Civil Service openings sought for Quartermaster staff
J W Shoemaker district secretary St Paul Minn announces a list of Civil Service positions in the Quartermaster's Department. Blacksmiths carpenters firemen plumbers steamfitters wheelwrights saddler and harnessmaker are sought with no educational tests required. Applicants may apply from home and must file by March 15 for postings at military posts across Iowa Minnesota Montana Yellowstone Park Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bell
Civil Service Board
J. W. Shoemaker
St. Paul
Minn
Quartermaster’s Department
Iowa
Minnesota
Montana
Yellowstone Park
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Happenings in the County Communities
William Sankey and family moved into the Seymour Statler house last week. Marion Smith of Story county Iowa visited Frank Smith’s a few days last week. Asel Robertson went to Washington Friday. Miss Burroughs closed a successful term of school at New Haven. Clarence Plummer loaded his belongings at Titus Saturday and moved back to his old home. Brice Flanders was a business visitor at Washington Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Rehmel
Washington
Marion Smith
Story County
Iowa
Frank Smith
Asel Robertson
Miss Burroughs
New Haven
Clarence Plummer
Titus
To Cure a Cold in One Day with Bromo Quinine Tablets
Advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Signature "HE. W. GROVE" appears on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. W. Grove
Beard debate sparks wife contrast idea in Houston Post
A brief exchange quotes a man and his wife discussing facial hair. She suggests growing a beard would age the husband and make her look younger by contrast, prompting curiosity about the idea.
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Houston Post
Wellman and Kalona Local Notes Highlight Social and Moves
Brighton and Wellman items describe visits moves marriages and property changes. Notable events include the wedding of Miss Helen Chalupa to Charles Brown at Wellman and various relocations including Jennie Griffith property rental and the Meilicker family move to Wilton. Community updates cover sickness travel and farm plans across Wellman Kalona and surrounding areas.
Miss Bowman and Miss Harwood Spent Sunday at Homes
Miss Bowman and Miss Fannie Harwood spent Sunday at their homes in Washington.
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Bowman
Fannie Harwood
Washington
Local notes and arrivals in Wellman area
Arthur Dodds and wife rejoice as a son arrives Saturday. Dr Braden sells his home to W W Sigler who becomes a Wellman citizen April 1. The doctor buys lots from Mrs Murphy and will begin a new house soon. Tom Moon of Iowa City visits the farm. W F M B meets at Mrs R B Hull’s Thursday Feb 24. J A Miller and Sons sale totals over 6000. Joe Starr moves to D K Shaver farm. Duff Varney off Extra visits relatives. Lantz of Iowa Savings buys J B Lloyd property from Dr C A Trumbauer. Naomi Stewart goes to Chicago to study spring millinery. W F Schroeder to Cedar Rapids on business. Maud Durst visits sister Mrs Roy Gardner. W R C to entertain husbands at box supper on Washington’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Horne
Washington
Bert Crone
Bloomfield
Harry Crone
A. L. Jordan
Pleasant Plains
Morgan
Texas
Fred Bartholomew
Earl Smith
Charles Hodges
Mauritz Carlson
Harry Whittaker
Rochester
Minn
James Tobin
Larson
Ethel
Mabel
Bergie
Axel Peel
Prairie Flower
Library
Bessie Kyle
L. B. Donaldson
James Zeck
Ralph Zeck
Will Todd
Edna Genkinger
Gladys Noecker
Clarence Rathmel
Antho van
Brighton
Harry Bidwell
Mediapolis
Cedar Rapids
Joe Leeper
Floris
Rev. C. L. Walker
Pauline Downs
Roy Knowles
Dave Lemon
Will Garrett
Will Stattler
Guy Walker
Walker
Keota
Myrtle Smith
Ollie
Noah Edwards
Armstrong
Pleasant Plain
West
Charlie Mumper
Winnie Nicholson
Edwin Menefee
Crawfordsville
Marry Bidwell
Miss Rathmel
Bert Veach
Iowa City
Marsh Crossett
Hat Fuller
T. J. Moon
Ralph Hull
Steve Ossman
Julius Miller
Aaron Shettler
F. C. Shroeder
Jacob Gunden
H. G. Moore
Helen Chalupa
Charles Brown
Wellman
Arthur Woods
Myrtle Moore
Harry Huffman
J. L. Coffey
West Chester
Nettie Stephens
Jennie Dodd
Mr. Hasty
Williamsburg
Belle
Lagrippe
D. Kelso
Lone Tree
J. A. Dodds
Arthur Dodds
Doctor Braden
W. W. Sigler
R. B. Hull
J. A. Miller & Sons
Joe Starr
D. K
Riverside Notes and Visits Highlight Local Travel
Riverside residents recount weekend visits with family in Iowa City and Clinton. Joe Linsley spent Sunday with his wife in hospital care. Frank D Autremont of Monticello stayed with his daughters Mrs Barnett and sisters. Mrs Craig visited friends in Iowa City. Evans couple arrived from Waltham to manage oatmeal mill property. Kathryn Bailey returned from Clinton to visit sister Mrs Cox. Porty hour prayer observed at St Marys Church led by Rev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Joe Linsley
Iowa City
Kathryn Bailey
Clinton
Arthur Iwi Cox
Local Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Residents
Jacobsnieler is aided by a missionary from Atchison Kansas and Reverends Kottenstette Hills and Weil Richmond. Joe Soukup was a Sunday visitor at his sister Mrs Chas Karel in Iowa City. Mrs D Brannen hosts her sister-in-law Mrs Tom Deane Muscatine. Mr and Mrs Stan Beranek move into the Stotts property on Third street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobsnieler
Atchison
Kansas
Kottenstette
Hills
Weil
Richmond
Joe Soukup
Chas. Karel
Iowa City
D. Brannen
Tom Deane
Muscatine
Stan Beranek
Stotts
Third Street
Local residents take travel for visits and family illness
Ainsworth reports Mrs W T Marr headed to Keota for a relative visit. Mrs A B Moore departed for Washington. Mrs BE J Richards shopped in Washington. Beulah Craig and her sister traveled to Verdi. Mrs M L Miller went to Des Moines to see her ill cousin Mrs W J Walker, gravely ill with typhoid fever. Ed Coffman left for Fairfield to visit his parents.
