Estray notice and local political chatter in Iowa
Estray notice details four Duroc Jersey pigs owned by E V son at Center township Jefferson County Iowa dated December 2 1908. The report lists weights up to 50 pounds and assigns value by local officials Jove Gow M R Collins John H Boos and D B Wilson Justice A E Labagh County Auditor. Amid notices rail workers discuss Foster in Ottumwa mayoral race with Likely impact on city election. Fairfield visitors praise Jefferson County Mt Pleasant short course and its success in the First district compared with Mt Pleasant efforts. Palace Restaurant advertises Christmas Candies.
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E. V. Son
Centership
Jefferson County
Iowa
Jove Gow
M. R. Collins
John H. Boos
D. B. Wilson
Foster
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Visitors and holiday greetings fill Fairfield notes
A city column lists numerous visitors and residents returning home for Christmas. Names include C E Stubbs Denver and William Snider Central City Nebraska visiting relatives, Vera Brinton Brighton and Miss Edith Sense Chillicothe Mo among others.
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C. E. Stubbs
Denver
Wm. Snider
Central City
Neb
Mr. Snider
Nebraska
Andrew Gantz
Batavia
Vera Brinton
Brighton
Vera Clapp
Seymour
Bessie Hopkirk
Lockridge
Jessie Baker
Des Moines
Milford Burnette
Burlington
Fordyce
Harry Bennett
Pleasant Plain
Ben Murphy
Fred Cochran
Business College
Mary Merckens
Ottumwa
J. H. Fairall
Oskaloosa
F. H. Stewart
Chicago
L. L. Vernon
Edith Sense
Chillicothe
Loren White
L. K. Wallace
Packwood
Carl Gobble
John Lamson
Ames
Dan Dana
South Main St
Marissa Liblin
Hutchison, Kansas
J. D. Scothorn
Los Angeles
California
Colorado
Lucy Miller
Perlee
D. C. Wollett
Galesburg
Illinois
Noah Miller, Jr
How About Cloaks Reduced Prices
Sale ad lists deep discounts across clothing and home goods with wide price ranges. Items include cloaks skirts waists furs silks linens blankets scarves gloves umbrellas and accessories plus hats rings and boxes for Christmas. Dense catalog style promises bargains for many categories and sizes.
No More Diphtheria End Of City Closure Of Amusements
Diphtheria danger in the city is past and all places of amusement have reopened after a brief quarantine. Only nine cases occurred, all mild, with one fatality in a child where no physician was consulted until late. Throat swabs and cultures confirmed cases early, though later results were negative.
Infant Wayne Elwin Montgomery Dies at Five Weeks
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B J Montgomery died at five weeks old on December 16 in a home tragedy. The obituary reflects a solemn note on the child’s passing and the belief in an afterlife. Meanwhile a structural collapse at Fairfield Gas and Electric Co caused a temporary power outage affecting several homes, though plant equipment remained undamaged.
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B. J. Montgomery
Wayne Elwin
Wall Demolished During Gas Tank Excavation
During excavation for a new gas tank a wall settled and collapsed. The incident caused a delay but the damage is not as serious as feared and work will resume quickly. A copy of the Jacksonville Journal praises the Fisher Magill American Dental Co. with ties to local clergy and origins in Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Jacksonville (I.) Journal
Fisher & Magill
The
American Dental Co
C. H. Magill
Presbyterian Church
Eand
L. FE. Fisher
Jefferson County
New Dental Company
The Best Christmas Present For Children
The best gift is opening a savings account in each child’s name at this bank. Teach children money value and the saving habit by example for their future career.
Savings Bank Ad Urges Parents To Teach Kids Business
Prepare Your Children For The Future. Remember we accept and pay interest on accounts of $1.00 or more in our Saving Department. An account with this Bank in a child’s own name will make them feel important and help to educate them along business lines. We welcome your business.
Ames Woman Wins Domestic Science Scholarship at Short Course
Mrs. L T Gobble won the William Louden domestic science scholarship at Ames for best work and high exam marks. She will use the award during her son Earl's Ames stay. Parsons College gains a new chair of agriculture and is listed as an A class college, rated fourth among Iowa schools.
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Ames
William Louden
L.T. Gobble
Parsons College
Iowa
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Puritan
F. H. Wells & CO
White & Co
Big Cash
Gate City
Yacht Club
Prunes
Malaga
Spain
Ries
New York
National Biscuit Comany’s
White & Company
A. E. Labagh
Palace’ Restaurant
Harry Macy
North Dakota
Clyde Frederick
Richland
G. B. Baker
R. S. McKee
Minnie Booth
Aaron Booth
Cecil Morgan
T. B. Walsh
Velma Snook
Middleton
Town
R. B. Louden
David Snyder
A. C. Wisecarver
William Snyder
J. L. Downs
Roscoe, Lee
Clifford Thoma
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Carrie Davis
Libertyville
Fred Goodwin
Ray Bettendorf
Elgin
Fairfield Gas and Electric Co
Icembe
Santa Claus
Iowa State Savines Bank
Santa
Claus
Hamilton
Waltham
Pickard
N. C
Jeweler
W. Side Square
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