War Hero Clancy Now Imprisoned in France
Walter W. Yancy a Texan by birth and Canadian army gunner in France is reported as a prisoner of war near Somewhere in France. His Columbus Kansas based brother R. KR Clancy and friends in Nebraska push for his release and urge transfer to American forces. Efforts reach to the War Department and Kansas Governor Capper with no success yet.
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Omaha
Neb
Walter W. Yancy
Tex
United States
France
Eurepean
Nebrag- Ya
Clancy
Columbus
Kan
Uncle Sam
Canada
England
Hohen
Ancy
War Department
R. KR
Capper
Kansas
How to Shape Kitchener Style Toes for Socks
In knitting socks the toes are finished with a Kitchener method. The instructions describe slipping stitches through front and heel positions to create prepared stitches, drawing wool tight, and finishing by washing and shaping the sock. Instructors can demonstrate toe removal. safety pins may be used if needed.
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Kitchener
Ice flood threatens Louisville bridges as river ice advances
A five mile wide ice sheet sweeps down the Ohio River from Patriot Indiana, breaking loose overnight and moving toward Louisville. Bridges in its path are feared to fail though so far have withstood the bombardment as the icy surge nears.
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Clooursville
Ohio ‘River
Patriot
Ind
Louisville
Son of Gen March Dies in Plane Crash
Lieut Weyton O. March Jr son of Major General March acting army chief died in Fort Worth after a fall from a plane during gunnery practice at Wickfield. Cadet Porter and Lt Wray were killed when their plane crashed amid the exercise.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Weyton O. March, Jr
Veneral March
United States Army
Wicksfield
Wray
Porter
Mame Field
Money to Loan on Improved City Property Thoma Thoma
Money to loan on improved city property. Thoma & Thoma advertise available financing for real estate along with their 809 listing. Offer includes terms and conditions likely to suit homeowners and investors seeking property-backed credit.
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Thoma & Thoma
Dent's For Knitters of Socks and How to Knit
A knitting guide warns against tight casting on and knots at the top, advises joining ends by splicing or knitting, and suggests double thickness for durability. It cautions against seams in the heel, overly fine needles, and overly tight knitting that makes socks bulky. It recommends a sock length of eleven inches and avoiding pins when fastening pairs.
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Dent's
Yarn for Jefferson County Boys Due by February 23
Community knitting project asks volunteers to finish and return yarn for Jefferson county boys. Participants should have items ready by the Saturday deadline, with pickup or drop-off arranged through local volunteers.
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Jefferson County
Horse Sale Notice at Gilbert's Feed Barn Fairfield
Auction at Gilbert's Feed Barn Fairfield on Wednesday February 20 lists three cars of farm mares aged three years and up. Mule market described as strong with brisk demand. Kring in the southerners before market closes on them. A C Wisecarver.
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Gilbert
Fairfield
Kring
Wolf
SW Olf Chemical CO
Quincy
Ill
Notice to Members of Jefferson County Mutual Insurance Union
Policies following the 1917 re survey have been mailed along with the 1917 assessment records. Assessments should be paid by February 25. Communications regarding policy records go to T. C. Ross Fairfield Iowa, official secretary after this date.
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Jefferson County Mutual Insurance Union
T. C. Ross
Fairfield
B.D. Y. Culbertson
G A Unkrich Agent and Salesman for Sexton Company
G A Unkrich is listed as an agent and salesman for John Sexton & Co. based in Chicago Illinois with the address 995. The entry identifies his role within the firm and location.
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G. A. Unkrich
John Sexton & Co
Chicago
For Rent Notices From The People's Column
Furnished front room in modern home by Mrs D R Way at 309 W Burlington. Light housekeeping rooms available at 300 W Hempstead Street. Three room house at 609 W Van Buren, contact 1214. Store room occupied by Gaumer Bros see Thoma & Thoma. Thirty acre stock pasture for rent, call 9612.
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D. R. Way
W. Burlington
W. Hempstead Street
W. van Buren
Gaumer Bros
Thoma & Thoma
Lost package found between Elliott's Shoe Store and The Kozy
A missing item report from a reader describes a package containing a shoe lost between Elliott's Shoe Store and The Kozy corner and asks the finder to return it to the Journal.
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Elliott
Kozy Corner
The Town Slouch by Ellis M. Clarke
A humorous piece by Ellis M. Clarke notes how fame often arises from misunderstandings and suggests credit belongs with the wife rather than the husband. The column uses dialect to depict social quirks and marital dynamics with a light tone.
Wanted ads mixture of repairs and services
Short classified notices include auto repair at 205 South Main street rear shop for Ford repairs. Sour cream from Hartman Ice Cream Factory, contact 998. Sewing by the day at 4316. Red Cross knitting HQ seeks a chest of drawers or guidance. Buying sweet cream for The Purity, call 481. Wood choppers wanted for long work, pay good, call 7102. Rent for modern unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping, single young couple, no children, Box 61 city. A politician assesses poor relations differently as a philanthropist.
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South Main Street
Hartman Ice Cream Factory
Red Cross Knitting
Clarence Hague
FOR SALE Multiple properties and items listed in ad
A string of classified sale notices includes the Frank K. Leed ham property on South Third Street offered at appraisement, Iowa 103 oats at 1.20 a bushel, a H-Gags stove for 8 dollars, a modern nine room house and a five room house on North B Street and South Third Street, a house and lot with a vacant lot on South Second Street, a four year old horse, a trade offer for a smaller 8 room property with three lots, wood for sale, and farm lands with a free three month Landology subscription from Skidmore Land Co Marinette Wisconsin.
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Frank K. Leedham
South Third Street
J. P. Starr
North B Street
A. J. Smith
South Second Street
J. M. Knowles
E. E. Sidoreus
Landology
Skidmore Land Co
Skidmore Bldg
Marinette
Wis
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Ohio River
Gen. March
Texas
Naseer Y
People's
Ellis M. Clarke
Cy Dawkins
Cussin
Hes Loony
SiMe
Trator
Iowa
Orpheum Orchestra
Dorothy Dalton
Rex Beach
Shriner & Johnson
Frank Kerrick
Tribune
Hgh School
Symnasium
Stoceport
Tubrsday
Methodist
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