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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
6
Mail Subscribers Lose Papers In Transit Across Route
Suburban subscribers complain of missing mail deliveries with many papers lost en route. The Journal notes paid postage on such papers and urges readers to report missing issues to help fix the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Fairfield Post Office
Fairfield Chapter 39 to Hold Called Meeting at Masonic Temple
Fairfield Chapter No 39 O E S will hold a called meeting at the Masonic Temple Friday at eight o clock. Worthy Grand Matron Anna Stillman of Waukon and Associate Grand Matron Anna Morris of this city will attend. Initiation will take place and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
O. E.S
Masonic Temple
Anna Stillman
Waukon
Anna Morris
Brave Belgian Boy Defies German General
A Belgian village youth, son of the Louvain blacksmith, attacked a German general Von Gluck and inflicted fatal injuries. The youth, angered by German occupation and speeches, fled into his father’s shop pursued by a German officer. The tale accompanies notes on depredations in Belgium and previews The Kaiser the Beast of Berlin at Fairfield Theater next Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louvain
Belgium
von Gluck
Berlin
Fairfield Theater
Ice Cream Social at Bethesda Church Friday Evening
Bethesda Church hosts an ice cream social Friday evening inviting all residents. Fundraising event supports a loan on improved city property involving Thoma & Thoma. Event details are brief with no additional schedule information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda Church
Thoma & Thoma
Next National Army Men to Leave April 30 at Noon
Twenty four county men depart Fairfield on a special train April 30 at 12 20 pm to join the National Army. The train, leaving Burlington at 10 50 am, carries Des Moines and Henry county contingents with additional pickups from Rock Island trains routing through Ottumwa to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army
Fairfield
Des Moines
Henry County
Des Moines County
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
Camp Dodge
Rock Island
Keokuk
Lee County
van Buren County
Wapello
Washington
Washington County
Keokuk County
Mahaska County
Ottumwa
Jefferson County Nears Doubling Third Liberty Loan Quota
The county has raised 651,200 dollars toward the Third Liberty Loan with all townships contributing. Subscriptions are nearly complete. total is expected to near double the quota as campaigns continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
16 Year Old Seeks Eldon Kin Unknown Name Adopted Lad
Charles Wilson, a 16 year old from Eldon, asked County Clerk George M Ball to locate his siblings. He was adopted at age two and does not know his real name. He has a sister Margaret aged about 25 to 30 and a brother Frank. He cannot recall other siblings' names. The clerk could not help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Eldon
George M. Ball
Margaret
Frank
Casualty List Tallies 65 with 2 Officers Missing
Washington report shows 65 names. two killed in action and two lieutenants missing, including Benjamin P. Burpee and Frank K. Miller. Wounded total 391 with 7 severely and 387 wounded lightly. other deaths and diseases noted. Lieut Wilmar E. Bradshaw is missing and Lieut Proul Judson Jr. is slightly wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benjamin P. Burpee
Frank K. Miller
Wilmar EI. Bradshaw
Proul Judson, Jr. Slizhtis
Soldiers Moving Fast in Major U S Troop Deployment
Washington reports the United States replying to Allied calls for men, detailing the largest troop movement in the nation’s history. Officials praise the rapid deployment as trains are diverted in training areas to allow unhindered soldier transit, while civilian services pause in affected districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
West Front
Balfour
London
Spanish Ship Louisa Torpedoed. Three Crew Lost
The Louisa, a Spanish vessel, was torpedoed and sunk with three crew members reported lost. The owners informed the government of the attack, details and exact fate of the remaining crew were not disclosed.
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Madrid
Louisa
PUBLIC SALE AT FARM NEAR FAIRFIELD SATURDAY APRIL 20
Public sale of three head of horses and fourteen head of hogs with farm implements including a McCormick mower hay rake corn planter and plows. Equipment and livestock to be auctioned Saturday at 2:00 PM on the County Farm road four miles southwest of Fairfield. Terms announced sale day. Additional items and contact J McCabe via phone 2295.
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Fairfield
Chester White
Farrow
Poland
China
Ove Burg
McCormick
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