New Birth Regi Promise Clear Benefits in 1918
The New Birth Registry of January 1918 shows improved reporting of births as doctors and parents are urged to report promptly to district court clerks for permanent records. It notes prior incomplete data due to some towns not recording births and suggests that prompt reporting reduces penalties. Also mentions a sextet from Decatur County performing patriotic songs during the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign and led by Rev T F Campbell.
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Ithin
m+ti
Decatur
T Campbell
Donald McGinnis
Harold Sears
John Stockton
Ronald Fisher
William Ferren
Jack Ferren
Hedricks Buys 8 N Norton Residence, Promoted Foreman
Charles Hedricks purchased the 8 North Norton residence property he has occupied for years and has been promoted to foreman. The archive room has been employed in the process.
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Charles Hedricks
8. N. Norton
Roundhouse
Community and obituaries mark Clarinda news week
The town reports a community Christmas tree celebration with street decorations and a children’s program. Obituaries note A. T. Talbot of Osceola, Reverend Harriet of Benton, and Mrs Esri Nichols of Garden Grove. Other items cover a fire risk near Seymour, a paused Woralland post office, and local service members returning from the war.
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Seymour
Woralland
Clarinda
A. T. Talbot
Iowa
Osceola
Kentucky
Chariton
Nichols
A. F. Place
George Billard
Quarantine Jurors Named as Flu Measures Lighten
A signatures petition from 33 business people urged relaxing flu quarantine rules effective last Saturday. Churches reopened, and references note soldiers returning from Camp Cody with honorable discharges. Earl Meer expected home soon. messages praise military service and character. Mr and Mrs James Storey depart for Council Bluffs then Van Meter for Christmas with their son Will.
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Earl Meer
Camp Cody
N. M
Carp‘ ‘Dodge
Morgat
R. J. Whatley
Provost Guard Co
di Chargs
Civi Jew
Lim
Dore
Dore Onf Anty
Comrad
James Storey
Council Bluff
J. F Minear
van Meter
Iowa
Will
Local Court Draws Appointees for January Service
The document lists numerous individuals drawn as grand jurors and for service in the District Court. Names include Drie Court figures, Bettis, Brown, Klinger, Enroy Gibson, Harley, Seymour Pete, and many others from Corydon Lineville and surrounding areas, with appearances scheduled in January.
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Tanuiryee Soutoten Oeuluexk A. M
Januiss
Drie Court
Kaev Bettis
Co. E Brown
Klinger
APU Ook
Otherton
Enroy
Gibson
J. P . Harley
Seymour Pete
LENO
I Rm
District Court
Ceebran
Witham
Zewal
Alan Metro
Dey
John
Promize Ci Derrick
George
Corydon
Lineville
Humestone
OC Woo
Reymour Igkerson
Lester
Atone Lineville Kk
George Hotel
Cha’ Eymour
Ereon
Ray
Jeferies
Jones
James Reid Dead at 71 in Humeston Area
James Reid, age 71, died recently near Yeoman lodge after long farming life. Funeral details not available. he was associated with the Depot Hotel in Humeston and held a memory policy valued at $1,099.
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Janes
Mont T
Eospan Gres
Tin M Heskett
Boaly
Bell
Depot
Humeston
Ren
Yeoman Lodge
C E S Chapter 30 Meeting Notice
A call meeting of Chapter No 30 E S will be held Thursday evening at 7 o'clock.
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E.S
DeWillo Concert Co Engages Community with Praise
Letter from Minnie V. Moss notes DeWillo Concert Co. in Dewillo praising a recent performance. Residents enjoyed the evening despite poor roads and weather. Comment highlights entertaining cast and skilled musicians, with plans to attend future shows if transportation improves.
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Minnie
Oak
McGuire
Isis
Bend
Dewillo
DeWina
Howe
DeWilo Concert Co
Letter of condolence to Mr and Mrs Anderson from American Expeditionary Forces
The text records a missive dated November 6 1925 from Lear John Vo Dre aoe about the death in service of a soldier in the 119th Infantry. It notes the sorrow of the Andersons and mentions the soldier’s qualities and duty. The damaged OCR yields many garbled phrases but preserves the core act of notifying next of kin of a death in wartime service.
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Winuse
Ren Anderon
Lear John Vo
119 Infantry
Anderson
Death of Babs Girl
The obituary notes the death of a seven year old girl, detailing illness with a cough and sore throat. Dr. Atkinson attended and provided aid before the child worsened and died on November 2. Short services were held at the cemetery conducted by Rev. J. George Kurtz.
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Atkinson
J. George Kurtz
Popiar
Cambria Teen Dies After Long Illness
Cambria area mourns 15 year old Herall Morgic who died after a seven week illness. Son of Mr and Mrs Dan Morg n the youth had been confined to bed for nine days prior to death with the cause listed as a merit leakage. Funeral services were held Saturday.
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Herall
Dan Morg
Cambria
Obituary: Mrs Atomell Bi of Til SDAY
Obituary details sad and warm describe Mrs. Atomell bi of Til SDAY, aged 2 in 1918, and mourn a large family. The article notes her husband John Mitchell and many children, with civil respects paid by friends and relatives. Burial followed services conducted by Reverend FF Poet at the local cemetery.
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Anos
Ladean
George Sy T Elueston
Iona
Iss
Esral Dee
Orpetis
John
E. Mitchell
Odiel
Rathyrn Maxie
Jude Marvin
Ger
Hattie
Ethel
Gorreen
Chris
Dery
Aden
Garber Elected by Nine Votes
Garber wins the election by a narrow nine vote margin amid contested results and political tension in Peelar county. Officials report final tally and certification procedures are underway.
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Garber
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Harcock
Hernan Edlison
Parsons College
Richard Chapman
Cibonen
Wayne County
James Reid
C. E. S. Meeting
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