Local briefs cover visits and travels across nearby towns
Mrs Theodore Hochuly visits Des Moines while Mrs C R Watson travels from Sioux City for her mother’s illness. Keosauqua’s Miss Mabel Lee visits the Wilbur Whitneys. J J Morariety of Quincy Ill on business. numerous relatives and friends travel or host visits in Des Moines Centerville Galveston Texas trips announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Watson
Sioux City
Julio Mitchell
Mabel Lee
Keosauqua
Bill Wilbur Whitney
J. J. Morariety
Quincey
Ill
Philip Sauer, Jr
Blakesburg
George Spier
J. C. Thorne
Harry P. Thorne
Denver
Colo
Colo. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Shaw
Des Madines
Donald Jewett
Washington Street
Richwoods
Richwoods Ladies’ Aid
Clinton Lodge No. 15
A. F
A. M
Lenora Thomas
Centerville
H. M. Smith
Erma Smith
Grinnell
Galveston
Austin
Texas
Earl Black
Baby
Washington
Stella Parks
Brighton
Closing Out Sale At Hague Farm Near Fairfield
Public auction to sell at the Hague farm located one half mile south and a quarter mile west of Fairfield. Bidders can inspect the property before the sale and participate in the disposal of farm goods and equipment as listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague Farm
Fairfield
Cattle and livestock sale announced for Tuesday morning
Lincoln Hudgel announces a Tuesday sale at 10 a.m. featuring 28 cattle including Jerseys and Guernseys, Shorthorns, two bulls and Jersey Reds, plus eight hogs and farm implements. Also ten dozen chickens with full and mixed breeds. Terms to be made known on sale day. Lunch on grounds. T. B. Allender, auctioneer.
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Jersey
Guernsey
Lincoln Hudgel
T. B. Allender
Photographers' Lenses Leased to Government For War Use
Photographers are asked to lend fine lenses for aerial reconnaissance. J G Browning sent his Heliar Anastigmat No 6 to Washington after War Department instructions. The government will pay lease costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
J. G Browning
War Department
Washington
Chicken Pie Social at Methodist Church on Thursday
A Chicken Pie Social will be hosted by the Methodist church on Thursday evening November 22 from 5 90 to 8 00 o'clock. Supper priced at 35 cents. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Clothing donations requested for the poor by Rev. L. E. Kuhns
Notices call for clothing and shoes for the needy and urge citizens to contact Rev. L. E. Kuhns at phone 37638. The item promotes Army Y M C A support and asks names to be added to the Y Supporters' book kept at the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Kuhns
Army
Federal plan replaces army guard duty with state and federal police
Washington news confirms army commanders will stop assigning troops to guard industries and railroads. Requests for guards go to the adjutant general for militia bureau reference as a federal police force is organized. Separate Madison report notes 1,200 volunteers needed to replete National Guard ranks at 100 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Adjutant General's Office
Militia Bureau
National Guard
Secon
Madison
Wis
Holway
King Albert Honors Hoover With Autographed Photo
Washington on November 22 reports an autographed photograph of King Albert I of Belgium reaching Food Administrator Hoover. The gesture carries renewed gratitude from the king for the Belgian relief commission's relief effort on behalf of his countrymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Albert
Hoover
Washington
Belgium
Belgian Relief Commission
Fairfield Visit Notice For Leave Orders
A notice states I will be in Fairfield from November 26 to December 5. Leave orders at the Leggett House or at Scheffel's Music Store located at 631 E. Eisenhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Leggett House
Scheffel's
YWCA Expands War Work With Hostess Houses
The YWCA highlights its war effort by setting up Hostess Houses in thirty cantonment centers. These facilities provide wholesome entertainment for soldiers and a nursery and rest area for visiting wives and children. General Plummer of Camp Dodge endorses the initiative, noting strong demand for such houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Y. W
Association
Plummer
Camp
Dodge
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Theodore Hochuly
Des Moines
D. P. Stubbs
Paul Sherman
A. B. Swenson
Seattle
Wash
Swenson
Helen Dougherty
L. A. Miller
Cambridge, Ill
Baptist Church
S. Bonnell
Burlington
Knights of Pythias Bible
Iowa
Ray Baker
S. E. DuVall
Harley Hoopes
Peter Staves
W. B. Campbell
Harley Maxwell
Wm. Alston
W. F. Bevering
Gus Mulenix
E. M. Bennett
Albert Sauer
Warren Rogers
Mt. Pleasant
Clarence’ Emry
W. J. Cook
Wm. Brown
B. Gee
Pleasant News
Lucian Jones
Omaha
Neb
Jones
Portland
Oregon
W. J. Kyle
Milwaukee
Jersey Reds
Moline Gang
Moline
International Corn Plantern
Plymouth Rock
Rhode Island
United States
West Broadway
E. J. Eisenhart
C. E. Anderson
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Bond
Pure Life Insurance
Ational Life Assn
Des Moines, Ia
W. B. Parrett
James F. Wilson Jr
Agts
Fairfield, Ta
Brunswick Phonograph
White ‘Jt’ Store
Johs
Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
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H. E. Herbert
BOY Scouts
Dorothy Dalton and
Charles Ray
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