Mysterious Powder Sprinkler Targets Iowa Corn Fields
In Pleasant Miu Iowa on November 12 a well dressed stranger sprinkled powder on corn ears in a field owned by Orth Paul Lyons. The man left a can and fled. Lyons reported twelve altered ears found the next day and brought samples to Professor J W Edwards at Wesleyan College for analysis. Further sightings and broader field impact are rumored as investigations continue.
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Teaia
J. W. Edwards
Wesleyan College
Paul Lyons
Harold
Tie
Revival at Christian Church Draws Overflow Crowd
An evangelical revival at the Christian church filled every seat and stood room only. Speakers, including Mr. Earley, urged confession of Christ as seven individuals publicly responded, part of a total of thirty-one conversions in the campaign. The Sunday School reached 360, with a goal of 450 next Sunday, and a Bible Drill by children showcased strong training by Mrs. Saxton and Supt. Lepper. Delegations from Keokuk county and other areas attended. baptismal services are planned after Tuesday’s close.
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Manany
Saxton
Phillips
Earley
Orward
Lepper
Keokuk County
Jekaloosa
Keota
Saxtons
Army Poetry From McKinley Bailey On The President Grant
McKinley Bailey sends a poem about Army life from Co M 168th Division Camp Mills New Jersey to Fairfield. He recalls waking before dawn the guard duties and meals under harsh conditions and reflects on loyalty to country and duty.
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McKinley Bailey
James B. Bailey
Grant
Fairfield
Co. M
Red Oak
Rainbow Division
Co. M, 168Th Div
Camp Mills
S. 1
President Grant
Notice of clothing and shoe donations to Rev Kubas
Individuals with clothing to give to the poor are asked to notify Rev Kubas. Shoes are also badly needed and donations can be arranged by calling the provided phone number 3763.
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Ppor
Kubas
Notice to donate fruit for the soldier boys
Those having fruit for the soldier boys that has not been sent in, please phone 463 and it will be called for.
Army YMCA Nurtures Boys With Warm Guidance
The Army YMCA emphasizes turning boys toward healthy goals as trained young men model steady, sincere mentorship while guiding them to aim straight and stay on course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
McCord Chapter 5 R A M Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of McCord Chapter No 5 R A M will be held Monday evening November 12 at 7 30 after which the Royal Arch Degree will be conferred H P C L Glass secretary I H Dunn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCord
C. L. Glass
H. P
H Dunn
For Sale Ads Chain From Rural Iowa Page
Classified notices list multiple farm animals including hogs calves and a Jersey hog. Items include a Studebaker Six for sale or trade and a 104 acre Arkansas farm for sale or trade. Also featured are heaters rugs kitchen cabinet and two modern houses with contact numbers and locations in Fairfield Iowa and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kingelepach
Studebaker
Ford
Fairfield
Iowa
Chester White
Simon's
Wrt
R. B. Castile
George Workman
Arkansas
Thomas Thoma
Rhode Island
Harry Culbertson
North B
South Third St
A. J. Smith
The Most Amazing Ocean Adventure Screen Sizzle
An illustrated blurb describes Capt Nemo battling a giant octopus in 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea. Viewers watch as he frees a captured diver and returns to the Nautilus before rejoining guests in the sub. The excerpt promotes a Fairfield Theater screening on Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemo
Jules ,Verne
Fairfield Theater
Local Personal News From Hiteman and Nearby Towns
Miss Katherine Black of Hiteman spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Hazel Black has returned home after visiting at Hiteman. Miss Lucile Wisecarver returned to Greeley Colorado to resume college studies after visiting her parents. James B. Bailey begins erecting a new modern house on South Second Street. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Elder and Miss Bessie Elder visited Ottumwa. Mrs. Louisa Jericho of Mt Pleasant was guest of son F W Jericho last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lyon and daughter Gladys of Merrimac visited. Mr. and Mrs. J P Ryan of Washington shared Sunday dinner with August Kirchner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Black
Hiteman
Hazel Black
Lucile Wisecarver
Greeley
Colo
A. C. Wisecarver
James B. Bailey
South Second Street
Hugh Elder
Bessie Elder
Ottumwa
Louisa Jericho
Mt. Pleasant
F. W. Jericho
Charles Lyon
Gladys
Merrimac
J. P. Ryan
Washington
Lost purse near bank and college reported in Journal
A small savings bank purse containing money is reported lost between the Iowa State Bank and Howard's Business College and should be returned to the Journal office. Also a rubber bound porch matting strip lost the night before Halloween with a call to 3255.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Bank
Howard's Business College
Journal
Hallowe'en
Murdered Man's Father Sues for Truth in Telegram
Columbus Junction Iowa reports a telegram from Mexico City to Attorney E B Tucker claims the murdered man is the sender's son. The note, signed Maria Garcia Mandez, asks for more details and confirms mortgages found on the deceased match the sender. The message arrived via Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Mexico City
E. B. Tucker
Maria Garcia Mandez
Galveston
Tucker
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Mienre County
Mexico
Heaven
Hell
People's
Golumn
GALE
A. H Hudson
van Buren
Sixth Street
Golden Rule Mercantile Co
Dillon
Mont
Square
South Main Street
West
Washington Street
New Furnace
Jacob Scheffel
American Film CO
Mary Miles Minter
Melissa
Artcraft Pictures Corp
George Cohan
Harold Lockwood
FOX Film Corp
Caprice
Jesse L. Lasky
Sessue Hayakawa
Hashemura Toga
Norma Talmadge
Goeke’s
West Broadway
J. M. McKain
South Third Street
Washington, D. C
Federal Farm Loans
C. M. Redick
Stubb’s
Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield Steam
Down Town
Jericho
Easton
C. F. Long
Montgomery Green
Pure Life Insurance
National Life Assn
Des Moines
K. W
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