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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1918
Page
6
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The Chicago Tribune publishes a candid editorial exposing Henry Ford’s views and remarks. It quotes Ford on history, patriotism, flags, religion, pacifism, and his stance as a Michigan Senate candidate, noting personal hypocrisy and controversial provocations.
Local note reports Harvey Burkhart of Co. M 168th Infantry wounded in France on July 31. Shrapnel struck his thigh. he is in base hospital No. 34 and expected to recover in weeks. Family received the news by letter. official confirmation anticipated.
The young son of Mr and Mrs Ray Salts was hit by a Ford car while crossing near the park on the east side Saturday afternoon. The vehicle halted quickly and the boy was taken to a physician where only scratches and bruises were found, no serious injuries reported.
Twenty two young men registered at the Court House on Saturday marking their 21st birthday since June 5. Physical examinations will start soon to determine classifications. Names include Glen Albert Hoskinson, Charles Henry Lucas, Raymond Jacobs, John William Fry, and others.
Mrs J R Mikesell born Charlotte Celinda Yates August 15 1842 in Ohio died last evening around 9 50 at 306 West Washington street following years of ill health after a paralytic stroke She married J R Mikesell January 18 1860 in Van Buren county Iowa Their children included George Fred C and Alta Rhodes funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 30 pm at Frazeys Funeral Parlors with Rev L E Kuhns officiating burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
A large crowd in southeastern Iowa gathered at Fort Madison expecting Company M from Deming and other Camp Cody troops to pass through on their way to the eastern coast. Trains were rerouted from Kansas City via the Wabash, causing the Iowa legs of the journey to be skipped and disappointing the spectators.
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