30th Iowa Holds Another Reunion
Survivors of the Thirtieth Iowa Voluntary Infantry plan a final reunion at Fairfield on September 11 and 12. Officers Ra D Cramer of Memphis Missouri and Ottumwa’s S J Chester lead the event with secretary J M Gregg of Fairfield. An invitation will go to surviving members and widows of departed comrades.
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Iowa Voluntary Infantry
Fairfield
Ra. D. Cramer
Memphis
S. J. Chester
Ottumwa
J M. Gregg
Kerr
McCrary Critz
Local residents sweep through city on various errands
Albert Larson of Lockridge and Rollin Sheets of Batavia are in the city on business while C J Fulton travels to Des Moines for a short trip. Verne Frazey and family motor to Libertyville for business. Stephen Ipson returns from Rock Island visit. Ada Montgomery, Lelia Lamberson, and others arrive or depart for trips and visits. A list of locally known residents reflects travel and family movements around mid August.
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Rollin Sheets
Batavia
Iowa Casualties Killed in Action and Wounded List
A de-indexed Iowa casualty roll lists soldiers by rank and hometown with Killed in Action and Wounded in Action entries. Names include Amnew, Davenport Kenyon L., Brooks, Sehwind L A., Andereon O M, Jessen, Mann W.R., Evans T.R., Flahve E M, Casson C L, Balensiefer M C, Schmitt P, Walker W, Evans C, Boswell, Dary O N, Henderson W, Mrouion C G, Roberts, Wallas, Canoway O L, and Canoway listed from multiple towns such as Des Moines Indianola and New Virginia.
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Mechanic, Casson
C. L
Banks
F.C
Washington Balensiefer
M. C
Waterloo Schmitt P. Ak
Marcus Walker
Pacific Junction
Des Moines Evans
St Bares
Shelby Boswell
Webster City Dary
Fontanelle Henderson
Pleasant
Aceite
Waterloo Mrouion
Sheldon Wallas
Glory Won While Violating Orders in German Stand
A veteran recounts an American unit that ignored orders to fall back and consolidate. While the French flank urged retreat, the unit’s officer stayed put, halting the German advance. The observer notes the defiant stand marked the end of the German surge.
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Feryman Tush
Crme
Paris
Aux
Britain unlikely to return to prewar liquor controls
Baron d'Abernon, chairman of the central board of control, states wartime efficiency gains in liquor restrictions are permanent and Great Britain will not revert to prewar conditions in this regard.
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London
Great Britain
Baron d’Abernon
Central Board of Control
Knotty problem for state labor board
Des Moines reports the state labor advisory board struggles to apportion 5000 unskilled workers across Iowa counties. Agricultural counties offer few workers, so cities and industrial centers bear the burden for factories, shipyards, and munition plants. Some non war work plants may rely on women to fill gaps.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Advisory Board
Red Cross provides August pause on dressings class
Headquarters reports adequate surgical dressings supply and thus no August quota for this chapter. The decision cancels the August surgical dressings class due to sufficient stock.
Big Red Cross Benefit at Methodist Church Friday Night
A Methodist church hosts a Red Cross benefit Friday night featuring the A. M. E. choir. The event aims to raise funds for local relief efforts and community support programs.
Armory Meeting Plans Old Settlers Day
Notice of a Friday 8 p.m. meeting at the armory to arrange Old Settlers Day. All interested are urged to attend.
Jubilee Singers to Perform at Methodist Church Friday
A Jubilee Singers concert at the Methodist church Friday night invites community help for the Red Cross. Performers seek support as they share music and charity efforts.
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Jubilee Singers
Methodist Church
the Red Cross
A. M. E. Jubilee Singers to Perform at Church
Mildred Ferguson offers child care at home for two girls nightly. The A. M. E. Jubilee Singers will perform Friday night at the Methodist church, with the event listed at address 912 Hear.
