Flag raising at Presbyterian church honors war heroes
Yesterday the Presbyterian church held flag raising ceremonies with a service honoring the honor roll boys. The event featured a display of service flags, two addresses by Marsh W. Bailey and John Shields, and a presentation of flags to parents. Twenty six flags were distributed to families of congregants serving in the war, with signatures of local leaders and a call to support the war effort.
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Presbyterian Church
Fred Smith
R. B. Dougherty
J. E. Lemmon
Gageby
Mesdames L.S. Patterson
Cunningham
F. A. Gageby
Boy Scouts
Smith
Marsh W. Bailey
John Shields
Shields
H. A. Baxter
Carl Burris
J.C. Miller
J. C. Mathers
Presbyterian
Philip Crail
Warry Reid
David McCartney
Harold Baxter
Howard Baxter
Andrew Donaldson
Nathan Durris
Victor Freding
Corp
Daryl Mathers
Terry Mathers
Henry Runsel
Freyd K. Wallace
Raymond Kaga
C. Cunningham
Mel Shields
John Pehler
Putnam
Howard Wreekwaters
May
Glenn Laffer
Kay Latchem
Howard P Miller
Richard Miller
Harclay Miller
Everett Shenefelt
Jane Hadgington
Chester Patterson
Kenneth Catfis
George Schneider, Jr
Alfred
Jim) Burris
Illinois watchmaker promotes satisfaction guaranteed
The company president orders replacement for any watch that fails to satisfy customers. G W Hobbon signs the notice, urging confidence in the Illinois made timepieces and promising prompt replacements if needed.
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G. W. Hobbon
Merchant Hears Patron Say I Saw Your Ad
A merchant reports a customer told him I saw your ad after viewing a storefront sign. The remark underscores the ad’s effectiveness in drawing attention and prompting a purchase inquiry.
Red Cross Notes Urge More Hospital Supplies From Chicago Chapter
The Chicago Herald clipping reports Paris Red Cross packing rooms growing alarmingly empty as orders exceed supply. Mrs Gertrude Austin notes thousands of cases waited earlier. now many have shipped, yet needs mount. Chicago workers including Mrs Schmoeller and numerous helpers processed 583 4x4 wipes and 28 8x4 compresses with student volunteers.
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Chicago Herald
American Red Cross
Paris
Gertrude Austin
C. G. Schmoeller
J. D. McLaughlin
Crail
Guest
Lloyd Neiswanger
A. B. Neiswanger
D. J. Gates
Will Wilson
Ella Wilson
Belville
R. E. Brown
Chas. Caldwell
A. B. Schmoeller
Don Hampsher
Harry Smith
C. C. Cunningham
W. A. Cook
Turner
Portier
Harry Montgomery
Lioyd Lytle
Dr. Anderson
Carl Roberts
Elizabeth Dawson
Atchison
Ruth Gibson
Alice Rownd
Campbell
Elsie Bratten
Effie O'Loughlin
Gertrude
Arlene Gardner
Evelyn Gibson
Mary Roberts
Martha McCreedy
Jessie Kerr
Esther Hay
Capitola Brindley
Prominent Men in Red Cross Dressings Class
The Burlington Hawk-Eye remarks on the Red Cross work group of men meeting weekly, noting a strong, clumsy image in white aprons and coifs as they practice rolling gauze. It contrasts male precision with a tense atmosphere for women instructors, likening the men to surgeons at work.
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Burlington Hawk-Eye
Red Cross
Havre Red Cross Meeting Postponed to March 13
The Havre Red Cross auxiliary has postponed its workshop meeting in Washington from this Wednesday to Wednesday of the following week, now set for March 13th.
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Havre
Funeral services for Mrs. George H. Paul
Funeral services will be held at the residence on North Second Avenue at 3 30 Tuesday afternoon with Dr J M Wishart as pastor. Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery. Mr Paul arrived home from Florida this morning after telegraphic notice of his wife’s sudden death.
