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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1918

Page

8

Boy Scouts as Gleaners for Liberty Loan Drive

The Boy Scouts of America are assigned by the U S Treasury to assist in the Liberty Loan campaign. They will serve as gleaners after the reapers, encouraging subscriptions from people who would otherwise be overlooked. Scouting units gain no medal credit and should not withhold subscriptions to aid a boy.

Boy Scouts Liberty Loan Boy Scouts of America United States Treasury Department Boy Scouts

Local Briefs From City And Surroundings

Miss Pauline Shott of Birmingham visits in the city en route to Burlington for a several days stay with friends. Hugh Stevenson goes to Lockvine for wood conservation work. Mrs Stevenson leads county. Miss Rachel Workman of Stockport visits at the home of her daughter Mrs J E Jemming on West Harrison. Miss Helen Manning travels to Tiflington for a visit with relatives. A shawl advertised last Sunday is found. owner may claim at Wye Journal office. Sunday School workers of First Methodist will meet this evening during the outreach drive. Mrs W B Holcomb returns from Cedar Rapids after a week visiting. Born Monday to Mr and Mrs Western Burnaugh a baby girl.

Pauline Shott Birmingham Burnington Hugh Stevenson Lockvinge Bes Stevenson Rachel Workman Stockfort J. E. “Jemming West Harrison Street Helen Manning Tiflington Dees Seaki Wye Journal First Methodist W. B. Holcomb Trom Cedar Rapids

HMNS Destroy Russian Vessels In Baltic Action

State department reports from consular posts say German raiders destroyed three Japanese ships after northern Baltic clashes. Swedish papers claim two Japanese destroyers opened fire on three Toresian vessels. Commanders scuttled their ships when unable to mount effective resistance.

Washington State Department Piol

American Officer Reassesses German Casualties in France

An American officer just returned from northern France estimates German losses at least 2,000,000 killed wounded and missing since the start of the offensive. The officer, formerly in the British army, is familiar with front conditions.

Armerean France

Bolo Seeks Life As Clemency Granted In France

Paris reports that after President Polnenre refused clemency for Tolo Pasha the German propaganda agent in France a reprieve was granted to Bolo. The military authorities cite attorney Albert Salles in urging time for the convict to reveal information. The duration of the reprieve is not disclosed and is described as temporary.

Paris Polnenre Tolo Pasha France Bolo Albert Salles

Mine explosion buries workers near Hertford Arkansas

In Hertford Arkansas on April 10 a gas explosion at a wet company mine entombed men in the Hartford Valley shaft, about 180 feet deep. One part owner, Robert Barr, was rescued with minor injuries.

Hertford Ark

Soldier Writer In France Describes Life On thefront

William G. Corbett of the 3rd A. S. Engineers writes home from France about daily life and travel conditions. He details seaport quarters, the YMG A canteen, currency differences, appetite, travel by train, and views of French towns, ending with a note that the letter continues tomorrow.

William G. Corbett A. S. Engineers France Hugh D. C Seaport U. S

For Sale Notices and Classified Ads

A jumble of classified sale notices lists items including navy seed beans, walnut chairs, a 100 egg incubator, a Ford car, and a small acre of land in Fairfield. Also offered are 40 acres in the Rio Grande Valley with a modern house and orange groves, plus subscriptions and exchanges. Some entries specify contact details and locations such as Mc Laughlin Furniture, Hannah Clikenbeard Auto Co, and 606 West Jackson St.

Landology Skidmore Land Co Skidmore Bldg Marinette Wis Rio Grande Valley Texas San Benito Cedar Falls

County Over Subscribes Liberty Loan Quota

Bloomfield April 10 Davis county exceeded its Liberty Loan quota by more than four times in five hours with subscriptions totaling 565000 against a 120875 allotment. Bloomfield contributed 131000 as a countywide polling precinct committee of 15 supervised by the county council of defense oversaw voting. Subscribers were urged to increase gifts if under the expected amount, with notices color coded by rating.

