Local News Briefs Highlight Community Movements
Miss Bertha Miller visits the city for the day. Gilbert Encampment posts no meeting until further notice. Mr and Mrs GC Kientz return from Mediapolis and Burlington. Mollie Liblin returns from New London after attending cousin Raymond Pennebaker funeral. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Guy McCormick at Jefferson County Hospital. Mrs C G Bush returns to Rock Island after visiting relatives. H C Davis learns of niece Archibald Clapp's death in Dixon Illinois. funeral Saturday. Mrs Clapp remembered as Bernice Farrell.
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Mollie Liblin
New London
Raymond Pennebaker
Jefferson County Hospital
Guy McCormick
H. C. Davis
Archibald Clapp
Dixon, Ill
Clapp
Bernice Farrell
William Russell Funeral Held Friday
Funeral services for William Russell will be held tomorrow at two o clock in the cemetery replacing the previously announced Saturday date. Members of the community are invited to attend the service.
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William Russell
Secretary Baker Urges Army Help for Liberty Loan Drive
Secretary Baker telegrammed every army division urging soldiers to back the fourth Liberty loan drive. He called the present week critical, praising overseas valor and urging continued initiative to carry the loan over the top and support victory.
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Washington
Baker
Bullard’s Men Repel German Raid Near Verdun
Units of the Second American army under Maj. Gen. Robert L. Bullard repulsed a German raid northwest of Verdun as operations began October 72.
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Verdun
Almerier
Robert L. Bullard
Roumania Seeks Return to War in Europe
Roumania desires reentry into the war against Germany, contingent on President Wilson supporting recovery of Transylvania and other unrecovered provinces populated by Roumanians. The Allies agree to supply arms and ammunition to the Roumanian army, stripped by Germany after the Bucharest peace.
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Washington
Roumanta
Germany
Wilson
Transylvania
Buccharest
Navy Push Spurs Fourth Liberty Loan Effort
Secretary McAdoo warned three days remain to decide the fourth Liberty loan. He noted sailors have already subscribed over 22 million dollars and urged the nation to match the navy’s fighting spirit as Admiral Cawie called for united home support.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Manila Bay
Cawie
Navy
Kiel Canal
Lieutenant Little Killed as Fulton Plane Crashes
In Fulton Kentucky on October 17 Lieutenant Poward Little was killed and Instructor K C Smith seriously injured when their aircraft fell from control during a high altitude exercise. It marks the sixth similar accident at Fulton in the past year.
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Futton
Important Bond Settlement Notice from Bank Caller
Bond subscribers are urged to call the bank named in their application and settle promptly so the bank can remit to the government on time. Signed by O. F. Fryer, Chairman.
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O. F. Fryer
For vulcanizing see Smith at the tire shop
A brief notice directs readers to contact Smith for vulcanizing services at the tire shop located on West Burlington Street at number 206 tf.
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Smith
West Burlington St
Grip Kills Congressman in St Louis Affair
St Louis on October 17 reports Congressman Jacob E. Meeker died here of Spanish influenza after his marriage at midnight to his private secretary. His death follows the publicized wedding in the city.
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Grip
St. Louis
Jacob E. Meeker
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promotion
A vintage ad extols Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel aid. It claims the olive colored tablets replace calomel with no dangerous after effects and promote clear skin and buoyancy. sold in 10c and 25c boxes with nightly use.
Notice of Teachers' Examination Dates Pending Condition
Regular teachers examination set for October 23 24 25 at the House if the Spanish Tk condition improves. Note mentions June Chidester Co Sunt Read as source.
Public Sale of 55 Head Cattle on Culbertson Farm Near Glasgow
A public auction on the E. D. Y. Culbertson farm near Glasgow will start at ten o clock. Fifty five head include cows with calves at side, two fresh soon, several black and white cattle, yearlings, calves, a milch cow, and a yearling bull. Implements and farm gear are listed along with wagon and hay rack. Terms announced sale day. Col. Chas Bailey as Auctioneer with Wm. Brawe ner Clerk. Lunch by Ebenezer Ladies Aid Society.
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E. D. Y. Culbertson
Glasgow
Stockport
Fairfield
Chas. Bailey
Wm. Brawener
Ebenezer Ladie
F Aid Society
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Offer Kidney Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil as a remedy for kidney liver bladder and stomach troubles claiming it strengthens organs that filter blood. It urges daily use of three or four capsules with a promise of renewed vitality and a druggist refund if unsatisfied.
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Haarlem
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GC. Kientz
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C. G. Bush
Rock Island
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Roumania
Little
Kentucky
Kodak Finishing
West Pocket
Gaumers’ Drug Store
A. W. Switzer
N. Third St
Muscatine
J. Goldman
Cedar St
Iowa
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Monarch
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Haines Brothers
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Marshal and
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H. P. McLaughlin
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