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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1918

Page

8

Letter from Paul Hinkhouse on Yale in China mission

A 1918 letter from Paul Hinkhouse, Yale in China College at Changsha, China, describes dorms, chapel, hospital, and bachelor quarters, with overheard plans, staff, and dress gowns. He notes limited running water, steam heat, and a Vietrola, while praising staff, meeting Rev. Lingle, and his role in English teaching among a small student body. He references family, wartime news, and two brothers serving in the war.

J. F. Hinkhouse Fairfield Paul College of Yale China Changsha Human Yale America Parsons Hale Gage France Egypt Siam Smith Atlantic Mother Fred Paul Elmer Hinkhouse Sargeant Pershing Et al Artillery Samar

Alcohol for cars at Star Garage ad headline

Classified ad notes alcohol for cars priced at $1.00 per gallon with Star Garage at 528 Read. The item appears as a brief listing within a newspaper classified section.

Star Garage

Remedy for Lung and Threat Troubles Promoted by Health Official

A middle western state's health official urges nasal membrane care to prevent Spanish influenza and related illnesses. He endorses Men-Tho-Eze a goose grease and turpentine based ointment with wintergreen and menthol claimed to keep membranes moist and clear germs. Available in opal jars 30c and 60c from druggists or by mail from Fort Dodge Iowa.

Board of Health

U. S. Envoy Returns Home From Paris Visit

William G. Sharp, the American ambassador, departed Paris for Brest to sail to New York on the 9 transport after being summoned home due to his brother's serious illness.

William G. Sharp Paris Brest New York

For Sale Classified Items From Local Column

Multiple small ads list items for sale including pallets gas range and large New Year turkey. Contacts include Loren White Packwood W. W. James and Mrs C D Leggett with various phone numbers and city references. Property offerings cover a seven room house, five room house near the square, and five cottages.

Loren White C. D. Leggett Turkey W. W. James Wm. L. Long Jacob Scheffel East Adams St R. N. Slimmer Libertyville Iowa West Washington St W. Hempstead St W. D. Garmoe & Son W. Hempstead

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