Bidding Brisk at School Auction for New High School Site
A strong crowd gathered this afternoon for the school board auction of residences on the new high school site. All houses sold by 3 pm except one, with prices ranging up to liberal expectations. Notable sales included Mrs Wells to Al Hayes for 1060 dollars and John Davison property to R E B Dougherty for 1225 dollars. Barns and outbuildings sold separately. a full list to follow. D F Macon chaired the sale for the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wells
al Hayes
Christian Church
J. la Tucker
John Davison
R. E B. Dougherty
Roy
Adam Mayer
M. Y. Wallace
John Applegate
G. W. Alexander
J. Sloat
D. F. Macon
Country social plans gym class led by Mrs. Bert Smith
The event featured bread and butter and treats for youths and a social with games and a closing sing. Due to bad roads many country girls could not attend. A gym class was decided to be formed in the evening, taught by Mrs. Bert Smith.
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Bert Smith
Fine Is Watch Sold by G W Hobson
The article notes a watch sold by G W Hobson with a factory guarantee to replace it if not satisfactory.
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G. W. Hobson
Warren Cash Grocery Ad Highlights Local Interests
The ad section teases readers with items of interest and notes morning passengers. Mrs. Sherm Welch traveled to Keota and Mrs. J. E. Kunath traveled to Burlington, suggesting local movement and commerce activity.
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Warren Cash Grocery
Sherm Welch
Keota
J. E. Kunath
Burlington
Local shoppers and townsfolk feature in daily notices
Multiple brief items chronicle shopping, travel, and visits in town. Mrs. T. L. Hoemer heads to Dexter Iowa for three weeks. Alvin Morrow heads to Davenport to enlist. several young women return from Cedar Falls for a visit. Various residents, including Mrs. J. A. Porter and Mrs. J. G. Wood, move about towns and attend engagements.
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T. L. Hoemer
Dexter
Iowa
Liberty Loan Offices to Open in Washington County
The Liberty Loan committee for Washington county led by Marsh W. Bailey will open offices tomorrow above the Washington National Bank. The group seeks idle office furniture and volunteers to help with the campaign and invites donations or loans of desks and a typewriter to support the effort for Uncle Sam.
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Liberty Loan Committee
Washington County
Marsh W. Bailey
M. Keck
R. M. Thompson
Washington National Bank
Godfrey & Eldridge
Sam Tiy
M. W. Bailey
John Zeber Dead in Des Moines
J Martin White notes the death of John Zeber Wednesday night in Des Moines. Zeber, formerly a farmer, died of stomach cancer and funeral services were held today at 2 30 PM at the Presbyterian church with Rev Harris officiating. He is survived by his wife and his sister Mrs J Martin White of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zeber
J. Martin White
Des Moines
White
Zeber
Merchant Hears Compliment After Ad Campaign
A merchant notes a boost in attention after an advertisement campaign as customers confirm they saw the ad. Local vendors report improved inquiries and sales attributable to the ad airing in the recent spot.
Read Ads Reveal Hidden Information Says Store Ledger
Ad copy notes reveal that information remains hidden within advertisements for the Clark and Enalin Rile-Style Store. The fragment hints at a metathetical approach to value and waste in a selling environment.
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Clark & Enalin
Met-T
Sister Follows Deceased's Burial Wishes in California
The deceased died in California and did not expect burial there. Her sister, present at death, conformed to the wishes for burial elsewhere.
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California
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Foley Trial Offer
A vintage advertisement urges cutting out a slip and sending five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound along with Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold by J. B. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
J. B. Lemmon's
Nation's largest appropriation bill on naval affairs
The House committee on naval affairs reports the largest appropriation in U.S. history. The bill totals 1.925 billion dollars with 180 million set for naval aviation, a sum double the original request.
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Washington
House
Committee On Naval Affairs
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Sarah Slagle
Pearson Brothers
John Whelan
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