Local news briefs from Mechanicsville to Washington
Local items note various residents in the city for business and visits including O M Bundy Morrison Achenbach O Loughlin and Miss Madge Vernon. A marriage license is issued to Albert Hayes and Nora Roth. Civil service plans call for thousands more workers in Washington with entry salaries up to 1200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Bundy
Mechanicsville
H. J. Hogan
Ottumwa
M. M. O’loughlin
Mt. Pleasant
Albert J. Hayes
Chicago
Nora Ethel Roth
Fairfield
Weehington
D. C
Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
County Price Interpreting Committee Formed
Authorized by the Food Administration a County Price Interpreting Committee has been established to oversee local price interpretations and enforce compliance. The group aims to standardize rulings on costs and ensure fair practices across farms markets and merchants.
Important Changes in Rules as to Flour Purchases
The wheat shortage is easing and new rules take effect September 1. Food Administrator Hoover reports to Deems that wheat conservation continues but with less stringency. All allied nations will share similar bread by using mixed flour containing 26 percent non-wheat grains. Buyers may still purchase flour with twenty percent substitutes, ending the 60-50 rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Deems
Iowa
Simmons and Blough Attend State Fair in Des Moines
William Simmons and Clarence Blough traveled to Des Moines this morning to attend the state fair, joining other visitors for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Davies
Des Moines
William Simmons
Clarence Blough
Notice to settle debts before September 5
Fairfield area notice from Dr. Cc. L. Gamrath requesting all creditors to call and settle debts before September 5 while the writer is leaving town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Cc. L. Gamrath
Finland's Supreme Command Reorganized by Premier
Berlin reports Premier Svinhufvud dissolves the supreme command in Finland and names General Witkman to lead the Finnish army. The change reportedly leaves Colonel Thesleff as commander in chief of sea and land forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Finlarfd
Svinhufvud
Kreuz Zeitung
Berlin
Helsindors
Witkman
Thesleff
Final report of executor in Summers estate on file
Notice to legatees and interested parties that Charles A Summers, executor of Charles Co Summers deceased, has filed a final report in Jefferson County District Court Iowa and asks for approval and discharge. Objections must be filed by November 2 at noon. court session begins November 4 1918 in Fairfield. Starr Jordan attorneys listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias C. Summers
District Court
Jefferson County
Iowa
Charles A Summers
Charles Co. Summers
Caid
Eaid Court
Fairfield
Charlee A. Summers
Starr & Jordan
L—Fu
Piano Tuning Visit in Fairfield Dates and Contact
A piano tuner will be in Fairfield from August 26 to September 4. Leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's music store, J. J. Eisenhart, 901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Leggett Louse
Scheffel’s
J. J
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E. E. Watson
Red Oak
Lew Westervelt
Roy Westervelt
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Louis Easton
Erth
Chisholm
Minn
Willard Vernon
Columbia University
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Margaret
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Camp Pike
Ark
Camp Perry
Ohio
Caewanit
Henry A. Spielman
American Red Cross
Camp Fremont
California
John A. Spielman
Spielman
Irent
Marrold Spielman
France
County Price Interpreting Committee
The
Food Administration
J. 8
M Ray Maxwell
E. C. Fligg
W. C. Spaulding
H. C. Erickson
J. H. Stuckey
Louis White
C. W. Wade
Walter Burns
Dean Taylor
Briter
Star Garage
Leggett
Meean
Ton, Iowa
Shropshire Tre
Delone
Theodore FE. Hall
U. G. Rice
Kodak
Gammer Bros
A. W. Switzer
Third Street
Finland
Huw Dispatch
Supreme Command
Calumet
Fairfield Steam Laundry
John T. Davies
George P. Loesch, L. E
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Burlington St
J. & K Footwear
C. E. Anderson
Se & Baking Por
It Car Garage
He River Cruise
ST. Paul
Helen Blair
W. A. Blotr
Davenport
Lowe
Northern Steamboat Co
Elizabeth
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