Russian Food Aid to Germany Analyzed by Worrell
Lee Worrell, nephew of W. B. Faolcomb, recounts his Russia experiences before and after the revolution. He describes street fighting in Petrograd, mass disobedience in the army, and a government ruled by vocally speaking leaders. He notes food shortages across European Russia, transport collapse, and worn rail equipment hindering both Russian and German needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Worrell
Kankakee
Worrell
W. B. Faolcomb
Russia
Petrograd
Viborg
Mr. Worrell
Germany
Fetten
Letters From England On The Way To The Front
Shirley Ristine writes from England to his mother saying he is en route to France for drill, has been at sea fifteen days, and notes a better outlook for a camp in France. He mentions preferring America, asks to tell his father, and promises more letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
America
U.S
Nutting Pictures Presents Charming Christmas Lifts
Civies Picture Shop at 112 West Burlington showcases Nutting Pictures annual holiday lineup described as charming and appropriate for the season. The ad highlights festive films and decor as part of yuletide offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civies Picture Shop
Burlington
Liv e Ducks for Christmas and New Years Offer
Advertisements note live ducks for Christmas or New Year with contact numbers 267 789 and 4620. R B Ross, a veteran shoemaker, has joined B H Elliott and will meet old customers. Also a promo for durable framed soldiers pictures at Davies Picture Shop 112 W Burlington.
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R. B. Ross
B. H. Elliott
Adv
Davies Picture Shop
Burlington
Taxi and Liv Service Ad by W A McPeek
Local notice advertising a taxi and liveried service run by W A McPeek with contact phone 274 for bookings and inquiries.
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W. A. McPeek
War Work of the D A R 1917 Summary
The D A R reports war work from June 21 to October 1 1917 across 33 states. Contributions include knitted garments 37300 items, comfort and sewing kits, jelly and glasses, Belgian relief, and national surgical dressings and Red Cross training. Total gifts exceed 200 thousand dollars with First Liberty Loan support. The organization pledges garments for 34 US ships and 22 states supply 88 boats. They adopt soldier companies, provide ambulances field kitchens meals flags and Red Cross chapter leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Red Cross
Local residents head home for holidays across states
A string of local residents including Harry Free from Seneca Kansas E P Devoe and Coach Dice head to Indiana for holidays. Mrs V D Farnham from Freeport Illinois visits her parents Mr and Mrs J E McConnell. Various teachers and students from Parsons College Lake City Burlington Ottumwa Kirksville Batavia and Fairfield return home for Christmas.
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Harry Free
Seneca
Kansas
E. P. Devoe
Coach Dice
Indiana
V. D. Farnham
Freeport
Ill
J. E. McConnell
Glen Perkins
H. L. Abbey
Kirkwood
C. A. Allard
August Kasowsky
Martinsburg
Pleasant Plain
Helen Starr
Lake City
J. P. Starr
Phillip Smith
Harpsburg
Helen Crail
Lucas
Katherine Shelby
Parsons College
Burlington
Mary Miller
Anderson
Byron Snyder
Richland
City
Helen Hadduck
Fairfield
Greenfield
Mina Fulton
Dayton, In
H. H. Fulton
J Engel Piano Tuner Grows in Fairfield
J Engel piano tuner, formerly of Chicago, now settled in Fairfield after seventeen years in business and six years factory experience. Leave orders at Scheffels Music House or James Hughes, phone 1691.
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Chicago
Fairfield
Scheffel’s
Music House
James Hughes
Lost and found items listed in local ad
Saturday a headlight rim is missing from car. Call 1439 to claim. A large black fur mitten found. owner may claim by contacting Albert Canterbury and paying for this ad. A muff found in Roth and Co store. owner may claim by visiting the store and paying for this ad.
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Albert Canterbury
Roth & Co
For prompt taxi service call phone 4274
A brief notice offering taxi service with a quoted price of 15 cents. The text includes a contact phone number 4274 and ends with a stray 72 question mark. The fragment provides minimal context about service area or hours.
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Shirley Ristine
Wagoner
THE
National Society OF the D. A. R
Poitgck Dogg Sc
National Surgical Dressings
Bris Elas Ce
Iscous
Eather
Edith Thompson
Libertyville
Ward B. Rice
Ottumwa
S. A. Myers
Henry Rider
Great Lakes Naval Training School
Marion Shearer
Marion McCulley
Washington
Edna Alden
Elizabeth Howell
Keokuk
Harry McWhirter
Jefferson County Hospital
Noble Ball
Kirksville, Mo
Royal Galliher
Batavia
Peter Kurtz
R. H. Emry
Henley Wilms
H. C. Richardson
Edith
Brighton
J. Engel
Fairfield Theatre
God
People’s Column
North Main Street
Charles Lewis
Journal Office
Levi Prasley
West Harrison
Third
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Burlington Street
TC EL
Helen Ware
Robert Hichen
Selig
Allen Film Corporation
Orpheum Theater
Ajejelele
Orpheum
Jaja
Orpheum Orchestra
Presen Helen
Metro Picture Corp
Emily
Stevens
AL. S. Weston’s
Big Girl Review
Paramount Picture Corp
Vivian
Martin
William Fox
Gladys
Brockwells
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