Bloomfield Davis County County Council of Defense

Wanted ads fragment summary

Classified notice items seek deliverer boy at 270 with phone 582 and address 234 for Purity groceries. A young man wanted for steady work at Sam McElhaney’s 508 West Madison street for $29 and garden plowing. Wall paper cleaning offered by Shriner and Johnson with country work and phone 209.

Sam McElhaney West Madison Street Shriner and Johnson

For Rent Notes From South Salina and Nearby Streets

Several rental notices list properties in Salina and nearby streets. Properties include a five room cottage on South 5th Street for 18 dollars per month, two unfurnished rooms at 304 South Third Street with electricity, a seven room house two blocks from the square, an six room house on West Adams Street, a five room house near the corporation line, and an eight room house three blocks east of the Methodist church with a garden. Contact details include Ernest Sandbloom and J. McClain with street addresses and phone numbers.

Madal South 5Th Street Ernest Sandbloom Salina South Third Street Square Wm. Hufstedler West Adams Street South Main Street Corporation N. D Street J. McClain

Pupils Recital Set For Tomorrow Evening

The pupils of Prof. Jas Moorhead and Prof. Charles Mountain present a recital in Moorhead’s studio tomorrow at 7 30 p m. The program includes works by Mozart Seiber Seebroeck Chopin MacDowell Reinecke Mendelssohn and others featuring Louise Oelman Louise Simpson Charlotte Reed Ada Greiner Leona Nady Katherine Fulton Elizabeth Maasdam Wilbur Keevey and more.

Jas, P. Moorhead Charles W. Mountain Maktress Louise Simpson May Louise Kerrick Susan Fulton Ryder Powen Dane Schamenka Charlotte Reed Dennee Ada Greiner Minuett Seebroeck Leona Nady Mozart Ada Greiner Walté Mio Oo Chopin Josephine Montgomery Chase The Butteflies Dennee Harry Fred Israel Eena Scharnenka the Troubadour Cisss Reinecke Katherine Fulton Fallen Oss Oases Gopates Tate Elizabeth Maasdam Kes Henselt

Neutral on Irish Question Stance Refused Hearings Set

Washington April 9 no public hearings will be held on Irish question resolutions. Foreign affairs chairman Flood said hearings would be interference to a cobelligerent of the United States. A letter outlining the decision was sent to many individuals and groups including Boston city collector John J. Curley.

Washington House Flood Foreign Affairs Committee United States John J. Curley Boston

Martial Law Declared in Costa Rica as Rebels Move

Costa Rica, April 9. The congress proclaims martial law amid a southern border revolt. Government measures aim to capture or disband rebels led by priest Jorge Vilio and his followers who were reported disarmed by the Fannina government.

San Jose Costa Rica Costa Rican Congress Jorge Vilio Fannina

Lost and found notices from the Journal office

Lost items listed include glasses in a case between the Kozy and the post office with finder asked to return to the Journal office. another entry offers a money to loan on a city shawl and requires proof at the Journal office. Names Thoma & Thoma appear with a specific address.

Journal Office Thoma & Thoma

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BOP Scouts OCAL HMNS Puget Sound People’s Column GALE Navy M. B. Humphrey McLaughlin Furniture Store F. W. McClain West Jackson St Hannah Clikenbeard Fairfield South Second Street White Tea Store Duetto Mendelssohn Lucy Prentiss Chopin Bernice Green Mac Dowell Wilbur Keevey Congress Fairfield Steam Laundry Jewell’s Alex Saunders Metro Picture Corp Effie Shannon and Niles Welch Jefferson County J. S. Kimmel Davenport Iowa John T. Davies George Q. Loesch L. E Burlington Street Pence North Fourth Street S. Exide Exide Mpeweala Israel Codagan Atherton East Broadway J W. Stalimen Cees J. Engel Chicago Scheffel’s Music James Hughes H. P. McLaughlin Company W. J. Kritzman
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