Third Iowa regiment to send fifty men from each company to France
Des Moines Aug 15 Fifty men will be transferred to the Third Iowa regiment from each company of the First and Second Iowa regiments as part of a reorganization. The Third Iowa will hold about 8,600 men, 250 per company, with the First regiment ordered to Des Moines for camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
France
Third
Burlington
Sabula
Clinton
du Suque
Keokuk
Fair Grounds
Fairfield Theater Showcases Eternal Love Feature
The Fairfield Theater announces the butterfly feature Eternal Love for tomorrow. A prize was offered for a spring inspired painting titled A messenger of spring with Paul Dachelette as a muse in Paris. Mignon, a Briton girl, endures hardship as she seeks Paul amid Parisian art world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Theater
François Gautier
Paul Dachelette
Paris
Gautier
Mignon
Paul
Mona Liza
Madhlette
Notice to James P Gill in Partition Action in Jefferson Iowa
In Jefferson County Iowa W W Gill and Allie Gill sue James Gill and G M Gill seeking one third each of Lot 13 Block 10 Packwood Iowa. They claim inheritance from Martha J Gill died 1916 and request sale by referee with proceeds divided by shares. Defendants must answer by Sept 10 1917. otherwise default and decree. Starr Jordan Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
James P. Gill
Merk
District Court of
W. W. Gill
Allie Gill
James Gill
G. M. Gill
County of
Jefferson
State of
Iowa
Packfood
Martha J. Gill
Fairfield
Town
Starr & Jordan
Kaiser Cablegram Confirms Belgium Neutrality Violation Stance
Washington moves public the 1914 Kaiser cablegram to Wilson where Belgium neutrality was said to be violated on strategic grounds. The note, once denied, was released by the state department after Berlin dispatches questioned its existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Belgium
State Department
Gerard
Berlin
Ditching After Fast Train Crash Injures Twelve
In Noblesville Indiana the Winona Flyer on the Union Traction line struck an open switch near Noblesville, was ditched at speed, injuring twelve passengers. No fatalities occurred. injuries include Karl Myers Windfall with severe leg injuries and possible amputation, and William Griffin Indianapolis motor man among others from Indiana towns and two states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
Union Traction Company
Karl Myers
William Griffin
Indianapolis
Lucy W. Gardner
Gloomington
Fletcher Gardner
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Harvey Stroud
Elwood
Jesse G. Porter
Tipton
F. G. Hilman
N. W. Brown
Lucy Hardy
H. F. Bockweg
C. H. Tomlinson
Cicero
Sarah Werkoff
Elkhart
W. Allen Wood
Atlanta, Ga
Chicago Man and Daughter Die in Auto Collision
Sol Simmerman and daughter Mollie of Chicago were killed when a train struck their auto in Litchfield Illinois as the Simmerman family traveled for Mrs Simmerman’s health. Mrs Simmerman drove the car with her husband and three children. the husband and one child died, a seven month old baby in the father’s arms survived with the least injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Ill
Sol Simmerman
Mollie
Chicago
Simmerman
For Sale Classified Ads in People’s Column Variety
A collage of ads lists items for sale including a deluxe motorcycle, cucumbers, Jersey cows, a Studebaker car, a five passenger Weile automobile, multiple Fords and tires, hens and rooster, a jewel gas range, flats for rent, land for trade, a showcase, a collection of livestock including jennets and jacks, and Remington typewriters with factory-direct pricing and terms from the American Writing Machine Co. in Chicago. The entries provide contact phone numbers and locations in Ottumwa and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Briggs Street
W. F. Miller & Son
Jersey
Max Westphal
Studebaker
Anton R. Carlson
Weile
G. Myrick
South Ottumwa Wrecking Company
South Ward Street
Ottumwa
Iowa
Lwelve
East Lowe Street
Jewel Gas Range
Thomas& Thomas
H. E. Wisecarver
Fairfield National Bank
Hannah & Clinkenbeard
Jack
Jennet
Otis Hudson
Curryville
Remingtons
Monarchs
L. GC. Smiths
Royals
American Writing Machine Co., Inc
South Dearborn, Street
Chicago
Protests Over Drafting Aliens With First Naturalization Papers
Washington reports protests by neutral nations to the state department regarding drafting for foreign service of aliens who have taken first naturalization papers. The concern is that a first paper alien who objects should be allowed time to return to his country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Foreign Service
Ambulance Driver Describes Frontline Service in War
Henry B. Houston 2d of Philadelphia, just back from the front, says German gunners now target American ambulances. Houston spent seven months driving an ambulance and notes that before the declaration of war the vehicles received only casual shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Atlantic
America
Henry B. Houston 2d
Philadelphia
For Rent and Wanted Classified Notices
A collection of rental ads and wanted notices listings modern cottages rooms flats and housekeeping options with contact numbers and addresses including North Ninth Street West Broadway West Hempstead Street Burlington Street and various phone contacts for immediate inquiries and availability. Some entries seek housework help or garage space and a cafe job is listed among the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Broadway
West Hempstead Street
the Square
E. R. Smith
Ford
West Burlington Street
New Chicago
Care Journal
Lost on Blue Grass Road A Neck Piece Found Purse
A black purse found Sunday afternoon on Blue Grass Road about three miles east of Fairfield contains a small amount of money. The owner may claim by identifying and paying for this ad. A reward is offered at the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass Road
Fairfield
Journal Office
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Lisely
Ment
Deming
Fort Snelling
Plaintiff
Kaiser
Gerara
Houston
Illinois National Guard
Tex
Soldier Boys
Chamber of Commerce
Women's Camp League of Houston
D. D. Orr
Woman's Camp League
Rich Institute
American Library Association
Southwest
Flyer
People's Column
Army of
North Ninth Street
CC. G. Taylor
A. V. Frazey
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
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