Chautauqua Plans Big Assembly Program Highlights
The Chautauqua assembly showcases a Swedish Chorus of Iowa and a strong lineup. Dr Edward Steiner may discuss the present war with Parahaska Caupolican high on next year's vote. The Zedeler Sextet and Chicago Opera Company headline, with Dr Evans from the Chicago Tribune and Miss Gay Zenoba MacLaren performing.
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Iowa
Edward Steiner
Europe
America
Parahaska
Caupolican
Zedeler Sextet
The Famous Kitties Band of Canada
The Famous Kitties Band, formed in Belleville in 1900 by T. P. Power, has toured 25 countries and played to large crowds in venues like Crystal Palace London. They set attendance records, were praised by press and public, and performed twice for King Edward VII in 1904.
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Canada
Belleville
T. P. Power
Crystal Palace
London
Kiltlee
Edward VII
Bishop Hughes to Speak at Chautauqua and Revival of His Career
The article profiles Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes, noting a remarkable career from Iowa youth to leading Methodist Episcopal bishop. It highlights his work ethic, intellectual pursuits, and roles at DePauw University and in New England, and mentions his acceptance to contribute to the Chautauqua program. Also covered is the Chautauqua Preachers' Quartet, its history since 1896, and its status as a high quality Methodist choir known for harmony and concert work.
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Edwin Holt Hughes
Iowa
New England
DePauw University
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bshop Hughes
Hughes
Chautauqua
University of the Common People
Pairfield Chautauqua
Chautauqua Preachers
Chautauqua Preachers’ Quartette
United States
Fairfield Man Honored as Aid-de-Camp to G A R Chief
J. T. Axline of Fairfield has been appointed and commissioned by General Paterson, Commander in Chief of the G A R, as an Aid-de-Camp for Iowa on the staff of the Commander in Chief.
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J. T. Axline
George Strong Post
Paterson
Iowa
Quartet of Chicago clergy lead vocalists in mixed quartet
Rev. Faye Arnold Moon of Washington Boulevard M F Church Chicago is first tenor with refined tone and training. Rev. Charles A. Gage of Olivet M E B Chicago directs the quartet and sings second tenor with broad range. Rev. John Wesley Holland of Cedar Rapids Iowa sings baritone reader and is known for impersonations. Rev. Charles Alfred Briggs of Fowler M E Chicago is bass and quartet manager with rich sympathetic voice. J Wesley Holland, Milton resident, performs poems and monologues and has backed Panama Canal Zone duties with slides. Press notices across states laud his entertaining skill.
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Faye Arnold Moon
Washington Boulevard
M. F. Church of
Chicago
Moon
Charles A. Gage
Olivet M. EB. Church of
John Wesley Holland
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Charles Alfred Briggs
Fowler M. EF. Church of
Briggs
J. Wesley Holland
Jefferson
van Buren
Milton
Mr. Holland
Holland
Govaument Chaplin
Panama Oral Zone
Panama Canal Zone
Roosevelt
Canal
Public Sale of 40 Acres Near Fairfield Iowa
Forty acres of good land to be sold at the farm near Fairfield Iowa on February 24 1917 to the highest responsible bidder. All Americans and landowners nearby. For particulars write N M Schooley Libertyville Iowa Read the Daily Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa
N. M. Schooley
Libertyville
Harding Seeks State Savings With Department Consolidation
Des Moines reports Governor Harding proposes uniting state departments under the secretary of state auditor and treasurer as a path to save about 25000 annually by centralizing executive functions. He cites a 1486511 deficit and suggests cutting overhead and biennial appropriations to balance the treasury.
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Des Moines
Harding
Iowa
General Assembly
Secretary of State
Auditor of State
State Executive Council
Executive Council
Wesleyan Bible Class Creamed Chicken Supper
The Wesleyan Bible Class of the Methodist Church will host a creamed chicken supper in the church basement Saturday evening from five to seven o clock. Supper priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Bible Class
Methodist Church
Dawkins Buys Electric Fan as Romance and Bills Arrive
The Town Slouch notes Ellis M. Clarke and Cy Dawkins comment on a man buying an electric fan to avoid breathlessness. A girl’s complexion is linked to conscience, while courtship precedes marriage and billing follows afterward.
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Cy Dawkins
Shaming the Professor Exchange Quip
A humorous exchange mocks a professor's claimed expertise in scientific research. The wife taunts him about misplacing his spectacles daily, prompting a witty retort. Another fleeting blurb questions lending money to a carefree, untroubled man.
Neighbor Tells Cure for Lumbago and Kidney Pills
Mrs. G St Eveland of Duncan writes a testimonial praising Foley Kidney Pills for lumbago and rheumatism. She details relief after using two to three bottles and urges others with kidney trouble to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G St. Eveland
Duncan
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Ellis M. Clarke
Orpheu
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Rolfe Photoplays Inc
Mabel Taliaferro
William Farnum
Detroit Free Press
Ron Eb
Smalted Gas CO
U. S
Bes
Julius Caesar
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Limberneck
Wolf Chemical CO
Quincy
Shriner & Johnson
California
Golden California
Golden State
Rhte
FE Paso
Douglas
Bisbee
Old Apache Trail
Roosevelt Dam
Los Angeles
United States Mail
T. F. McNew
el Paso
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