Birth of a Daughter to Jacob Barnes and Wife
Budget of County News reports the birth of a daughter to Jacob Barnes and his wife. William Steward of Douds Leando made a business trip through here this week. Bert Roberts relocated to the farm vacated by Mr. Starr. Mr. Ransom Sickles and wife of Ottumwa visit the Allman home for a few days. Isaac Griffitts made a flying trip to Ottumwa recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Barnes
William Steward
Douds-Leando
Bert Roberts
Starr
Ransom Sickles
Ottumwa
Allman
Isaac Griffitts
Local News Brief Notes Illness and Travel
Cary Williams recovers from illness while Charley McGuire improves after tonsillitis. Mrs. Stella Cark and two children visit from Armour South Dakota to stay with Grandma McGuire who is also improving. Charley Shuppy returns from Round Mountain to visit family and plans marriage to Vera Lewis in Albert Lea Minnesota. They will move to Nevada after their wedding. Forty seven friends hosted a charivari Friday night wishing them happiness.
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Cary Williams
Charley McGuire
Stella Cark
Armour
S. D
Grandma McGuire
Charley Shuppy
Round Mountain
Albert Lea
Minn
Vera Lewis
Local residents and visitors noted in week’s society items
Clark Caviness of Pleasant Plain was in town for a day last week. Misses Bessie Stickler and Golda Boyd returned home at Winfield Saturday after visiting their cousin Mrs Harve Johnson. Mrs Andrew Ryman visited Pekin recently. O B Myers attended the implement dealers convention in Des Moines last week. A large crowd attended the second lecture course. L D Snider of Fairfield was in town on business several days. Mr and Mrs O F Steigleder trip to Ollie last Friday. P T Mitchell left for Miles City Montana Saturday with nephew Richard Mitchell visiting recently. Ola Oliver spent Sunday at Fairfield with her parents Mr and Mrs John Oliver. Mrs Raney assumes charge of the Mutual switchboard. Mrs Harve Johnson and Mrs P T Mitchell were in Oskaloosa shopping Tuesday. Mr Una Longerbone was on the sick list last week.
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O. F. Steigleder
Ollie
P. T. Mitchell
Miles City
Montana
Richard Mitchell
Ola Oliver
Fairfield
John Oliver
Raney
Harve Johnson
Oskaloosa
Una Longerbone
Revival meetings close with twenty three conversions
Mrs Carrie Vaughn of Victor Iowa visited last week with her brother Chas Leppo Protracted meetings began at the Mt Zion M E church Monday night Rev Bruce to assist in the meetings Mr and Mrs Harrie Yost spent Friday in Ottumwa Mr and Mrs Wheeler Morley of Industry Illinois are visiting Floyd Orley s Mr and Mrs S C Ross spent Monday in Ottumwa
Rinker Family Outing and Local News
Mrs. Gus Rinker and daughter Fern spent Thursday in Ottumwa. Presbyterian church ladies hosted a tea at Mrs R. B. Stephenson’s home with about forty guests due to bad roads. Hiram Crawford and Linnie Leech of Ottumwa wed Thursday at the bride’s home. Henry Wolff is on the sick list. Mrs. W. Hill and baby of Creston return home after a visit here. H. L. Rodabaugh died after weeks of illness. funeral plans not set. Mrs. McIInerry died suddenly at Theodore Eyestone’s home. obituary next week. Master Geo. Ross visiting his grandmother in Eldon.
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Gus Rinker
Fern
Ottumwa
The
Presbyterian Church
R. B. Stephenson
Hiram Crawford
Linnie Leech
Henry Wolff
W. Hill
Baby
Creston
Cross Lanes Report Notes Impassable Roads and Local Gossip
The mail carrier broke down Monday hindering routes. Snowden Fisher and wife visited G. D. Fisher last Friday. Frank Gantz spent an evening with the Crawford boys. Edwin Tuller visited Jonathan Walker and others last week. John Salts hosted Fred Fisher Sunday. F K Laughlin has lost sheep likely to dogs. Fay Stanford on sick list.
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Snowden Fisher
G. D. Fisher
Frank Gantz
Crawford Boys
Edwin Tuller
Jonathan Walker
John Salts
Fred Fisher
Charlie Salts
F. K. Laughlin
Fay Stanford
Local Notes From Packwood and Vicinity
A series of brief updates from Packwood report community movements and health. O B Myers traveled to Des Moines on business. McCarger moved to a new home and now serves as editor of the Review. Mrs Walter Thomas returned from Missouri. Mr Thomas reportedly sick at his father’s home in Douds Station. I O Webb family and Florence visited friends near Afton and Shannon City in Union County. Lizzie Raney resumes Mutual switchboard duties after McCarger’s removal. Harvey Jones went to Ottumwa for an operation accompanied by Dr McClain. Miss Benson of Fairfield visited Ettta Edmunds’ home and returned home early last week. P T Mitchell travels in Montana on business. Eliza Pollock visited friends Tuesday afternoon.
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Packwood
Suunday
O. B. Myers
Des Moines
McCarger
Suter
the Review
Walter Thomas
Missouri
Thomas
Douds Station
I. O. Webb
Florence
Montana
Eliza Pollock
One Good Turn Deserves Etc Neckwear and Gloves
Alfred receives a handmade necktie from Ermyntrude who then presents him with a pair of gloves that resemble sofa pillows. Ermyntrude exits in a haughty mood, leaving Alfred perplexed by the gifts and her departure.
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Alfred
Ermyntrude
Wash Your Face You Smudge-Faced Boy
A speaker reflects on a dirt smeared child recalling games and garden trespasses. Dust on cheeks marks stealthy garden wanderings and bruises from rough play, while tears and juice stains hint at mischief. The poet laments aging and urges the boy to keep a clean heart as the dirt fades with time.
Worked Both Ways and Fellow Feeling Dialogue
A satirical vignette contrasts two men weeping over their misdeeds and shared enemies. One confesses to telling Hes, the other to telling the truth. The piece then sketches a con man selling a fake drink and ends with a businessman dismissing hunger by noting he knows where his next meal comes from.
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Hes
Chance shapes our destinies Wise Guy Simple Mug quote
A Philadelphia Record item notes a pithy exchange on fate between a Wise Guy and a Simple Mug. The terse quip contrasts grand ideas with plain self-awareness, reflecting streetwise humor in a city reflection.
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Philadelphia Record
Fairfield National Bank Statement 1909 Financial Totals
Bank in Fairfield Iowa lists closing figures for November 16 1909 covering loans overdrafts U S bonds reserve notes and redemption funds. It shows capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits including demand and time certificates with totals for the period.
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Fairfield National Bank
Fairfield
Iowa
U.S
Panama
U. S
Ccs
Prisoner in Greece Kept Two Years Before Death Sentence
A prisoner condemned to death in Greece remains in confinement for two years prior to execution. The delay raises questions about legal process and human rights as authorities defend the lengthy detention as necessary for appeals and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Help Wanted Fairfield Renewal Collector Subscriptions
Success Magazine seeks an energetic responsible person in Fairfield to collect renewals and solicit men subscriptions in full or spare time. No experience required. Start with friends and acquaintances and grow a paying permanent business without capital. Complete outfit and instructions free. Address VON Success Magazine Room 103 Success Magazine Building New York City NY.
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Success Magazine
Fairfield
Room
New York City
N. Y
No Jewish Lullabies Noted Despite Devotion
The author argues that there is no traditional Jewish lullaby, despite the enduring love and care of Jewish mothers. What exists are lullabies of recent origin and not authentic historical songs.
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