Local Briefs Highlight City Visits And Moves
Readable notices show residents from Packwood Bowen and Batavia visiting the city on business and for visits. Movements include John Starr Des Moines business trip and George Estes Packwood in town yesterday. Also noted are hospital and training updates, charity events, and a soldier’s promotion to second lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Estes
Packwood
J. P. Starr
Des Moines
George W. Ball
B. T. Raines
Hiram Heaton
Ralph Lamson
Dr. T. L. James
Phosphated Iron Capsules Promises Boost for Health
An old advertisement extols Phosphated Iron capsules as a cure for fatigue and nervousness claiming strong, healthy individuals thrive with iron and phosphates. Doctors endorse the product and Gaumer Bros. distributes it, urging consumers to insist on capsules not tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaumer Bros
Sporting Blood on the Cliffcourt Love Obstacle
Janey confides in a shrewd old man as she and Billy face a legal battle over damages owed by Jerry Sullivan. Sullivan, revealed as a hidden benefactor, offers immediate help and sends a message to Janey that he won’t let Billy fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janey
Billy
Jack
Tom
Father
Jerry Sullivan
Sullivan
Jerry
W. C. Junkin Named for Bravery
Des Moines reports Second Lieutenant William G. Junkin cousin of Paul Junkin Cres ta publisher and late C. M. Junkin of Fairfield has been cited for conspicuous bravery in July 18 to 31. Major General Summerall commends him for heedless courage under heavy shell fire while commanding his platoon during a rolling barrage until struck by a shell.
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William G. Junkin
Paul Junkin
Cresta
C. M. Junkin
Fairfield
Summerall
Junkin
Sweaters galore for every family member at The Drake Clothing Co
All styles and colors available at The Drake Clothing Co on the East side. Shop for men women and children with a wide range of knitwear and seasonal knit garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Clothing Co
East Side
Drake Clothing Co Offers Gloves Hats Caps and More
Local ad lists gloves hats caps underwear and work clothes at The Drake Clothing Co 154 1 promising broad clothing options for all workers and seasons.
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Drake Clothing Co
Railroad Time Tables C B and Q No 5 Chicago to McCook
Eastbound schedules list No 2 Denver to Chicago No 8 Fast Mail and No 9 Chicago to Denver with early morning arrivals and evening departures. Local routes include Peoria to Denver Burlinton to Ottawa Creston to Peoria and Omaha to Chicago with varied times throughout the day.
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Chicago
McCoox
Denver
Peoria
McCook
Ottawa
Burl
Creston
Omaha
The Boys at the Front Watching Liberty Loan
France sought peace but Germany forced war and America joined with full resources. The front line soldiers fight. civilians at home must share the burden through Liberty Loan subscriptions, showing support to sustain a war that may last years. The letter urges unwavering effort until complete victory and lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
France
Germany
America
Theda Bara Stars in Salome at the Orpheum
Theda Bara appears in Salome at the Orpheum Theater drawing a good crowd. Reports praise her screen portrayal of the biblical seductress and note the film’s vivid dramatic tableaux amid nostalgic references to historic sirens and heroines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salome
Orpheum
Theda Bara
Orpheum Theater
Mother Eve
Adam
John Vogelsang Practical Piano Tuner
John Vogelsang offers piano tuning services with contact by phone at 2412. Includes pricing note $h-13 indicating rate or code. Local service ad listing a skilled tuner for pianos.
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John Vogelsang
Auto tops repaired and made at Libertyville shops
Repair work continues at C. B. Cleasley & Co in Libertyville Iowa for auto tops with contact details listed as Thi 155-1 bh aes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libertyville
Iowa
C. B. Cleasley & Co
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L. C. Ryman
John Larson
Mrs
George Sturgis
John Tull
Bowen
Illinois
William Achenbach
Lockridge
Dollie Ebbert
Maxwell Grocery
C. E. Nieukurk
Batavia
Mary Wilson
Chariton
H. W. Wevkert
Marshalltown
Homer Drewer
Edgar, Nebraska
H. L. White and Sons
Louis and
Loren
Ottumwa
Clarissa Drew
Holyoke
Col
James Johnson
D. C. Riley
Cedar Rapids
John Sessler
Rosella Jewett
Donald
Ozro
Iowa City
Sarah Kamp
Zilpha Kamp
Miss Mable
Jefferson County Hospital
Clarence Miller
Camp Dodge
Center School No. 2
Juior Red Cross
Hardscrabble School No. 5
Mable Humphrey
Red Cross
Perry Davis
Glenwood Davis
Jacksonville
Florida
Hoboken
New Jersey
Western Newspaper Union
W. C. Junkin
C.R. 1
Kodak
Garmer Bros
A. W. Switzer
George Sauvage
Helen of
Troy
Agamemnon
Paris
Dido
Carthage
Aenaer
Italy
Jezebel
Ahab
Judea
Naboth
Elijah
Lucretia Borgia
Rome
Cleopatra
Egypt
Beaver Soap Company
Dayton, Ohio
R. H. Spence, Co. Treasures
Buick Garage
E. Broadsway
J. E. Cohagan
Jardenieres
Rodabaugh & Bean
Staves Bros
John T. Davies
The
Star Garage
Burlington St
Frank D. Kerrick
Tribune
Holland Rusk
Foll and Rusk
Holland Ruskia
Holland, Mich
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