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George H. Paul
North Second Avenue
J. M. Wishart
Elm Grove Cemetery
Paul
Florida
Local notes on residents and events around town
Mrs Lena Thomas returns from Chicago as the family anticipates her homecoming. A band concert Thursday features selections from Morning Noon and Night. Charles Butsler recovers at home after a winter illness. Louis Wilki visits from Rock Island where he works in the arsenal. Mrs George B Dempsey of Davenport and Mrs Edward A Swift of Knonville visit their father, S Marie.
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Louis Wilki
Rock Island
Arsenal
George
Dempsey
Davenport
Edward A. Swift
Knonville
Marie
Lieutenant U S Grant IV Weds in Spartanburg Surprise
Lieut. U S Grant TV, grandson of the Union general, announced on leaving Spartanburg for Washington that he was married October 4 in Spartanburg to Miss Matilda Martikofsky of New York City. The license was issued by Probate Judge J J Burnett. Relatives in New York seek to learn her name.
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New York
U. S. Grant TV
Spartanburg
S.C
Washington
Matilda Martikofsky
New York City
J. J. Burnett
Grant
First United Presbyterian Communion Service
Yesterday morning communion services were held at the First United Presbyterian church with a large congregation. Eighteen new members were received and two boys baptized. Dr. J. M. Wishart delivered a fitting sermon. Preparatory services were led by Dr. Frank A. Gageby and Rev. C. F. Hoffman. A church business meeting is set for tomorrow at 1 30 pm to elect twelve elders remit remodeling plans and approve the annual budget.
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First United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Wishart
Frank A. Gageby
Presbyterian Church
C. F. Hoffman
Keota
Opening of Ford service station draws large crowd
The Ford station owned by J. F. Duffy opened to the public Saturday with hundreds attending despite muddy roads. Cigar and car nation souvenirs were given to attendees as the proprietor greeted a wide mix of local and country visitors impressed by the station’s up-to-date facilities.
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Ford
J. F. Duffy
Middle West
Shelby County Captures Red Cross Flag for Highest Enrollment
Shelby county led Iowa with 85 percent of its population joining the American Red Cross in the recent Christmas drive, earning a silk flag donated by Mrs. W. L. Harding. Kossuth followed with 80 percent and Dickinson with 78 as counties with German populations boosted participation. presentation will be held in Harlan with Barbara Harding featured.
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Mar
Shelby County
American National Red Cross
W. L. Harding
Harding
Red Cross
Kossuth County
Shelby
Dickinson County
A. E. Kepford
Iowa
American Red Cross
Barbara
Root
Harlan Little Barbara
First English Hackney Coaches Arrive in London Era
Captain Bailey introduces hackney coaches to England in 1625 and uses wide awake advertising to spark London chatter. Samuel Pepys, a wily politician, is said to have taken a ride and to have demanded a large fee for risking his life.
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Captain Bailey
England
London
Samuel Pepys
Mrs Gertrude Brooks Hosts Kolah Club All Day Meeting
Mrs Gertrude Brooks will entertain the Kolah club at an all day meeting on Wednesday March 6.
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Gertrude Brooks
Kolah Club
Meeting Postponed to Washington Workshop Next Week
The group has postponed its Washington workshop meeting until Wednesday March 13. No other details were provided about rescheduling or agenda changes.
Fortnightly club to hold general meeting and officer election
The Fortnightly club meets Tuesday evening at Mrs. C. W. McLaughlin's home for officer elections and other business. About 1512 Seventy-six township ladies plan an all day meeting with Mrs. Ella Dayton on Thursday March 7. The 15th 20th Century Reading Circle shifts to 2 20 p m Thursday with Mrs. Harry Shrader. The Ladies Aid of St Pauls Church hosts an all day meeting at Mrs Rev G Ronte home on Thursday March 7.
