Brighton Briefs from Washington County Neighbors
Neighborhood notes from Brighton detail travel, visits, births and illnesses. Kathryn Frazey returned home from Pocahontas and is ill with influenza. a baby girl arrived for Mr and Mrs Glenn Hoover on November 30. Several residents including Ed Thomas, Ray Conrad, Mrs George Vanerus, W W Harras, Mrs G P Judson, and Miss Mabel McCarty are seen on local trips and family visits.
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Brighton
Kathryn Frazey
Pocahontas
Glenn Hoover
George Robinson
Dayton Grove social notes and community updates
Mr and Mrs J L Sigmond left Friday for a month with relatives near Des Moines. Miss Ruth Leet returns from Monmouth College. F G Martin back from Peoria after a brief visit. Will Johnson shipped stock to Chicago Sunday. Leet family celebrated Thanksgiving at West Chester. Sew and So club met at Mrs Charles Owens. Mrs Cavender visiting. Arden Hayes to Grand Island Nebraska for new home. James Lowash and family visited daughter Mrs W E B Leet. Influenza affects Mrs M C Dayton. sympathy to Lyall Moore family on infant death. Clarence Bosley improving after illness. Julia Cavender visited Washington. Embree at Will Mayer home Seventy-six. Gass family ill with influenza. Miss Grace Peck of Montana visiting Mrs W A Leet. A W Strum and daughter Jennie visited Washington. School delayed at least one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Grove
J.L. Sigmond
Des Moines
Ruth Leet
Monmouth
F. G. Matin
Peoria
Will Johnson
Chicago
W. A. Leet
A. G. Leet
West Cheater
Sew and So
Charles Owen
Cavender
F. G. Martin
Arden Hayes
Grand Island
Nebraska
James Lowash
W. EB. Leet
M. C. Dayton
Lyall Moore
Clarence Bosley
Julia Cavender
Washington
Martin
W. C. Embree
Will Mayer
Gass
Grace Peck
Montana
W. A
A. W. Strum
Jennie
Thanksgiving services and local relief efforts noted
Richland reports Thanksgiving services at Friends church with Rev Laumgarten from M B church delivering the address. Few flu cases, schools and churches open. Harmony Circle held an apron sale in Bailey building raising funds for relief. Mrs Clarence Neville hosted the Womans Foreign Missionary Society with about twelve ladies. Mrs Dr Irwin recovering at home. Mrs Chacey staying with them. Mrs Anna Stalker from Burlington visiting.
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Dr. Irwin
Chacey
Anna Stalker
Burlington
Local Notes on Residents and War Morale
Alf Pringle remains ill at home with several days of illness. Mrs. Conner of Missouri visits her daughter Mrs. Ray Johnson. Soldiers from Camp Dodge expected home this week. Thanksgiving dinners were few this year. Red Cross has much knitting to do soon. Mrs. Byron Snider in Ottumwa for treatments.
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Alf Pringle
Conner
Missouri
Ray Johnson
Camp Dodge
Red Cross
Byron Snider
Ottuma
Death of Mrs Edward Stone remembered by old settlers
J A Marsh received word that his aunt Mrs Edward Stone of Norwich Kay died November 30. The Stone family were longtime residents on the Herman Pehler farm near the cemetery. Other local notes mention Clayton Pearson returning from Camp Taylor, John Freeland’s visit with his parents, Lela Rhodes’ Cedar Rapids trip, and Opal Iseminger with news of Sylvis Lord’s illness in Fairfield with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Freeland
Douds-Leando
Edward Freeland
Lela Rhodes
Cedar Rapids
George Lord
E. Iseminger
Miss Opal
Fairfield
Sylvis Lord
George
Sylves
Georgia Turbott
Crawfordsville Flu Affects School and Residents
Loren Morehead returned to Camp Grant AL after a short furlough. Many students were absent as school reopened amid influenza. Families including Clint Rhea and son Kenneth Everette Rhea Fred McElroy and Verle and Grace Hamil are listed as flu victims. Vera Yeager came home from Waverly IA where schools closed again due to influenza. Mrs Clarke Gormly, a Waverly teacher, visits the Gormly home in Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Loren Morehead
Camp Grant
Clint Rhea
Kenneth
Everette Rhea
Fred McElroy
Verle
Grace Hamil
Vera Yeager
Waverly
Iowa
Clarke Gormly
Luther Gormly
Influenza Strikes Families as Relatives Hospitalized
Mrs. Jane Strouse and her daughter Lizzie were rushed to a Washington hospital Saturday as flu illness spread through the area. Lizzie grew ill at home. two brothers Hudh and Elihu died last week. Other neighbors and family members, including Lloyd Boyd and Austin Jones, helped with farm work while recovering from illness.
