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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
7
Ottumwa Briefs Mention Residents and Travel
Local items report Harry Baldwin and James Snyder visiting Ottumwa on business. Several residents travel to Des Moines Burlington Kansas City and Libertyville. Court adjourned until next Monday. Illnesses grippe and other health notes appear among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Baldwin
Ottumwa
Harry Mulenix
Des Moines
Jefferson County Sets Less Strict Exam Rules
New orders will ease physical examinations for men, lowering weight requirements and allowing some previously rejected draftees to pass. Deformities in limbs may not bar service, and other relaxations are expected, with re-examinations likely for those already rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Exemption Board
Jefferson County
Gantz Honored by Grand Army of Republic Leader
J S Gantz of this city received word from Q C Somers Indianapolis Ind commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic that he has been appointed a member of his staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Gantz
Q. C. Somers
Indianapolis
Ind
Grand Army of the Republic
Made Application for Enlistment in the Navy at Burlington
A list from the Burlington recruiting station shows William C. Keesey of Fairfield Carlton N. Jones of Brighton Benjamin L. Gallaher of Mediapolis and Frank S. Graham of Biggsville applying for positions as apprentice seaman and quartermaster in aviation. All passed the preliminary examination. A landsman for quartermaster aviation is favored for Des Moines posting and in high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Burlington
Wm. C. Keesey
Fairfield
Carlton N. Jones
Brighton
Benjamin L. Gallaher
Mediapolis
Frank S. Graham
Biggsville
Des Moines
Burlington Rule Change Allows Potatoes as Flour Substitute
The Burlington food conservation office announces one modification to rules. Retail grocers may sell potatoes as a flour substitute in a four to one ratio, or dried beans pound for pound, as permitted under the revised guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Food Conservation Office
This Winter Sets Iowa Weather Records
The winter begins with record cold in Iowa October and December posting the lowest mean temperatures since 1890. November stays near normal, January ranks among the coldest, and February may continue the chill, marking a severe winter tied to wartime shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United Staes
Notice of Final Settlement in Kennedy Estate Iowa
State of Iowa Jefferson county to the heirs at law of Margaret Kennedy deceased and all persons whom it may concern. Final report of Administrator of Margaret Kennedy’s estate on file for discharge and release of securities. Hearing set February 4, 1918 at Fairfield Jefferson county Iowa. W J Kennedy Administrator. 14 Feb 5 12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Margaret Kennedy
District Court
Iowa
Fairfield
A. D
W. J. Kennedy
Mt Pleasant High to Meet Fairfield High in Evening Clash
Fairfield High meets Mt Pleasant High on the gym floor at eight this evening in a long awaited game. The series resumes after 1913 with fuel shortages and cold weather delaying. Referee Mike Mier of Ottumwa will officiate as both teams showcase veteran players and a fast contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield High School
Mt. Pleasant
Ames
Fairfield
Mike Mier
Ottumwa
Ebert Funeral Thursday For Jacob D. Ebert
The funeral for Jacob D. Ebert who died Monday evening will be at his home 406 East Kirkwood Thursday at 10 am. The interment will follow in Birmingham, his former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Bright
East Adams
Jacob D. Ebert
East Kirkwood
Birmingham
Garnishment Proceeding Notice in Jefferson County Iowa
In the District Court of Jefferson County Iowa Wm L Bonnett sues David M Bonnett Garnishee J M Fry Referee The notice informs David M Bonnett that he must appear February 23 1918 in Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa to answer interrogatories about liability as garnishee and that failure to appear will lead to judgment. Richard C Leggett attorney Shan Campbell sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jefferson County
State of Iowa
Wm. L. Bonnett
David M. Bonnett
J. M. Fry
David M. Bennett
Fairfield
Iowa
Richard C. Leggett
Eight Americans in German prison camps identified
Washington reports eight American soldiers held in German prisoner of war camps after initial reports of missing. Pershing notified by the Red Cross that the men are located at Tuchel in West Prussia. Also three men wounded and a tally of eleven deaths from disease plus one fatal airplane crash in the same release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geren
General Pershing
Red Cross
Tuchel
West Prussia
War Department
Priso
Wre
Edgar W. Halyburton
George B. Halyburton
Stony Point
N. C
Daniel Gallagher
Neill Gallagher
Troeton
Ala
Clyde L. Grimsley
Frank Grimsley
Stockton
Kan
Hoyt D. Decker
W. F. Decker
Vincennes
John P. Lester
William Lester
Tutwiler
Miss
Herschel Godfrey
William CC. Oberst
North Ridgeway Avenue
Chicago
Tarry R. Loughman
Ada R. Loughman
Oakwood Boulevard
Vernon M. Kendall
Samuel Kendall
Roll
Okla
John A. Goodrum
James ©. Goodrum
McLean
Tex
Roy Ek
Doughty
Shaw
John L. Bray
D. Bray
Drum
Notice to Bidders for Portland Cement 1918
Notice to bidders states bids must be received at the auditor of Jefferson county by 1 30 p m on February 6 1918 for 1500 barrels of Portland cement. A Turner authorized this call for bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
A. €. Turner
Hay for Sale Timothy Day Deliver to Fairfield
Public notice advertises first-class timothy hay for sale with delivery to Fairfield and a contact phone number 7116.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Fairfield
Methodist quilt and comfort service offered by society
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church offers quilting and comfort tacking services upon request. Call Mrs. W. D. Garmoe at 956 sn oe for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
W. D. Garmoe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walton Shoe
Tireland
James Snyder
Abingdon
Helen Jenks
Ray Oliver
Iee Thoma
Om Ottumwa
Charles Fellinger
R. B. Stephenson
Libertyville
Harry Smith
Kansas City
Seneca Cornell
James Delp
W. C. Spaulding
W. S. Campbell
Verle Frazey
East Adams Street
Grippe
T. C. Kientz
Pleasant Plain
Lewis Fordyce
Charles Glotfelty
Ray Eckerman
Avery
P. J. Brady
Willis Green
Virginia
Glendale
City
Christian Church
John Gossick
North Catreet
Ft. McPherson, Ga
Atlantic
O. E. Kirby
Jack
Mrs. Kirby
C. Bailey
Henry Pickard
N. Biddle
William Despain
Jerry Despain
Graham
J. 8. Gantz
Grand Army OF Republic
MT. Pleasant High
Fairfield High
Meyer Shoe Store
Shan Campbell
Yankees
Germany
The
J. M. McKain
South Third Street
Fi. A. Bell D. V. M
Dence
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Jericho
Easton
C. F. Long
West Broadway
Try Journal
Sn Oe
Gaumer Bros
Arlo McPeek
Ayant Ce
Larer
Wolf Chemical CO
Quincy
Shriner & Johnson
A. F. Carlson
J. Engel Piano Tuner
Scheffel's Music House
James Hughes
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