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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1918

Page

6

Editor Manager Pee Eee Ee 60 Acccceses

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Red Cross 100 Percent Firms Listed in Fairfield Drive

The Daily Journal publishes a list of firms claiming 100 percent Red Cross memberships as the Fairfield drive nears completion. Readers urged to pay their dollar and join before Monday noon, with 2,000 memberships still needed to reach the goal.

The Daily Journal Red Cross Journal

Alcohol for Cars, $1 Per Gallon at Star Garage

Star Garage at 628 John Vogelsang offers gasoline with alcohol blend for cars at $1.00 per gallon. Contact by phone 2412 for pricing and availability.

Star Garage John Vogelsang

Reverend C. R. Workman Dies in Jefferson County

Rev. C. R. Workman, a well known Baptist pastor formerly of Glasgow, died this morning at 11:00 at his son Chester’s home at 307 South Sixth Street after a stroke. He had been ill with paralysis and influenza affected his household. He had lived with his daughter Mrs. R. E. Workman on East Adams Street. Funeral arrangements await arrival of relatives.

C. R. Workman Jefferson County Chester South Sixth Street Workman The Baptist Church Glasgow R. E. Workman East Adams Street

Transports Return Home From France With Thousands Men

Washington reports 11 transports departed from France including the Mauretania carrying over 3000 soldiers from the 347th Infantry of the 87th division. Mauretania sails Christmas Eve and heads to New York to demobilize at Camp Dix. Henderson carries 800 sick and wounded due January 5. other ships carry few men.

Washington France Mauretania War Department Meuretania New York Camp Dix Henderson

Robbers Kill LaPorte Man

In LaPorte Indiana two men shot Carl TH Cook a grocer after a prosperous day as they attempted to steal the receipts amounting to several hundred dollars A third man is believed to be an accomplice Cook died at midnight after being shot twice and collapsing while pursuing the culprits Alvin Vandewalker and his father aided the wounded grocer before he died of his wounds

Alvin Vandewalker Young Vandewalker Cook

Uruguay Army Mobilized Amid Labor Tensions

Montevideo reports the government ordered mobilization of Uruguayan army units to meet looming labor unrest. Foreign agitators, led by Russians, have been active for days attempting to incite a general strike across the republic.

Montevideo Uruguay

Paris Dec 27 Zeppelins turned merchant ships plan

Paris reports that disarmed Zeppelins will be converted into serial merchant ships to ply the Atlantic between New York and Hamburg. The Klingo de Paris cites reliable sources and notes the project follows orders from authoritative channels.

Paris New York Hamburg Kebo de

Local Visitors Stop in the City Briefly

Ed Thomas of Brighton visits friends in town. Walter Prouty of Lockridge is in the city on business today. Mrs. Frank Mowery of Abingdon spent the day here yesterday.

Thomas Brighton Walter Prouty Lockridge Frank Mowery Abingdon

Fairfield Ministerial Association Thanks Donors for Baskets

The Fairfield Ministerial Association thanks the public for donations that funded twenty one well filled baskets for needy city residents. This act reflects practical Christianity and aligns with the Word about visiting the fatherless and widows in their affliction and living unspotted from the world.

Fairfield

Armistice message reaches J B Hunt in New York

Mrs. Fred Rohrer of Lincoln notes J B Hunt son of L V Hunt 1726 South 27th Street reported Germany signed armistice terms at 3 20 PM Eastern on Nov 11 New York celebrated wildly Hunt a wireless operator in New York for weeks described sea service and battles with a German submarine during which a shell destroyed his instrument and slightly wounded him He plans a watch charm from the shell fragment.

Fred Rohrer Highland Ave Lincoln Sunday Star J. B. Hunt Hunt C. F. Long A. J. Conlee L. V. Hunt South 27Th Street New York City Germany New York

War Savings Stamp Pledge Redemption Urged in Iowa

Des Moines reports Homer Miller, Iowa war savings stamp director, urges citizens to redeem pledges before year end. He stresses immediate action for those not yet meeting full pledges as the government relies on this money.

Des Moines Homer Miller Iowa

Storm Strips and Weather Strips Advertised by Cable Lumber

Storm Strips, Storm Windows, and Weather Strips advertised by Cable Lumber Company. Phone listed as 120.

Cable Lumber Company

Herman Spohn Brighton Hero Lands at New York

Herman Spohn, homeward from overseas with the Rainbow division, has arrived in New York. He wore the gold chevron for a July wound and spent most of the war in hospital after injuries received in action, his letters surviving censor cuts.

Herman Spohn Brighton New York Herman Spoon Rainbow Division

Army surplus animals to be sold at camps nationwide

Washington reports forty five thousand mules and horses from the army surplus will go to auction at camps across the country next month. Sales are scheduled for January 7, 14, 21 and 28 with cavalry artillery draft horses mules and pack animals among the stock offered.

Washington

Musterole touted for neuralgia relief in old ad copy

An advertisement extols Musterole as a mustard oil ointment that relieves neuralgia and other pains. It claims quick relief for sore throats, bronchitis, lumbago, and chest colds, with 30c, 60c jars and hospital size $2.40.

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Gifts

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of our wife and mother. Grateful for floral offerings. Names listed: Ad ery J. E. Johnson, Cecil BE. Johnson, Mrs. L. C. Graber, Mrs. Elmer Carlson, Mrs. E. F. Tyrell. Royal Neighbors urged to pay dues to Mrs. O. B. Hartman.

J. E. Johnson Cecil BE. Johnson L. C. Graber Elmer Carlson E. F. Tyrell O. B. Hartman

Pay Your 1919 Red Cross Dues at Red Cross Rooms

Citizens are urged to pay their 1919 Red Cross dues at the Red Cross Rooms or at any local bank before Monday. The appeal emphasizes timely support for the relief organization and public service.

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the Daily Journal Mean Taylor Braura R. Taylor Roth & Co the Leader M. H. Cuddy Drake Clothing Co Mohr & Crew George W. Unkrich C. E. Anderson Gobble & Heer the Fair Hunts Ireland B. H. Elliott Bradshaw & Co H. P. McLaughlin Hufstedler & Baker the Tribune the Ledger Gaumer Bros Higley Drug Store Jericho & Easton Shriner & Johnson Thoma & Son Fairfield National Bank First National Bank Iowa State Savings Bank F. D. Kerrick Davies’ Oil Co Richardson Hardware Co Rodabaugh & Bean Goeke’s Boot & Shoe Hospital Parkers’ Dry Cleaning Shop White Tea Store Saver’s Bakery H. H. Messer Allen-Streed Co Turney Wagon Works Mallable Iron Works Louden Machinery Co Dexter Manufacturing Co Harper Brush Works N.C. Anstead Gaines Bros Eldridge Battery Co T. E. McClain Hannah Auto Co Snyder & Co Parsons College Office Keltner Insurance Co Wilson's Western Union Jefferson County Abstract Co D. H. Pickerd Leggett House D. M. Stout W. F. Bevering Irev Roblers Laporte Indigena Grocer New York-Hamburg United States Railroad Administration W. G. McAdoo Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Colorado Nebraska Wyoming B. Howard Farnam Street Omaha, Nebraska Vocalion H. P. McLaughlin Co H. C Ferguson South Second ST Elieble
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