Passing of Mrs. Mary C. Wright in Lineville Iowa
Mrs. Mary C. Wright aged 65 died at 2 30 am last Thursday at the Humeston home of her daughter Mrs H F Curie after two months illness following a Kansas City visit Her funeral was at the Lineville Presbyterian church conducted by Rev F A Heizer with assistance from Revs R C Russell and W D King. She leaves five surviving children including Evalena Curie Sailor Wright and Harry Wright Memorial notes highlight her devotion to family church and hospitality.
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Mary C. Wright
H. F. Curie
Humeston
Harry C. Wright
Kansas City
Presbyterian Church
Lineville
F. A. Heizer
Luverne
Greene County
Indiana
Wapella County
Iowa
Wayne County
George Taylor Wright
Jessie Dent
Spokane
Wash
Evalena Curie
Sailor Wright
Harry Wright
Roswell J. Wright
New York City
Evalena
Harry
Roswell
Wright
Real Estate Trade In Town Between Exley Troxel Interests
H L Exley traded his residence occupied by B F Wilson to J M Troxel for Troxel’s property and six acres in the east part of town. The Troxel property valued at 5250 and Exley’s at 3000, cash difference 2250. Shaw and McKibchen arranged the deal.
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H. L. Exley
B. F. Wilson
J. M. Troxel
Troxel
Exley
Shaw & MccKibchen
Fragmented civic pledge text with patriotic rhetoric
A passage asserts belief in a government of the people and democratic principles. It stresses love for country, obedience to laws, respect for the flag, and defense against enemies, invoking patriots and sacrifices.
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United States of America
Burlington Route to discontinue diners after May 1
Chariton Leader reports the Burlington Route will end train diners at Chariton and other depots along the line after May 1. Savage and Perry relinquished their lease to run the depot hotel. J. J. Keeley of Lincoln Nebraska named manager. The railroad will operate depot hotels instead.
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Chariton
Burlington
Savage & Perry
3. J. Keeley
Lincoln
Nebr
Krupp Firm Tops German War Loan Subscriptions
The Krupps led subscriptions to the eighth German war loan with 12.5 million dollars raised as lists closed on Wednesday. They had pledged 12.5 million for the seventh loan last October and 10 million for the autumn loan of the prior year, plus 7.5 million for the 1914 loan.
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Krupps
Army Will Gain Men Reaching 21
Washington April 25 The House adopted the Senate relation for military service registration of men who reached twenty one since June 5 last The measure goes to conference An amendment by Rep Hall Iowa passed 119 to 8 to place those registered under the bill at the bottom of their assigned classes
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Washington
House
Senate
Representative Hall
Iowa
Cleveland Soldier Visits Humeston Resident
J. J. Clewell of Cleveland Ohio visited last week with his old friend A. D. McCulloch. Clewell, a civil war veteran, comes from a sixth-largest U.S. city and says business is good there. He has a son at Camp Dodge and was impressed with Humeston.
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J. J. Clewell
Cleveland
Ohio
A. D. McCulloch
U.S
Humeston
Plant Your War Garden Now Save Time and Money
War garden drive urges citizens to plant for wartime food security. U S Department of Agriculture notes 2 060 000 Americans planted last year. Gardens ease railroad strain and support Allies by supplying wheat meat fat and sugar.
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Uban
United States Department of Agricultura
Department of Agriculture
Wandequest
Humelton Boys in France Are Well
Letter from Paui A. Yates, First Sgt. in Co. D 168th Infantry, A E F, dated April 3 1918, reports health in trenches near France. He thanks friends for a care package and says weather is fine for spring, notes officers present and letters home expected. He asks mother to convey regards to inquiring friends.
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Paui A. Yates
Sgt. Co
168Th Inf. A. E. F
New York
Thorn Return From Michigan Visit
Mrs. M. J. Thorn arrived home Friday after a four month visit in Michigan with her sisters in Hudson and Pittsford. She spoke of a pleasant winter despite the cold and Supe was glad to have her back.
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M. J. Thorn
Michigan
Hudson
Pittsford
Supe
Mrs. Sarah A. Bishop Returns From California Winter
Mrs. Sarah A. Bishop arrives home Wednesday from Stockton California where she spent the winter with her son Charles A. Bishop. En route she visited a sister in Walsenburg Colorado. She is accompanied home by her daughter in law.
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Sarah A. Bishop
Stockton
Cal
Charles A. Bishop
Walsenburg
Colo
Fayette boy wins Decatur county essay contest
Forest Roberts of Fayette township won first place in the Decatur county boys essay contest. He will attend the state fair this year with all expenses paid. Martin Little of Hamilton township won second place.
