Big reception for soldier boys on their return
Des Moines military movement plans show several Iowa towns preparing to welcome troops. Detachments from Burlington, Washington, Fairfield, and Keokuk travel by Rail including special train departures from Des Moines at 11 AM and Eldon at 3 PM. Baggage handling details and ticket arrangements are outlined with precise arrival times and connections.
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Rock Island
Des Moines
Company I
Burlington
West Liberty
Company K
Washington
Company M
Fairfield
Company L
Keokuk
Eldon
Washington Company
Elden
Keokuk Company
Normal training and teachers' examinations announced
The court house will host normal training examination on January 17 18 and 19 for entrants who have training in high schools. Regular teachers' examination at the office on January 24 26 for those with six months teaching or twelve weeks normal training.
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June Chidester
Peace topic frames chapel address at Ft Madison
Dr W E Graham of Ft Madison spoke to students on Peace at morning chapel. The YWCA meeting moves to Ballard Hall parlors due to heat. The Letter Club offers season tickets for $1 covering six home basketball games, urging attendance as the squad shows promise this year.
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W. E. Graham
Ft. Madison
Local Notices From Libertyville Area Overflowing With Family News
William Grisson spent last week in Astoria with relatives while Luther Leedy broke his left wrist Friday. Emma Lewis left for Perlee to resume school. Mrs. C. R. Swanson returned to Albia after a two week visit. W. W. Gearhart attended a Mt. Pleasant sheep sale last Wednesday. Mrs. Howard Harshman visits Albia relatives. Roy Davis of Glasgow visited the A. P. Thompson home. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Barnes and daughter from Burlington were guests at the Gearhart home. Mr. and Mrs. Will Bartholow welcomed a son born New Year’s Day. Mrs. Henry Williams is improving. F. M. Atkisson hosted a New Year’s Day gathering with games and refreshments. Mrs. William Swartz hosted Mrs. C. W. Seppo and her M. E. Sunday School class for a Tuesday evening at her north Libertyville home.
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William Grisson
Astoria
Jil
Luther Leedy
Emma Lewis
Perlee
C. R. Swanson
Albia
W. W. Gearhart
Badingfield
Mt. Pleasant
Howard Harshman
Roy Davis
Glasgow
A. P. Thompson
F. M. Barnes
Burlington
Gearhart
Will Bartholow
Henry Williams
F. M. Atkisson
William Swartz
C. W. Seppo
M. E. Church
Coming production Civilization to be shown next week
The upcoming film Civilization depicts modern warfare with authentic military aircraft. Director Ince secured U S army permission to use real air fighting machines including scouting planes raiders and armored fighters. Students of aeronautics will notice detailed flight scenes and weaponry accurate to military use.
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Ince
U. S. Army
Health warning urges smallpox vaccination for all residents
Health officer Dr. L. D. James warns neighboring towns face smallpox epidemic and urges immediate vaccination of all unvaccinated persons to protect the community.
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L. D. James
Jefferson County Farmers Mutual Insurance Union Meeting Notice
To Our Members the annual meeting for policy holders will be held in the courthouse at 10 a m January 13 1917 this being the second Saturday matters of importance will be brought up for your consideration and action attend E D Y Culbertson Sec Dec 15 1917
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Court House
E. D. Y. Culbertson
Remains of Johnathon Famil iar brought for internment
The remains of Johnathon Famil iar died in Ohio were brought home for burial. The funeral was conducted by the Odd Fellows and the interment took place at Fell cemetery. The L L G Club plans an indoor picnic at Mrs Harley Yest home on Friday January 12. Mrs Henry Pierson of Fairfield visited Mrs A B Cleasby over the weekend.
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Johnathon
Ohio
Potts
Odd Fellows
Fell Cemetery
L. L. G. Club
Harley Yest
Henry Pierson
Fairfield
A. B. Cleasby
Ferry Wawatam Trapped by Ice in Straits of Mackinac
The car ferry Wawatam carrying many passengers was trapped amid heavy ice floes in the Straits of Mackinac. A crew departed to free the vessel by dynamiting ice, as weather and ice conditions hinder efforts.
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Mackinaw City
Mich
Straits of Mackinac
Dressmaking and nursing help sought in local ad listings
Classified notices show dressmaking services with affordable rates, practical nursing inquiries at 1162 South Second Street, and a private housework position for Florence Gilerson on 200 Hast Madison Street. Also seeks a six or seven room rental by March 1 for a married couple with no children. Phone numbers provided.
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South Second Street
Irene Humphreys
Florence Gilerson
Madison Street
For Sale Classified Ads and Farm Land Offers
For sale household goods at 701 North Court Street and a nine room home with barn garage and box stall for two cars. A. J. Smith 408 North B Street Fairfield Iowa offers quick sale. Also farm property lists with multiple acreages and prices per acre with easy terms to swap for smaller farms or town property. A. M. Kauffman Fairfield, Ta.
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North Court Street
Conditt
A. J. Smith
North B Street
Fairfield
Iowa
Lost handbag found between shops with name L. Stewart
A handbag containing money and a bill with the name L. Stewart was found between Fair Store and Unkrich's dry goods store. Finder should call 4388 to reclaim.
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Fair Store
Unkrich
L. Stewart
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Jefferson County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Union
Orpheum
Shoenfelt
Yairfield Theater
Harry Carey
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Charlotte Burton
The
Orpheun
Rolfe Photoplays Inc
Lionel Barrymore
Grace Valentine
Virginia Pearson
Jane Clearance Sale
Whittall
Axminster
Farr & Bartley
Laughlinco
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