East Burlington Street
W. van Buren
Gaumer Bros
Thoma & Thoma
Christian Science Wednesday Meeting and Reading Room Hours
Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 7 30. All are cordially invited to these services. The Reading Room is over The Fair Clothing Store and open every weekday afternoon from 2 30 to 4 30. A loan library of Christian Science literature is maintained at these rooms and visitors are welcome.
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Fair Clothing
Free Methodist Services This Sunday and Thursday Meeting
The Free Methodist church calls for Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 o clock with a 12 m class meeting on the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5 22 23. A cottage prayer meeting is set for Thursday evening at L Mendenhall's home on South Seventh Street at 7 30. You are welcome.
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The
Free Methodist Church
L. Mendenhall
South Seventh Street
New Chicago Mission Services Schedule
Sunday School at 2 30 preaching at 7 30 with special music by the Presbyterian choir in New Chicago.
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New Chicago
Presbyterian Choir
Who Is Your Captain Sermon Promises Strong Mission Meeting
Sunday School at 2 36 p m with Bert Barrow superintendent and a 7 30 p m evening service. Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Tomorrow evening C F Mc Mican speaks on Who Is Your Captain. Big song and prayer service at 7 30 sharp with special music by Newton of Parsons College. Biz social gathering next Friday at 7 30 for all friends to get acquainted.
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Bert Barrow
C. F. McMican
Sevices
Newton
Parsons College
Mission
For Sale Notices From A Local Pennysaver
For sale gas stove and two mattresses in good condition. Call number 186 970. Ten dozen pullets listed under Loren White with contact 1507 969. Good heifer calf from a full blood Jersey cow. call 1723 or 16383 961. For sale or exchange a modern house on South Main Street four blocks from the square known as the A. Howard property. contact F. W. McClain 960. New five room modern house offered at Box 113. Farm lands for sale and other property listings.
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W. D. Garmoe & Son
South Main
G. W. Thomas
County Recorder's Office
Court House
Waquire
West Kirkwood St
Loren White
South Main St
8. A. Howard
F. W. McClain
Defoe and Richardson Shaping English Fiction
A historical note credits Daniel Defoe as a founder of English fiction for his imaginative tales while Samuel Richardson is linked to early private life romance in novels like Pamela Clarissa Harlowe and Sir Charles Grandison, highlighting their contrasting styles and influences.
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Daniel Defoe
Samuel Richardson
Landology subscription offer for readers in Wisconsin
An advertisement promotes Landology magazine with free three months, inviting readers to mail for full land details. It suggests buying farm lands as a home or investment and provides the editor’s mailing address at Skidmore Building, Marinette Wisconsin.
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Ology
Landology
Skidmore Land Co
Skidmore Bldg
Marinette
Wis
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the Branded Soul
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Ellis M. Clarke
C. Born
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Cy Dawkins
Grab
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E. W. Croft
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