Iowa delegation aboard at Brownsville border camp
The Iowa delegation arrived at noon in Brownsville Texas with Mrs W C Smith and family among the renters of a large property at the camp. Elma and Catherine report they are well and enjoying the city mountains and ornate fruit trees while Capt W C Smith leads Company M on the border.
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Brownsville
Texas
J. M. Gregg
Fairfield
Iowa
Father Gregg
O. K
Elma
Catherine
W. C. Smith
Towa
Robt. Fulton
Harry Higby
Ulmer Wreagle
Company M
Iowa Soldiers Prepare to Spend Winter in Texas
The Iowa brigade supply captains were ordered to assess lumber needs for tents and stores, enabling quick requisitions. The move confirms troops will likely remain on the border through winter, with tents being fortified and private heating improvements planned. Officers are constructing winter shacks and a two room house, while bath houses may receive heated water cost estimates. The War Department aims to keep troops comfortable for a memorable stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iown Brigade
Iowa
War Department
Helowa Nits
Brownsville
Border notes on Brownsville soldiers and Iowa troops
Brownsville reports show busy border life as troops prepare for potential action. War department suspends guardsmen draws. 100000 troops ready for Mexico. Virginia Iowa units train, measure for winter gear, and impressed observers with marching pace and discipline.
College Notes 2 4 Report Chapel Ticketing and Freshman Sophomore Rivalry
Students received athletic tickets after chapel admitting to intercollegiate events. Sophomores challenged freshmen with a gridiron duel after a yearling taunt. Green banners stolen from Old Settlers Day were worn then torn away by the younger students and finally subdued by Daddy Wirtz.
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Daddy Wirtz
Farmers Mutual Insurance Union assessment notices mailed
Members of Jefferson County Farmers Mutual Insurance Union are advised that 1916 assessment cards have been mailed. Pay promptly to avoid errors or missing cards. If a card is not received or contains errors, notify Secretary Culbertson with policy name and number. November 4, 1916.
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Jefferson Co. Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Union
Eagle school pupils stage Halloween program in Liberty township
Lib erty township Eagle school pupils under Miss Lillian Erskine present a Halloween program featuring songs declamations and a drama list includes The Country Fair The Goblin Man Hallowe en Charm and We are Jolly Judges Grant Johnson W K Gallop Arthur Briggs Bertha Scovel Mrs W H Fleagle T Grimes Mrs T W Gallop Perry Stump and Dave Buchanan awarded prizes for fudge candy peanut brittle and other items
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Eagle School
Liberty Township
Lillian Er
Raymond Creek
Grant Johnson
W. K. Gallop
Arthur Briggs
Bertha Scovel
Clara Lawson
W. H. Fleagle
T. Grimes
T. W. Gallop
Perry Stump
Dave Buchanan
Automobile Painting A SPECIALTY at C B Cleasby Co Libertyville
The firm C B Cleasby & Co in Libertyville Iowa advertises automobile painting as a specialty. A 24 by 50 foot heated room is described for drying paint in cold weather, highlighting capabilities to work year round.
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C. B. Cleasby & Co
Libertyville
Iowa
Hard coal and heater coal offered for furnace use
Classified note offers hard coal and egg size coal for heaters or furnaces with delivery around the 15th and extra tons available at August price. Contact A. Power at 870 Valle Te 3 Bh Rd using phone 532.S.
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S. A
Record Sale of Sweepers Draws Quick Run on July 29
First sale drew 100 sweepers sold in seven minutes prompting a repeat order of another 100. The sale returns to the same plan with 98 cents price. The event begins at two o'clock with buyers arriving early to select and pay 9 8 cents for pickup.
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Brownsville Sentinel
Commission
Rockefellers
Mexico
Third Virginia Infantry
Hospital Corps of
Florida
Denver
Illinois
1St
Iowa Infantry
1St Infantry
Virginia
Brownsyile
Fort Dodge
Lowa
North
Hlinois
Co. EK
Co. F
Ff Company
College
Culbertson
Journal
Skine
van Creek
Harold Tweedy
Marjorie Latta
Albert
Earl
Loveless
Ham
Hazel
Jack of Lanterns
Hallowe'en
Claude Flea
Gle
Dan Tweedy
Leonard Sco
Vel
Bernard Roach
All Hallowe
Harold
Buchanan
Creek
Willa Latta
Edith Anderson
Lillian Erskine
O. J. Simons
Ledger Office
Entre Eople
McLaughlin
Ford
Vie
South Court Street
Wide-a-wake Store
East Broadway
Armory Hall
Fairfield Iowa
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