Charles Phifer Dead at Age 73 in Iowa Circles
Charles E. Phifer, 73, died yesterday at 12 15 p m at his home 812 South street after long illness from Brights disease He was a prominent Black Hawk county business and political figure an editor of the Circle at Jesup and a long time auctioneer He was born in Pittsburgh on April 9 1844 married June 23 1867 to Hmma C Geiser two daughters survive Funeral services set for 2 30 p m tomorrow at Paterson Wiro s chapel burial at Barclay cemetery near Dunkerton viewing at Petersen Bros mortuary
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Charles E. Phifer
South Street
Bright
Phifer
Black Hawk County
Cirtle
Jesup
Pittsburgh
Charles
Jane Phifer
Tinois
Iowa
Buchanan County
Hmma C. Geiser
Raymond
Barclay Cemetery
Dunkerton
Petersen Bros
Reductions in Passenger Service In East Cut Rail Traffic
War board reports large cuts in central department railroads reducing 10.7 million train miles annually in 15 states. Savings include 269 locomotives, 1,941 workers, 203,839 barrels of oil and 1.176 million tons of coal. Nationwide cuts exceed 25 million train miles per year to favor freight for the war effort.
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Chicago
Central Military Department
United States
R. H. Rishtan
Central Department Committee
Railroads’ War Board
Half Soles Will Add Tire Mileage
Gates Half-Sole Tire Service offers a new proposition for car and truck owners. Old tires receive a half sole that doubles as protection and reinforcement, extending life by 8,000 to 10,000 miles at half price. Customers send worn tires and receive oversize, punctureproof replacements with new sidewalls and non skid tread.
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Gates
Fifth Street West
Rearing On Steel Prices Sees Revision Discussion
Washington officials report steel price revision discussions held today by manufacturers and the war industries board. Prices were set months ago with a clause for periodic review and adjustments if needed.
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Washington, D. C
War Industries Board
Robbery in Greene store linked to statewide gang
Two men, Charles Murphy and W Wilson, are held for investigation after a large Greene clothing firm Evens Blumer & Co. was robbed likely in fall with about 1500 dollars in goods taken. Offcers trace leads to Manly and Waterloo, with broader state connections suspected as inquiry continues.
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Cedar Falls
Greene
Evens, Blumer<& Co
Waterloo
Greane
Charles Murphy
W. Wilson
Black Hawk County
Manly
Wilson
Murphy
Franklin County Women Lead War Drive Parish Fund Effort
Franklin County leads Waterloo territory in the YWCA war drive with near full subscription at the first mass meeting held in Sheffield. Mrs. Jones and district leaders report strong support as committees continue canvassing Waterloo and then Black Hawk county, with cooperative work by Hampton clubs and town organizers to finish the drive efficiently.
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Franklin County
Waterloo
Y. W
Sheffield
J. L. Tones
J. A. McManus
J. L. Buechegle
CG. F. Altstadt
Black Hawk County
Community groups and social events listed in local notices
A dense listing of clubs, meetings, and social activities across multiple organizations. Events include drama talks, dancing parties, reading circles, farewell gatherings, charity fund efforts, and a wedding. Attendees and hosts include Mrs. Lucy Kimball, Miss Leila Marlowe, and Rev. Lang, with venues such as Marsh home, Hotel Russell, and K of C hall.
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Carl Gilck
Lucy Kimball
Marsh Home
Blute Club
K. of Co. Hall
Margaret Maddigan
Sacred Heart Church
Leila Marlowe
South
D. J. Lenihan
Anton Lorenz
W. C. Raddulph
Joseph Devine
William Metcalf
St. Paul's Church
D. W. Ho
Local notices and a divorce filing headline
Community group meetings announced across Burton Avenue Baptist Liberal Christian Ladies' Social union and other groups with sewing circles and gatherings. SUE CLAIMS NONSUPPORT Alice Howard sues Paxton A. Howard for divorce alleging nonsupport. married Omaha June 26 1912 separated Oct 7 1917. POSTAL STATION ROBBED Nes Molinos December 16 loot over 400 dollars including stamps and money orders.
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Omaha
Neb
Howard
Pennsylvania
Nes Molinos
Robbers Loot Reppert Drug Store and Postal Station
News notes a robbery at Reppert drug store and postal station last night with theft of a large quantity of morphine. The report follows a December 10 note on United States Steel Corporation orders for November showing a decline of 112,065 tons from October.
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Reppert Drug Store
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Among the Churches Westminster Workers to Meet
Westminster Presbyteriana Westminster Workers class will meet with Mrs J E Myers tomorrow after services at the church.
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Westminster Presbyteriana
Westminster
J. E. Myers
I O O F Temple at Ames Destroyed in Blaze
Fire destroyed the I O O F temple in Ames Iowa early today as a temperature of 13 degrees below zero slowed efforts. The three story structure housed three first floor stores and the total loss is estimated at 75000 dollars. Spontaneous combustion is believed to have started the blaze in the basement of the Cagwin drug store at 230 a.m.
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Ames
I. O. O. F. Temple
Boone Fire Department
Cagwin Drug Store
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Charles. Phifer
East
Greene Store
Flems of
Godet
Franklin Bridge Club
Nicholaa Webber
Court of Honor Circle
Bark
Kimball
J. D. Club
G. W. Harker
Q. V. C. Club
Eugene van Arnum
D. D
Reading Circle
Mary Kroasen
XX Club
J. B. Shanewise
Clio Claj
Martha Pederson
Hotel
Russell Lamson
Elks
FP. M. Shores
Communittes
J. T. Sullivan
W. H. Langles
Y. W. C. A. War Fund
Thompson-Patenaude
Marie Patenaude
Orlando I. Thompson
Charles City
E J. Lang
Lafayette Street
Stella Marie Steele
Charles L. Hammond
Waterloo Review
Maxwell Hall
Ella Mark Lee
Outlook Circle
Grace Church
GC. G. Canniff
Red Cross
Macedoniaa Bibl
Elasx
O. A. Reptiss
Burton Avenue Baptist
Sun- Gay School Council
Ray Lewis
Jactes
Cane
Cong
Liberal Christian—Ladies' Social Union
Liberal Christan Church
T. M. Baylor
T. E. Lawrence
Sue
Alice Howard
Paxton A. Howard
West Fifth
Alwys
Brunswick
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company
Brunswick-Mann Music Co
Commercial Street
Golden Rule Gift Shop
East Fourth Street
Vegas
Crane
Whiting
Oxford
Angelus
Gleaners
Horse Fair
Lark
Dutch Mill
Home of the
Heron
Sand Dunes
Dame of the Nymphs
The
Doctor
Holland Morning
Maronnas
Hope
Age of Innocence
Ruth
Washington
Lincoln
Cathedral of Rheims
the Wave
Forum
Coliseum
Cupid
Nooks
Michael O'Halloran
Kitchener’s Mob
Accuse
Miss Billy
the Turmoil
the Clarion
Thankful's Inheritance
Anne of Avonlea
Heart of the Sunset
Star Rover
Rainbow Trail
Eyes of Te World
Barbara Worth
Call of the Wild
Gray Dawn
Sundown Slim
Story
Julia Page
the Harbor
Riders of the Purple Sage
Prines
Warwick
Art Tire Service CO
West Fifth Street
Mark T. Humphrey
West Fourth Street
Pay Davis Whitledge
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