Eloquent Speech Delights Swedish American League
Ottumwa February 23 The Swedish American League of Wapello county celebrated a joint Washington's birthday and John Jackson Das event with a large attendance and enthusiastic reception. Attorney J A Huglin of Fairfield delivered an eloquent after dinner address affirming patriotism of Swedish Americans. He will speak again at Des Moines on March 9.
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Ottumwa
Wapello County
Washington
John Jackson Das
J. A. Huglin
Fairfield
Goodrich Addresses Solons Over Excise Tax Plan
Governor Goodrich defended the excise tax bill before the Indiana Senate committee on public rights and franchises as manufacturers and bankers opposed the measure. He argued corporations aside from banks pay less than their fair share and that complex business values hinder fair assessments, allowing evasion.
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Indianapolis
Goodrich
Senate Chamber
Senate Committee On Public Rights and Franchises
Three Suits Filed Over Waukegan Auto Train Deaths
In Waukegan Illinois on February 23 three separate suits seek 22 000 against the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Electric railroad. Plaintiffs Ada Strong widow of Dr W H Strong and L Lang widow of Attorney Joseph L Lang of Richmond allege their husbands were killed when an automobile was struck by a limited train.
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Waukegon, Ill
Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Electric Railroad
Ada Strong
W. H. Strong
Ll. Lang
Joseph L. Lang
Richmond
Waukegan
Post Office to Weigh Mail on Western Rails
Bloomington Feb 23 The post office department will weigh the mail carried by Illinois and other western railroads for thirty five days starting March 29 to compare the expense of the current cubic foot payment system with the old weight based method.
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Bloomington
Ilil
Post Office Department
Illinois
Clash With Villa Troops Report From Ruidosa
San Antonio dated February 23 reports a fight between Carranza and Villa troops south of Ruidosa. The dispatch from Colonel Joseph Gaston to southern department headquarters contains the account.
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Villa
San Antonio
Tex
Carranza
Ruidosa
Joseph Gaston
Stormy Caviness Case Deliberated By Jury In Overland Dispute
The case of Harry Mitchell against Addie Caviness over a six cylinder seven passenger Overland and $650 plus a second hand Abbott car goes to the jury after final arguments. Mitchell claims payment and delivery of the Overland, while Caviness says the deal covered two new Overland cars and full payment with the old vehicle. Witness testimony centers on what was said at the Mitchell home and the timing of conversations, with alibis and competing accounts from Hale and other witnesses.
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Harry Mitchell
Addie Caviness
Overland
Abbott
Cornell
Mitchell
Charles Hale
Hale
Eldon
Ottumwa
Five Birthdays and Local Society Notes in Town
Frederick Treon hosted about eighteen children at his East Adams Street home for his fifth birthday with games and refreshments. Blanche Nixon and Stanley Landers of Stockport wed at the Christian parsonage with relatives present. Washington school grades seven and eight planned a Washington party at the Armory. Florence Zeigler marked her 10th birthday with a Washington party at West Kirkwood Street including games and a three course dinner. Non-Siesta Club entertained husbands at Mrs. Joseph Loofbourrow’s home on West Hempstead Street. Rebekah Club No. 96 hosted members at South Side hall with a published menu. State Deputy Frank Branson of Shenandoah visits Evergreen lodge tonight. Myrtle Gustison hosted friends at South Main Street with games, music, and refreshments.
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Frederick Treon
East Adams Street
Blanche Nixon
Stanley Landers
Stockport
Christian Parsonage
R. H. Polly
A. D. Nixon
McGregor
Florence Zeigler
Washington
West Kirkwood Street
Miss Florence
Joseph Loofbourrow
West Hempstead Street
Rebekah Club No. 96
B. N. Gantz
A. B. Mulenix
James Alfred
Myrtle Gustison
South Main Street
Unkrich Band Delivers Fine Fairfield Concert
Unkrich's Boys Band directed by George W. Unkrich gave a superb Fairfield concert last evening at the High School Auditorium. The program featured duets and solos with strong performances from Clarence Shafer Warren Mitchell Margaret White William Bell and Glen Shafer among others, including a standout Grand Fantasia and expressive cornet and trombone pieces.
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the Times
Clarence Shafer
Warren Mitchell
Art
William Bell
Glen Shafer
George W. Unkrich
Institute Meeting Here Saturday Campaign Starts March Fifth
Jefferson county will host a Corn and Soil campaign beginning March 5 with Prof. T. R. Douglas of Ames in charge. A Farmers' Institute meeting for Institute members and all interested is set for tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. at the Court House to discuss plans. All invited.
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Jefferson County
T. R. Douglas
Ames
Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Parsons College Concert Company to perform in Washington
The Parsons College Concert Company brings a novel program to the Presbyterian church in Washington next Monday evening. The Home Concert on March 12 in Fairfield promises a varied program, with strong local interest and a large expected crowd. Parsons also plays Monmouth College tonight at the Trustee Gymnasium with the Academy facing Stockport High School as curtain raiser.
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Parsons College
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Fairfield
Parsons
Monmouth College
Trustee
The
Academy
Stockport
Measles Claim Five Children in Muscatine
Measles caused the deaths of five children in Muscatine Iowa within the last forty eight hours and hospital authorities report more than fifty cases. A pocket book containing money and other articles was lost between Myers store and Easton Burlington route. a reward is left at the Journal office.
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Muscatine
Myers
Easton Burlington Reos
Journal
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Daily Journal
Journal Printing CO
Bean Taylor
A. W. Taylor
Savahea
John Huglin
Solons
Milwaukee Electric Echo
Stormy Mitchell Caviness
Armory
Frank Branson
Shenandoah
Evergreen Lodge
Unkrich Band
Institute
College
J. C. Bradshaw Furniture CO
J.C. Bradshaw Furniture CO
Buckeye Mazda
Elliott & Coffman
Electrical Contractors
North Main Street
Fairfield, Iowa
Packwood
Jefferson County Abstract & Loan Co
E. R. Smith
Lehien
onseCraft
Roth & CO
Ticular
J. W. Oliver & Son
Frank
Kerrick
Iowa State Savings Bank
John Z. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
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