Wisconsin Missing Among Tuscania Survivors and Falls
Washington and Des Moines reports show 1,843 Tuscania survivors named with about 225 more likely. Of nearly 850 still listed as missing, 38 are from Wisconsin, including six Wisconsin Twentieth engineers. Michigan troops fared better with eleven missing. Des Moines dispatch notes William D. Lawrence of Webster City saved after prior Tuscania report.
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Washington
War Department
Wisconsin
National Guard
Michigan
Twentieth
Engineers
Henry A. Skinner
Rockford
Aero Squad
Henry Carpenter
Potomac
Towa
Indiana
Minnesota
Cengineers
Des Moines
William D. Lawrence
Webster City
Republican primary candidate announcements from Jeffereen county
A set of Republican notices declares candidates for county offices in Jeffereen county. Walter Harris seeks Sheriff, Sanford Zeigler Jr. runs for Clerk of the District Court, A C Turner for County Auditor, Vernes Samuelson for County Attorney, R C Leggett for County Recorder, and M Olga Raines for County Recorder, all subject to June 3 1918 primary approval.
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Jeffereen County
June Ord
Walter Harris
District Court
Sanford Zeigler, Jr
A. C. Turner
Vernes
Samuelson
R. C. Leggett
M. Olga Raines
Democratic candidates for county offices in 1918 primary
R. H. Spence seeks the Democratic nomination for Clerk of Court with June 3 primary approval. George M. Ball also runs for office in the same primary.
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R. H. Spence
Big Audience At Lord's Lecture This Afternoon
A large gathering filled the high school this afternoon for a lecture and mass meeting under the United States Food Administration. The event drew many attendees from the county and surrounding areas.
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United States Food Administration
Coun
Fairfield meeting followed by concert and city arrival
A short concert by Fairfield Iowa preceded the gathering, drawing the crowd to the high school. Speakers led by John B. Lord of New York arrived in the city this forenoon.
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Fairfield Iowa and
John B. Lord
New York
Miss Burl Fleming Hosts Young Society At West Harrison Home
Miss Burl Fleming will entertain the Young Lacies and the Young Men's class of the Christian church Thursday at her West Harrison street home, changing from Tuesday as announced. Camp Fire Girls met with Cleo Pence on West Hempstead street and held a patriotism themed ceremonial with no refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bates hosted friends at West Jackson street in honor of Mrs. Shugman and Mrs. McClure of Abingdon Illinois, with games, music, and refreshments. Camp Fire Girls plan a Valentine party Friday at Ruth Bradshay’s home inviting one guest each.
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Burl Fleming
Lacies
The
Christian Church
West Harrison Street
Cleo Pence
West Hempstead Street
Victor Bates
West Jackson Street
George Shugman
Frank McClure
Abingdon
Ill
Bates
Camp Fire
Ruth Bradshay
Loyalty Meeting Friday Evening in the Armory
A Loyalty meeting for workers and employers and others is planned for Friday at 8 in the Armory under the American Alliance of Labor and Democracy. Samuel Gompers is among the founders. Hon. John T. Clarkson of Albia will be the principal speaker with Judge Seneca Cornell also on the program and musical numbers.
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Seneca Cornell
Shepherd and the King Presentation by Fairfield Lodge
Under Fairfield Lodge No 629 I O O F an unusual Thursday evening program begins at 8 o clock in the north side hall. Newton Beers will present his biblical monologue The Shepherd and the King depicting Jonathan and David under King Saul with endorsements from prominent Odd Fellows.
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Fairfield Lodge
Newton Beers
King
Jonathan
David
Saul
Beers
Convention for County Engineers and Supervisors
The fourth annual county engineers convention and road school will be held in Ames February 26 78. Topics include federal air projects high prices labor and material shortages and other highway engineering challenges. Speakers from other states will share similar road and bridge building problems.
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Ames
Iowa
Drive for Ship Workers on Washington War Effort
The United States shipyard volunteers will enroll 250 000 men this week to aid ship construction. A national Revisitation Week promotes enlistment with food pay for local work, urging those in current jobs to defer them until called. Eligible workers should contact local draft boards or state defense councils to register and await assignment.
