Local Briefs From Ottumwa and Nearby Towns
A collection of short notices lists residents visiting relatives, traveling for business or leisure, and returning home. Mentions include George McCumber in Ottumwa, Bertha Gobble in Muscatine, Vanilla Smith in Glendale, L A Liverpool in Chicago, Mildred Axelson from Missouri, Florence Roth from Chicago, C G Griswold in Allerton, Hazel McDonald from Chicago, Lois White in Nevada, Rev. H A Anspach’s trip to Vandalia Ohio, and others returning from visits or heading to Kansas City, Chicago, Cambridge, Burlington, and St Louis amid family and military related notes. A fall injures James Dougherty eye but eye sight remains.
Montgomery Wins One Club Match At Golf Club
J B Montgomery edged to victory in the one club tournament with a 67 net on 91 gross. Charles Carter took second at 72 net after a 94 gross. The event featured hard fought matches and a mix of long drives and tricky short game as players battled for prizes in Thrift stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Montgomery
Charles Carter
C. H. Heer
C. W. Raines
Heer
C. Fordyce
W. Ed. Johnson
Fordyce
Ed. Johnson
W. D. Hunt
Tim E. Johnson
Hunt
Johnson
Jonson
Batavia to Stage Four Day Chautauqua
Batavia will host a four day Chautauqua from August 17 to 20. The opening day includes a patriotic program with music led by Rev. Frank Day and his Methis church choir. Large crowds from surrounding countryside expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Frank Day
The
Methis Church
Thousands of Troops Move Through Burlington In Dragnet of Draft
Burlington reports indicate vast troop movement with daily trainloads through the city. About sixteen hundred Iowa draft boys were fed at the union station en route to Camp Pike Arkansas, as thirty eight train loads from Iowa alone distributed through Burlington with additional men from Wisconsin and the Dakotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Camp Pike
Little Rock
Ark
Union
Iowa
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Johnson Counties
North
Pershing Letter Urges Soldier Faith and Service
A quotation from General John J. Pershing’s autographed letter to the American Soldier emphasizes trust in God and Jesus Christ, urging soldiers to attend services and live with valor, discipline, and loyalty during wartime. The note, dated August 20, 1917, is cited from the New York Bible Society collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Jack
Pershing
God
N. Y. Bible Society
Meat Rules for Public Eating Places in City
The local Food Administration issues an order allowing public eating houses to serve boiled beef roast beef steak and hamburger steak from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all days except Saturday and on Saturdays from 5 p.m. to midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Food Administration
Bowen Brother Seeks Immediate Service to Avenge Wounding
Harold Bowen of Hartford South Dakota, a Selective Draft man, rushed to Sioux Falls to request immediate service in France after learning his brother William Bowen was wounded on the firing line. The exemption board granted his plea, and Harold began training at Camp Lewis Washington for deployment to the battle line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Harold Bowen
Hartford
William Bowen
France
Frrance
Young Bowen
Camp Lewis
Wash
Battle Line
Divorce Petition in Jefferson County Iowa
In Jefferson County Iowa Fred J Aldrich sues Helen Aldrich for divorce alleging two years desertion. Court notice warns defendant to appear by noon of the second day of the next term starting September 9 1918 at Fairfield Court House or default and decree will be entered. Attorney W F Kopp represents plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Aldrich
Jefferson County
Iowa
Fairfield
Town
France Considers Monthly Meat Card to Curb Prices
Paris reports French Food Minister M. Victor Boret plans cabinet measures to curb meat price rises with a monthly rationing scheme. A London report on the English meat card is said to be unfavorable for now. Potatoes and fish supplies are noted as available, with macaroni also increasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Victor Boret
London
Tle
England
France
M. Boret
Food Ministry
United States
Garbage Utilization Campaign Aims to Save Munitions Resources
The U S Food Administration urges state officials to promote garbage separation for recycling. One ton of garbage contains glycerin for 14 75 mm shells, fatty acids for soap, and fertilizer elements. waste harms potential munition material and farm production. Householders are urged to keep trash separate to preserve value and aid the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Library Closure Notice for Cleaning
