Maurice Post Office Notice From 1911 Records
Entry shows second class matter date August 4 1911 at the Maurice post office under the Act of March 3 1879. It records postal status and official processing for that period.
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
8
Entry shows second class matter date August 4 1911 at the Maurice post office under the Act of March 3 1879. It records postal status and official processing for that period.
The First Reformed Church lists weekly events including Sunday services at 3:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Sunday school at 3:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:43 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday afternoon. Teachers meeting Friday at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Missionary and Aid Society on the fourth Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Alternate Friday missionary meetings at 2:20 p.m. Catechism classes at 1:00 p.m. and 2:36 p.m. Rev. J. Vanderbeek, Pastor.
The notice lists church services with morning worship at 10:00 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school is at 11:15 a.m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:45 p.m. Rev. Wm. H. Dickens is the pastor.
Bt. Mary's Catholic Church holds Mass alternately at 8 30 and 10 30 a m with Benediction after each service. Sunday school follows Benediction. Rev C P Conway serves as Pastor.
Local notes report visitors and travels including Mr and Mrs C C Smith and son Wayne in Le Mars Friday Mr James Daven in Sioux City Tuesday and Rev Gerrit Van Peursem returning from New York trip. Community updates mention Orange City Council Bluffs trips and a coffee fund drive before war tax.
Local residents from Hull and nearby towns frequent visits, visits by relatives, and social events. Highlights include farm and market mentions, church services, school activities, graduations, weddings, and a variety of visits to Orange City, Sioux Center, Granville, and Paullina.
A notice directs readers to contact N. J. Deperdang Struble in Iowa for gas line or kerosene purchases and mentions auctioneering and rentals for Standard Oil Co. readings.
A pointed comment questions male spending on tobacco and liquor, claiming the nation’s wartime bill is driven by men. The speaker faults male excess, urging balance and accountability for household economies.
Barnum and Bailey Circus announces a three hour show across three rings with Aladdin and His Lamp, 1400 people and 1000 animals. The event includes a three mile free street parade, six bands, three steam calliopes, electric piano, and 89 railroad cars transporting 750 horses and wagons.
Maurice announces Saturday June 23 as a day to listen to speeches on Cooperation and invites customers to visit the store. The firm offers cash for produce and encourages bringing in produce for sale.
The article warns that WWI demand for wood and steel will strain agricultural implement supply. It urges readers to place orders now for summer or fall work to help manufacturers plan and serve farmers effectively.
An advertisement warns against remedies containing mercury as they damage the sense of smell and the system. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and notes 75 cents per bottle plus testimonials and Druggists selling Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A historic business notice links Fee Maurice Livery with Sta ble Auto Livery in a joint connection case. Officials detail ties between the two firms and outline regulatory implications for local transportation services.
J T Crowley prop for sale two young Short Horn Bulls for sale at a reasonable price if taken at once. Mrs P J VanderWyke visiting Struble. many local visits and store offers. Goblin Soap certificates to be redeemed. commencement at St Marys Alton.
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