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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
6
A clipped note lists pricing for prepayments and time periods with figures like 1.50 and 1.25. The shorthand suggests an editorial scheduling or payment scheme referenced as months in advance. No clear names or organizations are present to anchor entities.
Washington reports all American navy capital ships in Europe will return home this month. Ships include division No 6 with New York Texas Wyoming Florida Alabama Nevada and division No 9 with Utah Oklahoma and Arizona. Destroyers and smaller craft likely accompany the vessels. Return targeted for December 23 in New York with a naval review.
Prof. R. Dennis former consul to Russia and one of the last to leave the country told executives at the Morrison Hotel luncheon that Russia is menaced by famine and chaos due to lack of brains. He cited revolution and famine as the result of untrained leadership.
New York December 14. A man calling himself Jones and alleging Bolshevik rule was arrested after attempting to deliver an address in Central Park. Police had 500 mounted officers and motorcycle units ready, with an army provost detachment at the scene and 22 Browning machine guns in readiness at the station.
Major General Salmond and Captain Ross Rath arrived at Karnaeh for a conference on an aerial route to India. They completed a Cairo to Karneeh flight in 86 hours actual flying time via Damascus Baghdad Goerie Bandar Abbas and Sarvhu z.
Jefferson county reports a 91.73 percent Junior Red Cross membership rate across schools, one of the highest in the state. The committee includes A. W. Crane, Hattie Hoopes, and June Chidester. Every child in Fairfield is a member. teachers receive Junior buttons for pupils from Miss Chichester.
The 109th Ammunition Train, with Fairfield men, is reported to reach the United States within a week and arrive at Camp Dodge before Christmas. The unit, part of the Sandstorm division, is likely to be demobilized after the new year, with homecomings triggering large celebrations.
Eight new cases were reported to the City Clerk yesterday and six more today. George Miller of Moline, 111, is in the city visiting his wife who is at Jefferson County Hospital.
The Drake Clothing Co advertises to choose and lay aside His Gift and invites customers to view Guernsey ware. Richardson Hardware Co. lists a five room house near the square for rent or sale with payments. Garmo & Son promotes special prices on bath and lounging robes. Local banks announce closure on Saturday evening until further notice.
INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS Col lar Bags Belts and Garters. The Drake Clothing Co offers potatoes at 1.40 delivered by A. J. Boyd phone 2763. Boys suits and odd pants for Xmas at The Drake Clothing Co.
A religious exhortation urges Christians to emulate Christ by self denial and generous gifts this Christmas. It stresses aiding the needy, supporting Red Cross 1919 membership, feeding the hungry abroad, and expanding church benevolence to "Win the World" under Christian duty.
Chas C Radley prepares for a large farm sale Friday December 20 at two miles northeast of Fairfield. The sale includes cattle hogs horses seed corn grain hay and various farm implements and an automobile.
George M Ball was elected secretary of the Jefferson County Community Club and also secretary of the Retail Merchant's Association. The vote occurred at a joint meeting this afternoon after Roy Emry resigned to take a Creston club post. Ball, a popular local figure, has wide experience from farm to city life.
Members of the First Methodist Church may leave their subscriptions at the office of F D Kerrick while the church is closed due to the flu. Finance Committee.
Ladies silk hose advertised in 211 color choices priced at one dollar and one twenty five cents each. Drake Clo Co promotes a broad selection likely in a department or specialty store setting.
Call at T. E. McLean's Jewelry Store to secure engraved Christmas Cards while the extra large assortment lasts. Useful gifts for men and boys available now.
Notice of sale on December 18 includes stock grain feed and entire dairy and farm equipment. Classified under local sale listing with contact 476-16 for Nabe.
John Vogelsang offers practical piano tuning services with contact via phone number 2412. The listing notes business as a local tuner with reference to 86-13.
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