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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1917

Page

8

U-Boat Leaves Victims To Perish

Washington reports sinking of a vessel by German submarines with five Americans aboard. The submarine surfaced near a patrol boat and sank, leaving others to struggle in the water. Three wounded, one American among them. In Danville Illinois, Mrs Redbecca Sears died at 77, with surviving children Jennie Francis and Bert Sears.

Washington State Department Danville Redbeccca Sears Coyington Here Jennie Francis Ambia Ind Bert Sears Covington

Women Run Stores Men to Farm Plan Outlined

Business leaders of Thief River Falls Minnesota plan to close stores or leave them in charge of women and support local farmers to offset labor shortages after a mass meeting.

Thief River Walls Minn

War on Food Hoarding Campaign Starts in Kokomo

Kokomo grocers joined other cities in a campaign against hoarding by refusing to sell staples in large quantities. The move aims to curb shortages and stabilize prices as part of a broad effort to ensure fair access to basic food items.

Kokomo Ind

Chicagoan Rooney killed stealing ride in Indiana train

Terre Haute Ind April 23 Thomas Rooney trying to steal a ride to Chicago was mangled to death by a Chicago and Eastern Illinois train. A letter from his mother was found in his pocket bearing 2041 Lincoln Street Chicago Illinois.

Terre Haute Ind Thomas Rooney Chicago Lincoln Street Chicag

Mexicans Hiss U.S. Envoy at Mexican Congress Opening

American Ambassador Henry Fletcher was hissed as he appeared for the opening of the Mexican congress in Mexico City. The report notes German Minister Vonckhardt was greeted with an extended ovation, and another ovation occurred when he left.

Fe] Paso Tex Henry Fletcher Chamber of Deputies Mexican Congress Mexico City Vonckhardt

Berlin denies using bodies for fats and oils

Berlin dispatch denies reports that German factories use human corpses to render fats oils and fertilizers. A circulating tale prompted indignant German denial. Also noted are plans for a Wilson statue in Deauville and Holland’s formal neutrality declaration to Washington.

London Berlin

Baseball Results National League Summary

At St Louis the Pirates beat the Cardinals 7 to 4 with Mamaux Pischer Donk and Snyder contributing. At Cincinnati the Chicago club defeated the Reds 4 to 7 as Douglas Vackard Wilson Schneider and Wingo scored for Chicago.

St. Louis R.A.E Pittsburgh Mamaux Pischer Donk Snyder

Cleveland and Chicago Baseball Stats Fragment

Fragmentary sports note listing Cleveland and Chicago line items with team scores and player names Klepper O Neal Ehmke James Spencer Danforth Williams Schalk Hamilton Groom Severoid. The text includes scattered city references Cleveland Chicago St. Louis and numeric codes.

Cleveland Detroit Klepper O'’Neil Ehmke James and Spencer Chicago St. Louis Danforth Williams Schalk Hamilton, Groom and Severoid

May Lose Eyesight From Broken Glasses

Mrs Emry Little of West Grimes was injured Saturday night when her eyeglass frame struck a wringer and shattered the lens over her eye. The head injury left a deep cut to the eye area and doctors fear a severe outcome.

Emry Little West Grimes Whch

Music Conservatory Recital Tuesday in Springfield

A Parsons College Conservatory of Music recital is set for tomorrow at 7 30 in Prof Moorhead's studio for Iva Scheffel pupils. The program includes works by Rogers, Devaux, Lange, Buck, and more as the public is invited. Also reported is a state taxation equality study recommending abolishing the state board of equalization for a three member tax commission appointed by the governor, with findings from four counties showing wide variation in valuations of horses, sheep, hogs, automobiles, and watches.

Parsons College Conservatory of Music Prof. Moorhead Iva Scheffel The Brooklet Tyres Rogers Rowena Neller Noble Lucile Stallman Devaux Bernice Leathers Facarnot Lake Lange Milford Parsons Wayside Brook Smith Irene Barley Gronan Josephine Blackwood Ee Rogers Gladys McClain Slumbar Ake Kohler Patrick McLaughlin Miss Scheffel Springfield Ill Illinois House of Representatives Revenue Committee State Board of Equalization H.S. Hicks James S. Etherton C. A. Young Albert F. Vol Murphysboro Jackson County Laenna Township Logan County Durand Township Winnebago County Degognia Township Kincaid Township Levan Township Sand Ridge Township Pomona Township

Pirates of Penzance Tickets Go Fast in Fairfield

Tickets for the Pirates of Penzance went on sale at 8 o clock this morning at Jericho and faston. The Fairfield Oratorio Society will stage the work Wednesday night at the High School auditorium with local talent in leading roles. By 9 o'clock more than 500 tickets had sold.

Jericho & Faston’s

New Chicago Pantatorium and Shining Parlor Ad

Pearl McGill of New Chicago Cafe promotes a shop offering second hand men's clothing and ladies white kid and buck shoes. Located next to the New Chicago Cafe, the ad invites customers to trade in or purchase footwear and apparel.

New Chicago Pantatorium and Shining Parlor White Kid Buck Pearl McGill New Chicago

Wanted notices fill Journal classifieds page

Wanted single man for farm work call 9105. Salesmen needed for tires and auto supplies with liberal salary call 8402 after 6 pm ask for Mr Allison. Two furnished rooms for light housekeeping west side preferred address E care Journal. Lond en Machinery Co seeks bright young man for clerical work high school education. Experienced girl for general housework phone 401. One safe. A girl needed for dining room at The Kozy apply in person 556.

Allison West Side Care Journal Londen Machinery Co

For Sale Classified Chips and Offers

Multiple sale items listed including a Sun typewriter with traveling case and inquire at Journal office. Farm stock includes three broad sows and 24 ewes with lambs. contact C H Rubey Route 5 by phone 7512. Also horse buggy harness carriage sleigh robes from A V Frazey. Furniture and a 9 room house offered by Pancoast Hendrickson Ronk Real Estate in Stubbs building East side of Square. Phone 1739 and 434 510 611 62 used for contact.

Sun Journal Office Forrow C. H. Rubey Route 5 A. V. Frazey East Adams Street J. G. Browning Pancoast, Hendrickson & Ronk Stubbs

For Rent Notices From Historic Journal Pages

Furnished room in modern house at 705 W Washington St with light housekeeping service and phone 4588. Another furnished room two blocks from the square at 304 W Burlington St, phone 1782. Four vacant lots behind the hospital, 150 by 236 feet with rich soil, seeking cash rent to cover taxes, inquiry to "H" care of Journal.

Washington Street Burlington Street Journal

Lost coral beads and church notices at Presbyterian

Lost string of coral beads to be returned to this office for a reward. Lost seats at Sunday evening service last seen a year or more ago. return to Presbyterian church tomorrow evening. Lost influence of many a man for better community through example. go to Presbyterian church next Sunday. 571 612

Fider Ficder Presbyterian Church Tomorow

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