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C. W. McLaughlin
Ella Dayton
20Th Century Reading Circle
Harry Shrader
St. Paul's Church
Rev. G. Ronte
New Pastor Regan Installed at Washington Baptist Church
After a pastorless period since October the Washington Baptists welcomed Rev. M. R. Regan as their new pastor. Both services drew large crowds as Regan preached on The Love of God and The Appeal of Grace. He replaces Rev. D. J. Coon who moved to Greeley Colorado.
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Washington Baptists
M. R. Regan
Fremont
Iowa
Mr. Regan
Frank R. Sage
Regan
D. J. Coon
The
Baptist Church
Greeley
Colo
Resan
Life's Whirlpool at Star Theatre Stuns with Realistic Fight Scene
Star Theatre presents Life's Whirlpool starring Ethel Parrymore under Lionel Barrymore. In a death struggle scene John Martin and Dirk Kanser duel amid upturned lamp and demolished chairs, filmed at Metro studio with seven takes per actor and three safety boys on standby.
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Metro
Ethel Parrymore
Lionel
Star Theatre
John Martin
Reginald Carrington
Dirk Kanser
Frank Leigh
New York City
Barrymore
Blast Kills Many Germans in Pskov Retreat
Berlin dispatch reports German battalion losses from an explosion during the Russian retreat at Pskov, printed in the Volks Zeitung of Cologne. The incident is described as heavy casualties in the German ranks amid the capture by German forces.
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Pskov
Berlin
Volks Zeitung
Cologne
Lloyd George Holds Talk With U S Envoy in London
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George met with Ambassador Page at the American embassy. The Daily News says the talks concerned Japan's intervention in Liberia and the ongoing international tensions stemming from that issue.
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Lloyd George
U. S
London
W’remler Lloyd George
Ambassador Page
The
Daily News
Japan
Biberia
Foley Catherine Tablets Advertised for Digestive Help
Lack of fresh vegetables and changing routines strain digestion. Foley Catherine Tablets are advertised to aid constipation biliousness stomach issues furred tongue and headaches with no bad after effects. Sold by J. B. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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J. B. Lemmon
Phrase Reflects Community Insight From Uncle Eben
An elderly speaker named Uncle Eben critiques a neighbor's mindset saying thinking about himself alone dulls the brain and makes one narrow minded, suggesting a call for broader reflection.
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Eben
Women Reede? 19 Take Doctor's Place Scholarships urged
Mrs. FE. T. Stotesbury funded a medical scholarship for a college girl guided by Dr. Iina beth B. Thelberg of Vassar after addressing the National Council of Women in Washington. Thelberg warned the medical service shortage will be filled by women and urged more scholarships and tuberculosis hospital expansion.
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FE. T. Stotesbury
Iinabeth B. Thelberg
Vassar College
Doctor Thelberg
National Council of Women
Washington
Medical Department
Tielberg
Iio
Theltberg
Women’s Council
Canada
Community meeting to discuss food crisis Wednesday
A Graham theatre gathering at eight o clock aims to inform and mobilize the public on food production and consumption. Food administrators Col C J Wilson and H M Eicher urge delegates from all households, dealers, consumers, ministers, teachers, and couples to attend for candid discussion.
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Graham Theatre
Defense Council
Graham
Col
D. J. Palmer
Live Minute by Minute Advice on Worry and Strength
The passage counsels handling tasks as they arise not tomorrow’s heavy load. It says no day holds more than one can bear and urges living minute by minute to meet whatever comes. It reassures that one cannot muster full strength for many days at once.
Velocity of winds and celestial bodies
The text estimates wind speeds from five miles per hour for a gentle breeze to 30 to 45 miles per hour for a high wind and 50 to 100 miles per hour for a great hurricane. It notes earth’s spin over 1,000 miles per hour, earth’s orbit at 66,000 miles per hour, and the moon’s orbital velocity at about 2,273 miles per hour.
Won't Go
A shoe clerk laments a mismatched fitting as a number four foot resists a number two shoe in a humorous newspaper quip from the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
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