Public health fund drives reach $850 in city sales
The Christmas seals and health bonds fundraiser reports $850 raised with 70 percent kept for local health work and 30 percent for national and state activities. To reach a $1,000 target for a public health nurse more bonds and seals must be sold, with booths planned at the post office and other shops.
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Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Pfef. O. Society
Presbyan Ladies Aid Society
Iowa Gas and the Company
Carl Roberts
A. Dewey
H. A. Pauls
Dankl & Kurtz
John Applegate
Alex Rd
Itework
W. M. Keeley
D. H. McLaughlin
G. W. Hay
R. EB. Shannon
Fred Reid
W. C. Harding
Graham
Neves
Installation of Belgium Tablets at Iowa Historical Building
Tentative plans arrange for Herbert Hoover to attend a public installation in the state historical building of Belgian tablets given to Iowa by Belgium. Curator Edgar Harlan says Hoover may be in Iowa next February or March for the ceremonies. The tablets symbolize Belgium’s gratitude for Iowa’s aid in 1914 and 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ides Moines
Herbert Hoover
Edgar Harlan
Mr. Hoover
Iowa
Belgium
Hoover
Penny Lunches Prove Enormous Citywide Success
In Chicago on December 16 the penny lunch program run by the board of education draws 4600 to 50 000 customers daily. Meals cost a penny to five cents and include soup bread milk fruit or pudding with prices varying by item. Bruner notes lunches in 57 elementary schools and a morning recess bite to eat, with cafeterias in 30 high schools serving students from distance. The program covers rooms cooks maintenance and food, funded by lunchroom proceeds.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Education
Frank G. Braner
Board of Education
Bruder
Diss
Bruner
Maine
Rumors of Car Model Changes Denied by Company
An official telegram from the Home Office states rumors of a design change for early next year are false and no changes will be made to current car models this winter. Dealers are advised to accept shipments to their financial limits.
Local Fraternal and Social Notices Seek Members and Dues
A batch of community notices lists regular meetings for Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar and various clubs, with reminders to pay dues and attend elections. Other items include holiday events such as a chicken pie bazaar, Christmas exchanges, oyster supper, and a social at churches and community houses with dates, times, and venues.
Theft at Mason City Hardware: $1200 in Merchandise Stolen
Mason City police report a break in at the Mason City Hardware at 202 South Federal Avenue after 12:30 Sunday night. Thieves looted cash and merchandise worth about $1200, leaving no clues for investigators. The incident occurred in Mason City, December 16.
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Mason City
Mason City Hardware Company
Federal Avenue
Hardware store robbed on Second Street Southwest
A hardware store on Second Street Southwest was burglarized early Monday. Entry came through a side door and rifles shotguns knives revolvers were stolen from racks and cases. The cash register held only $15. Sheriff J. E. Marsh suspects multiple suspects. proprietor Carl Jaeger confirms.
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Second Street
J. BE. Marsh
Carl Jaeger
Fewer Winter Tourists Hit Cuba in Recent History
The Cuban commission of immigration reports a record low number of tourists for last winter, marking the weakest period for travel to the island in years.
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Cuba
Island
Commissioner of Immigration
Practical Presents for Thrifty People
A list of Christmas gift ideas includes silk and woolen garments, patterns, ready to wear items, fur, blankets, rugs, robes, shawls, hosiery, underwear, bags, baskets, linens, a carpet sweeper, and many other desirable items. All at affordable prices.
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ING Health
Iake
Eansoneet
Bethlehem Commandery
Knights Templar
Department
Mide Co. Lewis
Grace Hill Community House
Alaska
M. R. Keller
Oscar Hughes
Havre
B. 8. Miller
Farmers Union
Young America
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Conningham
East Main Street
Rebekah's
Eureka Lqdies
C. GC. Cunningham
J. A. Cunningham
Philatheg
Methodist Church
Smith Brookhart
Ladies League of the Baptist Church
W. W. G. Girls of the Baptist Church
Besse Jones
Madison St
C. K.gray
Washington
Law
Phone 2 Service & Safety
Ideal Bakery
P. O
C. M. &. F. Clothing Co
Whittal Mills
Alex
Ander Smith and Sons
The
Beattie Mfg. Co
Uum
Washington, IA
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