First Brethren Report shows strong year and new officers
A First Brethren meeting summarized a good year with improvements in finances and a plan to boost Sunday school attendance through a jurisdiction wide contest. New officers were elected for the church and Sunday school, including Nichols, J. T. Hrahaker, Lichty, Judd, Chamberlain, and Lichty as treasurer.
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First Brethren
Jurisdicfien
Mr. Nichols
J. T. Hrahaker
Jen Lichty
John Judd
Homer Chamberlain
C. A. Smith
Wsh
Lichty
C. M. Tiley
Emma Reber
Lichts
Hettie Saylor
Carrie Wilson
FLW
McCartner
Pauline Lichy
Lillian Dietz
S. FP. Hoover
B. G. Licht
A. A. Bontrager
Suroud
George Lichty
Walter Brubaker
C. E. Rlingaman
Vera Reber
Wit Allers
Mmes
J. W
Aviator Suits with Dodads and Warm Wiring Invented
Parkersburg Eclipse reports on a suit worn by aviation troops in France. A son of Mr. Hanson rents the brown cloth suit lined with Tombskin and wired for warming devices. The design uses a patent dodad to seal openings and lock or unlock quickly, reflecting top US craftsmanship for flying personnel. Wane & Miller Shoe Co. advertises shoes.
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Parkersburg Eclipse
France
Hanson
Christopher
Battle Front
Sam
State Farmers Organization Plans Discussed in County Meet
Black Hawk County Park bureau will hold a Jan 6 meeting at the Commercial club rooms in Cedar Falls to plan a permanent state federation of farmers organizations. Officers will be elected for county men’s organizations. The goal is a common interest group without political alliances amid Iowa farm bureau discussions.
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Federation of Farmers
Black Hawk
Farm Bureaus of
Iowa
births reported and local notices
Mr and Mrs Ur adarts announce a birth in Dingten with family news and a shoe sale advertisement featuring Wang Miller Stiacco and Gadvertisement details.
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Ur Adarts
Dingten, Il
Yanr
Wang Miller Stiacco
After Three Minutes on Job Boy Is Gone With $20,000 Bonds
In New York a man named Vidwin Jdna ler aged 18 and others tied to an embezzlement scheme fled after taking $20,000 in bonds. He allegedly hid the bonds on his person amid a chaotic scene and later sold part of them before being arrested in Maron, Georgia.
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New York
Jan
Vidwin Jdnaler
Epsitings SS
Bricharidt Whitney & Co
Tee
Maron
Polish Premier Favours International Danzig Plan
The Polish premier stated support for creating an international Danzig arrangement. He outlined a program rejecting special autonomy for Jews while granting civil rights with civic duties. He sought ethnographic alignment and asserted territorial aims including Lithuania.
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Tay
Ate Morarzewski
Danzig
Poland
Lithuania
Metz Visit by Captain Rouse Describes Frontline Movements
In a letter to his father, Horace K. Rouse, Capt H J Rouse recounts a trip to Metz on November 26 and hints at possible moves toward Verdun. He notes heavy shelling nearby, a long march from trenches, and American looking Fortifications in a fortified Metz as German forces pull back. He mentions Mulhouse in Lorraine as a past scrap and emphasizes the aim to hit enemy guns quickly after barrages.
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Floward J. Rouse
Sett Machine Sun Battalion
Sth Divission
A. HL
Horace K. Rouse
Oakavenuy
Metz
Verdun
Armisticus
Molx
Mets
Engaiing
Altha
Matt
Mulhouse
Lorraing
Returned Soldier Lynnes to Instruct at Wisconsin Academy
Luther Tair son of Rev and Mrs M L Tate has accepted a position as instructor at the Northwest Military and Naval Academy at Lake Geneva Wisconsin and leaves for that place. A Gambier Ohio graduate he served with heavy artillery at Fort Howard Maryland and was sent to the officers training camp at Fort Montee after the armistice he was discharged and returned to Waterman one of the few readable fragments notes.
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Luther Tair
M. Ll. Tate
Northwest Military and Naval Academy
Lake Geneva
Wis
Lunder
Tate
Gambier. O
Fort Howard
Laver
Fort Mone Tee
Waterlan
Judge Overrules County Demurrer in Tax Refund Case
Judge LH B Buies ruled against the county in the Iowa Life Insurance company versus county board dispute. The decision requires about 18,000 to be refunded to Iowa Life Insurance and Iowa Manufacturers Insurance, reflecting differences in assessments for five years on stock as personal property. Attorney General Harper may appeal to the Supreme Court, which could affect deputy salaries and courthouse staffing.
