Big reception planned for troops returning home
Des Moines circular outlines January travel for Rock Island troops from Des Moines to home stations. Companies I Burlington, K Washington, M Fairfield, L Keokuk depart Des Moines 11 a.m. with varied routes via Eldon and Fairfield to reach Burlington, Washington, or Keokuk by 6:10 to 7:35 p.m. Riders include multiple coaches and baggage cars with baggage separation plans.
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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
Company Kl
Elden
Keokuk Company
Notice of Teacher Examinations Next January
The court house will host a normal training examination on January 17 18 and 19 for those who completed normal training work in high school. Regular teachers' examination at this office on January 24 26 and 26 requires six months teaching or twelve weeks normal training. June Chidester County Superintendent signs the notice.
College notes and student activities update
Dr. W. E. Graham spoke on Peace at chapel in Ft. Madison. Y W C A will meet in Ballard Hall as chapel is unheated. The Letter Club offers season tickets for $1 granting admission to six remaining home games. The team is performing well and many students may attend all games at low cost.
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W. E. Graham
Ft. Madison
Civilization film to showcase modern warfare aircraft
Audiences will see a new production titled Civilization next week featuring authentic U S Army aircraft. The film displays multiple military planes including scouting, raider, and armored air fighter types guided by U S military aerialists.
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Ince
U. S.S
Ferry Wawatam Jammed by Ice Floes in Straits
A trainload of passengers rode the car ferry Wawatam when heavy ice floes trapped it in the Straits of Mackinac. Crews left Mackinaw City to free the ship by dynamiting ice fields.
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Mackinaw City
Mich
Wawatam
Straits of Mackinac
Community Notes From Libertyville and Nearby Towns
William Grisson spent last week in Astoria with relatives. Luther Leedy broke his left arm at the wrist Friday. Emma Lewis left for Perlee to resume school work. Mrs. C. R. Swanson left for Albia after two weeks visiting relatives. W. W. Gearhart attended the Mt. Pleasant sheep sale. Mrs. Howard Harshman visiting relatives in Albia. Roy Davis of Glasgow was a guest at the A. P. Thompson home. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Barnes and daughter of Burlington were guests at the Gearhart home. Mr. and Mrs. Will Bartholow welcomed a son New Year’s Day. Mrs. Henry Williams improving. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Atkisson hosted New Year’s Day party with games and refreshments. Mrs. William Swartz hosted Mrs. C. W. Seppo and her Sunday School class at her north Libertyville home.
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William Grisson
Astoria
Ill
Luther Leedy
Emma Lewis
Perlee
C. R. Swanson
Albia
W. W. Gearhart
Eddingfield
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
Community urged to vaccinate amid smallpox spread
Health notice from City Health Officer Dr L D James warns that nearby towns suffer smallpox outbreaks and urges all unvaccinated residents to be vaccinated immediately to protect the community. The advisory stresses personal safety and timely action.
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L. D. James
Jefferson County Farmers Mutual Insurance Union Meeting Notice
To Our Members the annual meeting of policy holders will be held in the court house at 10 a m January 13 1917 the second Saturday Matters of importance will be brought up for your consideration and action Be sure to attend E D Y Culbertson Sec December 15 1917
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Court House
E. D. Y. Culbertson
Funeral of Johnathon Familiar Interred at Fell Cemetery
Johnathon Familiar died in Ohio at Mrs. Potts home and was brought back for burial. The Odd Fellows conducted the funeral and interment took place in Fell cemetery. L L G Club plans 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
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Dirett
The
Daily Journal
HK F . College
Ballard Hall
Jam
Libertyville
Jefferson County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Union
Coats
Orpheum
Shoenfelt
South Second Street
Irene Humphreys
Florence Gilerson
East Madison Street
Fairfield Theater
Harry Carey
Godfathers
William Russell and
Charlotte Burton
Sky
North Court Street
Conditt
A. J. Smith
North B Street
Iowa
A A. M. Kauffman
Orpheum Tonight
Rolfe Photoplays Inc
Lionel Barrymore
Grace Valentine
Virginia Pearson
Fair Store
Unkrich
C. L. Stewart
Whittall
Axminster
Farr & Bartley
HPM
Laughlin GO
South Court ST
East Broadway
Lionel Barrymore and
Metro
Orpheum Theatre
Wennesday
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