Still in College Inspires Local Youth To Lead
John Gates urged staying in college to shape future thought and Christian democracy while Mrs. Mattox spoke on Girls in China. Alumni Field hosts the Little Six track meet featuring Parsons Penn Simpson Des Moines Highland Park Wesleyan as Wesleyan and Penn face uncertain form.
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John Gates
Fairfield
Parsons
Penn
Simpson
Des Moines
Highland Park
Wesleyan
Yount
Page
Garber
Erribe
Band Concert Draws Large Crowd at Orpheum
A large crowd attended the Jewels Yairfield Iowa band concert at the Orpheum last evening. Mrs Ward delivered notable solos with band accompaniment. An outdoor concert in the park is planned in the coming weeks.
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Orpheum
Jewels Yairfield Lowa
Orphum
Wand
Notice to return belongings of Percy Droz
Persons having articles belonging to the late Percy Droz are requested to return them to the home before Saturday. Mrs Percy Droz, 296.
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Percy Droz
Theda Bara Stars In Du Barry At The Orpheum
Theda Bara appears in Du Barry at the Orpheum tonight with preview of the latest release. Audience urged to see the screening featuring Bara’s famed performance and the film’s period drama.
Drafting Iowa farmers to be by order number only
Iowa draft policy shifts to call class 1 registrants strictly by order number, dropping the prior bias toward agricultural workers. Observed in Des Moines with Provost Marshal General Crowder and Adjutant General Logan coordinating, the move affects thousands in class 1 including 595 nobles, as total class 1 in Iowa reaches 36,424. If Congress approves the current bill, about 17,000 Iowa class 1 men could be drafted in the second round.
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Iowa
Washington
Logan
Crowder
Attorney General's Office
Men Called to Jefferson Barracks on May 14
General Crowder reverses prior deferments and rescinds furloughs for agricultural workers. Jefferson County Exemption Board has prepared 14 men for May 14 duty at Jefferson Barracks St Louis. Names include Teeter Stewart Barger Droz Ball Wolverton Tibbs Lee Cassat Rowland Bradshaw Lynn Howard Irish.
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General Crowder
War Department
Jefferson County Exemption Board
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Wesley FE. Teeter
James T. Stewart
Clarence Barger
Laurence
Alsace Lorraine fate discussed in Saxon parliament
In Amsterdam dated May 2, a Saxon minister disclosed to the Second Chamber that the government has been debating the future of Alsace Lorraine. The admission was made by Terre von Leipsik in response to a liberal minister Herr Guenther's suggestion.
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Amsterdam
Iowa Electric Co Raises Gas Rates Amid War Costs
The Iowa Electric Company informs gas customers that rates will rise to $1.60 per thousand cubic feet starting May 1. It cites higher coal and labor costs, asks for customer cooperation with a temporary 22 percent increase, and lists other Iowa towns with higher rates.
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Iowa Eletric Company
Fairfield
Lega
Iowa Electric Company
Iowa
Grinnell
Marengo
Waverly
Ames
Iowa Falls
Oelwein
Administratrix Public Sale Of Estate Items At Fairfield
The administratrix of the Percy C. Droz estate will hold a public sale at his Fairfield residence at 3 00 p m listing hay presses, horses, cattle, wagons, autos, harness, farming gear, lumber and assorted farm articles. Terms: cash for sums 10 or less. over 16 on bankable notes at 7 percent. Eva L Droz and T B Allender acting as auctioneer. Also Eva L Droz to sell two horses and farm gear at the same time and place. Display also Theda Bara in Du Barry at Orpheum tonight.
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Percy C. Droz
Fairfield
Surrey
Eal
Droz
T. B. Allender
Eva L. Droz
Kentucky Belle Delights High School Audience With Sold Out Run
Nearly 800 more tickets were sold than seats available for the Junior Class play Kentucky Belle at the High School auditorium. All seats were reserved by 8:00 this morning, prompting a second performance on Saturday May 4 at 8:00 PM.
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