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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
4
Several hundred Americans under an aviation officer learn airplane construction at a French camp near Bourbonne les Bains. They study dismantling and rebuilding motors from damaged aircraft, combining theory with hands on shop practice under French instructors as they prepare to become adept in all aspects of aircraft construction and repair.
A naturalist recalls a dramatic incident as a steamship carrying elephants, parrots, monkeys, leopards, and antelopes avoids two torpedoes. The ship's gun fires and the animals go wild in a chaotic scene described with amused horror amid a German U-boat encounter.
Mrs Catherine Leffler of Haskins was struck by a Milwaukee freight train near Gladwin. She was aged about 80 and died instantly. Surviving are seven children including Frank Leffler of Fairfield and Jacob Leffler of Davenport. Funeral from Church of God in Salem at 2 PM with interment nearby.
Des Moines reports Major Smith W Brookhart formerly of Washington Iowa and an Iowa National Guard officer arrived to begin duties as inspector of small arms at Camp Dodge He will conduct officer classes after returning from Washington DC where he trained on the new American Enfield rifle Gen Pershing urges rifle training for all troops and the Camp Dodge range is ready for tests of new arms and ammo to safeguard American troops abroad
Dubuque Iowa December 28 report that forty six officers will begin work January 1 and 2 at the collector of internal revenue headquarters to assist residents in making out income tax returns. The officers are assigned to the county to meet people and help complete filing.
The article notes Neolithic era land bridges linked Ireland to Britain and Britain to Europe, enabling ancient walkers from Dublin to Paris. It observes ongoing coastal depression resuming connections as sea levels rise, reflecting geological change.
J M Finney of Washington was in the city on business. Mrs Frank Stingley of Des Moines visits her mother Mrs Belle Green. Miss Helen Myers of Oskaloosa visits Miss Marie Anderon. Mr and Mrs Harold Hartman leave for Dewey Oklahoma to make their future home. Mr and Mrs John Mohler return to New London after visiting T B Allender. Mrs Ray Loehr and daughter of Memphis Missouri spend the week with her parents. Loehr will spend New Year’s in the city. Judge C C Legerett was operated on and expects to return home soon. Marriage licenses issued to Lewis McCleary and Mary Tweedy. Harold Pence at the State University Iowa City spends holidays with his parents. Charles H Heer returns from Davenport visit and Mrs Meer remains longer. George Leggett in the Aviation corps at Columbus Ohio visits his parents.
For rent two seven room houses at 307 South B Street and 210 West Harrison near Third Street with options to rent 2 4 or 6 lots and electric lights. Also a five room house at Lowe and C streets and a six room house by inquiry with C G Taylor or W B Holcomb.
Two livestock ads announce available Rhode Island Red cockerels at reasonable prices with contact at 304 South Court Street and phone 2430. A Jersey Guernsey heifer is listed with Levi Peasley at 210 West Harrison near Third Street, phone 2291 Leader store.
Gail Kane portrays Lucile de Montrond, daughter of a fading Creole family, in Southern Pride. Her brother Francois involves the family jewels with Gasar Laroche who accuses Lucile and her aunt of fraud to coerce a marriage. Laroche is killed in a struggle, and the story ends well with a supporting cast of notable actors.
A simple wooden stairway built on both sides of a fence offers an inexpensive convenience for farmers. It prevents damage to the fence and injuries to careless climbers, while preserving the fence’s barrier purpose for livestock.
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