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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1918

Page

3

Funeral Services for Mrs. R. E. Workman Held Today

The funeral for Mrs. Ralph E. Workman of Fairfield Birmingham and Winchester connections was held this morning at 9:30, with services in Birmingham and Fairfield. Interment followed in Birmingham cemetery, while her father Rev. C. R. Workman’s funeral was underway nearby. Nora Gray Workman, born 1876, left a husband, three brothers, two sisters, and numerous relatives.

Ralph &E. Workman East Adams Street Fairfield Jonathon Lee Ottumwa Roland Butler Baptist Church Birmingham Fowler Methodist Church Nora Gray Workman Do. R Elizabeth O. Workman Glasgow Nora J. D. Howell R. E. Workman Winchester Gus Peterson I. A. Workman C. R. Workman Jr Frank Herr Bowman, N. D James D. Workman Calloway Neb

Workman Passes After Long Illness

A longtime resident known for his patience and faith died after enduring years of illness. He had lived in the same home in recent years and remained steadfast in his religious devotion to the Master who sustained him.

Yanks Discuss War Material Surrender at Coblenz

Long distance talks between Berlin and Coblenz headquarters of the Third Army focus on surrender details of German war material. Wires except two are cut under occupation decree. Arm supplies include 100000 rifles and two 6 inch guns from 1873. Americans plan to reuse 200000 yards of gray cloth and 80000 pounds of leather and shoe repairing machinery for the occupation army.

Coblenz Berlin Cobienz Coblengz Coblenz-Lutzel Moselle Americanus Army of Occupation

Eldridge Battery Ad Promises Low Monthly Storage Charge

Notice from Eldridge Battery Co promoting winter storage and charging services. States 75 cents per month, two charges monthly, free battery withdrawal any time. Highlights expert charging, warns against cheap charging, and notes Willard Service Stations’ trusted service with new manager Paul Sheilabarger and three years at Willard Battery works.

Willard Paul Sheilabarger Minneapolis Eldridge Willard Service Glen Daughty Willars Studebaker

Wilson Returns to France After Buckingham Palace Dinner

President Wilson concluded his England visit with a private dinner at Buckingham Palace. He and his party then traveled to France via Dover at nine o'clock this morning amid cheering crowds. The Manchester arrival was met with celebration and the palace reception featured flowers flags and a Grenadier Guards band. There were no speeches.

London Wilson England Buckingham Palace France Dover Manchester Palace Palace State Room Grenadier Band

Billion Rubles Awaiting Disposition at Vladivostok

One billion rubles in bank notes printed in the United States and shipped to Russia are held at Vladivostok awaiting decisions by Japan Britain France and the United States on their disposition. The notes were ordered by a Russian bank but the bank’s position is unsettled due to rapid Russian government changes. The Omsk government requests transfer of the notes to its control for funds.

Washington Russia Vladiveostok United States Omsk

Must Not Talk to Women Wartime Order Tightens Conduct

An order issued for American troops in Coblenz bans speaking with German women unless authorized. Violations may trigger court martial proceedings. The directive aims to enforce discipline among officers and soldiers in occupied zones.

Coblenz

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