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Mildred Ferguson
Divorce Petition Filed in Jefferson County Iowa
The District Court of Jefferson County Iowa lists Fred J. Aldrich as plaintiff and Helen Aldrich as defendant in a divorce petition alleging husband and wife status and desertion for over two years. If Helen Aldrich fails to appear by the next term starting September 9 1918 a default and decree may be issued. Attorney W F Kopp represents the plaintiff.
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Jefferson County
Iowa
Fred J. Aldrich
Helen Aldrich
District Court
Fairfield
Town
John Leathers Injured In Auto Jack Accident
John Leathers of Loveland Colorado was badly injured yesterday afternoon when a car jack slipped and pinched his hand under the bed of the auto. Three fingers suffered severe crushing damage but doctors thought the fingers could be saved. The Leathers family planned to resume their return trip to Colorado today.
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John Leathers
Loveland
Colorado
Fairfield
Red Cross Benefit by A. M. E. Choir at Meth dist Church
The A. M. E. choir hosts a Red Cross benefit at the Methodist church on Friday night. Proceeds support relief efforts as community members attend the event and enjoy a program.
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Red Cross
A. M. E. Choir
Methodist Church
Campaign to flood public library with wartime books
The intensive drive for Camp Library Books aims to continue throughout the war as volunteers urge citizens to bring books to the Public Library for wartime distribution and reading.
Fire destroys Chas. Edmund home in Packwood
Carl Edmund’s residence at Packwood was totally burned yesterday around noon when a gasoline stove exploded. Almost nothing inside the house survived, only a few items were saved.
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Carl Edmund
Packwood
Red Cross Benefit at Methodist Church Friday Night
Attend the Red Cross benefit at the Methodist church Friday night at 8 o'clock. The event invites community members to support aid efforts and local volunteers.
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Red Cross
Methodist Church
Fairfield School Bond Call Ends Interest August Fifteenth
The Independent School District of Fairfield notifies that bonds numbers 95 96 97 and 98 are called for payment with interest stopping August 15. Secretary indicates the district treasurer will handle the redemption.
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Secretary
Fairfield
Christians Attend A. M. E. Jubiles Singers Friday
Go to the Methodist church Friday night to hear the A. M. E. Jubiles Singers. Sermon and music draw local parishioners to the service at 915.
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Methodist Church
A. M. E. Jubiles
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Albert Larson
Lockridge
City
C. J. Fulton
Verne Frazey
Libertyville
Stephen Ipson
Rock Island
Ada Montgomery
Boulder, Colo
Lelia Lamberson
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnesota
J. J. Hutchison
Creston
Hiteman
J. A. Loufburrow
Edmund, Okla
Mary Loufburrow
F. J. Morris
Mt. Pleasant
B. D. Morris
Mabel Gantz
Mary Sears
Brookville
Josephine Blackwood
Cedar Rapids
H. H. Moyer
W. W. Gearhart
Burlington
E. G. Spencer
Elizabeth McKee
Osceola
W. B. Picken
Sophia Bucher
J. A. Moulring
Chicago
Elmer Biehl
Woodstock
Katherin Easting
Margaret
Bonaparte
J. D. Loofburrow
Omar Davis
William
The
Rainbow Divsion
France
Cartvalet
Jefferson County Hospital
S. J. Welch
Ruth
Pittsburg, Pa
J. D. McGaughey
J. C. Barnes
Charles Smock
Ada Kirkpatrick
Craig
Keota
Garner
Ray Kirkpatrick
Portland
Ore
J. S. Gantz
Clay Brennamen
Robert Israel
Delmar
Harry Israel
C. S. McElthinny
John Schaefer
Samuel Creek
J. M. Gregger
Gus Smithberg
John S. Loughery
Amnew
Davenport Kenyon
L. N
Brooks
Sehwind
L. A
Dubuque
Andereon
Willisen Remnel Wik
Iees
State Labor Board
A. M. E. Jubilee Singers
W. F. Kopp
John T. Davies
George P. Loesch, L. E
West
Burlington St
Chas. Edmund
Hufstedier & Baker
Ile
Aker i
North Main Street
Ford
Packard
Leggett Hotel
Helen
W. A. Blair
Davenport
Northern Steamboat Co
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