Back-to-School Week Declared In Iowa Aug 10 16
Iowa announces Back to School week from August 10 to 16 with Governor Harding urging citizens and school authorities to promote the value of the public school system. The proclamation highlights free public education, state investment, and aims to encourage attendance and awareness of educational opportunities across the state.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Harding
United States
Superintendent of Public Instruction
U. S. Boys’ Working Reserve
John Connor
Kahoka
W. J. Harding
State of
Interesting letter from Raymond Edwards to Pearl Clinkinbeard
A 1919 letter from Raymond Edwards at Camp Presidio San Francisco to his aunt, written July 18, describes cold weather, a long 35 day voyage to China, and plans to sail around August 5 with a later boat on July 26 not chosen. He recalls the Fourth of July at Golden Gate Park and mentions friends from Camp Dodge heading to the same destination.
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Pearl Clinkinbeard
Raymond Edwards
Camp Presidio
San Francisco
California
China
San Francisco Bay
Golden Gate Park
Camp Dodge
Heidman and Barnett Wed in City Marriage License
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Harry Heidmen aged 31 and Hazel Barnett aged 17, both of this city. John Pacha and Michael Fritz of Brigh ton are in the city attending the Heidman Barnett wedding. Walter Matlock and family have moved to Omaha to make their future home. Mrs. Marshall Chilcott is improving after illness. Ralph Green purchased the John Connor residence on West Adams Street.
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Harry Heidmen
Hazel Barnett
Walter Matlock
Omaha, Neb
John Pacha
Michael Fritz
Brighton
Ralph Green
John Connor
West Adams Street
Graduation Exercises at Parsons College Barhydt Chapel
Parsons College holds graduation exercises in Barhydt Chapel at 9:00 tomorrow morning with two graduates. Miss Sarah Bell of Creston earns the B A and Miss Thora Courtney of New London receives a soloist diploma. Program features organ prelude, hymns, vocal solos, address by Dr. R Ames Montgomery, diploma presentations, and benediction.
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Parsons College
Barhydt Chapel
Sarah Bell
Creston
Thora Courtney
New London
Wilbur Keesey
Marian Scothorn
R. Ames Montgomery
Henry Eicher Remembered as Washington Leader in Law and Education
Henry Eicher, well known in Washington Iowa, died suddenly at his East Main Street home. He served as assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of Iowa from 1894 to 1897 and spent twelve years on the state board of education, first appointed by Governor Carroll in 1912 and reappointed by Governor Harding in 1917.
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Washingon
H. M. Bicher
East Main Street
Wicher
Eicher
United States
Southern District of
Iowa
Eicier
State Board of Education
Carroll
Harding
Public Sale Notice by Fairfield Independent School District
In Fairfield Iowa two houses west of the High School will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on Saturday August 2 1919 at 2 oclock p m on the premises. Purchasers must remove the buildings and removal time and sale terms will be announced at sale. 648-2 C U Emry Secretary.
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Independent School District
Fairfield
Iowa
C. U. Emry
Typewriters for sale or rent in Fairfield area
Fine bargains on first class high grade machines. All standard makes available new or rebuilt. Call after noon only at The Fairfield Business College Junkin Block South Main Street Fairfield. 396-31
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Fairfield Business
College
Junkin Block
South Main Street
Fairfield
Fairfield Business College
The Big Fair at Mt. Peasant Opens Soon
Two weeks remain until Henry County Fair with races livestock machinery farm products fancy work pantry exhibits and an automobile show all departments expected to overflow exhibitors urged to enter early and prepare displays for Mt. Peasant fairgrounds.
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Big Henry County
Mt. Peasant
Peaches From Alberta Offered On Burlington Track
A car of fancy Alberta peaches is now on Burlington track offered at 3.75 dollars per net delivered. Contact A. J. Boyd at phone 2763 for orders and delivery details.
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Alberta
Burlington
A. J. Boyd
Van Buren County Boys Judging Contest Details
County Agent Deal judged the Boys Judging Contest in Keosauqua with Van Buren county sending one boy to the State Fair Camp and twenty to exhibit calves in the Calf Club. County Agent Secor will judge at the County Home before the picnic. Eligible ages are 15 to 19. Names must be sent to the County Agent by August 7. The winner earns a free trip to the Boys Camp at the State Fair.
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Deal
Keosauqua
van Buren County
Secor
Feed Damaged Wheat to Hogs Study Finds Efficiency Gain
The University of Missouri reports two years of hog feeding experiments showing damaged wheat yields faster weight gain than corn. Wheat required 483 pounds for 1060 pounds gain versus 582 pounds of corn, indicating higher feed economy under similar conditions.
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University of Missouri
University
Fairfield Business College Stock Call Notice
Built, call and see our stock. Do not phone. Call after noon only. The Fairfield Business College Junkin 396 31.
Death of Clifford Stout at Great Lakes Training Station
Clifford Stout, son of Thomas Stout of this city, died yesterday at 11 10 AM at the Great Lakes Training Station after weeks of mastoid illness. He enlisted in the navy April 1 and was taken to the station in July. an operation preceded his death. His mother Mrs Tillie Stout of Chicago was with him since Friday. He was sixteen. He leaves parents and one brother, Clyde Stout of Davenport. his sister Cedi died last December from influenza. The body was brought to Fairfield and funeral services will be held tomorrow at Davies Funeral Home at 2 PM. Interment in Evergreen cemetery.
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Clifford Stout
Thomas Stout
Great Lakes
Clifford
Navy
Tillie Stout
Chicago
Clyde Stout
Davenport
Cedi
Fairfield
Davies
Evergreen Cemetery
Farmer pays big sum to buy back sold farm near Batavia
John Nelson of Jefferson county kept his 320 acre farm in top order and sold it for 256 per acre in spring. He could not find a matching purchase, flew to see the buyer, added 10000 to the sale price in a check, and the deed was returned. he now plans to stay.
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John Nelson
Batavia
Jefferson County
Nelson
Mr. Nelson
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Henry Eicher
Washington
Farm Bureau Notes
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Lown
John T. Davies
G. V. H. Schantz, D. V. M
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Iowa State College
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F. E. Miksch
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Lewis Cigar Mfg.co
Newark
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