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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1919

Page

8

Humorous Mountain Lecturer at Barhydt Chapel Tonight

J. B. Wallin the Kentucky Mountaineer will give a typical mountain lecture in Barhydt chapel tonight. He speaks under Y M C A college auspices with no admission charged and invites all to attend. those unable to laugh are urged to stay away. The talk features anecdotes and mountain life descriptions. The War Work Council funds the Y work in colleges for the rest of the school year.

J. B. Wallin Barhydt Chapel Wallin War Work Council

Local notes report illnesses journeys and social visits

Bert Barrows is seriously ill at his home east of the city with bronchial pneumonia. Rev L E Kuhns is in Des Moines on several days of business. Mrs Mary Reed visited sister Mrs D E Brandal in Mt Pleasant over Sunday. Mrs John Cochran is improving at East Adams St. John Webber of Stockport is in town for Chester Webber’s death. Marriage license issued to Charles D Bunce and Katherine M Phelan of Leeds NY. Mr and Mrs O S Wallace arrive from Jefferson City MO for Chester Webber’s death. Royal Neighbors meet Fraternal Union hall with Maude Carlson present. Anton Kasmark returning from Fort Leavenworth KS to spend days with parents. will be stationed at Fort Riley KS. Drake Clo Co offers All wool shirts and drawers at half price in Fairfield. Wanted a dish washer at Detroit House. Drake Clo Co Fairfield offers sweaters, mufflers, wool hose, and gloves at cost.

Anton Kasmark Fort Leavenworth Kansas Fort Riley Kas

Negro Fighters Home Regiment Brings Record of Unmatched Combat

New York reports the 1,298 soldiers of Illinois based Fighting Eighth Negro regiment returned from Europe with 22 Distinguished Service Crosses and 68 Croix de Guerres. Their service spanned from arrival overseas to Pershing’s victory, praised for bravery by officers and men. Debarking at La France, they received widespread pride. At Camp Ppton they prepare to demobilize and travel to Chicago within five days.

New York Europe Pershing Germany Chicago la France Colt Thomas A. Roberts Camp Ppton Long Island

Britain's Big Strike Ends in Britain Restores Subways

London reports the subway system back in service as 8000 striking waiters prepare to return to work. International workers regard the move as ending the red scare and thwarting a large terrorist plot aimed at paralyzing industry across Europe and the United States. The British government maintains a firm stance, halting the drama before it fully unfolds.

London Britain Europe United States International Students of Labor

Army plan calls for 537000 personnel in next year

Washington February 11 the army appropriation bill reported to the house by the military committee provides for a temporary military establishment of 28579 officers and 109000 enlisted men for the coming year totals 537000 personnel amid broader defense funding and arrangements.

House Military Committee Wirehington Tuliltiey Committee

For Sale Classified Items and Wanted Ads

A large collection of small ads lists items for sale and wanted fits. Items include a ladies winter coat six hole range hot blast heater sideboard refrig fixed price sales and trade offers. Also services like blacksmith shop stock tools and machinery. Maxwell touring car trade inquiry. garden tools furniture and home goods. Also rentals wanted and offered including houses farms and rooms plus job ads and government exam notices.

Kansas E. Washington Street Cole O. J. Simon North Court Street J. Anderson Walter Harris Garst Walther Harris Court House Maxwell Touring Car Ford Car

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Barhydt Bert Barrows L. E. Kuhns Des Moines Mary Reed D. E. Brandal Mt Pleasant John Cochran East Adams St John Webber Stockport Chester Webber Charles D. Bunce Katherine M. Phelan Leeds Green County, New York Wallace Jefferson City, Mo Maude Carlson Drake Clo. Co Fairfield Petroit House Negro Fighters Home Heroes of Illinois Miles Havig Meg Winifred Jones Stockton Jefferson County the Armory Vimy Ridge Gaumer Bro People's . Column W. Burtlingtotts POR Mandy Dexter Company Jacob Scheftel Fairfield Glove & Mitten Co Hays Place W.L. Lambert W. D. Garmoe & Son Iowa Raymond Terry Civil Service Examiner Continental Building Washington Roosevelt Ford Automobile F.B. Diekerson Co Detroit Michigan Leggett House Bevering’s Eeel Cood Sound Bbl Sanford Zeigler & Son General Electric E. N. Gentry Electrical Contractor Dargain Marion ST Ottumwa, IA C. E. Haynes N. Court Formu Brassieres W. T W.B W. B. Reduso Weingarten Bros., Inc
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