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Ainsworth
W. T. Marr
Keota
A. B. Moore
Washington
BE. J. Richards
Beulah Craig
Baby Sister
Verdi
M. L. Miller
Des Moines
W. Jd. Walker
Ed Coffman
Fairfield
Local travelers report visits and arrivals in Crawfordsville
Elias Williams Mrs F B Young and Charles Fishburn were passengers for Washington this morning. Mrs J V Datin and her son Cleo, from Bussey, arrived last evening to visit Mr and Mrs John Shaffer in Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Elias Williams
F. BE. Young
Charles Fishburn
Washington
J. V Datin
Cleo
Bussey, Jr
John Shaffer
Fat cattle shipments and local visits in Kalona
Kalona residents report Grady plans to ship several car loads of fat cattle on Tuesday. Mr. Horak returns from Riverside visit. Mrs. Rogers comes back from Nebraska. Miss Allen visits Riverside with relatives. B F Allen in Ft Madison. Mike Stump in town Saturday. Dr S A Sleichter passes Des Moines state dental exam last month. Miss Tomlinson from Washington visits here. Mrs Lintz shops here. Sympathy extended to Mrs Flexner and family on mother’s death. Miss D Allen hosts friends for cousin Miss Gardner Morse. all enjoy a merry time. Mr Jackson hosts visit from son Homer and family. George Eglin on business in Washington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Grady
Mr. Horak
Riverside
A. J. Rogers
Nebraska
Josie Allen
B. F. Allen
Ft. Madison
Mike Stump
S. A. Sleichter
Des Moines
Miss Tomlinson
Washington
A. Lintz
D. Flexner
Mr. Jackson
Homer
George Eglin
Time flies as the old year passes into a new one
A whimsical verse reflects on Time racing through seasons from winter to spring and summer to autumn. It notes the old year’s departure, the start of a fresh year, and the need to stay productive as time relentlessly advances.
Cause of Eczema Explained and New Skin Remedy
Medical authorities shift to skin focused causes for eczema with microscopic agents gnawing beneath the epidermis. A liquid treatment claims to penetrate the skin for relief, offered at 25 cents by Cook & Sherman, BD. D. D. Prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook & Sherman
Jeremiah's Oak Sand Shipments Highlighted by Onslow
The report notes Onslow County as a shipper of Jeru Salem oak sand alongside Sampson County. It mentions a traditional domestic remedy seed in molasses and a term used to describe it, reflecting local language and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson County
Onslow
Jerusalem
General strike called in Philadelphia over street car dispute
President Murphy of the Central Labor union has called a general strike in Philadelphia in solidarity with strikers. Officials estimate 75,000 to 100,000 workers may walk out. In the northern city, two youths were shot as a mob attacked a street car. one may die.
Cardui praised by Carrsville reader as lifesaving female remedy
Mrs Hattie Cain credits Cardui with ending sixteen years of female trouble. She reports rapid improvement after starting Cardui and urges other women to try it. The Chattanooga Medicine Co offers a 64 page Home Treatment for Women booklet on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Cain
Carrsville
Cardui
N. B
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Big Market advert promises wide selection of foods
The notice promotes Royal Market with meats pickles poultry fish canned meats fruits jellies preserves sauces soups and relishes. It touts low prices on rice and claims Lily and Jersey butter are top quality. It emphasizes quick sales and small profits as the business model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Royal
Jersey
W C T U Meeting Set For Wednesday At Mrs Cor ette Home
The W C T U schedules its next regular meeting for Wednesday the 23rd at Mrs Chas Cor ette's home. Mrs Rev A B Smith will lead devotions on The First Temperance Society. Afterward the group will host a social reception for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Corette
A. 8. Smith
First Temperance Society
Piles Cured in Six to Fourteen Days
Pazo Ointment guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or a refund. A 60 cent price is listed.
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Dauber
FOX & Dewey
DR. 60- Forth
OUR
Shoe Hospital
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
San Diego
Helena
Salt Lake
Caner Music CO
Edison and
Victor
CLVES
St. Paul, Minn
the County News
William Sankey
Seymour Statler
Cuddeback
Eric Jenkins
Dublin
August Bergstrum’s
Gust Strum
L. H. Richardson
Friends
Fred Mauthe
Brice Flanders
Mr. Evans
Missouri
Tice Hotel
Milton Maas
al. Maas
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Thompson
Mrs. Evans
Murph Adams
Wm. O'Loughlin
Bridenstine
Stutzman
St. Mary's Chuch
Walt
Philadelphia
the Evening Journal
Stuart & Son
Southie
Chichester
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