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Dublin
Jane Strouse
Washington
Lizzie
Hudh
Elihu
W. E. Augustine
Clarence Hotle
Stringtown Reopens School After Six Week Break
Stringtown school resumed classes on Monday November 25 with Miss Ella Schantz as teacher. Thirty six scholars enrolled. Thanksgiving was quiet due to stormy weather. Various locals assisted with carpentry and visits, and schoolwork picked up again at Crawfordsville on December 2.
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Stringtown
Ella Schantz
P. R. Schantz
Thanksgiving visitors and local notes from Kalona
Mrs Margaret Stewart returned Friday from Camp Pike Arkansas. Mrs Bessie Adams and Claude visited at Mrs O Dunlaps. Sergt Emil Hesselswertz came home from Camp Grant. Fred Berkley spent Thanksgiving in Thornburg. Velda Brown of Washington visiting relatives. Chas Brown bought Ed Carpenter barber shop. Millie Miller of Wellman visiting Andrew and Mrs Rogers. Lizzie Rushing of Houston visiting Robert Hicks family. Iowa City ATC students Lam Adams Kenneth Hicks Everette Summers Keith Rushing and friends visited for Thanksgiving. Kalona high school literary society to hold second evening program Friday. Lois Hostettler returned from Manning teaching in high school. Ada Yoder of Iowa City university visiting her parents. Funeral of Dave Miller held at home Sunday afternoon. He was greatly missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Stewart
Camp Pike
Ark
Bessie Adams
Claude
O. Dunlap
Emil Hesselswertz
Camp Grant
Fred Berkley
Thornburg
Velda Brown
Washington
Chas. Brown
Ed Carpenter
Millie Miller
Wellman
Lois Hostettler
Manning
Iowa
Ada Yoder
Iowa City University
John A. Yoder
Dave Miller
Poultry remedy ad promises higher egg yield
An advertisement by Sherman Bros promotes A Thomas Poultry Remedy claiming to improve hen health and egg production with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy emphasizes the sale of the remedy as profitable for poultry keepers.
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A. Thomas
Sherman Bros
Advt
Influenza Death Toll in Illinois Tops Twenty Two Thousand
Springfield December 3. Spanish influenza in the recent epidemic caused 22 566 deaths in Illinois. Dr C S Clair Drake says southern Illinois still suffers and deaths may reach 25 000 by January 1. Total cases reported 356 000, about one fourth of actual. Death rate about two percent of cases.
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Springfield
Illinois
C. S
Clair Drake
State Department of Health
Drake
Health Department
Keota Woman Loses Three Diamond Rings at Hotel Sherman
Mrs J O Singmaster visiting Chicago with Keota Iowa ties left three diamond rings valued at 700 dollars on a basin edge in the College Inn at the Hotel Sherman. She returned to find the rings missing after leaving to wash. local police alerted for recovery.
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Chicago Tribune
J. O. Singmaster
Sherman
College Inn
Keota
Iowa
Prosecute Doctors Don’t Report Influenza Cases
Sioux City Iowa December 3 physicians who fail to report influenza cases are to be arrested. Mayor Wallace M Short announced after a city council meeting in the mayor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Wallace M. Short
Catholic in Its Friendships
A cat whose career is vouched for by a cat club adopted a litter of young rabbits and cared for them well. The cat was sociable and inclusive in her likings, and for a year her constant companion was a chicken. The pair shared meals and slept together in the same enclosure.
