15 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
1
Trustees H. G. Wolken R. Rubenbauer D Ferguson Clerk Chas G Johnson Assessor W R Lippincott Justice of the Peace P D Harvey Constable R Piper Local government roster shows the township’s governing and judicial officers.
Local items report sales of hens and tomatoes, farm goods, and cistern products. Movements include Mrs Agnes Switzer moving to Marshalltown, families visiting relatives, and threshing gear sold near Minerva. Notable notes on W H Halstead’s death, and farewells for Mr and Mrs A A Richards with a community purse gift.
Wanted good fresh shells gathered this year by H Willard Son Company. Tan Tatslatlowa dona. Immediate needs for supply of cism shells.
A four man painting crew traveling from New York City arrived in LeGrand to place durable Lincoln Highway markers along the route. They began June 19 in NYC, expect to reach Cheyenne, Wyoming, before snow flies, and finish the 1917 task. Also noted are local visits, college exodus, a hog injury, and upcoming Republican district meeting in Cedar Rapids.
Travel via Chicago and North Western Railway daily from Sept 24 to Oct 8 to Colorado Utah Montana Idaho California Oregon Washington with variable scenic routes and stopover privileges. For rates and details contact Ticket Agents, Chicago and North Western Ry.
Moving away I will sell at public auction at my old home in LeGrand on Saturday September 16 commencing at 1:00 p.m. Items include horse, cow, tools, farm equipment, wagons, bobsleds, furniture, kitchenware, and about 3 to 100 old books to be given away. Usual terms apply.
Senator Penrose warns that Wilson era finance is squanderous and will force withholding of battleship contracts delaying preparedness. He cites massive appropriations, Panama bonds, and looming deficits as proof the treasury cannot underwrite further projects. He argues thrift under Republicans reduced debt and restrained reckless spending.
Church announces 9 45 a m Sunday School led by Rev J W Piver Superintendent Us m Preaching Service 4 00 p m Junior Hour 7 00 Christian Endeavor led by Chalice Higinbotham 8 00 Evening Preaching Service Wednesday evening 8 00 prayer meeting All invited to attend these services.
Sunday School at 10 o clock 11a m preaching subject Conversion Junior E Sunday 11 a m Supt Miss Eunica Arnold Intermediate Endeavor Sunday 5 00 p m Supt Miss Reba Ferguson 7 p m Christian Endeavor Topic Littl Chances to Help Ex 17 8 13 Leaders Alice and Verna Davis Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 8 p m You are invited to cooperate with us in these services
Carlton Brathean Church announces Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 11 am with evening services at 8 pm. The notice also mentions a £5.29 postal surplus payment from Fastmaster Generst Baeleson to Secretary McAdes, and critiques of Mr. Hughes and Mr. Wilson in a political tirade reflecting Democratic tensions.
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