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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
2
Irregularity Report Prompted for Carrier Service
Report requests prompt notification of any irregularity in the carrier service. The message references Telephone No. 23 and urges quick action by readers.
Torpedoed Ship Apapa Sinks. 60 Die and 120 Saved
The British steamship Apapa was torpedoed and sunk with about 60 deaths reported. Roughly 120 passengers and crew survived. The survivor reports indicate the submarine fired on women and children in open boats. The Apapa, 430 feet long and 7,832 tons, was built in Glasgow in 1914, owned by African Steam Ship Co., equipped with wireless and submarine signals.
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London
Fred
Glasgow
African Steamship Company
Hoarding Farmers in Panic Over Potatoes at Camp Mills
Panic grips potato traders near Camp Mills Long Island as an officer confronts a farmer with a barn full of spuds held at 109 a barrel. The commissary notes the crop is now sold at 25 a barrel and urges no further sales.
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New York
Camp Mills
Long Island
United States Commissary
Tie
Draft waivers allow immediate induction for deferred classes
Washington December 6. Provost Marshal General Crowder announced that registrants whose qualifications and order numbers do not fit their local boards quotas may request immediate induction. A waiver of deferred classification filed with the local board allows an otherwise deferred class to be examined and sent to camp immediately, though not as a substitute for the board quota.
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Washington
Regia
Voters to Decide Nationwide Prohibition Amendment
Washington Dee. G. The Judiciary Committee favors sending the question to state legislatures for ratification. The House will vote on the measure next Tuesday with passage likely before holiday adjournment.
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Washington
Dee. G
House Judiciary Committee
Two U S Soldiers Killed in France in November
General Pershing reported two American soldiers killed and seven wounded in action in France between November 5 and 17. Killed were Corp Virgil G Winebrenner and Pvt Peter Wojilewicz, with families listed, and wounded included Corp Gus Purdue and Pvt David A Saunders among others.
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Washington
Dev
Peter Wojilewicz
Sallie Woitalewicz
West Eighteenth Place
Chicago
Corp
Gus Purdue
Infantry
Purdue
Marion
New Boston
David A. Saunders
Frank Durant
Wilix Avenue
C ‘Hicago
Mark C. Dufen
Fairfield Red Cross Unit A Nearest Call for Service
Fairfield citizens await possible deployment within two weeks as Red Cross Hospital Unit A is ordered to hold in readiness by Maj. J. F. Clarke after a message from General Gorgias. Exact destination is not disclosed for military reasons and members are notified to be ready to move on a telegraphic signal.
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Fairfield
Red Cross
J. F. Clarke
Gorgias
Read
Iowa Y M C A campaign total far exceeds state quota
Des Moines reports that Iowa’s Y M C A drive raised 1.51 million dollars against an 800 thousand target, with the state near doubling its quota and several counties yet to report. First district counties show strong returns while others lag.
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Iowa
Iown
Des Moines
Y. M.C. A. War Fund
William Parsons
Governor’s mansion bought by state in Des Moines
Des Moines news reports the state executive council purchased the Jackson Beyer home at the southwest corner of East Bienventa and Des Moines streets for 17000 dollars, part of capitol extension planning. Governor and family will move in immediately after purchase from the Beyer estate. Also notes Mrs Jas McCall of Birmingham is seriously ill at Jefferson County Hospital with pneumonia after blood poisoning. a newborn girl born November 17 remains in fragile health.
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Des Moines
State Executive Council
Jackson Beyer
East Bieventa
Des Moins Streets
State House
Tarding Oud
Capitol Extension
Beyer
Birmingham
Jas. McCall
Florence
Thomas Williams
Jefferson County Hospital
Society notices and meetings announced for week
The Women's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church meets tomorrow at 2 30 at 401 West Briggs with full attendance urged. A called meeting of the Women's Suffrage association at the Library also at 2 30 to adopt a long standing constitution. Dr and Mrs C A McElderry entertain at dinner for Lieut B E Rorick prior to his departure for Ft Sheridan. G A R officers elected and John Shaffer chosen delegate to the next convention. Community Bible Class and Methodist church host social evening Friday. Recital by Irma Droz at Prof Moorhead studio at 7 30 with Fern Young assisting.
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Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
C. T. Hoopes
West Briggs Street
Women’s Suffrage Association
C. A. McElderry
West Harrison Street
BE. Rorick
Ft. Sheridan
Kansas
Methodist Church
Irma Droz
Prof. Moorhead
Fern Young
Jams and Jellies Sent to Soldiers at Camp Dodge
Mrs. L. Chilcott of Fairfield Iowa is informed that two barrels of jams and jellies sent by the WCTU have been received and turned over to the 339th Field Artillery supply for the enlisted men’s mess at Camp Dodge. The notice is dated December 1 1917 from Office Division Headquarters Camp Dodge Ia.
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Camp Dodge
Clinic Notice: Dr J M Clarke Sets Shortened Hours
Due to work related to the mobilization of Hospital Unit A, Dr J M Clarke will hold office hours from to 3 p.m. only. The notice indicates a temporary schedule adjustment for the physician.
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J. M. Clarke
Munition Ship Blown To Pieces Halts Halifax Harbor
Halifax Nova Scotia December 6 reports say a munition ship, believed American, exploded after a collision in the harbor. The blast killed hundreds and injured thousands as the city suffered widespread destruction and communications were knocked out for miles around.
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Halifax
N. S
Truro
London Hit by New Air Raid
London reports a raid by twenty five aircraft with six reaching the city and three shot down. Casualties described as light. Clinton Lodge No. 15 A F and A M holds a special communication at Masonic Hall at 7 30 p m to confer the 83rd degree. all members urged to attend.
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London
England
Clinton Lodge
A. F
A. M
Fairfield Business Men Banquet at Methodist Church
This evening the Fairfield Business Men's banquet will be held at the Methodist church. A large advance ticket sale indicates a strong turnout for the event.
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Fairfield
Methodist Church
Duty of Being Brave
A concise quotation on bravery and fear by Carlyle urging that conquering fear defines a man. It emphasizes the everlasting duty to be valiant, to press forward, and to measure a man by his victory over fear.
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Vuaior
Carlyle
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Tribune
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