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LH. B. Buies
Lowa’ Lite Insurance Company
Chiat
Iowa Manufacturers’ Insurance Company
Rsonal Property
Agigneys
Lie Supreme Court
H. M. Harper
Je. J. Wenner
Yates
Supreme Court
High Court
Holes
Salaries of Deputies in County Offices Fixed by Supervisors
County board members met yesterday and discussed compensation for deputies in county offices. Supervisors set salaries, directing adjustments to align with budget constraints and governance needs.
Dandruff Cure Claim From Ancient Liquid Argon T: Dandruff Cure Claim From Ancient Liquid Argon
A vintage advertisement promotes a mysterious liquid argon treatment to dissolve dandruff, claiming four ounces used nightly will erase flakes and itching, leaving hair healthier. The piece urges readers to buy the product at drug stores and asserts universal efficacy.
Atkinson Elected Head Of Lyceum Bureaus At Columbus Meeting
Atkinson, manager of the stern Lyceum bureau with Waterloo headquarters, was elected president of the Federated Lyceum bureaus at the Cincinnati convention. Other officers named include Solon I. Bryan of Asheville as vice president and Thomas I. Edwards of Grand Cane as secretary. Jeroy Dennis of Waind and Maynard Lee Fagey of Grand Cane were chosen for treasurer and publicity director respectively. The next convention was set for Columbus in July 1919.
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Atkinson
Stern Lyceum
Waterloo
Cincinnati
Solon I. Bryan
Asheville
N. C
Thomas I. Edwards
Grand Cane
Jeroy Dennis
Waind
Maynard Lee Fagey
Women workers at war gain fronts in labor force
The article praises women for filling roles once held by men, supporting war production and freeing soldiers for overseas service. It notes some overwork causing female ailments and recommends Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore health and strength, framing the remedy as a standardized, trusted remedy.
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Lydia
Lyceum bureaus listed in regional notices
The fragment lists several Lyceum bureaus tied to locations such as Philadelphia, Grand Cane, Columbus, Asheville, and Wa bash. It mentions the Federated bureau along with Western Lyceum bureau and names like Edwards Lyceum of United Ly eum and Pied emont Lyceum bureau. The text also references Hardcoal-Diamond Coal Co in an advertisement context.
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Western Lyceum Bureau
Waterlog
Scorer Lyceum Bureau
Philadelphia
Edwards Lyceum
United Ly
Eum
Grand Cane
Baceum Bureau
Columbus
Emont Lyceum
Asheville
XN. Co
Dennis Lyceum
Wabash
Ind
Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for colds and bronchial issues, claiming rapid relief by loosening phlegm soothing throat irritation and hastening recovery. It also promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a bowel regulator and cleanser with concise price notes.
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Dr. King
Peaches Price Note From Historic Ad List
A fragment notes item pricing with peaches listed in cans as 34 cents and 40 cents for different can sizes, labeled as No 3 can and value descriptors in a late period advertisement.
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Teesisury
Wane & Miller Shoe Co
Plan State Farmers’ Organization
H. J. Rouse
City of Metz
T de Otticars
Avudhor
Galluries
Tn Acuditor
Ollee
Tar
Alda
Clark
May Keller
Blanche McDougal
Iila Ashbreunner
Ofice
Ida Surtees
H.T. Wage
Bless
Misa Ning Sproul
Wourbank
George
Welker
A. I. Munn
Georgy i van Orsdyl
Chicago
Jan. W
Busch
Lyceum
Hardcoal-Diamond Coal Co
Swift
Veal
Tommy
Aurora
Dinah Mol
Dinah Mola
Ine
van Camp
Simall Liliy Malk Deans Fade Brand
Eans
Small Borden
Independent Meat Co
Commercial Street
Stinehart
Eno
Ec Ganarac and Hudson
Witiiv
Pene
Aretics
Children’s Rubbers
Jadies
Stolt Bros
Commercial
Cael
Libby Or Witton’s
Libby's den
Jack Maas
del Monte Herries
Ike
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