Local Briefs Highlight Residents Visiting and Returning
A flurry of Libertyville residents and guests are noted in city visits and travels. Mrs. Leonard Lewis enjoyed yesterday with friends in town while Mrs. R G Walker returned from Ottumwa where sister Miss Winifred Gillis lies ill.
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Leonard Lewis
Libertyville
City
R. G. Walker
Ottumwa
Winifred Gillis
Ottumwa Hospital
W. P. Ferrell
Frances Russell
Helen
E. C. Lucas
Mabel
French and British Troops Reinforce Cadorna in Italy
Rome reports a large influx of French and British troops to reinforce General Cadorna amid a looming autumn drive. Artillery and infantry units arrive by train, with Austria-Hungary and Germany replying with intensified front activity on the Julian and Isonzo fronts. Potatoes offered for sale in Burlington at $1.35 per car on track.
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Rome
General Cadorna
France
Vienna Fremdenblatt
Entente
Cadorna
Cadore
Monte Plana
War Office
Berlin
Flitch
Tolmino
Balasizza
Parsons College Auxiliary Rummage Sale Planned
The Parsons College Auxiliary will hold a rummage sale on October 25 26 and 27 in the building north of the Iowa State Savings Bank.
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Parsons College
Iowa State Savings Bank
Clean Cotton Rags Wanted at Four Cents a Pound
Buy offer for clean cotton rags at four cents per pound. Contact phone number 2348 for details. Address 447.
For Sale Typewriters at Factory Direct Prices
Rebuilt Remingtons Monarchs L C Smiths and Royals offered 40 to 89 percent below manufacturer prices. One year guarantee. Five day trial after shipment. Catalogue on request. American Writing Machine Co Inc 329 South Dearborn Chicago Ill. 860.
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Remingtons
Monarchs
L. C. Smiths
Royals
Ask the Journal
American Writing
Macwine Co., Inc
South Dearborn, Street
Chicago
Local church societies hold regular monthly meetings
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church meets tomorrow at 2 30 in the church parlors. The Home Missionary society of the Methodist church gathers Friday at 400 West Kirkwood street at 2 30. The Young Ladies Auxiliary of the Methodist church meets tomorrow at 7 30 at Mrs H Futten 801 South Sixth street. The Forum high school group met at Mrs Carrie McElhinny s South Main home last evening with papers on amusements poverty and luxuries and a social supper. The 8 S I Y C class will be hosted tonight by Miss Fay and Miss Woods on West Grimes street. The Girls Club of the Lutheran church meets Friday evening at Miss Helen Parsons South Third street. A farewell reception for Mr and Mrs A R Toothacre was held at the church basement with gifts and gratitude for their service to the congregation.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Home Missionary Society of the Methoist Church
C. L. Cox
Kirkwood Street
Young Ladies’ Auxiliary of
The
Methodist Church
H. Futten
South Sixth Street
Forum
Ceasar
Cicero
Carrie McElhinny
South Main
Florence Roth
Fay
Wilma Woods
West Grimes Street
Girls’ Club
Lutheran Church
Helen Parsons
South Third Street
A. R. Toothacre
Baptist Church
Malvern
Fathers and Sons Banquet Held at Methodist Church Tonight
The city fathers and sons gather at the Methodist church for the Father and Son Banquet this evening. Everyone is invited regardless of Scout membership, with dinner served at 7 p.m.
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Fathers and Sons
Methodist Church
Scouts
Teathscribers Loan Opportunity At Fairfield Bank
The Fairfield National Bank offers to loan funds on the first payment of two percent to cover unpaid balances as the 2nd Liberty Loan comes due. Bonds are held as security and can be arranged by contacting the bank at phone number 276. This provides a way for those lacking cash to buy bonds and demonstrate patriotism.
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Fairfield National Bank
City Poll Tax Due Notice By City Clerk
Notice that poll or road tax is due at the City Clerk's office with a penalty after October 31 1917. Payment times listed as Wednesday and Saturday evenings seven to nine through the month. C J Gilly street commissioner.
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C. J. Gilly
Teachers' examinations set for October at Court House
County Superintendent Miss Chidester announces the regular teachers' examinations will be held at the Court House on October 24 25 and 26.
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Court House
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