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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
6
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Abe Schwartz leaves Monday for Burlington to work with Robert Donahue wholesale hardware in Des Moines. town under renewed flu quarantine with several cases and serious ones. Mrs Gaila Shores and children of Roseville Illinois visit relatives. Rev J C Behrens stayed a few days at Richland Corp. Kenneth Russell of Camp McArthur Texas visited with wife and daughter. He leaves for Wyoming after honorable discharge. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Stevenson of Camp Taylor Kentucky visit. Priv Clint Cleasby from Aberdeen Proving Grounds home for 30 days. his father in improving condition. Burke Heston trip to Kansas City. Howard Ferrell in Chicago for livestock show. Baby girl born Dec 5 to Mr and Mrs Harry Williams. Will Stansberry leaves for Denver after two weeks here. Mrs Fred Martin and baby of Ottumwa visiting Ferrell home.
President Wilson asked Dr. Harry A. Garfield former head of the United States fuel administration to accompany Henry V. Davison and Barnard M. Baruch on a proposed European reconstruction mission. The announcement came from the fuel administration.
Warsaw dispatch reports Polish American divisions have embarked at Navre for Danzig to occupy Posen and Silesia. Headquarters of the Polish American troops will be at the town of Posen.
A issued a proposal to stabilize a railway project in the United States, focusing on permitting and ongoing operations. The plan emphasizes extending the railway network and coordinating federal agencies to oversee construction and safety compliance.
The report states Captain Moffett will command the Great Lakes Naval Training Station and lead officers and men aboard the new ship. He and his wife plan to move to a Lake Crest home while he serves in the Mississippi region, reflecting a major assignment during wartime.
Mrs. David B. Cassat, daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Crail Jr, died last evening at 8 15 at the family home on South Main street from influenza after a brief illness. Helen Elizabeth Crail, born June 2 1894 in Fairfield, was a Fairfield High School graduate class of 1913 and Parsons College alumna, active in student affairs and YWCA, Elzevir society, and X Y Z club. She taught at Lucas High School before her marriage January 16 1918 to Lieut David B Cassat, who was entering service. She leaves husband, parents, one brother James Crail, two grandmothers Elizabeth Poulton and Elizabeth Crail, and many relatives and friends. Funeral set for four o'clock tomorrow at the Crail home veranda, with Dr C L Tennant and Dr Thomas Osborn presiding.
Secretary McAdoo urged Congress to authorize loans after peace to governments allied with the United States in the war to aid feeding and reconstruction of devastated countries. He estimated about $1.5 billion of already authorized war bonds could be used, but continued loans require specific legislative authority once peace is proclaimed.
Washington reports General dan ront of the French army has arrived in Berlin and set headquarters in the former French embassy palace. General du Pont is charged with transporting and repatriating French prisoners in Gemmas.
A Fairfield community committee chaired by M H Cuddy plans a 5000 dollar Memorial Fund to aid Parsons College and returning S A T C members and veterans. The fund loans money to students who will repay after graduation, creating a permanent endowment to support education for war veterans and others returning home. Commercial and community groups back the effort as reconstruction support grows.
Amas silk shirts and neckties are advertised at The Drake Clo Company in Fairfield. The listing highlights fashion items with emphasis on silk fabrics and men’s accessories available for purchase.
Silk hose for ladies priced from 1.00 and up flannel shirts range 2.50 to 7.50 at The Drake Clothing Co Fairfield offering affordable garments for women and outdoor wear with a local merchant tone and concise catalog style.
Mrs Maude McGregor former resident of this city died last night at her Polo Missouri home after years of ill health She is survived by two children Bessie Swanson of Polo and Donald McGregor of Kirksville Mo Burial plans await and remans will be taken to Creston for burial
Ed Blakeway of the Barley farm thirty miles southeast of Fairfield will conduct a public sale on Thursday the 19th starting at 10 a m. Items include horses cattle sheep hogs hay and farm implements.
Local shop Drake Clothing Co in Fairfield advertises low prices on mufflers gloves mittens and underwear. Shoppers are invited to visit the store for affordable winter apparel and accessories.
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