Good Road Material Seen as Great U S Improvement Chance
Howard H. Gross, U S delegate to the Paris good roads congress, urges use of asphaltum rock deposits across Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and California. He cites dustless, durable roads cheaper to maintain and calls for federal aid and a Chicago information clearinghouse to advance a nationwide program.
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International Highway Congress
United States
Howard H. Gross
International Good Roads Congress
Paris
Gross
Great Britain
France
Chicago Post
Tennessee
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Texas
Utah
California
Europe
Post Office Department
Chicago
General Assembly
Weakest link and muddiest spot define chain and road
A proverb equates a chain to its weakest link and a road to its muddiest spot, highlighting how overall strength or quality is limited by the poorest component. The saying cautions attention to the least reliable part of a system or path.
Daily Roundup of Local Movements and Sales
Floyd Smith visited Columbus Junction. Frances Coppock left for Brighton. Mary Kane arrived from West Chester to spend the day. Rev Father J M Walsh departed for Davenport for the day. Steck's jewelry sale offers a $1 package next week. Merlyn Lewis returned to Linby. Mrs Fred Carpenter left for West Chester for an over Sunday visit. Mrs Joseph Allen left for Muscatine after four weeks with Mrs W F Jurging. Mr and Mrs Jean Carden of Osage returned to Washington after a two day visit at Ainsworth, guests at the J A Carden home. Mr and Mrs F H Lauer arrived from Winfield, guests at the J A Carden home. daughter Myrtle to sing at M B church tomorrow.
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Fred Carpenter
West Chester
Joseph Allen
Muscatine
W. F. Jurging
Jean Carden
Osage
Iowa
Washington
Ainsworth
J. A. Carden
F. H. Lauer
Winfield
Myrtle
M. EB
Steck's Jewelry $1.00 Pack Age Sale Weeklong Event
Local item notes Steck's jewelry store promoting a $1.00 package sale running all week. Other notes include S. W. Carrick of Wyman returning home after a day in Washington and Nellie Combs traveling to Titus for a weekend at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Morrow of Osage Iowa visit J. D. Glasgow's home. E L Breitenbach of Rubio visits and departs for Burlington. Mrs. B B Twinam of Crawfordsville returns home from City hospital with husband.
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Steck’s
Nellie Combs
Titus
E. L. Breitenbach
Rubio
J. D. Glasgow
Burlington
B. B. Twinam
Crawfordsville
City Hospital
Special Services at Second Church Continue Next Week
Special meetings held in the evenings will run again next week with Dr. W. Williamson of Burlington delivering sermons each evening. The public is invited to attend.
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Second Church
W. ©. Williamson
Burlington
Local travel and visitors DTO Richland area
Richland received several travelers today with Dave McLaughlin greeting a caller. Wm. C. Pfeiffer of Keota arrived in the city yesterday and returned home this morning. Mrs. T. J. Nicholson of Ainsworth left after a two day visit at the A. W. Yard home. Mrs. K. A. Burnell left for Newton Iowa after four weeks at the J. A. Cunningham home.
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Wm. C. Pfeiffer
Keota
T. J. Nicholson
Ainsworth
A. W. Yard
K. A. Burnell
Newton
Iowa
J. A. Cunningham
Pazo Ointment promised to cure piles in 6 to 14 days
An advertisement claims Pazo Ointment cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a full refund of 60 cents. The claim emphasizes a fast, guaranteed effect and money-back assurance.
Churches schedule with U P Sabbath services listed
The First U P Sabbath school meets at 9 45. Morning service at 11. Junior at 4. Senior at 5 45. Evening service at 7. Rev W O Fisher is pastor. All are welcome to attend.
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Rev
W. O. Fisher
Sabbath Services Schedule and Pastor
Sabbath school begins at 9 30 morning worship at 11 Junior Endeavor meets at 4 Senior Endeavor at 2 45 and evening service at 7 Rev W R Sawhill serves as pastor.
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W. R. Sawhill
Morning and Evening Services Advised
Morning service at eleven. Evening service at seven. Other services as usual. The Rev. R A Paydon will preach at these services.
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R.A. Paydon Weil
First Church of Christ Scientist Services Schedule
Corner of Iowa and Jefferson streets hosts Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the topic Truth. The golden text is He that doeth truth cometh to the light. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30 and a free reading room open Monday Wednesday and Saturday 2 30 to 4 30 over Crail's store northwest corner of square.
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Iowa
Jefferson Streets
Crail’s
Square
Life Savers and A Blazed Trail Sermons Announced
The pastor invites all free of church duties to morning and evening services with topics Life Savers in the morning and A Blazed Trail in the evening. Other services proceed as usual. John C. Abels.
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John C. Abels
Public Worship Schedule at First Baptist Church
Public worship at 11 and 7 with Sunday school at 9 30. B Y P A at 6. Sunday night subject is Wm Carey the man who moved India. Wednesday all day meeting with Evangelist Fred Berry preaching morning and afternoon. Other evangelists and Christian workers will be present. Everyone is invited.
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Wm. Carey
India
Fred Berry
Sunday Service and Prayer Quietly Led by Black
Class and prayer service led by Bro. Geo. W. Black at 11. Sunday school at 2 30. The Allen League Q E society will have charge of the service at 7. Hayes Crayton president. T B Stovail pastor.
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Geo. W. Black
Allen League Q. E. Society
Hayes Crayton
T. B. Stovail
CITY BUS LINE ORDERING PROCEDURE NOTE
A notice instructs readers to call Phone No. 1 and leave orders for the city bus line. It specifies that Frank Rogers will promptly attend to the requests and asks for street and number details to be provided.
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Frank Rogers
Kilanea Volcano Lecture Announced in Iowa City
Dr William A Bryan of Honolulu will lecture on the Kilanea volcano in Iowa City February 10 to aid the Layson Island expedition fund. The illustrated talk, previously given in Washington DC, was well received and repeated by request for university fundraising efforts.
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Iowa City
Iowa
William A. Bryan
Honolulu
Kilanea
Bryan
Layson Island
Washington, D. C
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Columbus Junction
Frances Coppock
Brighton
Mary Kane
J. M. Walsh
Davenport
Merlyn Lewis
Linby
Fox & Dewey Shoe Store
S. W. Carrick
Wyman
Washingon
R. B. Morrow
Osage, Iowa
R. M. Morrow
the Royal
Dave McLaughlin
U. P
Church OF Covenanters
First Church OF Christ
First Presbyterian
First Baptist
Hou
Electric Theatre
Father
Popham
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland, C
McElhinney Drug Co
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