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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary verse describes banners and heroes, praising the Cross of Red and Mercy. Mentions Omer prayers, Cariboants, and the battlefield, with tribute to fallen hosts of Hildwood and a vow that love and courage endure beyond death.
Henry P. Davison announces to 22 million members that the American Red Cross will merge wartime structures into a permanent peace organization. The plan calls for a nationwide Christmas roll call to fund and staff expanded home service, public health education, nursing, and disaster relief, with no new fund campaigns needed.
Red Cross home service staff with the army abroad handle twenty or more daily inquiries about soldiers families reaching Washington by cable and a hundred by mail. When a full answer is impossible they provide the nearest correct information and promise further help and watchfulness.
The Drake Clothing Co and Richardson Hardware Co advertise practical gifts for Christmas. T. E. McLean promotes engraved Christmas cards in an excellent assortment. Guernsey ware is highlighted as a cheerful, useful present option.
Two dairy cows just fresh listed by Harry E. Smith at 478. McCord property on corner lot across from Greenhouse offered by Helen Wagner at 465-14. Partly modern house at 306 E Hempstead, phone 3349. Range, dining table, chiffonier, 2 rugs, phone 1363. Ford touring car with engine overhaul priced at 175 by Lon H Israel Broad Way Garage at 447-tf. Five cottages for sale by estates in settlement, cash buyers urged. seller Wm L Long.
Multiple rental ads for houses and a feed store across from the post office. Also job and sales opportunities for Groceries and insurance with large firms. district manager and Eur eka Egg Producer intro position. addresses and contact box numbers included.
The ad promotes Musterole for neuralgia and other pains chest congestion sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma rheumatism back aches sprains and bruises. Claims quick relief with a mustard oil formula and notes 30¢ 60¢ jars and hospital size $2.50.
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