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Forest Roberts
Fayette Township
Decatur County
Martin Little
Hamilton Township
Humeston Mayor Declares May War Savings Drive
Mayor Orr Campbell proclaims May 1 to May 11 as a War Savings and Thrift stamps drive in Humeston Iowa. The city aims to sell 8 48000000 in stamps this year with a per person allotment of 20. The drive urges all residents to invest up to the limit and to assist solicitors while reporting obstruction. War Savings pay four percent interest, mature in five years, and are redeemable on ten days notice.
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U. S
Iowa
Humeston
Orr Campbell
Winter Seeks Third Judicial District Judge Seat
P C Winter of Creston enters the race for judge of the third district to succeed retiring Thos H Maxwell of Creston. Incumbents Hiram K Evans of Corrydon and Homer A Fuller of Mount Ayr seek re election.
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P. C. Winter
Creston
Third Judicial District
Thos. H. Maxwell
Hiram K. Evans
Corrydon
Homer A. Fuller
Mount Ayr
Stubbs Move to Humeston Occupy Bolon Property
Mr and Mrs H L Stubbs of Grand River moved to Humeston last week and occupy the Mrs Bolon property. Mr Stubbs is a barber and works in the shop owned by his brother L D Stubbs.
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H. L. Stubbs
Grand River
Allerton and Area Events Highlight Local Happenings
The Allerton schools hold commencement exercises Friday night. A senior class play titled A College Town will be shown tonight and Thursday. Local residents note yard sales by Sherrow and a move by Mr. Sherrow to Weldon. Mr. Silvers joins a new firm.
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Allerton
Mt x
Sherrow
Local Orchestra Praised for Red Cross Play
Editor R C Hoadley lauds Princess orchestra in Gar den Grove Express for aiding the Red Cross benefit at Dilsaver opera house. Gross receipts reported at £93.35 with Praise for Humeston musicians who traveled to provide music and Miss Taylor’s singing with orchestra.
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R. C. Hoadley
Garden Grove
Princess Orchestra
Dilsaver Opera House
The
Express
Humeston Orchestra
First Baptist Church of Seymour Marks 50th Anniversary
The Seymour church celebrated its fifty year history and the twentieth year of Rev. A. E. Clemens as pastor with special Sunday services. The pastor began his tenure twenty years ago this Sunday and is credited with strengthening the church to its current high standard.
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First Baptist Church of
Seymour
A. E. Clemens
Clemens
Lucerne School Closes After Successful Term
Miss Fay Kipper ends a term at Lucerne School with loyal young Americans. The school bought $38.75 in War Savings Stamps and achieved 100 percent Junior Red Cross participation.
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Fay Kipper
Lucerne
Red Cross
Wayne County Sunday School Convention at Humeston
The annual Wayne county Sunday schools convention will meet at the Church of Christ in Humeston on May 21 and 22. County president Ed McCart and secretary Mrs J R Kent lead preparations with plans for music and a strong program. Reception and registration committees are named with local workers coordinating activities.
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Wayne County
Church of Christ
Humeston
Ed McCart
J. R. Kent
Cora V. Brant
Chm
J. P. Gibson
W. E. Berkey
Wilma Barker
Burnetta McRae
Edna Peterson
Enid Farmer
Maxine Berkey
Commencement Week Observed At Humeston Schools
Commencement events for Humeston students were held with a Sunday service at the Princess. Rev. Orr Campbell delivered the class sermon to a large audience including parents and faculty. Hon W R McGinnis of Leon will speak tonight on The Factors of Life. The senior class includes twenty members led by Carl Collins with motto Deeds Not Words. colors green and white. flower white rose. Humeston schools close May 1.
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Nevls
J. Fred Schnee
Edna H. Pullock
Gledys Schneider
RB. C. Keatler
Hf. A. Northrup
Floyd Humeston
A. D. McGuire
J. O. Carder
Ray Eckerson
W. R. McGinnis
Leon
Bailey Leaves for Minneapolis School Post
F E Bailey former superintendent of the local schools departs on Saturday for Minneapolis to take a manual training instructor role in public schools. He is regarded as efficient and a capable selection for the position. Mr and Mrs Bailey leave many friends behind and wish their town well in their new home.
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F. E. Bailey
Minneapolis
Towner and Rice Face Voters in Eight Iowa District
The Eight Iowa district contenders for Congress are incumbent Republican Horace M. Towner of Corning and Democrat D Fulton Rice of Centerville. Each seeks the seat in the upcoming election.
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Iowa
Horace M. Towner
Corning
D. Fulton Rice
Centerville
Bees Offer Simple Path To Homegrown Honey
The piece notes honey as historic food for royalty and argues that any humble American family can keep bees in a yard or farm. With minimal effort, proper care yields a crop, but neglect means no harvest.
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Mary Wright
Fla. Heizer
Camp Dodge
Humelton Boys
France
Sergeant Yates
California
Campbell
Winter
Abertay
G. G
Lucerne School
the County Sunday School Meeting
WY. R. McGinnis
Bailey
Towner and Rice
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