What the Red Cross Society Is
A public notice extols the American Red Cross detailing its rights and structure. It notes Congress charter, presidential leadership, War Department audits, and rapid relief in disasters since 1905. Membership classes range from annual to life, with dues and minimal service encouraged.
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San Francisco
Ohio Valley
Red Cross
The
America
American Red Cross
Congress
United States
War Department
Seciere Bypt. Wyeastele Dusen
Perry townships to spend for bridges and culverts
Over the state items report Perry townships to spend nearly 7 0600 for bridges and culverts this season. Waukon notes about 200 men of military age in Ashl akee county aged 18 to 45. Postville posts its annual financial statement at 26103 58 with 24000 for sewer bonds. Plowing and seeding progress as cool nights hinder planting. Corn planting seeks warm weather soon. farmers ship seed potatoes, many preferring home grown stock.
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Waukon
Beig
Shafer
Aslamakee
M. J. Curtis
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Chicago
Postville
Shepers
Sewer extension contract awarded to Dearborn Construction Co
The Dearborn Construction Co of Waterloo won the sewer extension contract and is also laying paving. Officials set a special June bond election for a new schoolhouse. A $30,000 life insurer payout is expected within a month. In Emmetsburg a burned building will be razed and bricks cleaned. A six steer herd died from musty fodder on Herman Clausman's farm. vaccination saved the rest.
Grundy Center Names Playground Director
M. Be Pettit, athletic director of Grundy Center public schools, appointed director of the new Grundy Center playground. The town, population about 1 700, claims to be one of the smallest in the state with a public playground.
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Grundy Center
M. BE. Pettit
Masonic Lodge Buys Lot for New Temple in Cresco
The Masonic lodge purchased a downtown lot in Cresco to build a new temple. Seeding nears completion in Howard County. Sunday’s two inches of snow will benefit local agriculture and grazing.
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Cresco
Masonic Lodge
Howard County
Billy Sunday Recruiting Station Tops New York Recruits
The Billy Sunday recruiting station in New York continues to lead in the number of new recruits, signaling strong interest and ongoing effort to bolster the team’s roster. The count remains higher than rival stations in the area.
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Billy Sunday
New York
Company M Now Filled for War Strength in Fairfield Area
Company M reached its war strength of 100 unmarried men with no dependents. Lieut. Robert Fulton arranged the transfer of eight more youths from Brighton to Ottumwa. Capt. W. C. Smith reports the company now matches the best, Brighton area contributes 22 men including most of its band, and Sergt. Ray L. Simmons drills the group as a band. Fulton remains in Fairfield awaiting orders and compiling a waiting list of hopeful enlistees.
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Robert Fulton
Ottumwa
Brighton
Fairfield
Ben. Adkins
W. C. Smith
Ray L. Simmons
Lieut
Fulton
Fairfield Praises Naval Recruiters in Patriot Spirit
The Burlington Hawkeye reports Fairfield welcomed Naval Recruiting Officer Minor with a royal reception. Postmaster Dole and the prosecuting attorney aided the effort at Leggett House, where about 100 youths were spoke to and 22 took examinations. Minor plans another Fairfield visit next Saturday and a Mt. Pleasant trip.
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Burlington
Naval
Fairfield
Minor
Mt. Pleasant
German Chancellor’s Peace Speech Delayed to Fitting Occasion
Copenhagen May 2 German imperial chancellor Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg has postponed his Reichstag peace and international relations speech to a more fitting occasion. The delay was announced from here.
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Copenhagen
Reichstag
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Marriages and Society Notes From Fairfield
Mrs Sara Marks of Pontiar Illinois and Dr R F Eldridge of Dawson Iowa wed after a recon at the Hamilton home. They will reside in Dawson. Church groups meet and clubs host events across Fairfield with notices for members and guests.
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Jo Hamilton
Sarah Marks
Pontiar
R. F. Eldridge
Dawson
Iowa
J. W. Carson
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
English Lutheran Church
Frank Lundquist
South Fourth Street
Lundquist
Lena Noble
Life of Leslie Bates
Leslie Bates son of Mr and Mrs William Bates of Fairfield area died Monday April 23 after six weeks illness. Born November 7 1895 he was 21 years 5 months and 15 days old. Survived by parents and brothers Ralph Bates and Ernie Bates. Funeral held April 25 at the family home with pastors W R Keesey and R H Polly. hymns Safe in the Arms of Jesus and God Be With You Till We Meet Again sung. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Leslie Bates
Wiliam Bates
Fairfield
Leslie
Ralph Bates
Ernie Bates
A. K. Harper
Methodist Church
W. R. Keesey
R. H. Polly
Jesus
Evergreen Cemetery
Libertyville Community Notes and Local Gatherings
Local items include church services at Mt. Zion each Sunday afternoon and social meetings hosted by L L G club and various neighborhood clubs. Families move to the Potts property on W Maple. measles recovery for Kathryn Haynes. smallpox quarantine at the Ewell home. funeral of Leslie Bates near Fairfield. Epworth League program planned. light humor about June brides and rice.
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Mt. Zion
Rue Davis
L. L. G. Club
Harry Barnes
Potts
W. Maple Avenue
J. W. Hill
James Turnipseed
L. B. Williams
Lester Burnaugh, Sr
Rebecca Club
Kathryn Ha
Kathryn Haynes
J. W. Peebler
Glen
Harry Copeland
H. Dpd. Davis
Munro Completes Appointment List
Mayor R H Munro finalized city appointments at last night’s council meeting. New appointees include street commissioner C J Gilly and light superintendent Winfield Howell, with bids for publishing proceedings awarded to Ledger and Daily Journal. Postmaster J W Dole invites local youths for federal army recruitment event with Ottumwa officer Tinch visiting Friday.
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R. H. Munro
Paul A. Coleson
Xx. C. Nady
F. J. L. Black
W. C. Ball
Arthur Anderson
Winfield Howell
C. J. Gilly
Marshall
J. D. Mitchell
Fry Copeland
Gwen Switzer
J. W. Bean
George Bark
Frank H. Simpson
J. W. Price
Wara
Lon H. Israel
J. F. Deardorff
W. R. Baker
W. H. Conner
Frank Fourt
J. W. Dole
C. H. Heer
Messrs. Gilly, Howell and Parker
Isioner
Ledger
The
Daily Journal
Federal Army
Tinch
Ottumwa
Reserved Seat Sale Opens for Junior Night at Jericho & Easton's
The high school announces a seat sale for Junior Night starting tomorrow at eight o'clock. Jericho and Easton's will handle the sales, inviting students and families to secure spots for the event.
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Jericho & Easton’s
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the Daily Journal
Journal Printing CO
EAN Taylor
A. W. Taylor
RED Cross Society
TRAER
Perry Townsain
Yeoman Lodge
John Jacobson
Hattie D. Gudgell
L. F. Copeland
Ray Bradshaw
Neighborhood Club
East Adams Street
Victor Bates
New Siesta Club
West Jackson Street
John
West Adams Street
Shining Star
J. A. Huglin
Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Fort Madison
Forest City Lodge
Fairfield Theater
Mooseheart
Libertyville
Munro
C. E. Anderson
Kaiser
Journal
Fairfield Pure Ice Co
Roth & CO
Merchant’s Storage Co
Des Moines
Embalmer & Funeral Director
Iowa State Avings Bank
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