Foster Hall Views Foster Hall Pleases
Parsons commencement ends with a reception at the president's mansion. Alumni depart as Fairfield visitors tour the campus and inspect Foster Hall, praised as Iowa's finest science building. Foster Hall was funded by Thomas D. Foster of Ottumwa, who added $2,000 for the Carnegie library project.
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Parsons
Fairfield
Old Ankeny
Forster Science Hall
Foster Hall
Iowa
Mississippi
Thomas DD. Roster
Ottumwa
Carnegiebrary
Fairfield's Growth Noted in Busy Riverside Week
Fairfield attracts visitors with new faces on streets and busy shops. Local business leaders emphasize strong stocks, varied goods, three solid banks, and expanding industry as Rock Island cut work begins near town.
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Fairfield
Bown
Patrfield
Here
Brighton
Parish Field Township Sunday School Convention Held
The Parr field Township Sunday School association met at the Presbyterian church for a largely attended convention. Governors elected included Dr. W. O. Maddux as president and E B Ward as vice president. Reports showed growing membership and interest across township Sunday schools. A state convention in Ottumwa in June was noted with plans for a BB. and Q. railroad excursion offering 1 cent fare round trip for June.
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Parrfield Township Sunday School Association
Presbyterian Church
W. OS. Maddux
E B. Ward
Mixx Margaret Black
F. J. O. Black
Ottumwa
Patrfield
Jefferson County
BB. & Q. Railroad
Specter
Thome Desivning
J. A Hugin
George Parsons of Water View Visits Old City
George Parsons formerly of this city, now of Water View Michigan, visits for a few days with H Scott Showell. Parsons and his brother Charles once ran a bank at Main and Third Streets. Parsons attends Fairfield College commencement where his son William presides as prison official. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as lasting cures and blood purifying tonic. Hood's Pills advertised for liver ills and digestion.
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Constitution Democrat
George Parsons
Waterview
Mich
H. Scott Showell
Auve Elijseed
Lood
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Cure All
An 19th century patent remedy claims to restore beauty, vigor, and womanly balance. It touts benefits for liver, kidneys, digestion, and nerves, saying it can aid mothers, grandmothers, and children, with a 35 cent package price.
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Rocky Mountain
Grandpa
Grandma
Pathe
Pachaze
Aged Man John Williams Dies by Own Action
John Williams an elderly resident near Germanville died by drowning in a water tank at his son Fred Williams home last Friday night. The sheriff and coroner ruled death by own action after neighbors noted long standing troubles and prior threats. He was born in Germany about eighty years ago and was well liked despite eccentricities.
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John Williams
Fred Williams
Germanville
Willits Liiel
Mr. Williams
Germany
Sherrif Wright
Hayue
Runaway at Q depot ends with minor injuries
Harrison Hoagland loading goods at the Q depot Monday when a wagon upset, frightening the team which bolted. The wagon was wrecked and the team captured and brought in for repairs. Hoagland sustained bruises on his arm but escaped serious harm.
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Harrison Hoagland
Curt Fay
Freaking & Sprog
Mr. Hoagland
Jericho Family Reunion and Evangelist Event Announced
A Jericho family reunion gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Jericho with relatives from Mt Pleasant Chicago and Monmouth. An Iowan Holiness Association tabernacle meeting led by J Volmer Des Moines M E Church conference evangelist will run June 16 to 26 near the Logan school house with Rev J N Dobson and wife leading singing.
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Ethel Grimes
Burlington No. 16
Montrose
Jaws
Gilbert Meee
Pleasant
Fred Jericho
Thin City
G. B. Jericho
G. Jericho
Ww. H. Jericho
Gus Jericho
G. A. Gray
John H. Jericho
Mt. Pleasant
Richard Jericho
Chicago
West Jericho
Monmouth
Iown Jlolness Association
Mceihinnes
Logan School House
Pr. J. Volmer
Des Moines
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Iowa City
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Mary Mitchell
Philo
William Fice
Cecil Morgan
Woolson
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Bloomington
Parsons College
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Stockport
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Ida Morgan
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Salem
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Detroit
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