Old Settlers Day Invitation in Jefferson County
Encourages inviting friends in Jefferson county to join Old Settlers Day on September 12 and share the joy and pleasure of the event.
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Jefferson County
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
2
Henry County Fair Shows Strong Agricultural Display
Henry County again reports success at the county fair with a broad display of livestock and farm products. Charles Mathews of Danville features an excellent farm exhibit drawing attention to state quality cattle horses and sheep. Jefferson County aims to match this fall with a large agricultural and livestock exhibition by the Livestock and Farm Products association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County
Mathews
Danville
Althoug
Mt. Pleasant
Seiasinibers
Iowa
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Livestock and Farm Products Association
U-Boat Sinks Motor Ship Off New York Coast
A German submarine sank the 1015 ton motor vessel Mitywende off the northern Virginia coast near New York. Captain Frederick Mouse and 21 crew members were rescued after four hours in lifeboats following a fire and collision. The vessel had left New York two days earlier bound for Santos Brazil with cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Virginia
Frederick Mouse
Strain kills Alsert Matin in the Preset region
The body of Albert Matin, a French military officer, will be taken for burial after an incident aboard a military trip. Early reports say the strain caused his death during a continental journey, with officials recording the event and noting the immediate steps for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altwrt
Ehlul
Paw
Prenet Army
WAVY TO GUARD FISH BOATS
Washington August 17 steps to tie seas the raiders have been taken by the wave. Secretary Drantels announces that no rovers will pass fasts and the general court ensures protection. naval patrols here remain vigilant and ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danie'e
Grote
Warhington
Herman
Drantels
Curtoy
Aeval Petrobowte
Vna
Bloomington Car Men Out
Reported turmoil in Bloomington with car men quitting and strikes affecting management and operations at local transit, following unsettled labor tensions and a breakdown in labor relations. Local officials and union members were not named, but the dispute disrupted services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Boraldines
Appoint Men to Run September Registration
The local exemption board named the men in charge of registering men ages 18 to 45 in September. Registration will occur at standard voting places. districts include Walnut Penn Blackhawk Packwood Abingdon Batavia Brookville Center and Des Moines with appointed coordinators listed for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut
M. H. Corey
F. W. Mes
Exact Information On Wounded To Be Sent To Relatives
Washington on August 17 announced a War Department plan to provide precise details about wounded and sick American soldiers in overseas hospitals. Secretary Baker met with Surgeon General Gorgas to organize daily hospital reports into carded, cataloged data accessible to relatives through the Adjutant General. A weekly courier system from France will deliver hospital recruits to the U.S. to ensure accurate descriptions of wounds or illnesses. The initiative aims to reduce distress caused by casualty lists and uncertain classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Sec
Baker
Gorgas
France
Poseijia
Wen
Unclear fragmentary text on transport and attack
Fragmentary report mentions a sunk transport and Marine sources deny confirmation of an attack. No clear details on date, place, or actors are readable.
Italy decorates Americans with war cross in Italy
Reported Aug 7 from Northern Italy notes members of Red Cross and mission service slated for decoration with the Haulin war cross for conduct in June. Recipients include Capt. BR Bates of Sambridge Mass John Maud Mt Lovie Joseph Widner of New York and his Duke of Mineapetia.
Local News Briefs From City Visitors
Irvin Dimn left yesterday for a visit to Dexter with Mrs. Pauline Jackson of Crogs Lanes visiting the city today. Mrs. Jeanette Waterman of Batavia is spending the day in the city. Georgia Trent of Batavia attended the Teachers meeting in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mye
Irvin Dimn
Dexter
Mies
Pauline Jackson
Crogs Lanes
Jeanette Waterman
Biitavia
City
Mies Georgia Trent
Batavia
Toay
Recruiting Officer Seeks New National Guard Company
Henry Oliver leads recruiting in Fairfield for a new National Guard company. He has interviewed interested men from the vicinity and says Fairfield is one of twelve Iowa towns chosen to organize a unit, with Ottumwa as the only other local-area organizer. Oliver accepts applicants from across southeastern Iowa and hosts enlistment sessions at the Armory each evening from eight to ten o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Oliver
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Iowa
Olliver
Jefferson County Teachers Meet and Plan for School Year
The Jefferson county teachers gathered at the courthouse to outline the upcoming year's work. Most township boards have adopted a standard set of school books and a new course of study was explained. A quartet performed while officers organized and urged each teacher to form a Junior Red Cross society in their school by September 15 with aims of full school membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Court House
Teachers’ Club
Lelia McCleary
Josephine McConnell
Fero van Dorin
Mae Green
Kensington Club Picnic Honors Mrs. Mulenix
The Kensington club hosted a sunny picnic on the O. B. Hartman lawn in society notes. They honored Mrs. Fred Mulenix as she prepares to move to Grinnell, leaving soon for her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
O. B. Hartman
Fred Mulenix
Grinnell
Pershing's Crusaders at the Orpheum this September
A government Bureau of Public Information representative arranged for showing Pershing's Crusaders at the Orpheum theater on September 17 18 and 19. The film highlights American troops in France and their valor, with government authentication. Local interest grows as audiences anticipate the patriotic presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Crusaders
Bureau of Public Information
Hugh Bennett
Orpheum Theater
Teh Orpheum Theater
Gove
United States
France
Prize Contest Invites Iowa Women to Save Sugar
The U S Food Administration announces prizes for women who offer the best methods to save sugar. A Davenport committee led by Mike Aldo Proneh selects winners with certificates from Mr Hoover. Entrants from counties and towns compete for regional awards, no entry fee, submissions to Mixes Allow Frouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
Mike Aldo Proneh
Octave Fhanet
Davenport
Hoover
Coty
Sells Floto Circus Draws Crowd to City Tonight
The Sells Floto Circus arrives from Muscatine by rail about 8 36 this morning at the fair grounds. Opening show at 8 00 pm features The Birth of the Rainbow with a 7 30 pm band concert. Doors open an hour early and annexes stay open until 9 00 pm. parade was canceled due to late trains and rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sells-Floto
Rock Island
Muscatine
Fair Gounds
Circus at the Race Track Delights Local Audience
Big tops are pitched inside the race track with patriotic features throughout the entertainment. Rain or no rain the show draws families, as children enjoy the circus events and feel proud to be part of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secon
Yanks Bomb Enemy Towns In Verdun Front Action
American aviators targeted the Neulpone guard near Teminary Parencourt inside Verdun. Attacks extended north of Verdun toward Tidiucouet with bombings on rail facilities at Longaven and surrounding warehouses. Reports mention destruction of guard installations and intense air strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antmriean Armixy
Bt Vrance
Ate
Teminary-Parencourt
Verdun
Lonuren
Tidiucouet
Dursta
Paul Feathery
Gyard
Tne
National League Standings and Scores Roundup
League standings and game results across the National and American Leagues. Includes team records by city and notes on rain delays and upcoming games, highlighting Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Chicago and Detroit and Cleveland performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nalion AL Goragus
Sh Amite
Jidetoa
Piitetoargh
Kineedivo
Rpga Loi Nei York
Hieage- PhinikAgihie
Oman
Cuccapes
Vietnain
St Janta
Beeree
Dytrott
Cleveland
Seventh Perris type vessel launched at Seaboard shipyard
The seventh Perris type vessel was launched at the Seaboard shipyard in this city with Treorma Wel listed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forria
Treorma
Wel
Seaboard Shipyard
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Philadelphin Euneresie
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Cable Lumber CO
M. Kinnavey
Fairfield Steam Laundry
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