Paid Secretary For Washington Iowa Chamber
Prof Paul Ivey of Iowa University Extension spoke at the Washington business men dinner on community thinking and centralizing effort. Local leaders endorsed hiring a paid secretary to coordinate growth, with over $1,000 pledged and plans to recruit J F Bryan from Cres ton for full time work.
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Washington
Paul Ivey
Iowa University Extension Department
Commercial Club
Ivey
Germs University
Yowa
Hhairmar Jay McNamara
J. F. Bryan
Frank L. Wilson
E.T. Wick Ham
H. M. Eicher
Bry
Bryan
Creston
Personal notes from Cedar Rapids area readers
Roderick Israel of Cedar Rapids visiting friends in the city. F 5 Kerrick, recently ill, able to go downtown this morning. Mrs Henry Spielman and daughter Carrie and son Billy of Brighton visit relatives here. Mrs S J Morris goes to Mt Pleasant for a few days with her son Dr W D Morris. Mr and Mrs Leland Holgate drive to Galesburg Ill for a relatives visit. Gladys Norris goes to Selma for weekend with Marion Fulton. Lucile Pequignot and Mabel Gantz visit Ottumwa. Clyde Norris leaves for Camp Grant Ill to join Adams Express. Marry Frances Campbell improving after weeks ill at West Adams street. M A Davidson of Batavia was in the city yesterday on business. Mrs Clyde Norris and Jack Goodson and J S Goodson go to Oskaloosa to spend the winter. Viva Valentine goes to Ottumwa tonight for an over Sunday visit with Hattie Monfort. Katherine Black visiting from Hiteman with her parents.
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Roderick Israel
Cedar Rapids
Kerrick
Henry Spielman
Carrie
Billy
Brighton
S. J. Morris
Mt. Pleasant
W. D. Morris
Leland Holgate
Galesburg
Ill
Gladys Norris
Selma
Marion Fulton
Lucile Pequignot
Mabel Gantz
Ottumwa
Clyde Norris
Adams Express Co
Camp Grant
Frances Campbell
Ray Campbell
West Adams Street
M. A. Davidson
Batavia
Jack Goodson
J.S. Goodson
Oskaloosa
Viva Valentine
Hattie Monfort
Arrest in Kidnapping Plot Targets Ford Family
Federal agents probe an alleged plot to abduct or murder Henry Ford II as a letter demanding 10 000 dollars for his safety surfaced. The note signed Sicilian anarchists association named Gus Adams as the drop location and a youth at the general delivery window was detained.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford II
Tofant Sem
Edsel Ford
T Mannufacturer
Hadsel Ford
Post Office
Anarchists’ Association
Gus Adams
FINNS FEAR SWEDISH GRAB OVER ALAND ISLANDS
In Helsingfors unrest grows as Swedish papers discuss Sweden possibly seizing the Aland islands to keep them from Germany. Finnish editors vow Finland will not cede the islands which are Finland's chief defense. Also, in Danville Kentucky twelve deserters from Hab Hesburg Mississippi were arrested.
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Petrograd
Helsingfors
Sweden
Aland Islands
Germany
Finland
Danville
Hab Hesburg
Miss
Fairfield Iowa a thriving county seat with diverse services
Fairfield Iowa the Jefferson county seat sits in district one on major rail lines 50 miles west of Burlington and 90 miles southwest of Davenport. The city features major banks telegraph and telephone links, modern utilities including water sewer and electricity, an exceptional school system a hospital and a Red Cross unit, Parsons College and several cultural venues plus a strong manufacturing base led by Louden Machinery Fairfield Glove & Mitten Co and others.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County
Iowa
Burlington
Davenport
Western Union Telegraph
Adams and American Express
Independent
Bell Telephone Connection
Great Central Corn Belt
United States
County
Skunk River
Skunk River Hydro-electric
950 Horse Power
Ottumwa
Business College
Nurses Training School
Music Conservatory
College
Parsons College (Presbyterian
American Red Cross Society
Fairfield Public Library
Parsons College
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. EK
United Presbyterian
Franklin Park
Fairfield Chautauqua Association
Old Settlers’ Park
Fairfield City Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield Mauseum
Jefferson County Court House
Chautauqua
High School
Jtall
Elk’s Club
Masonic Temple
Ladies’ Improvement Association
Fair Association
Chautauqua Asociation
Old Settlers’ Association
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
W. F. Bevering
The Town Slouch and Miscellany Notes
The column mixes playful vignettes and quick humor about navy furloughs and home life. It mentions a dog wagging its tail, a joke told to a househand, and light satire on hay fever cures, wartime shortages, and bread analysis. Includes quips on jackrabbits, horse meat, and coal production comparisons.
Hunter nearly stepped on seven rattlesnakes in PA
A Pennsylvania hunter reports nearly stepping on seven rattlesnakes coiled on a rock. The remark raises disbelief at how long he lingered to count the reptiles, though the claim itself is not disputed.
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Pennsylvania
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Katherine Black
Hiteman
Mrs
B. F. Black
Henry Ford
Aland Isles
People's . Column
North B
South Third St
A. J. Smith
Missouri
E. B. Hane
Frank W. Gibbs
Kirksville
Remingtons
Monarchs
L. C. Smiths
Royals
Ask the Journal
American Writing Machine Co., Inc
South Dearborn, Street
Chicago
Paul McLean
Leggett House
David
Broadway
Rachel Carter
Wm. Brier
C. G. Taylor
Clark H. King
Rock Island
Journal
J. N. Boyd
South 6Th Street
Ellis M. Clarke
John Boat
Navy
Middle West
Robinson
Arkansas
Garfield
Cy Dawkins
F. M. Raible & Co
C. F Long
A D. 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 Bottling Works
Harper Brush Works
Protector Raiator’’ Mfg
Fairfield Battery Co
Fairfield Granite & Marble Co
Fairfield Cement Block Co
West Broadway
John F. Deem
Ellsworth Turney
Pheere Ae
Warsington
D. C
U. S. Food Administration
United States Food Administration
Food Administration
J. F. Deems
Trement
Orpheum Orchestra
Mutual Film Company
Florence Turner
Wrigleys
Mia
Prin and Wing Gum
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