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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1917

Page

4

Russian factions plan joint rule in Moscow and Voronezh

Russian reports from Seattle and Petrograd outline a new government alliance between bolsheviks and social revolutionaries forming a constitutional cabinet. Dispatches note defections among soldiers and workers, growing opposition to bolshevik authority, and hopes for peace amid ongoing negotiations and unrest across the former empire.

Seattle Wash Dee Nicholas Bogllavensky India Voronezh Moscow Rostov-on-Don Finland Tkrania Kuban Don Territory Orenburg Siberia Amur Cauecasia Petrograd Bolsheek Social Revolutionaries F& Constitutional Social Revolutionary Party Enid Fendon Bots Jona Times Tieehevikt M. Berovsky Bolshevikt Stockholm Morning Post Brest-Litovsk

Bliss to Stay On as Chief of Staff at Retirement Birthday

Secretary Baker announced that Gen Tasker H Bliss will be retained on active duty as army chief of staff beyond the retirement age. President Wilson approved the decision after public belief that Bliss would continue in service while a younger officer would take over later.

Army Washington Tasker H. Bliss Baker Wilson Bliss

Shipbuilding plan losses top half million workdays

Washington reports more than 500000 working days lost to the government shipbuilding program due to strikes and lockouts, a figure cited by R. Stevens of the Shipping Board before the senate investigating committee.

Washington R. . Stevens Shipping Board Senate

Robert Anstead Praises Y M C A From Fort McPherson

A lengthy letter from Robert C. Anstead of Hospital Unit R at Fort McPherson Georgia to his mother describes daily life. He notes rationed meals improved by unit cooks, varied duties from dining room to barracks chores, and a warm climate with new uniforms and clothing allowances. He mentions Christmas plans a concert by Margaret Woodrow Wilson and visits to Atlanta venues, while praising the Y M C A for supporting soldiers.

N. C. Anstead Robert C. Anstead Fort McPher Sonson Georgia New York Mother Barwise Barnett Spainhour Hoyt Norris Gaumer Hunt Scovel Harris Lindbloom Coppock Arthur Jordan Central Kerrick Edwards Fuller Father Helearple Weil

Suit Seeks 70 000 Damages From Mississippi Power Co

Joseph and William Jaeger sue the Mississippi River Power Co in Ft Madison district court for 70000 damages alleging land overflow. Two additional suits claim 85000 total damages including 5000 by John H Greene and 20000 by Charles E Gibbs.

Ft. Madison Joseph William Jaeger Mississippi River Power Co John H. Greene Charles E. Gibbs

For Rent Notices From The People Column

Seven room houses at 807 South B Street and 210 West Harrison near Third street available for rent with options of 3 to 6 lots and electric lights. Other rentals include five and six room houses at Lowe and C streets and North Main Street. Contact L Peasley 2291, W B Holcomb, C G Taylor 34035, or Charles Lewis, or the Journal office for inquiries.

South B Street W. Harrison Third L. Peasley Leader Store Lowe C Streets W. B. Holcomb C. G. Taylor North Main Street Charles Lewis Journal Office

For Sale Rhode Island Red Cockerels and Jersey Guernsey Heifer

For sale items include Rhode Island Red cockerels priced reasonably. Contact at 304 South Court Street or phone 2430. Also a Jersey Guernsey heifer advertised by Levi Prasley at 210 West Harrison near Third Street, phone 2291, Leader store.

Rhode Island South Court Street Levi Prasley West Harrison Third

Lost items notice from unknown column

Lost Saturday a rim for automobile headlight and a fur mitten. Finder please call phones 5802 or 1439. Reported 797.

Show Your Colors Emblems Encourage Food Conservation Help

The appeal urges placing Food Administration and Red Cross cards in windows to remind residents of greater next year needs. Fewer local workers will produce while more must be fed in Europe, so visible emblems aid in conserving food and supporting aid efforts.

Red Cross Europe

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