Iowa Boys of Company E Killed in France
Word reaches Mrs Wentworth that her brother William B Ackles of Emerson Iowa a member of Company E 168th Infantry was killed in action in France on July 16. The Des Moines News reports Private Lester D Purcell of Red Oak also died of wounds received July 16. Ackles aged 19 son of James and Mrs Ackles of Trenton Iowa and Purcell aged 19 son of Mr and Mrs J Purcell living six miles south of Red Oak enlisted in April 1917.
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Wentworth
Wm. B. Ackles
Emerson
Iowa
Yatamer
Co. E
France
Jas. Ackles
Trenton
Des Moines
Lester D. Purcell
Red Oak
Purcell
J. To Purcell
Iowa Sets First Labor Quota for Unskilled Workers
Iowa's initial gross quota for unskilled labor in government war work is 5805, with about 2000 to be used by state plants leaving roughly 3805 for out of state needs. The state advisory board meets Monday to apportion 3000 workers among counties, based on county figures. A Washington telegram also limits advertising for 100+ worker jobs to curb bidding by agencies.
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Wes Moines
Iowa
A. J. Urick
United States Employment Service For
Urick
Washington Labor Department
Dayton Wright Ship Thousandth DetHaviland Plane
Dayton Ohio August 1 The Dayton Wright Airplane Company will ship its thousandth DetHaviland plane to Mae in honor of the event the company has declared Thursday a holiday and all employees will be given an outing. Officials of the company expressed satisfaction over Secretary Baker's statement that General Pershing has requisitioned a large number of these planes and they expect the Senate investigation will not reveal any derogatory findings about the machine as now constructed.
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Dayton
Ohio
Dayton- Wright Airplane Company
Mae
Seeoiary Baker
General Pershing Ha
Senate
Sisters of Soldiers Permitted to Work Abroad
Washington announces General March eased passport rules for sisters of soldiers to join war work in France. Eligible sisters must be members of authorized organizations, cleared for the work, refrain from visiting relatives in France, and return home if rules are violated or if they marry an American officer or soldier abroad.
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Washington
Fied Cross
France
War Department
Lawyers and Barbers Targeted in Work or Fight Order
Washington Aug 1 Major General Crowder provost marshal general weighs radical ideas to extend the work or fit order to non productive groups. Lawyers barbers and circus employees are under study as potential exemptions or obligations amid city demands to include young lawyers.
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Crowder
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Senator Johnson Criticizes Mail Service to U S Soldiers
In Washington, Senator Hiram Johnson of California lambasted jail facilities delaying mail to American troops abroad. He cited personal wartime letters showing severe gaps and urged corrections within feasible limits to boost morale among soldiers overseas.
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Washington, D. C
Hiram Johnson
California
Senate
France
Otto H. Kahn
Johnson
Local Classified Ads and Ford Car Bargains
A collage of notices lists vehicles, farms, and produce for sale. Includes a 1914 Ford Touring car, several Ford models, a Dodge, and a truck with farm bed. Also small lots of tomatoes at 3 cents a pound and corn priced at 15 cents per dozen. Farms in Jefferson County offer 62 acres at reasonable terms near Libertyville. Also farm land listings from Missouri and local services.
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Journal
Star Garage
Jefferson Co
Libertyville
C. W. Rains
J. R. Spray
West Jefferson Street
Ford
Dodge Bros
Jones Auto CO
Washington
Iowa
Standard Oil
Missouri
R. White & Son
Macon
Home Coming program for Old Settlers in Keosauqua
Keosauqua Republicans announce two day Old Settlers Home Coming with Gov Harding and Hon James B Weaver among speakers. August 21 address by R R McBeth and James P Starr respond. August 22 welcome by S E Irish with Capt J M Penny responding, plus Weaver address and basket dinner both days.
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Keosauqua Republican
Old Settlers
Jas
J. M. Penny
James B. Weaver
Des Moines
Jas. B. Weaver
Court House Grove
Auction of household goods at 2:30 Saturday Aug 3
An auction sale of household goods will be held at 2 30 Saturday afternoon August 3 at 303 South B Street. Everything is practically new. Auctioneer T B Allender. 876.
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T. B. Allender
Notice of Divorce Petition in Jefferson County Iowa
In the District Court of Jefferson County Iowa Fred J Aldrich sues Helen Aldrich for divorce on grounds of two years abandonment. Helen must appear before noon on the second day of the next term starting September 9 1918 at Fairfield Court House or default will be entered and a decree granted.
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Helen Aldrich
Jefferson County
Iowa
Fairfield
Town
For Sale Farms in Jefferson County and Missouri Bargains
A column lists choice farms in Jefferson and surrounding counties in Missouri with well improved locations offered by P. H. Fisher & Co. Readers are invited to call or write to list farms and city property. Also several small ads offer a coal or coke heating stove, 10 foot oak lumber, and a modern five roomed dwelling with contact details.
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Jefferson
Missouri
P. H. Fisher & Co
A. Young
East Briggs Street
Fay Riggs
Wesday
North Third Street
Wanted Ads From A Town Newspaper
Classified notices seeking hogs a farm buyers agents launder dress rental house typewriter and staff for a West Side restaurant. Multiple requests include livestock consignments farming housing recruitment and rental items with contact phone numbers and names.
For Rent List with Multiple Houses and Rooms
Several rental postings include a four room house near the square at 12.50 per month, a six room partly modern house at 165 per month, a seven room house with sleeping porch via J L Raney, a four room house on West Washington with William Brier, furnished rooms and furniture for sale, a modern five room house with garage near the square with Frank Berard on East Burlington Street.
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Thomas Thoma
J. L. Raney
Washington Street
William Brier
Frank Berard
Burlington Street
Lost Ruby Ring Reported in the Park
A ruby ring is lost with a reward offered for its return to the Journal office. Contact the Journal office at 865 for information or to claim the reward.
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Journal Office
Classified Ads Sell What You Need
When you have something to sell rent or trade classifieds deliver results. Post your item today to reach local buyers and renters fast.
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Dayton-Wright Company
U. S
Bil
Gui
Elies
Mia Avalata
Orpheum
Frank
Pauline Frederick
Gov. Harding
B. Weaver
Fred J. Aldrich
People’s Column
Care Journal
L. Ballwey
Sta. F
Louisville
H. A. Carey
Oliver Typewriter
Brandall
Tribune
Lady Help
West Side
Ravelers
Wis
U.S
War Industries Board
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