Beginning next Tuesday July 30 the Public Library will close for house cleaning and repair for a short time or until further notice. Those with overdue books receive credit for the closure period. By order of the Board H. M. Dysart Librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Dysart
Lost suitcase found on road to Chicago reward offered
A leather suitcase belonging to a young man was found on the Ottumwa Brigid road early Friday. It contains his wearing apparel and lists Ship to H Isaacs C C D 4948 N Albany Ave Chicago Ill. A reward of $5.00 is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa-Brigid On
H. Isaacs
Albany Ave
Chicago
Ill
Farm owner vows prosecution for blackberry pickers and trespassers
Ralph Stever states he will prosecute anyone picking blackberries or trespassing on his farm. The note labels the farm property and asserts legal action to deter intruders. The brief lacks dates or locations beyond the farmer’s name and contact number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Stever
Rail timetable excerpt Chicago to McCook and beyond
Timetable data lists east and west bound trains with tentative times from Chicago to McCook and related routes. Entries include Fast Mail and various passenger services with morning to evening departures and connections at Denver and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McCook
Denver
Peoria
Fiatwel
Ottawa
Burl
Creston
Omaha
World faces famine as food shortages bite nations
The federal Food Administration warns that global starvation worsens as war reduces production. Finland faces a cereal shortfall with rationing, Holland cuts dairy cattle, Romania struggles to avoid disease and hunger, and Europe begs for wheat while the United States must conserve. The drive insists on sacrifice and efficient exporting to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Food Administration
Belgium
Finland
Ussia
Sweden
Russia
Holland
Denmark
Europe
Food Administration
The
America
League Baseball Results From Friday’s Games
National League scores include New York 8 over St Louis 0. Brooklyn 4 over Pittsburgh. Philadelphia 3 over Chicago 2. Boston 11 12 over Cincinnati 5 3. American League results show Cleveland 8 over New York. Chicago 7 over Boston 2. St Louis 2 over Washington 4. Detroit 2 over Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Philadelpla
Wee
Pittsburgh i
Louis Pence
Fists Meet Hun Mailed Fist in Training
Denver vaudeville actor Hyle Fist joins the regular army and trains at Port Logan alongside his brother Arthur Fist. The two fighters prepare to confront the German mailed fist in the upcoming theater of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Hyle Fist
Arthur Fist
Port Logan
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promoted as Purely Vegetable
A promotional claim touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy to improve yellow skin and pale tongue while cleansing the liver and bowels. It asserts no dangerous after effects unlike calomel and urges nightly use for relief, noting wide sales and small box prices.
Relief for blocked nose from cold with Ely's Cream
A reader advertises Ely's Cream Balm to unblock nasal passages during colds and catarrh. Apply a fragrant antiseptic cream inside the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes and provide instant relief from congestion and nighttime breathing difficulties. The copy claims rapid clearance of airways and relief from headaches and discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginliliegg
Ely
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mery
George McCumber
Ottumwa
Miss Bertha Gobble
Vanilla Smith
Glendale
A L. Liverpool
Mildred Axelson
Missouri
Florence Roth
C. G. Griswold of
Allerton
S. Welday
Miss Hazel
McDonald
Lois White
Nevada
E. R. Crabb
Rev
H. A. Anspach
Vandalia
Ohio
Myra Russell
Laura Flindt
Brighton
Lillis
Phillip Sauer, Jr
Blakesburg
Harry Higby
Lieut
Harry Hispy
Alice Glass
Kansas City
Minta Hoagland
Calvin Doughty
Cambridge
Mass
Clifford Brown
A. G. Fell
Galesburg, Ill
David Cassett
James Dougherty
J. L. Smith
Savanah, Ill
Mr. Smith
Downer
Wis
EF. Carlson
A. F. Carlson
Hannah
Nora Carlson
Oscar Easton
Marjorie
R. B. Greet
Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur Greet
Mr. Greet
J. B. Montgomery
Jesus
Brother
Fred J. Aldrich
W. F. Kopp
Edith Smith
United States Army
Fort McPherson
Lieutenant Smith
Ohio University School of Medicine
E. Gustavzinke
C.B. & Q. West Bound
Wm. S. Cox
Globe
John T. Davies
George P. Loesch
West Burlington
F. D. Kerrick
Tribune
Ov River Cruise
Minneapolis
W. A. Blair, Masten
Davenport
Minneapolia
Davenport, Lows
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