Paid secretary proposed for Washington community group
Washington Iowa discussions push for a paid secretary to coordinate the Business Men’s Association. J F Bryan selected to lead the project with strong backing from Frank J Wilson E T Wickham and H M Bleicher. More than $1 000 pledged to secure Bryan’s services from Cres ton, expanding the organization’s reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ivey
Iowa University
Key
Commercial Club
Jim
Germs University
Iowa
Jay McNamara
J. F. Bryan
Milace
Frank J. Wilson
E T. Wickham
H. M. Bleicher
Bry‘ans
Miryan
Creston
Plot to abduct Henry Ford II and Edsel Ford under FBI probe
Federal agents in Detroit investigate an alleged kidnap plot against Henry Ford II and Edsel Ford. A letter demanding 10000 dollars from Mrs Ford for the boys safety was handed to postal inspectors. One man detained and several arrests expected as the Sicilian anarchists association is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Kenown
Henry Ford
Edsel Ford
Rmaanufacturer
Mdses Ford
Wee
Post Office
Anarchists’ Association
Gus Adams
Finnish fear Swedish grab of Aland islands
Helsingfors authorities fear Swedish press agitation over a possible Swedish seizure of the Aland islands, seen as Finland’s chief defense as unrest spreads. Twelve deserters were arrested in Danville Kentucky after reportedly deserting at Hattiesburg Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aland Isles
Finland
Petrograd
Helsingfors
Sweden
Aland Islands
Germany
For Sale Classifieds Overview
Various items offered for sale from a Vernis Martin baby bed to 3 pound Spring Chickens and nine room houses. Listings include farms in Northern Missouri, Emingtons Monarchs and Royals typewriters, and rebuilt machines sold direct with warranties. Descriptive price lists available from E B Hane, Frank W Gibbs, A J Smith, and The Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North B
South Third St
A. J. Smith
Missouri
E. B. Hane
Frank W. Gibbs
Kirksville
Emingtons
Monarchs
Smiths
Royals
Ask the Journal
American Writing Machine Co., Inc
South Dearborn, Street
Chicago
Ill
Personal notices from Cedar Rapids and area visits
Roderick Israel of Cedar Rapids visits friends in the city. Kerrick, recently very ill, is able to be downtown this morning. Mrs. Henry Spielman and daughter Carrie and son Billy of Brighton visit relatives here. Mrs. B. J. Morris goes to Mt. Pleasant for several days with her son Dr. B. D. Morris. Leland Holgate drives to Galesburg Illinois for a relatives visit. Gladys Norris heads to Selma for weekend with Marion Fulton. Lucile Pequignot and Mabel Gantz spend the afternoon with Ottumwa friends. Clyde Norris takes a position with Adams Express Co. at Camp Grant Illinois and departs. Mary Frances Campbell improves after weeks of illness. M. A. Davidson of Batavia is in the city on business. Mrs. Clyde Norris and son Jack Goodson and her father J. S. Goodson go to Oskaloosa for the winter. Viva Valentine travels to Ottumwa for an over Sunday visit with Hattie Monfort. Katherine Black, teacher at Hiteman, visits parents for an over Sunday stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roderick Israel
Cedar Rapids
Kerrick
Henry Spielman
Carrie
Billy
Brighton
J. Morris
Mt. Pleasant
BD. Morris
Leland Holgate
West Adams Street
M. A. Davidson
Batavia
Clyde Norris
Jack Goodson
Goodson
Oskaloosa
Viva Valentine
Ottumwa
Hattie Monfort
Katherine Black
Hiteman
B. F. Black
Fairfield Iowa profile draws on rich civic assets and industry
Fairfield Iowa, seat of Jefferson County, lies in the First District about 50 miles west of Burlington and 90 miles southwest of Davenport. The city boasts banks, telegraph and telephone service, robust retail trading, a growing population, and comprehensive public works. It features Parsons College, a 50 000 hospital, a public library, multiple parks and a strong manufacturing sector anchored by Louden Machinery and other local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Iowa
Burlington
Davenport
Western Union Telegraph
Adams and American Express
Independent
Bell Telephone Connection
Great Central Corn Bell
United States
County
Skunk River
Ottumwa
Business College
Nurses Training School
Music Conservatory
College
Parsons College
Presbyterian
American Red Cross Society
Fairfield Public Library
Carnegie
Newsypapers
Fairfield Daily Journal
the Ledger
the Tribune
The
Republican
Unkrich
Armory
Company M
First Iowa Regiment
Christian Science
Congregational
Methodist Episcopal
Free Methodist
A. M
United Presbyterian
Franklin Park
Fairfield Chautauqua Association
Old Settlers’ Park
Iown
Airfield
Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield Mauseum
Jefferson County Court House
Chautauqua
High School
Jlall
Elk's Club
Masonic Temple
Ladies’ Improvement Association
Fair Association
Chautauqua Asociation
Old Settlers’ Association
Country Club
Louden Machinery Co
Hay Tools
Turney & Co
Fairfield Glove & Mitten Co
Dexter Manufacturing Co
Iowa Malleable Iron Co
Hawkeye Pump Co
Fairfield Brick & Tile Co
Brick and
W. F. Bevering
Cigars
The Town Slouch by Ellis M ClarkeHumor and war era quips mix in a breezy column
A light wartime humor column recounts sailor John Boat of Iowa on furlough and a parade of anecdotes. Farces mention hay fever cures in a refrigerator, jackrabbits unloading at camps, horse meat as food, and a rattlesnake tally near a hunter, all with a satirical tone.
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Danville
Hat ‘Tesburg
Miss
People’s Column
Paul McLean
Leggett House
David
Broadway
Rachel Carter
Square
Wm. Brier
C. G. Taylor
Clark H. King
Rock Island Depot
Journal
J. N. Boyd
South 6Th Street
Ellis M. Clarke
John Boat
Navy
Middle West
Robinson
Arkansas
Garfield
Pennsylvania
Cy Dawkins
F. M. Raible & Co
F Long
L. J. Nelson
W. H. Pence
Rainey Bros
Fairfield Pure Ice Co
Fairfield Ice Cream Co
Hartman Ice Cream Co
C. F. Faulkner
Young & Johnson
Fairfield Engine Co
Forest City Bot
Goeke’s
West Broadway
John F. Deem
Wents
Warrington
W. Vu
U. 8. Food Administration
United States Food Administration
the Food Administration
Ellsworth Turney
J. F. Deems
Orpheum
Tonignt
Orpheum Orchestra
Mutual Film Company
Florence Turner
Are
Wrigleys
Home-Guard
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