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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1918

Page

4

Furlough Rules for Agricultural Service Announced

The Exemption Board outlines furlough rules for soldiers to aid farming this season. Furloughs are limited to short periods for seeding and harvest, require post or cantonment officers to approve, and carry no pay except maintain wartime allowances. Applications flow from relatives using Form 1025 PMGO to local boards and county agents, with signature by the soldier and transportation time capped at 24 hours when arranged by farmers using Form 5655 PMGO.

Department of Agriculture Hwalt Boards

Archbishop urges medical aid for American soldiers in France

Tamdon April 1 The archbishop of Canterbury in the house of Jorda called attention to alleged prevalence of venerable diseases among Persviish soldiers in France The Earl of Derby secretary of war said he had seen the chaplain general of the American forces who had andiographed to President Wilson a proposal that a staff officer and a medical officer come to this country to consult with the archbishop ministers physicians and legal advisers.

Tamdon Canterbury

College News and Military Credit Rules

A faculty ruling grants full semester credits to men entering any military service and allows early leavers to earn credit for work completed. Several students head to service this spring with more expected. Campus events include an all school party, a naval enlistment, a piano recital, and talks by Montaville Flowers on Rebuilding the Temple at the Presbyterian church.

Y. M Parsons Montaville Flowers Presbyterian Church

For Sale Two Fight Cars Easy Payments

Hannah Clinken beard Auto Co advertises two good fight cars for sale with easy payments. Located at 2300.

Hannah-Clinkenbeard Auto Co West Jackson St Hannah Clckenbeard Auto Co

For Rent and For Sale Classifieds Mix Origin

Local classified notices list multiple rental options including four unfurnished rooms near square with private bath at $15 and a four room flat at $10. several modern houses for rent. and various sale items such as a Ford one ton truck, a 1916 Ford car, half-interest in a tile factory, and farm land offerings. Contact Russell Smith and J McClain among others for details.

Square Russell Smith North Fourth Street Vannah-Clinkinbeard Auto Co Ford Car North Court Street South Park Addition South 4Th Street R. H. Bates Perlee Iowa C. G. Taylor Wm. M. Hufstedler South Fifth St Madison Street West Kirkwood J. F. Carbaugh Fairfield N. D Street J. McClain

Marguerite Clarke Shines in The Seven Swans at the Orpheum

Marguerite Clarke stars in The Seven Swans at the Orpheum on Tuesday April 16. Director J Searle Dawley adapts Hans Christian Andersen for the Paramount photoplay with Richard Barthelmess as Prince Charming.

Marguerite Clarke THE Orpheum Tweedledee Marguerite Clark Paramount J. Searle Dawley Hans Anderson Prince Charming Orpheum Theater Miss Clark

Guns for Erin, Says Dillon

John Dillon argues that motor cars machine guns and tanks have already shipped from the battle front toward Ireland. He condemns government methods as guillotine tactics during a debate on the manpower bill urging more time to study the measure.

London John Dillon House of Commons Ireland Dillon

Wanted Help and Housing Ads Lane Early Notice

Classified items include a girl for general housework, furnishing rooms for rent, a boy seeking farm work, a garden lot to rent in South Park Addition, a young couple seeking rooms for light housekeeping, a young man at Purity offering steady work, garden plowing by Sam McElhaney, wall paper cleaning by Schriner and Johnson. Prices and phone numbers provided.

South Park Schriner and Johnson

Lost items notices from Journal classifieds

Several lost items reported with locations in Burlington area. A small pocket-book between Fifth street and Nelson home on West Burlington street containing silver and bills offers reward. A garnet pin offers reward if returned to Journal office. A fountain pen with clip lost near North D street and High school with Journal office return. Glasses in case lost between East Washington and post office or between Kozy and post office with Journal office return.

Fifth Street Nelson Burlington Street Journal Office North D Street High School East Washington Post Office

Russian Fleet Escapes German Menace at Kronstadt

Helsingfors reports the Russian fleet totaling about 200 vessels has eluded German capture. The first squadron with battleships and cruisers reached Kronstadt safely. A second squadron of torpedo boats and submarines is off Kronstadt, while a third transports group is due there tonight.

Petrograd Helsingfors Kronstadt Peetrograd

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Sexemption Board Focal Board Unite For Soldiers’ Health Wilson Lester Brown Stockport Navy Naval Burlington Medical Barhydt Chapel Henrietta Hastings Eldon Conservatory Montgomery In Middleton Marsoff Libertyville Iceman Fairfield Brick and Tile Factory G. M. Neiswanger M. B. Humphrey McLaughlin Furniture Store F. W. McClain Landology Skidmore Land Co San Benito Cedar Falls Erin Sam McElhaney William Fox the Fox Fox Sunshine Com Edy Adolph Zukor Quality Picture Corp Francis X. Bushman Russ HMS Wae Bervic Exide Rexide’ Service Israel Codagan Atherton East Broadway Chicago Scheffel’s Music James Hughes
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