Chautauqua plans strong ten day assembly program
The Chautauqua program features the Swedish Chorus of Iowa and Parahaska Caupolican as top acts, with Dr Edward Steiner likely to speak on the war. The Zedeler Sextet and Chicago Opera Company are planned, plus Miss Gay Zenoba MacLaren and Miss Todd leading a children’s pageant. The Journal will preview the events with short descriptions today.
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Iowa
Edward Steiner
Europe
America
Parahaska
Caupolican
Zedeler Sextet
The Famous Kitties Band of Canada
The Kitties, Canada's famed Scottish band organized in Belleville in 1900 by T. P. Power, toured 25 countries with top crowds in grand venues. They performed before King Edward VII in 1904 and drew 170 000 at Crystal Palace London, earning royal recognition as a premier Chau tauqua attraction.
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Canada
Belleville
T. P. Power
Crystal Palace
London
Kilties
Edward VII
Bishop Hughes Career Highlighted and Chautauqua Involvement
The article traces Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes from Iowa boyhood to national prominence in the Methodist Episcopal Church. It notes his rapid rise, his planned appearance at the Fairfield Chautauqua, and praises the Chautauqua Preachers Quartet as a premier clergy concert group with a long history and high standing.
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Edwin Holt Hughes
Iowa
New England
DePauw University
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bshop Hughes
Hughes
Chautauqua
University of the Common People
Fairfield Chautauqua
Chautauqua Preachers
Chautauqua Preachers’ Quartette
United States
Fairfield Man Axline Named Aid-de-Camp to G A R Commander
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 ministers lead vibrant concert
Rev. Faye Arnold Moon forms first tenor quartet with Rev. Charles A. Gage and Rev. John Wesley Holland among others. Each member brings strong vocal range and stage presence, with Moon a top lyric soloist and Gage a long time director. Holland known for impersonations. Briggs as basso with a solid foundation role. a Jefferson and Van Buren counties entertainer known for readings and monologues.
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Faye Arnold Moon
Washington Boulevard M F. Church of Chicago
Mr. Moon
Charles A. Gage
Olivet M. E. Church of
Chicago
John Wesley Holland
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Charles Alfred Briggs
Fowler M. E. Church of
Briggs
J. Wesley Holland
Jefferson
van Buren
Milton
Mr. Holland
Hollane
Panama Cal Zone
Panama Canal Zone
Roosevelt
Canal
Public 40 Acre Farm Sale Near Fairfield Iowa
Auction notice for 40 acres of good land near Fairfield Iowa to be sold to the highest responsible bidder on February 24 1917. Neighbors described as best in the state. For particulars contact H M Schooley Libertyville Iowa.
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Fairfield
Iowa
H. M. Schooley
Libertyville
Harding Proposes State Consolidation to Save 250000
Des Moines reports Governor Harding argues Iowa can save 25000 yearly by reorganizing 57 state departments under the main executive offices. He presents two fixes for a 1486511 deficit: consolidate departments and reduce overhead or cut biennial appropriations starting July 1, 1917.
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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 serves a creamed chicken supper in the church basement Saturday from five to seven o'clock. Supper priced at 25 cents.
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Wesleyan Bible Class
Methodist Church
The Town Slouch by Ellis M Clarke
A humorous column notes social hypocrisy around premarital conduct and finances, linking complexion to conscience while poking fun at marriage and subsequent bills.
Shaming the Professor Exchange Sparks Mockery
A humorous exchange shows a wife chiding her husband for his claimed expertise in scientific research while mocking his routine need to find his spectacles. The brief dialogue highlights gendered foibles and domestic humor in a lighthearted scene.
Not Safe Quote From Detroit Free Press
A brief Detroit Free Press quotation notes skepticism about lending money, with a remark that the lender is “one of those chaps that never lets anything worry him.” The line reflects a cautious financial attitude and personal restraint.
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Detroit Free Press
Cure for Lumbago Promoted by Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs. G 4 Eveland of Duncan Mills Illinois reports a neighbor gave her Foley Kidney Pills for lumbago. After two or three bottles she was completely relieved and recommends the remedy. The ad touts kidney pills as toning weak, sluggish organs and removing poisons for better sleep and appetite.
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Eveland
Duncan Mills
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