Local residents noted in city gathering and events
Local brief records residents visiting the city from Brookville Cedar Rapids Glendale Batavia and Lockridge including Mr and Mrs Harry Gantz H B Johnson and Miss Emma Samuelson The notes mention travel to Ottumwa Seattle Red Oak and Burlington with a marriage license in Richland and a study trip to New York City The piece also describes a film about World War I themes and American response with figures like Ambassador Gerard and President Wilson.
Gerard film arouses patriotism at Orpheum
A capacity crowd at the Orpheum last night watched Ambassador James W. Wiltard's My Four Years in Germany. The screen version portrays Prussian tyranny with vivid clarity and a soaring American spirit, described as among the era’s most stirring educational entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Germany
Kaiser
Bethman Hollweg
Hindenburg
Wily von Jagow
von Tripitz
Tripitz
James W. Gerard
Wilson
Peregtine
Simms
Crown Prince
Hell
France
Paris
America
Liberty
Fuirfield
Orpheum Theater
James Wiltard
Gerard
President Montgomery Honored at Coe College
Dr and Mrs R Ames Montgomery attended Coe College commencement in Cedar Rapids yesterday where he received an honorary Doctor of Laws. The award recognized his personal achievements and broader contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ames Montgomery
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Dr. Montgomery
College
My Four Years in Germany at the Orpheum
The Orpheum hosts the final two performances of My Four Years in Germany tonight drawing crowds seeking strong reactions. The show promises a provocative view intended to shape American attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Orpheum
Classified advertising rate change effective June 1
The column notes new rates for classified ads: 25 cents for the first insertion and 15 cents for each subsequent consecutive insertion. Minimum charge is five lines or 25 words. Additional words cost 1 cent for first insertion and half a cent for subsequent insertions.
For Sale Advertisements Pack Readable Listings
Multiple items offered for sale or rent including property on North Main Street a tent wagon and harness apparatus A Howell property at 105 West Washington Street Peter Henderson Astor plants Saxon Roadster and various farm implements also a silver cornet Oliver typewriter and a rubber tired survey apparatus with contact phone numbers for each listing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
H. M. Truesdale
Stephen Ipson
Howell
West
Washington Street
Leggett & McKenney
Peter Henderson Astor
Journal Office
Bert Carson
Oliver
R. B. Louden
Fairfield Urged to Visit Batavia for Club Dinner
On Thursday the Jefferson County Community Club travels to Batavia for its regular dinner served at 7 30 by Batavia Red Cross Chapter volunteers. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross. Editor Henry Wallace of Wallace's Farmer attends to deliver a talk. A large Fairfield business delegation plans the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Community Club
Batavia
Funeral of David Still Held Today
The body of David M. Still who died when struck by lightning near Agency was laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery in a brief service led by Rev. Jas. Wilson. Born April 2, 1874 in Birmingham, he married Goldie Hamilton about 18 years ago and is survived by his wife and siblings Jason Still Jane Kracht Nannie Still O T Still and Mae Mullenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Still
Agency
Evergreen Cemetery
Jas. Wilson
D. M. Still
Birmingham
Goldie Hamilton
Jason Still
Jane Kracht
Nannie Still
T. Still
Bloomfield
Mae Mullenix
Downing
W. S&s
Picnic outing and society meeting announced
The Queen Esther Circle plans a country picnic by car this Friday meeting at four at the southwest corner of the square. If weather interferes the gathering will be postponed. Members should bring the items planned for Monday. The Methodist Missionary Society also convenes Friday at 2 30 at Mrs Waters East Burlington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Bryan
W. Hempstead
M. Hufstedler
Permament
Fred Hunt
Main Street
Power
Russell Smith
N. Main Street
F. W. Lundquist
Queen Esther
Methodist Missionary Society
I. S. Waters
East Burlington Street
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Harry Gantz
Brookville
C. T. Benson
City
Hiram Heaton
Glendale
H. B. Johnson
Mrs. E. S. Parks
New London
Louis Achenbach
Lockridge
Emma Samuelson
Four Corners
Hulda Samuelson
Jefferson County Hospital
F. P. Miller
Mr. Miller
Etta Miller
J. A. Hart
Chicago
J. M. Kingston
Arthur Miller
Ha Miller
Nttumwa
Dave and
Gordon Hopkirk
F. D. Kerrick
J. C. Bradshaw
Burlington
State Funeral Directors
Louis Bennett
Mary Harbour
John Seathorne
Charlotte
Ottumwa
Burton Nashe
Yee
Charlotte L. Watson
Richland
Alta Rhodee
Los Angeles
Cal
B. M. Mikesell
E. E. Watson
Red Oak
Iowa Teachers’ College
J. E. Gibson
Wanda
Louise
Oskaloosa
Florence Loehr Lef
New York City
Madame Fox
Fern Nichols
New York
Fairfield High School
Ada May Greiner
Parsons College
Jay Copeland
Ponca City
Okla
A. Ademine
Charlotte Guatison
Seattle
Wash
Cora
Alta Gustison
W. B. Gustison
Salt Lake City
Ambassador James W. Gerard
Gomery
People's
Kory
Te Journal
South Sixth Street
Heston's
Libertyville
Duvall
Camp Cody
Fairfield
David
Iowa State State Savings Bank
Stylish
Oxfords
Anderson
C. J. Anderson
Machine Shop
North Fourth Street
Tribune
Spurgeon
Batistes
Madras
John T. Davis
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Burlington Street
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