Miss Bertha Miller Visitation and Local Notices
TOCAL NEWS BRIEFS reports Miss Bertha Miller of County Line visiting the city. Gilbert Encampment meeting postponed. Mr and Mrs GC Kientz return from Mediapolis and Burlington. Mollie Liblin returns from New London funeral of cousin Raymond Pennebaker. A baby girl born to Guy and wife at Jefferson County Hospital. C G Bush returns to Rock Island. H C Davis learns of niece Archibald Clapp death in Dixon Illinois. funeral Saturday. Mrs Clapp known as Bernice Farrell.
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Mollie Liblin
New London
Raymond Pennebaker
Jefferson County Hospital
Guy McCormick
H. C. Davis
Navy backs fourth Liberty loan in stirring call
Secretary McAdoo warns only three days remain to decide the fourth Liberty loan. He notes sailors have subscribed over 22 million dollars and urge the nation to match the navy in a collective effort, likening the drive to a battle of Manila Bay and calling for swift sacrifice and support.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Manila Bay
Cowie
Navy
Kiel Canal
Secretary Baker Urges Soldiers to Aid Liberty Loan
Secretary Baker telegraphed all U S divisions urging army aid for the fourth Liberty loan drive. He described the present week as critical, praising overseas valor and urging the fighting line to maintain ardor and initiative to push the loan over the top and win 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 their offensive began on October 12. The action occurred October 16 with American forces holding their positions after the clash.
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Verdun
Robert L. Bullard
Roumania Plans War Reentry If Transylvania Restored
Roumania seeks to reenter World War I against Germany if President Wilson supports recovering Transylvania and other redeemed provinces. The Allies would supply arms and ammunition to the Roumanian army, seized by Germany at Bucharest.
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Washington
Roumania
Germany
Wilson
Transylvania
Important Bond Subscriber Settlement Notice
Bond subscribers are urged to call the designated Bank immediately to settle for bonds so the bank can remit to the government on time. O. F. Fryer, Chairman.
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O. F. Fryer
Smith's Tire Shop Vulcanizing on West Burlington Street
Local tire shop at 205 West Burlington Street offers vulcanizing services. Customer guidance and hours not specified in available text.
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Smith
West Burlington St
Grip Kills Congressman Meeker After Midnight Wedding
Congressman Jacey E Meeker dies in St Louis from Spanish influenza soon after marrying his private secretary at midnight. The tragedy follows a rapid personal milestone amid national flu outbreak.
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Grip
St. Louis
Jaecey E. Meeker
Regular Teachers' examination dates announced
Notice says the Regular Teachers' examination will be held at the Court House on October 23, 24 and 25 if the condition of the Spanish Influenza improves. Signed by June Chidester, County Superintendent.
Public cattle sale on Culbertson farm near Glasgow
Public auction to start at ten o clock on the Culbertson farm 2 1/2 miles west of Glasgow 7 miles north of Stockport and 9 miles southeast of Fairfield 55 head of cattle including cows with calves at side yearlings and calves plus implements wagons and gear to be sold. Terms announced sale day. Col Chas Bailey auctioneer Wm Brawner clerk Ebenezer Ladies Aid Society to provide lunch.
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E. D. Y. Culbertson
Glasgow
Stockport
Fairfield
Chas. Bailey
Wm. BrawWener
Ebenezer Ladies? Aid Society
Olive Tablets Promise Bright Skin and Gentle Relief
A vintage health ad touts Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets as a vegetable tonic that cleanses the liver and bowels like calomel without dangers. It claims cures for yellow skin, paleness, appetite loss, and pimples, recommending one or two nightly and noting millions of boxes sold at 10c and 25c.
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Edwards
Lieutenant Little Killed in Fulton Air Crash
Lieutenant Edward Little died in a Fulton Kentucky air crash. Instructor K C Smith suffered serious injuries when their aircraft lost control from a high altitude. The incident marks the sixth such crash at Fulton in the past year.
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Futton
Edward Little
K. C. Smith
Fulton
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promote Kidney Health
Safe gentle remedy claims relief for kidney liver bladder and stomach troubles. Promotes cleansing of urinary organs, notes symptoms like backache and fatigue, urges daily three to four capsules, guarantees satisfaction and original Gold Medal product at drug stores.
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Haarlem
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Monson
TOCAL
Bertha Miller
County Line
Gilbert
GC. Kientz
Mediapols
Burlington
C. G. Bush
Rock Island
William Russell
Ribay M
AD00
Army
Bullard
John Deere
Little
Kentucky
Kodak Finishing
Gaumers’ Drug Store
A. W. Switzer
N. Third St
Muscatine
J. Goldman
Cedar St
Iowa
H. P. McLaughlin Company
Monarch
Baldwin
Hamilton
Haines Brothers
Marshall and
Wendell
Lyon and Healy
P. McLaughlin
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