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Washington
United States
Phoco
Tate
Alen
Svent
Pultic Service Reserve
Libor Department
State Council of Defense and Register
Council of National de- Pepse
Methodist Prayer Meetings Preview Church Activities
The Philothea Bible class hosts a Smile Party at Mrs. W R Keesey 206 West Briggs. Brotherhood Bible class meets at 7 30 PM in the minister's study for a crucial business and social session. Neighborhood prayer meetings list eight locations with leaders aiming for at least 125 attendees and include a church study session led by Wilbur R Keesey.
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Philothea
W. R. Keesey
West Briggs Street
Brotherhood Bible
Methodist Sunday School
C. M. Graham
Wilbur R. Keesey
Methodist Church
Chas. T. Reynolds
N. Court
Anderson
C. V. Pool
W. Grimes
A. K. Harper
John Lindbom
Suze
Ens
Pleasant Plain man Thomas Lynn in city on business
Thomas Lynn of Pleasant Plain is in the city today for business affairs and meetings with local contacts. The visit highlights a routine business trip without stated outcomes or engagements.
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Thomas Lynn
Pleasant Plain
Notice of Final Settlement in Kennedy Estate
State of Iowa Jefferson county notifies heirs and interested parties that the final report of W. J. Kennedy administrator of Margaret Kennedy deceased is on file for discharge and bond release. Hearing set February 13 1918 at Jefferson county district court Fairfield Iowa. Objections may be filed prior to the hearing.
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State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Margaret Kennedy
District Court
Iowa
Fairfield
Laws
A. D
W. J. Kennedy
Notice on canceled K of P meeting and Eldon depot sale
Due to fuel scarcity the K of P lodge will not meet this week. For sale 26 acres within one mile of the Eldon depot with a good house and small barn. Bargain to be handled within 10 days. Call at 709 South Third Street, 97.
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P. Lodge
South Third Street
Local residents and visitors noted in city on business
W H Huntley of Davenport and T Moore of Libertyville were in the city on business yesterday and today. Miss Virginia Bevering traveled to Croas Lanes for a several days visit with sister Mrs Willard Whitaker. The fire department responded to Harley Maxwell home on East Washington Street after a short circuit caused smoke but no damage occurred.
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T. Moore
Libertyville
Virginia Bevering
Croas Lanes
Willard Whitaker
Harley Maxwell
East Washington Street
Money to Loan on Improved City Property Thoma and Thoma
A loan advertisement offers money to loan on improved city property with Thoma and Thoma listed as the lenders or brokers in the notice. Details remain readable but incomplete. The snippet cites 809 as part of the contact or page marker.
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Thoma & Thoma
Chicago Roundup Targets Vice Rings Under Federal Edict
A massive crackdown in Chicago nets over 200 arrests as police and investigators sweep disorderly houses, flats, and hotels under a government order prohibiting operations within five miles of military camps. Deputy Munk Houser leads the effort.
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Chicago
Chieangzo
Munk. Houser
Ar Balding
Cifeaga
Hinton G. Chataugh Nef
Bar Eau of Investigation
Cadorna Removed From War Council In Italy Shakeup
Rome reports Gen Luigi Cadorna has been ousted from the interallied supreme war council and Gen Gasteone Giardina appointed to succeed him. Generals Carlo Porro and Luigi Capello are also summoned to Rome to be placed at the minister of war’s disposal as part of the action following the Isonzo disaster.
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Rome
Luigi Cadorna
Supreme War Council
Gasteone Giardina
Lin
Cadorha
Carlo Porro
General Staff
Luigi Capello
Second Army
Isonso
Also Mentioned on This Page
Qpran Taylor & W. Taylor
Eee
U. S
Tuscania
Republican
Convention For County Engineers and Supervisors
Hurley
W. H. Huntley
Davenport
J. M. Mcl¢ain
Vice
Cadorna
J. A. Bell
Dence
J. Engel
Piano Tuner of
Scheffel’s Music House
James Hughes
A. F. Carlson
Roth
Vcthornes Son
Frank Kerrick
Tribune
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Burlington Street
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