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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1918

Page

4

Letters From France Describe Village Life and Front Delays

The writer in the 151st Engineers recounts life in a French village near the front. He notes stone and thatched buildings, traditional chores, and public wash basins with cold running water. He reflects on trees, barrack bags, mail delays, and fondly mentions Seattle friends and hoped-for letters.

Axman U. S America States N. Y. Herald Mace Teel Fred Lind Seattle Marsh Berkley

Washington County Exceeds Liberty Loan Quota

Washington Iowa reports Liberty Loan bond sales surpassing expectations. County chairman M. W. Bailey notes total returns to date reach $712,150 with more towns and townships still to report, reflecting strong local support after underperforming in previous issues.

Washington, Ia Liberty Loan Washington County M. W. Bailey

Brief local notes from the region visits and travels

Mrs Verle Frazey visited Lock Ridge for several days with her parents. Kirby traveled to Ottumwa for a short visit with relatives Mrs Lewman. Scovel, visiting Muscatine relatives, continued home to Derby Iowa. Mrs Sam Watkins of Libertyville attended the Rebekah convention. Averill Hammer went to Mt Pleasant on business. Miss Hattie Turner of Derby Iowa visited the city. Mrs Sadie Lewis of Libertyville attended the Rebekah convention.

Verle Frazey Lockridge Kirby Ottumwa Lewman. Scovel Muscatine Derby Iowa Sam Watkins Libertyville Rebekah Averill Hammer Mt. Pleasant Hattie Turner Sadie Lewis

Multiple Classifieds For Sale And Exchange Items

A jumbled list of sale and exchange offers including Navy seed beans, walnut parlor chairs, various land and farm offerings, an incubator, a Ford car, and a Rio Grande Valley Texas property. Includes contacts, locations, and payment terms across entries.

McLaughlin Furniture Store F. W. McClain West Jackson St Hannah-Clckenbeard Auto Co Landology Skidmore Land Co Skidmore Marinette Wis Rio Grande Valley Texas San Benito Cedar Falls

Parsons to Host Iowa Conference Tennis Tourney

Coach Yount announced Parsons will host the Iowa Conference Tennis Tournament on May 15 and 16 at Parsons courts. Preparations will fix up two courts and build another. A follow up track try-out will run Monday and Tuesday after noon for all students to enter multiple events for individual points.

Yount Parsons Iowa

College Classes Delayed by Red Cross Chairman Absence

Prof. Carter, chairman of the Jefferson County Red Cross, is out of town on business and could not meet his classes today. The schedule is adjusted to accommodate his absence.

Carter Jefferson County Red Cross

Joint YM and YW GC A meeting in chapel

Yesterday a joint meeting of the Y. M. and Y. W. GC. A. was held in the chapel. Miss Mildred Stewart president of Y. W. and Dwight Krum holtz president of Y. M. with Professor Vartanian gave short talks.

Y. M Mildred Stewart Y. W Dwight Krumholtz Professor Vartanian

President Montgomery Returns From Nebraska Trip

President Montgomery will return this evening from Omaha where he spent the week touring various points across the state. He visited multiple communities and met local officials and residents during the tour.

Montgomery Omaha Neb

Troco Nut Butter Promises Superior Flavor and Quick Delivery

Ask for Troco by name to enjoy its distinct butter flavor and butter quality that other nut butters lack. Your dealer can stock it or order it. A phone order delivers promptly anywhere.

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