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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
6
Red Cross Aims for 100 Percent Christmas Roll Call
The American Red Cross plans a Christmas Roll Call during the week starting December 16 to enroll the entire available population. The goal is to show the nation’s solid commitment to honor mercy and good faith among the nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
America
Red Cross
German sabotage rings probed by U S Justice Departmen
Washington reports the Justice Department assembled German sabotage and espionage cases. FBI files include hundreds of German agents and loyal Americans tied to war preparations. Officials say portions of the records may be released later, with timing depending on government considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuminoeuws
Washington
Gergman
Department of Justtces
Bureau of Investigation
David Francis in London at Peace Conference
David KR Francis United States ambassador to Russia, once a major grain operator, appears likely to be Russia's principal or sole representative at the Versailles Paris peace conference. He arrives in London and plans to depart for Paris with President Vinson to meet on the crucial peace talks amid chaotic conditions and dangerous situations described by insiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David KR. Francis
United States
Russia
Dave Francis
St. Louis
Versailles
Paris
Vrnneds
Vinson
Walker Leads Miners Union Presidency Victory
Springfield Illinois reports early returns from Tuesday's election show John T. Miller of Manville Florida defeating Frank J Hayes for the presidency of the United Mine Workers of America. Frank Farrington, president of the Illinois waivers' creativation, said Walker's majority will be overwhelming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Tuesdes
John Tl. Willer
Manville
Frank J Hayes
United Mine Workers of America
Frank Farrington
Illnois Waivers’ Creativation
Walkers
French Envoys Arrive in Berlin over Prisoner Return
A French commission arrived in Berlin to arrange the repatriation of French prisoners released from Germany. It will also probe the Langensalza prison camp killings where nine French prisoners were shot and 15 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Berlin
Germany
Langensalza
Prussian
Saxony
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Officials Held for Manslaughter
Timothy S. Whe Hames, president of Brooklyn Rapid Transit, four other officers, and a motorman were held on manslaughter charges by Mayor Hylan after an inquiry into a deadly wreck about a month earlier at the company's Huey line, which killed nearly 100 people. The text also notes an unrelated local store mention: The Drake Co. gift store for men and boys on Fairfield’s east side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timothy S. Whe Hames
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Hylan
Huey
Drake Clo, CO
Fairfield
Local Exemption Board Ends Work December the 23d
The Jefferson County Exemption Board continues sorting cards questionnaires and correspondence preparing to close after more than a year of work. Orders shifted between December 10 and December 23 directing completion and shipment of papers to Des Moines or other government locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Des Moines
168th Infantry Boys May Come Soon
Creston reports growing talk after a France cablegram hints at a January homecoming for the 168th infantry. H L Royce received a overseas message signed by Creston troops in the unit, sparking questions about whether it hints at inside info or a genuine countdown to return to Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
France
Iowa
168Th
H. L. Royce
Local Briefs: Illnesses and Travels Across Iowa
Noble Hines traveled to Ottumwa on business. Harry Knauss and Miss Gertrude Taylor are ill with Spanish influenza. Merle Swanson and Chloe Dysart returned from Minneapolis and Kansas City respectively. Eastern Star postpones meetings until quarantine ends. Gertrude Tate heads to Wintersw Iowa for holidays. Mrs. C M Redick goes to Audubon for weeks. Mrs T L Workman and daughter Mathleen go to Florida for winter. Harriet Hartman accepts job at Hoffman Drug Store in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Hartman
Ottumwa
The
Hoffman Drug Store
Guernsey Ware offers practical Christmas gifts at Richardson Hardware
Guernsey Ware promotes practical Christmas gifts at Richardson Hardware Co located at 480. The ad highlights useful items for holidays and encourages shoppers to visit the store for seasonal selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Richardson Hardware Co
Dont Forget C. L. Brawner's Sale on Dec 18
Stock grain feed and entire dairy and farm equipment will be sold at the C. L. Brawner sale scheduled for December 18. The notice lists farm stock and related goods to be auctioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Brawner
Public Library to Close Sundays and Evenings After Six
A public notice states the library will be closed on Sundays and after six o'clock in the evenings until further notice. The change affects all library services and hours.
