Red Cross Nurses Ordered to Report for Service
Misses Ellen Anderson and Al fice Marquardt are ordered to report for duty as Red Cross nurses in Houston Texas. Olive Graber of Burlington secretary of the nurses division of the First Congressional district received the order and urged local nurses to report at once. Other enlisted nurses will likely be sent south to care for soldiers in base hospitals in training before France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Anderson
Alfice Marquardt
Red Cross
Houston
Texas
Olive Graber
Burlington
First Congressional District
Washington
France
Rescue of the buffalo and its hopeful recovery
The annual report of the biological survey notes rising bison numbers and diminishing extinction risk. Once numbering up to 75 million, massive slaughter began with railroad expansion, dropping to about 1,001 by 1880s, with later recovery to roughly 400,000. Buffalo provided meat hides and materials for lodges and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biological Survey
North American
Upper
Missouri
Western Plains
Prairies
North America
Markets Record Wide Range of Livestock and Commodities
Chicago live stock receipts total 24,060 with hogs rated light to heavy packing and prices from 13.00 to 15.60. Cattle receipts 17,000 with steers at 12.00 to 12.70 and cows 9.49 to 14.00. Kansas City hogs steady around 15.25 to 15.85. cattle mixed with prime fed steers near 12.50 and dressed beef 16.00 to 12.25. sheep 10.50 to 17.00. East Buffalo buyers quote steady cattle and hog markets with prime steers 12.75 to 13.50, hogs 16.40 to 16.50. Cash grain shows wheat 2.45, corn 1.72, oats 0.65. Butter and eggs varied. live poultry and dressed poultry prices listed. vegetables and fruits include cabbage, potatoes, asparagus, apples and berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hiors
Kansas City
East Buffero Lifestock
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
Buffalo
N. Y
Sims says British fleet must not scatter to deter raids
Capt William S Sims testified before the House naval affairs committee arguing Britain cannot risk dispersing its fleet to shield coastlines from German raids. He warned fortifications at the Panama Canal are only a temporary aid and warned against bombarding undefended German towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Sims
Congress
Panama Canal
Washington
Kentish
House Committee On Naval Affairs
House Committee
William S. Sims
Germany
Great Britain
Heleoland
Letter From Bernard Coleson Enlists in Navy Marine Barracks Mare Island
Bernard Coleson writes from Mare Island California after enlisting in the federal service. He describes barracks life sleeping outdoors three stories up, paying $30 a month, saving money, and pride in becoming a soldier. He recalls Denver send off, the sea breeze, and a vivid scene of ships and palm scented air. He notes early days of routine and a future to work hard, signing off with love to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Service
Denver
Uncle Sam
Mother
Father
Sis
Paradise
Bernard Coleson
Marine Barracks
Navy Yard
Mare Island
California
The Town Slouch Sings of Home and Speeches
A dialect piece notes that heaven begins in the heart of home and that a thirsty orator often delivers a spirited speech. The tone playful hints at small town life and local character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Kindness Rewarded in Oregon Will
In Marshfield Oregon Mrs Ella Lainger a Powers resident was rewarded in the will of G A Brown who died at Powers. Brown a bachelor with means left his home and furnishings valued at 3000 to 4000 dollars to Lainger for nursing him during illness. The remainder of property goes to Mrs M Kelley of Hibbing Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Ore
Ella Lainger
Powers
G. A. Brown
Mr. Brown
Seat price ruled too low for New York Stock Exchange
New York reported that $50 was deemed grossly inadequate for a stock exchange seat by Supreme Court Justice Finch. The seat, owned by Andrew G. Wheeler who owes $6,600 in alimony, has a receiver appointed. Although Joseph Weinstock bid $50 at auction, he will not obtain the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Supreme Court
Finch
Andrew G. Wheeler
Joseph Weinstock
Corn Starch Receipts and Apple Souffle
Describes Cocoanut Blanc Mange with corn starch sugar water milk eggs coconut and vanilla plus Apple Souffle steps. Includes mixing, thickening, folding in egg whites, baking and serving with cream or custard.
Perfect Poetry and the Great English Lines
A correspondent weighs Shelley's vivid image of pansies and violets, Tennyson's gentler music for weary eyes, and Swinburne's dreamlike scene of wind and flowers, pondering which offer the most perfect lines in English poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
Swinburne
Tondon Chronicle
Snake Under Horse's Foot Report Monterey Timber Camp
In Monterey Massachusetts C Wellman and crew heard a rattlesnake while gathering timber on Dry hill. The snake was found under a horse’s hoof, pinned and unable to strike. The crew killed the snake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Mass
Dry Hill
Wellman
Wanted ads mix in Fairfield Iowa column
A cluster of classified notices seeks a girl for general house work at 800 West Burlington or phone 1382. Also needed calves three to two months old, lawn mowers to sharpen at Pence's Machine Shop, and a clerical position for a skilled typist and bookkeeper with strong references addressed to “S” care Box 28 Fairfield Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Burlington
Dave
Art Donavan
Tsue
Pence
North Fourth Street
Fairfield
Iowa
For Sale Notices From Local Classifieds
A collection of short sale notices lists items offered by individuals and businesses. Items include a rubber tired top buggy, a seven room house with garage, a Buick touring car, household furnishings with piano and dishes, and rebuilt typewriters from American Writing Machine Co. with terms and a five day trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Kirby
William Long
Burlington
Second Street
Remingtons
Monarchs
L. C. Smiths
Royals
Ask the Journal
American Writing Machine Co., Inc
South Dearborn, Street
Chicago
Ill
For Rent Classified Stone-Front Homes Near Square
Furnished room in a modern home two blocks from the square call 401. For rent a seven room modern house four blocks from the square inquire at Journal office 805. Double house four blocks from the square contact 134 or 4409 or 791 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Office
Lost items listed on square and Orpheum locations
A gold watch fob with initials J. H. D. on the pendant was left on the square Saturday. A cameo brooch was lost near the Orpheum or on the West side of the square. Call 98138 for the watch reward and 3397 for the brooch reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Square
Neighbor Touts Foley Kidney Pills for Lumbago Relief
Mrs. G I Eveland of Duncan Mills Til reports severe lumbago left her unable to move in bed. A neighbor’s half bottle of Foley Kidney Pills brought relief after two to three bottles. She praises the remedy for toning kidneys improving appetite energy and sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveland
Duncan Mills
Til
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Sibis
Interesting Leiter
A. V. Coleson
Bernard
Navy
Maine
Ellis M. Clarke
Cy Dawkins
Thoma
Orpheum "Vonitcht
Orpheum Orchestra
William Fox
William Nigh and
Violet Palmer
Jack Pickford
Fairfield Purence Company
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Rock Island Lines
Rocky Mountain Limited
Colorado Springs
T. F. McNew
Safety and Service First
Eels
Ey Rae Te
Yar
Wis
Horlick
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