Taylor and W Taylor editor managers at Fair IA post office
Local notices show Taylor and W Taylor listed as editors and managers with mail matter status at the Fair ia Iowa post office.
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Fairia
Iowa
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
6
168th Infantry Over the Top Reports and Letters
A Rainbow Division Company M member reports going over the top and chasing Germans from trenches with light casualties. Letters from Lorenz Goddard wounded in France describe hospital care and healing shrapnel wounds. Private E C Smith also writes from France about the Xmas Red Cross boxes and similar frontline experiences.
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Sergt
C. F. Shields
Rainbow Division
Lorenz S. Goddard
France
S. E. Goddard
County Surpasses Half Million Mark With Ease
The article reports Jefferson county expected to exceed 500000 in Liberty Loan funding. Chairman O F Fryer states county will go well over half a million and near total allotments across three loans. Three townships had not reported at noon and will boost the total. most towns are expected to exceed quotas, with some doubling their allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Fryer
Jefferson County
Gauze and Garment Work Report From Red Cross Chapter
The Gauze Shop closed for new instructions while the Carment Shop stays open. March saw 1,000 Gauze visitors and 11,092 dressings shipped. Garment Shop produced 250 hospital shirts 100 bed socks 300 bags and leggings plus towels totaling 700 items. Linby Chapter contributed several dozen bed shirts and plans to make pajamas with more help. Knitting Shop has sweater yarn available in the Library Director's Room on select days. Red Cross activity wanes with warmer weather. efforts urged to reach 160 percent of potential in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.iertyville
Linby
Red Cross
More Men Added to Provisional List
The Exemption board adds a number of registrants to the provisional list. Those named may be called for service due to the temporary exemption of certain registrants. The list includes Thos A Carter, Frank T Heston, Ray Scovel, Paul F Simons, Roy E Despain, Wesley HK Teeter, James T Stewart, Clarence Barger, Lee Bail Jr, John Wolverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
A. Carter
Frank T. Heston
Ray Scovel
Paul F. Simons
Roy E. Despain
Wesley HK
Teeter
James T. Stewart
Clarence Barger
Lee
Bail, Jr
John
Wolverton
Fulton Places Second in State Contest at Oelwein
Charles Fulton representing the Southeastern district earned second in the state declamatory contest held in Oelwein last evening. His oration titled The Speech That Started the Russian Evolution aligned with contemporary themes. Fulton previously won first at Bloomfield sub district and Oumwa district contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fulton
Oelwein
Fulton
Bloomfield
Oumwa
Miss Hastings to Give Piano Recital at Elder Conservatory
Miss Henrietta Hastings of Eldon Iowa receives her piano diploma this year from Parsons College Conservatory of Music and will present a graduation recital Tuesday at 8 o clock in Harlydt Chapel. Accompanist Miss Margaret White with Miss Mildred Stewart will assist. The program includes Bach Beethoven Chopin Elgar and Mendelssohn selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Hastings
Eldon
Iowa
Parsons College Conservatory of Music
Harlydt Chapel
Hastings
Fairfield
Margaret White
Mildred Stewart
Hasings
German Offense Ends in Huge Casualties Reported
The Belgian Dagblad newspaper reports 370000 German troops killed in a week of Western Front fighting. The article notes 20 baskets of German soldiers’ identification disks arriving in Peruwnly Belgium, claimed to represent 870000 dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
the Hague
Belgische Daghlad
Peruwnly
Helgium
German pirate Nie werth captured after Tennyson attempt
German agent Nie werth, who tried to blow up the steamer Tennyson of 3044 tons, owned by Brazil and River Navigation, has been arrested in Bahia Brazil. The Tennyson, built in Glasgow in 1900, is registered at Divernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
Bahia
Rio de Janeiro
Herr Niewerth
Glasgow
Brazil and River Mate Steam Navigation Company
Divernon
Germans Attack British Front on Palestine Coast
German and Turkish forces opened an offensive near the coast in Palestine, according to the War Office. The attack began April 10 after a brief bombardment, targeting the British coastal sector of the front as German forces pressed their advance.
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Tlaonid
Palestine
War Office
Local Briefs Highlight News From City Visits and Travel
Miss Minnie Hollander of Lockridge and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Copeland of Mt. Zion visited the city yesterday. Orrin Fordyce of Libertyville is in town on business. Paul Montgomery, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Montgomery, underwent a tonsil and adenoids removal at Jefferson County Hospital this morning. R. E. Lepper, ill for ten days, shows improvement at home on South Second Street. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ricksher and Mr. and Mrs. Emry Clinkenbeard drove to Des Moines to see Theodore Ricksher at Camp Dodge. Hugh Bennett departs tonight for Des Moines and Omaha on business. Mrs. Bennett accompanies him. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Loofbourrow return from Bonaparte after being called by the death of Mrs. Lootbourrow’s father. A Christian Bible School event invites attendees for April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Hollander
Lockridge
Harry Copeland
Mt. Zion
Paul Montgoery
E. H. Montgomery
Jefferson County Hospital
R. E. Lepper
South Second Street
Frank Ricksher
Emry Clinkenbeard
Des Moines
Theodore Ricksher
Camp Dodge
Hugh Bennett
Omaha
Mrs. Bennett
Court adjourned until next Monday in water drainage dispute
Jefferson county township trustee V A Copeland v W A Fulton ends with the court upholding a temporary injunction preventing Fulton from stopping water drainage across his land. Jury released until following week. Grand jury finished but no public indictments released, though several cases pending.
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Jefferson County
A. Copeland
W. A. Fulton
Lehan Pleads Guilty to Receiving Stolen Property
Harry Lehan faced Justice D. B. Wilson and pled guilty to buying a stolen pig. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail. The case reflects ongoing anti theft efforts in Jefferson County led by County Attorney R. C. Leggett, with five prior convictions reported and more actions expected.
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Harry Lehan
Lewhan
Lehan
D. B. Wilson
Jefferson County
R. C. Leggett
Lad sought to return hand car stolen in Hempstead
Notice asks the lad who took a child's hand-car from a Hempstead street residence this forenoon to return it. The appeal is public and directs the person to restore the vehicle without further delay.
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Hempstead Street
Christian Bible School Orchestra Performs Under Prof Jewell
The Christian Bible School orchestra, led by Prof Jewell, performs a program highlighted by student musicians. The ensemble showcases planned pieces and regional talent, drawing an audience for a weekday concert.
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Christian Bible School Orchestra
Jewell
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Grant Schaefer
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Paolo Forti
FE Fiat
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Mrs. Lootbourrow
the Christian Bible School
The
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Max Linder
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