Guernsey ware display at Richardson Hardware Co
CAL TM and SEE our display of the beautiful Guernsey ware at Richardson Hardware Co, located at 480. Visit to view and compare patterns and finishes, with a range of sizes and prices available for selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAL
Guernsey
Richardson Hardware Co
Camp Dodge to speed up discharge of overseas troops
Des Moines reports officers say discharge of men at Camp Dodge will be greatly expedited next month with many to be released by Christmas. Demobilization targets the Thirty-fourth division and units from overseas. The 109th engineers, including Companies A B and C, are expected to arrive first from overseas and land in New York this week. Eighty-eighth division artillery and 339th machine gun battalion also expected home soon, while eighty-eighth infantry likely not to be sent home quickly. General Pershing listed the 345th and 350th field artillery as selected for home transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
109Th Engineers
Iowa National Guard
New York
Eighty-eighth Division
France
Pershing
Life of Harry R. Sands
Harry R. Sands born May 13 1882 in Jefferson county. Died at 36 while living near Chatham Wyoming. Survived by father Robert C. Sands of Los Angeles sisters Mrs Garkhart and Mrs Duncan and brothers Hugh C. and Robert R. Sands. Funeral held at Davies Funeral Home on W Burlington Street Wednesday afternoon at 2:28 conducted by Rev C Li Tennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Sands
Jefferson County
Robert
Anna Sands
Wyoming
Chatham
Robert C. Sands
Los Angeles
California
Wm. Garkhart
Penhine
Wisconsin
P. G., Duncan
Sheridan Wyoming
Hugh C
Robert R. Sands
Davies
W. Burlington Street
C. Li, Tennant
Card of Thanks for Father’s Illness and Death
I wish to thank the neighbors and friends and the members of the G. A. t, especially for their kindness and sympathy shown during my father's illness and death. 477 Alta. Ro Raodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta
RO Raodes
For Rent or Sale Near Square by W P D Garmob & Son
For rent or sale four rooms near the square at four percent terms. Property listed by W P D Garmob & Son, 481.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garmob & Son
Fairfield City Restricts Crowds To Halt Contagion
Fairfield City reports strong cooperation with the Board of Health to keep stores sanitary as contagion fears rise. Clerks and customers are limited by card and entry controls with twelve persons per department and staggered entry. Shoppers wait outside in lines while authorities urge continued precautions until danger subsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Ottumwa
Ifield
Christmas Cards at T. E. McLean's Jewelry Store
Call at T. E. McLean's Jewelry Store to secure engraved Christmas cards. Choose now while there is an extra large assortment available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. McLean’s
Public Sale Notice Near Parsons College Site
C L Brawner's public sale on Doc 18th located five miles due west of Parsons College. See bills for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Fairfield Board of Health closes schools and limits eateries
Resolution orders public schools closed from December 11 to December 20 1918 and restricts restaurants to twelve patrons per room plus staff with limited exceptions during peak hours. The measure adds to the December 6 1918 board resolution and is dated December 10 1918 with signatures of President Rk H Munro and Clerk Paul Coleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Fairfield
Iowa
Goard
Rk. H. Munro
Also Mentioned on This Page
WHE Daily Journal
Ournal Printing CO. Publishers
Ean Taylor Zaura R. Taylor
Eee
Making
Sen
David Francis
U. S
J. H. Walker
Danville
F. J. Hayes
168Th Infantry
Noble Hines
Harry Knauss
South Fifth Street
Gertrude Taylor
Jefferson County Hospital
Merle Swanson
Minneapolis
Chloe Dysart
Kansas City
Eastern Star Lodge
Gertrude Tate
Winterset
C. M. Redick
Audubon
T. L. Workman
Mathleen
Florida
Fairfield City
Goodyear
the Universal Food
Candies Cigars
Staves Brothers
Eaty Pg
Paul Coleson
QUA
ADLER
Madras
Bath
Drake
Wen
Justin
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