County Price Interpreting Committee Members Listed
Authorized by the Food Administration the committee includes J. S. McKenney Ex Officio V Ray Maxwell Louis White E C Fligg C W Wade C Spaulding Ex Officio H C Erickson J H Stuckey Walter Burns Dean Taylor and others with associated numerical figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. McKenney
Ray Maxwell
Louis White
E. C. Fligg
C. W. Wade
C. Spaulding
H. C. Erickson
J. H. Stuckey
Walter Burns
Dean Taylor
Local News Briefs From Batavia and Surrounding Areas
Rollin Sheets of Batavia was in the city yesterday while Veil Frazey and family motored to Burlington on business. Various residents, including C. J. Fulton from Des Moines and the Chester and Herring families, visited or hosted relatives. Lieut. E. Rorick left for Camp Stanley Texas after a two day stay, and many others planned trips to Chicago Casper Wyoming Woodbine and New York for work and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin Sheets
Batavia
City
Veil Frazey
Burlington
BE. E. Rorick
Camp Stanley
Texas
Camp Perry
Ohio
Sugar rule reminder tightens controls in Jefferson county
The sugar situation remains strict with all Fairfield grocer lists filed weekly for state inspection. Residents are warned not to exceed an allotment of two pounds per person for August and to avoid signing for more than their entitlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
State Food Administration
Wilson May Appoint Porter Assistant Attorney General
Washington August 21 Claude R Porter United States attorney for the Southern Iowa district aided in the prosecution of one hundred I W W agitators at Chicago is under consideration by President Wilson for nomination as an assistant attorney general to succeed William C Fitts who resigned recently He Porter has been district attorney since 1914 and was chosen by Attorney General Gregory to act with rank K Nebeker in the prosecution of the I W W several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Claude R. Porter
United States
Lowe
Chicago
Wilson
Wm. C. Fitts
Porter
Lieutenant Walter Schaefer Dies as Prisoner
Ottumwa reports Lieutenant Walter Schaefer died in a German hospital after being wounded on patrol and captured. A famed midwest athlete, he led as Iowa high school fullback, starred at the University of Chicago, and played for Ottumwa’s champion basketball team, winning state and national honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Walter Schaefer
Middle West
John Schaefer
Schaefer
Iowa High School
University of Chicago
Iowa
Ninols
Military registration totals for 21 year olds in 1918
Revised estimates show 148000 men reaching age twenty one since the last count must register next Saturday. About half may enter class one for immediate call to colors. State by state figures listed, total 18011.
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Washington
Aus
Mrshal General
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illnois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Sao
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Olatioma
Oregon
Pennyvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Wrehington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyening
Government Seizes German Gluten in NY Warehouse
The United States announces seizure of 147000 pounds of de witullzerdt wheat gluten in New York. The gluten, once worth about $200000, was destined for Germany via Switzerland and was found ready for shipment. it will be sold at public auction per A Mitchell Palmer statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
New York
Germany
Switzerland
A. Mitchell Palmer
Letter From Private Frank Lewis in France Hospital
A World War I letter from Pvt. Frank Lewis Co M 168th Infantry AEF in France to Gus at Fairfield Iowa describes a German engagement, injuries to his arm hand and right leg, and hopes to leave the hospital in about a month. He asks about the glove business, cutters, and Vern Carey, mentions Major Clarke and a Fairfield doctor visiting the base hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Base Hospital 15
France
Co. G. Hansen
Fairfield
Gus
Vern Carey
Major Clarke
Pvt
Frank Lewis
Co. M
168Th Infty
Letter Home From Base Hospital No 32 France
