Humeston Plans Grand Old Time Celebration
Humeston prepares for a patriotic community event with a parade style program including concerts, baseball, tests and sports. Committees led by Mayor Goodrich and F. E. Farr organize general arrangements, finance, speakers, music, sports, decorating, platforms, advertising and entertainment to welcome all ages. An executive meeting is set at Farr's Revalede with booster trip plans and band participation.
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Humeston
Humes
Sen
Farr
F. E. Farr
D. . Goodrich
Chm
C. Hutchinson
W. F. Leech
W. Lewis
Fred M. Kyner
C. L. Hart
J. A. Courtright
R. L. Bott
A. D. McGuire
C. C. Hutchinson
S. W. Lewis
A. D.mcculloch
J. E. Doze
F. T. Moeibben
R. C. Kestler
R.C. Surbaugh
J. Harry Taylor
J. L. Taylor
Charles Humes
M. B. OW Aliss Greta Taylor
Roland Reed
Ethel King
Fred M. WN. Finch
Daryl Gardner
J. Warry Tarnor
J. L. Caldwell
J. P. Gibson
Curtis Farmer
L. Yates
C. F. Cutmeee
An McRuigat
Hernete
Bert Pou
John M. Fatt Moser
C. _ Schnee
F. E
New Cattle Record Set by Joe Stanton at Page County Iowa
Joe Stanton reports a new cattle record as his 750 lb yearlings sold for 13.15 per cwt at St Louis. Swift & Company bought the lot after Stanton fed them since last November on corn cob meal alfalfa and Neal. Stanton plans more loads and notes a $12 beef ball sale matching a local price record amid praise from the Live Stock Reporter. A separate incident in Benton township injures 11 year old Charles Shell when run over by a disc on his grandfather Thomas Donald’s farm.
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Joe Stanton
Page County
Iowa
Clayson & Co
Swift & Company
Mr. Stanton
St. Louis
St.Louis
Charles Shell
Thomas Donald
Benton Township
Business as Usual Appears to Drive War Era Confidence
The Aberdeen News notes a confident view that the US can prosper despite looming conflict. Observers cite steady industry, high spending, and broad support for the slogan business as usual amid preparations for war.
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Aberdeen News
United States
Pioneer Susie Duin Dies Amid Community Obituary
Obituary notes the death of Susie Duin with mention of family members Mrs. E. Fox and Henry Miller and children James Matt Moser Bebe Logan Alva Humesten W. J. Taylor Charles Trisier Adda Sherburne F. T. McKibben Al Tinkler James Storey George Miler and A. A. Palmer in a local memorial notice.
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E. Fox
Henry Miller
James Matt Moser
Bebe Logan
Alva Humesten
W. J. 8. Taylor
Charles Trisier
Adda Sherburne
F. T. McKibben
al Tinkler
James Storey
George Miler
A. A
Dennis duo relocates to Plover to manage elevator
Mr and Mrs J H Dennis left Thursday for Plover where they will make their home. Mr Dennis has been connected with his father in the grain business and has taken the management of the Plover elevator.
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J. H. Dennis
Plover
Mr. Dennis
State Honor Scholar Ada Calkins Praised by Inspector
A letter dated May 28 from E Foster, inspector of secondary schools, congratulates Ada Calkins, a senior and state honor scholar, on her achievement through her high school. The note, issued under the authority of the State Board of Education, affirms the honor and offers sincere congratulations.
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Ada Calkins
Humeston High School
E. Foter
Board of Education
Caden Peleesen
Regi Roperm
Joux E. Foster
McCullough Named Rainy Memorial Day Official
Gov. W L. announced medical men to serve on local exemption boards for World War I draft. Each county will have a three to four member board not comprised of military men to decide exemptions and assign roles. Appeals possible to an appellate board and then to the president. Derby notes a local amateur baseball game loss to Humeston 34-6 and upcoming rematch.
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Wayne County
W.L
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Eleven Indictments Returned
Eleven indictments are reported in Humeston with a veteran memorial program held despite rain. The event included a band, a double quartet, recitations, patriotic songs, and a drill by twelve girls. Local leaders and veterans attended the service at the G A R hall, then visited the cemetery the next day.
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Humeston
G. A. R. Hall
Princ
J. D. Po
Church of Ch
M. J. Evans
Roland Reed
Jessie Taylor
Frances Wilson
J. L. Taylor
W. F. Leech
J. Harry Taylor
Joe H. Crew
Geo. W. Smith
Dave Battarton
He. Hickson
Ryan
W. H. Buck
John Conner
LH. T. Morford
Hugh Reece
W. E Crawford
John Day
Henry Joy
D. P. Goodrich
Fred Fisk Leech
John Bowman
Wer
J. G
Licking Postage Stamps in Newark News
Complaints about postage stamp paper and gum lead to a statement from a postal official that stamps and gum are adequate. The piece notes the public question of licking stamps and recalls a prior wartime reference. Five Italians from Seymour are indicted and arrested for liquor sales, with four released and one jailed.
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Newark News
Burleson
Tim
Grand Jacy
Warnecourt
Seymour
Brought Home from Centerville Bride and Groom Wed
J L Berry returns from Centerville hospital as the bride, daughter of E S Rinard of Humeston, marries Harry M Kirby at 4:30 p m at the A P Kirby home. Rev Blakeway presides in presence of relatives with the couple planning a honeymoon and to reside near Absarokee on the Mason ranch.
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Tereluwa
Dharas Reo
A. P. Kirby
Blakeway
Congregational Church
Rinard
Humeston
Kirby Iam Jie
Lowa
Harry M. Kirby
Mr. Kirby
Absarokee
Charles Mason
Mui
Busy Liberty Dollar Supports War Bond Drive
A Liberty Loan appeals for citizens to buy bonds as active support for world liberty democracy and peace. The message stresses dollars work by earning interest and funding supplies, defense, and sacrifice at home for freedom and security.
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Duath Herald
High cost of spuds and canning drive at Iowa event
Erwin cites storage shortages and merchant practices as causes of rising potato prices. A state extension exhibit in Lava will run demonstrations on canning and preserving from April to August, aiming to reach 160000 people and form 2660 community canning clubs across 18 counties.
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A. T. Erwin
Iowa State
Erwin
Tan
Peel
Eben Formation and Diversion Teaches Life’s Hidden Rock
A note on an imprecise subject describes how many people draw from an unseen Eben formation to navigate life. The text suggests enduring wisdom lies above ordinary experience.
Pleasant Social Affair at the Torner
A Friday afternoon gathering at the Torner with nineteen men and three guests attended. Select readings were enjoyed by Miles Frances Wilscom and Margaret McKibben. A two course luncheon was served.
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Edison
Miles Frances Wilscom
Margaret McKibben
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