Local Briefs Include Visits by Murphy Harreld and Others
Raymond Murphy from Lockridge visited yesterday in the city. Fred Martin spent Sunday with friends in Libertyville. Mike Eila Harreld also visited Libertyville with friends. Roscoe Ferrell was at home in Libertyville. J C Byron from Burlington spent yesterday at the Frank Droz home. Mrs Arthur Cooper and Mrs Karl Ulrich were in Ottumwa yesterday. Co A Bummers returned home from a business trip to Chicago.
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Raymond Murphy
Lockridge
Fred Martin
Libertyville
Mike Eila Harreld
Roscoe Ferrell
J. C. Byron
Buriington
Frank Droz
Arthur Cooper
Karl Ulrich
Ottumwa
Frank Thompson
Paul Kasowsky
Brighton
Rural School Notes Chronicle Local Moves and Meetings
Rural notes report residents relocating visiting and attending events across town. Updates include church meetings, teachers in service, school board decisions, new classrooms and seats, playground improvements, and upcoming Teachers Institute sessions in October.
Argentina Breaks Relations with Kaiser Germany
The Argentina Chamber of Deputies approved the Senate's action to break off diplomatic relations with Germany. The move comes amid rising tensions as Argentina shifts foreign policy.
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Argentina
Kaiser
Buenos, Aires
Argentina Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Germany
War plot warned to Dewey in Manila report
Senator Lewis told the senate a German navy officer predicted Germany would wage a world conquest in about fifteen years. The forecast said Paris would fall first, then New York and Washington, with a huge indemnity and Monroe Doctrine discarded. The report, cited as from Admiral Dewey, was not widely circulated.
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Washington
Gereany
Admiral Dewey
Manila
von Goetz
South America
Germany
Lewis
Fifteen Killed in German Air Raid
Official report says fifteen people were killed and seventy injured in the latest German air raid. London dispatch notes the casualty figures and confirms the military event.
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London
Belgian Residents Executed as Spies by Germans
Amsterdam dispatch reports thirty Ghent residents executed by German forces as spies. The incident underscores escalating wartime reprisals in occupied Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Ghent
Presbytery to Install Pastor in Libertyville
The Iowa Presbyters meet in Libertyville on Friday October fifth for the installation of Rev. T. F. Campbell as pastor of the local Presbyterian church. Presiding is Rev. W. E. Graham D D of Ft. Madison. Rev. R. Ames Montgomery D D of Parsons College will preach the sermon.
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Iowa Presbyters
Livertyville
T. F. Campbell
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Graham
D. D
Ft. Madison
R. Ames Montgomery
Parsons College
N. A. Mosser
Fairfield
J. Stanley Mitchell
Important Meeting on Farmers Institute Matters Tonight
An evening meeting of people interested in the Farmers Institute will convene at o o clock in the Kerrick Undertaking parlors rooms on North Court street. The agenda includes deciding if a sweepstake show will be held in Fairfield this year and other business matters.
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Farmers’ Institute
Kerrick Undertaking
North Court Street
Fairfield
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travel
C. A. Emry spends the day at Ollie on business. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Whitney of Keosauqua visit the L. EB. Whitey home. Mr and Mrs J F Dearhurst return from a Denver trip. Miss Kate Jones attends her cousin Wm Blanchard s funeral at Milton. Mr and Mrs Frank Droz and Mr and Mrs P E Heflin motor to Ottumwa for tea with Rev H J Hogan. Charles Speer and son William visit with relatives. Theodore Oriez and Miss Coriene Oriez of Washington also visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Mark Whitney
Keosaijva
L. E. Whitney
Wilbur Whitney
Keosauqua
L. EB
Kate Jones
Milton
Wm. Blanchard
Frank Droz
P. E. Heflin
Ottumwa
H. J. Hogan
Charles Speer
William
Theodore Oriez
Coriene Oriez
Washington
Camp Dodge Letter From Corporal Larson
A correspondent from Camp Dodge writes warmly about life there, noting good meals, warmer gear from Gerald, and command duties over eight men from Hardin County Eldora and Iowa Falls. He hopes to join the band and mentions possible deployment south. Also listed is an Underwood typewriter for sale at 40 dollars from Frank Danielson.
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Camp Dodge
Gerald
Hardin County
Eldora
Iowa Falls
T. Y. Larson
Underwood
Frank Danielson
Card of Thanks from Leedham Family
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy shown at the death of our father and for the floral offerings. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Leedham, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Leedham, and Mary Leedham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Leedham
Howard Leedham
Mary Leedham
Penalty Takes Effect This October First
The notice states that a penalty takes effect on October 1. R. H. Spence and Company are named as treasurer or responsible party, with a reference number 262 accompanying the notice.
October 15 election stance on Amendment choice
Voters are urged to back the Amendment on October 15 to support home and happiness and determine whether they side with the poor man or the whisky man.
Prohibition amendment vote urged by Spence County treasurer
Iawa residents urged to vote on October 15 for the Prohibition amendment per Spence County Treasurer notices.
Prohibition Amendment Campaign Tugs Iowa Votes
A brief note indicates money from a booze factory is being spent in Iowa to sway voters against the Prohibition amendment. The piece urges readers to vote for the amendment, dated October 15.
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Iowa
Virginian Sunk in German Submarine Attack Off Irish Coast
Halifax Sept 25 The British steamship Virginian 6827 tons formerly an Allan liner is reported to be among vessels hit by massed German submarine attacks on a convoy off the Irish coast earlier this month.
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Halifax
N. S
Penalty Takes Effect October First
R. H. Spence, company treasurer, notes a penalty goes into effect on October 1. The notice appears in internal financial records with the amount and due date.
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Clement Miller
Ames
State Agricultural College
Avis
Burlinghh
Rodney Dunham
Norwood, Colo
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Hilda Whitney
Thomas Pollock
Pansy Arbaugh
Birmingham
J. H. Stuckey
Rev. McKibben
West Briggs Street
Lester Chambers
Keota
Nettie Parsons
C. KE. Luper
Jefferson County Hospital
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Stewart
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Lucas High School
Helen Crail
C. L. Cox
Ray Yeager
Jeff Pence
Ammunition Corps
Des Moines
W. H., Pence
Congregational Church
Agassiz
Dean Taylor
A. K. Harper
G. V. Scott
Carthage
Ill
Union Tabernacle
Messrs
A. K Harper
Gus W. Scott
Salina
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Cedar
Robert EB. Allerdice
J. A. Price
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Peope
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Teachers’ Institute
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Crane
Fairfield Normal Training Girls
Institute
Dewey
Paris
New York
Presbytery Wily
C. A. Emry
Ollie
J. F. Dearhurst
Denver
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R. H. Spence
Treas
R. H. Spence, Co. Treas
Parsons College Conservatory OF Music
James P. Moorhead
Neal Hoe
Allan
Gaumer Bros
Orpheum ‘“Oonight
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Adolph Zukor
Pauline Frederick
Mabel Taliaferio In
Peggy Will OF the
Paireele
Adele Farrington
Jean Sothern
Dia
Pure Life Insurance
National Life Assn
W. B. Parrett
James F. Wilson Jr
Agts
Fairfield, Fa
John T Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
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