Barracks at U S for Armory Iowa City
An armory will be made from the University of Iowa barracks now nearly complete for 500 men. Funds diverted from a $125 000 appropriation and government funds allow a permanent hollow tile and stone building. The plan calls for a 90 foot arch roof and inner court used for drills and indoor athletics. The university may convert the barracks to men dormitories after completion.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
State Executive Council
New Covenant Church Dedicated in Clarinda
In Clarinda a new Re formed Presbyterian church costing 18000 dollars was dedicated with morning sermon by Rev. S J Johnson and evening remarks by Rev. Paul Coleman of Planchard. The brick modern structure features a large stained glass window honoring Rev. David McKee and gifts from his widow Mrs M E McKee and family.
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Clarinda
New Reformed Presbyterian Church
S. J. Johnson
Paul Coleman
Planchard
Page County
David McKee
DT. I
M. E. McKee
Rabbits Condemned on Improper Packing for Shipment
Washington reports from December indicate large numbers of rabbits received at city markets are condemned due to spoilage from improper packing for shipment. A recent shipment in Washington had all but five of the rabbits condemned, with prices at about one dollar each. Experts cite warm weather and long trips as key factors and urge proper ice packing, ventilation, prompt gutting, and quickest transport to prevent waste.
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Washington, D. C
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Inventor Reveals Motion Picture Portrait Book Camera
A new motion-picture camera records portraits on pages bound in a book. Turning the pages rapidly creates the appearance of motion, as the images advance with each page turn.
Puny Weak Boy Becomes Strong with Vincl Remedy
A testimonial from Harley Clay Williamson of Williamson West Virginia credits Vincl with transforming his weak tired boy into a healthy child. The ad claims Vincl nourishes the body with beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese peptonates glycerophosphates to build strength and red blood.
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Vincl
Williamson
W. Va
Harley Clay
Vinci
Sherman Bros
Influenza Strikes Hogs Across Washington County
County Agent M H Fedderson reports significant hog losses from an influenza outbreak in Washington county. Dr Bailey notes death loss may be lower than shrinkage, with 7 to 21 day sickness periods and risk from cold damp weather. The Midway Farm herd suffers severe losses and will be treated with swine plague bacteria. Vaccination is not preventive and only advised if sick herds fail to improve in 7 to 10 days.
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M. H. Fedderson
Washington County
Bailey
Iowa
Midway Farm
Mrs Isley Praises Chamberlains Tablets For Stomach Aid
Mrs D W Isley of Litchfield Illinois writes that Chamberlains Tablets relieve stomach disorders and act as a reliable laxative with quick, sure relief. She recommends them to anyone troubled by similar issues.
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D. W. Isley
Litchfield, Ill
Lemmon's Drug Store Ad Promotes Digestive Tablets
An advertising line from Lemmon's Drug Store on Radvt promotes tablets claimed to relieve indigestion or constipation with the slogan these tablets will do you good.
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Lemmon's Drug Store
Radvt
Villistas Routed in Fight Near Villa Ahumada
Wire dispatches report Mora, new garrison commander, says Villa forces were defeated and routed in a Wednesday clash near Villa Ahumada after communications were restored south of Juarez Mexico.
Bolsheviks Raid Legation in Petrograd
Aften posten reports Bolsheviks raided the Norwegian legation in Petrograd and stole confidential papers belonging to the Norwegian and Swiss governments. The incident is dated December 2.
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Norway
Petrograd
Christiania
The
Aftenposten
Asquith Attacks Coalition Government in Huddersfield
Former Prime Minister Herbert H. L. Asquith delivered an angry speech in Huddersfield denouncing the coalition government and saying he would rather quit Parliament than be muzzled by coalition agreements.
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London
Herbert HL Asquith
Huddersfield
House of Commons
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G. P. Judson
de Witt
Arkansas
Mabel “McCarty
Ad McCarty
Richland
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David Graber
J. H. Witting
Wim. Noel
Wayland
Lydia Mast
P. R. Behantz
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J. F. Witting
Walter Jarrard
P. W. Widmer
L. H. Rinner
Dan Nebels
Olds
J. C. Graber
Kalona Katlona
John Yoder
Ilinois
U. S
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Beaver Soap Company
Dayton, Ohio
Washington DO
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Tomy
Mr. Hill
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Mannhardt Bros
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State Bank
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