Orion Coppoack writes from Base Hospital No 32 in France sending a cheerful update to his mother and sister. He describes long work hours, improved patient outcomes, and better weather conditions while noting hospital routines, transfers to American trainers, and a sense of fatigue yet resolve amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Base Hospital No. 32
France
Inet
Creston
Schitter
Paul
U. S. Army
Private Lindbom Writes From Aix les Bains France
Private E Lindbom reports from Aix les Bains France a famous summer resort with 11 teammates from Base 32 Unit BR. He describes the pleasant trip through France passing vineyards and hillside grape cultivation and notes vast wine production and its role in sustaining soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aix-les-Balna
France
Unit BR
United States
Death of W N Gossick in East Lowe Street
W N Gossick, a respected city resident, died last evening at 7 o clock at his East Lowe street home after years of ill health from complications. Funeral details await the arrival of a daughter in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Gossick
East Lowe Street
French Holiday Highlights Across Langres Dijon and Lyons
The writer describes visits to Langres high on a hill with an ancient cathedral from around 1000 A D, Dijon and Lyon with its large population, an opera, and numerous sights. He notes American soldiers on leave, YMCA activities, biking and cog railway views of Mt. Blanc, a grand lake area, golf and tennis facilities, and a notable YMCA building formerly a gambling house paid for by the United States. The letter ends with anticipation of returning home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langres
Dijon
Lyon
France
Paris
Lyons
Mt. Blanc
Switzerland
Italy
United States
Men age 21 since 1918 must register by August 24
All male persons who have reached their twenty first birth day since June 5 1918, or on or before August 24, must register on August 24. These men should consult with local boards as to how and where they should register.
Piano Tuning Visit in Fairfield August 26 to September 4
EB. J. Eisenhart announces piano tuning services in Fairfield from August 26 through September 4. Leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store. Contact 941 for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Leggett House
Scheffel's
EB. J. Eisenhart
Classified Ads Drive Quick Results For Selling Or Renting
When you have anything to sell rent or trade use classified ads. They reach local buyers renters and traders quickly. List clear details prices locations and contact information to attract fast responses. A simple well written ad improves visibility and turnout at the sale.
Notice of Final Settlement in Jacobson Estate
Final report of John Jacobson as administrator of Nettie Jacobson deceased will be filed by August 29 1918 in Jefferson county Iowa court. Court to consider discharge of administrator and bond release. Objections due by September 2 1918 at noon. default if none. Fairfield court house Jefferson county Iowa September 9 1918. JOHN JACOBSON E F SIMMONS Attorney Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Jacobson
District Court
Jefferson County
Iowa
John Jacobson
Fairfield
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County Price Interpreting Committee
The
Food Administration
Victory
Amery
Pe A . E
OCAL
C. J. Fulton
Des Moines
8. J. Chester
Charles Herring
Dorothy
Hazel Sauer
Culp
Rock Island
Arsenal
Doris Jones
John
Salem
O. S. Hart
Baby
Helen Hammond
Lelia Lamberson
Harris Yount
Ella Boyd
Woodbine
John Yount
John and
Howard
Walter Downs
Mildred
St. Charles
Delmar Frazey
Reuben Gilbert
Charles Cummings
Casper
Wyoming
Hugh McClelland
Charles McClelland
Frances Elimaker
Palmer Writing School
Cedar Rapids
There
W. P. Newman
Stockport
Forest Wright
D. D. Howell and
J C. Ball
Miss Pearl Ball
Mr. Ball
L. C. Ball
Camp Merritt, N. J
Helen van Nostrand
Maude Joyce
L. W
Hattie
Stella Monfort
Perry Monfort
Hattie Monfort
Ottumwa Hospital
John Smith
Hanover
Alice Frasher
Edward Dose
Clinton
Illinois
Orion Coppock
Private
E. Lindbom
W.N. Gossick
Eatonic
Gaumer Bros
E. F. Simmons
Kodak
Gausmer Bros
A. W. Switzer
Third Street
John T. Davies
George P. Loesch, L. E
West
Burlington St
H River Cruise
ST. Paul
Helen Blair
W. A. Blair
Davenport
Minneapolis
Northern Steamboat Co
F. D. Kerrick
Tribune
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