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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
2
Citizens are urged to display Food Administration and Red Cross Cards in windows to remind others of the growing need for food conservation and aid next year. With fewer local workers and more in Europe to feed and care for, these emblems serve as a visible, practical reminder of essential actions.
Ichwiaht Krumbotz of the Sophomore class will represent Parsons in the State Oratorical Association competition on January 22. The top four from the regional event at Parsons or Wesleyan advance to the state contest. Mrs Krumbeltz is praised for her excellent oration and delivery. Harold Shelby of Burlington, a student at Ares, visited with his sister Katherine Shelby yesterday.
Fragmentary OCR reads Carter torn, slethc, and mentions January 7 with unclear context. No identifiable persons or organizations fully readable.
Increasing numbers of draft age men visit the Jefferson County Courthouse to fill out questionnaires. Exemption Board has added 66 men per weekday since last Saturday, with today’s activity requiring six lawyers and Oscar Herring to work constantly. Some men read ahead and finish quickly, while others need guidance, delaying the process.
In the Gulf of Taranto Allied forces reported sinking two submarines. An American liner's forward gun crew, after leaving a British port, reportedly destroyed a submarine with several shots, aided by Major General H. L. Scott who witnessed the action. General Scott has been studying front conditions in France as more U.S. officers arrive.
Twelve miners die in a Cour coal mine blast at Nemo Tennessee. The accident occurred December 21 near Knoxville. Mrs Clara Lehman, traveling from Centerville to Chicago, visited friends in the city en route home.
Classified blurb listing services for a taxi and livery with contact numbers and names P. D. Wagoner and W. A. Meffeek. mentions holiday special and phone listings.
A fragment from Claude Downard’s December 18 1917 letter to his mother describes travel with Hospital Unit R. He notes good meals at Corinth hotel, meeting Dr Fuller of Keokuk, and performing typewriting duties. The crew is cheerful, disciplined, and travels by crowded trains with a Southern porter making beds.
At the Court House meeting of the Board of Supervisors Dr. W. H. Conner was appointed county coroner. The vacancy arose as Dr. L. D. James has entered military service. The board adjourned to December 27 to finalize settlement with the Merrimac bridge contractor.
The narrator recalls leaving with Earl Power and his father loading a crate of Jonathan apples on the car. They ate the apples and other provisions as Major Clarke sent two bottles of medicine through the car and everyone had to take a dose.
The Sappenfields express gratitude to friends and especially G A R members for their kindness after the death of John DeMarsh.
The Skines Picture Shop at 112 West Burlington offers Nutting Pictures described as charming and appropriate Christmas gifts for shoppers seeking seasonal cinematic presents.
Living ducks advertised for holiday sale with contact phone number 267 789.
Veteran shoemaker R. B. Ross has joined Bie Elliott and will resume service for longtime customers. He invites old clients to visit and reconnect at the new shop location.
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