Walter Schafer Reported Alive in German Front Hospital
Ottumwa learns Lieutenant Walter B. Schafer, missing since April, is alive and improving in a German front line hospital. A Paris cables report German prisoners say he is alive, with prior records noting he was wounded during scouting duty and later honored with the Croix de Guerre for action in No Man’s Land.
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Ottumwa
Walter B. Schafer
John M. Schafer
S. Ward Street
Washington
Paris
Lieut
Schafer
Frank B. Younkin
Co. G
Lieut. Younkin
Lieut. Schafer
McKay
Tie Godiers
No Man’s Land
No’ Man‘s Land
Life of Josnes Bradley
Joseph Bradley, born 1844 in Albany County New York, served briefly in the Union Army and later settled in Fairfield Jefferson County. He married Kids Willsey in 1870 and had two daughters Marie who died in infancy and Mrs. Wilson Reed who survived with his wife. Known as Uncle Joe, he was long a fixture in local business and family traditions of honor and uprightness.
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Joseph Bradley
Albany County
New York
New England
Kids Willsey
Central Ridge
Marie
Wilson Reed
Jefferson Couty
Fairfield
Uncle Joe
Choice of Panama or Leg Horn Hats at Drake Clo Co
Wide selection of Panama and Leg Horn hats offered by Drake Clo Co at 786 Drake Clo Co. Prices start at five dollars. This compact ad highlights available styles and price point to attract shoppers.
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Drake Clo. Co
Contracts for 92 Steamers
Chairman Hurley said the Shipping Board let contracts for 92 Army transports. After the war the ships will be converted to passenger service.
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Washington
Hurley
White House
The
Shipping Board
Silk shirts in all colors and patterns at the Drakele
Readable text notes silk shirts available in varied colors and patterns at the Drakele store. The fragment suggests a shopping item listing without additional details.
Local Society Notices From Mt B Church Summer Plans
In Society column a change moves Red Cross sewing to the Masonic Hall on July 12 while lunch remains at the church. The Thursday Embroidery Club meets with Miss Ethel Roth at her South Main home tomorrow afternoon. Miss Pauline Clinkenbeard entertained the O S Club yesterday at her South Main residence with dainty refreshments. Hawkeye Rebekah lodge installed officers led by district deputy president Mrs Jennifer Young. A meeting of Eng lish Lutheran Home and Foreign Missionary societies is set for tomorrow afternoon at the home of a member.
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Red Cross
Ladies Aid Society
Mt. B
Masonic Hall
Ethel Roth
South Main Street
Pauline Clinkenbeard
Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge
Jennie Young
Fred Johnson
N. G
Clyde Bell
V. G
A.C. Turner
Thos. Stuckey
Treas
RB. H. Elliott
Pauline Woelhaf
Harriett Edmunds
Rollie Ireland
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of
The
English Lutheran Church
Call for Iowa men to Camp Forest July 29 to August 1
Local board reports a call for more enlistments between July 29 and August 1. Iowa quota stands at 3,265, while the county quota is pending decision. Men will proceed to Camp Forest in Lytle Georgia. Mrs H A Anspacah. Mr and Mrs Gavin hosted a six o clock dinner with Rev Hannan of Davenport Rev Kessane Miss Stack of Nichols and Rev Ex F Gayle and Miss Failon of this city attended.
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Iowa
County
Camp Forest
Lytle
C. J. Gavin
Gues
Hannan
Davyenport
Kessane
Miss Stack
Nichols
Ex F. Gayle
Miss Failon
Editor De Lacey Sentenced to Prison in Sedition Case
Lawrence De Lacey former editor of the Leader began a 12 month term for publishing seditious articles in San Francisco on July 9. He must also pay a 5000 dollar fine before release.
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San Francisco
Lawrence de Lacey
The
Leader
Store Closed For Funeral Of Joseph Bradley
Our store will be closed tomorrow from 9 20 to 12 90 o clock on account of the death and funeral of our friend and co worker Joseph Bradley. Chas A Herring Co
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Joseph Bradley
Chas. A. Herring
Tuesday Baseball Scores Across Lively Standings
In MLB action Tuesday the Pirates beat Boston 7 2 and Chicago topped New York 6 7 in 10 innings St Louis won 6 4 and Brooklyn 4 New York led by strong bats in the American League New York 63 Atticago 44 with scattered results across Detroit Boston Cleveland and Washington Mutual updates from American Association include Toledo 2 Indianapolis 8 11 and Columbus 3 with Kansas City and St Paul also featured.
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Peret
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Postofficee Clerks and Carrier Convention
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