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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
4
Local paper items advertise swimming restrictions at creames reservoir and general notices. Reads like a collage of sales on lumber, auto caps, Herrick refrigerators, Sealy mattresses, lawn mowers and millinery. Mentions visits among residents, church talks, a Civil War encampment notice, and a flag day tribute.
President Wilson issues a proclamation urging observation of June 14 as flag day. Schools would engage students with the event, but they will be on vacation on that date.
George Bailey of Speanny Abby farm in Decatur county bought a Ford touring car from Doze Motor Co. The dealer has also sold Ford cars to R L Greenlee H Dredge W E Johnson J Herbert Park of Humeston J H Morrison and L W Snook of Derby and George Bailey of Garden Grove. M L Rhady bought a second hand Ford from the Duze Motor Co and J P Miner of Cambria bought a second hand Oakland.
Church calendar and activities listed for several congregations including Ray Eckerson’s Congregational with Sunday services on June 11 and weekly meetings. Methodist Episcopal Church notes praise the communion service and anti saloon league talk, plus midweek prayer and church clean up. Church of Christ reports record Bible school, large evening crowd, and offerings supporting foreign fields with plans for prayer service and conventions in Southeast district. C F Scaser signs off with notes on reduced matinee pricing and child attendance.
All children who joined the program on Sunday night are asked to attend the church for group and part photos. Arrive by 2 30 with flowers and dresses. bring as many flowers as possible. Scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 2 30.
Mrs Sam Wade of Chicago buys the corner lot west of the New Era office for 1000 dollars and will build a modern two story business building Mat Moser plans a meat market in the new structure Most famous film stars appear in World pictures at the Princess theater
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