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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
2
Americans Will Arrive in Germany Says Breslauer Editorial
Breslauer Volkswacht warns Germans it is useless to hide from the fact that Americans are coming. The piece urges Germany to face the situation, redouble efforts, and notes some transports may be sunk but American troops will be provisioned like British forces in France once they arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breslauer Volkswacht
Amsterdam
Germany
France
German Free U. S. Man Returns from German Camps
Lieut Henry Grayson Martin of 201 North Fifth avenue New York arrived in The Hague with a party of British officers released from German captivity. A civilian volunteer with the British army in 1914 he joined the intelligence corps and was captured near Ypres October 15 1914. He has since endured 11 German prison camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Henry Grayson Martin
North Fifth Avenue
New York
Holland
Intelligences Corps
Tie
France
Ypres
British casualties fall to lowest weekly total in months
London reports 4,106 British casualties for the week ending Monday. Killed or died of wounds include 1,093 officers and men, with 119 officers and 2,044 men wounded or missing. The week’s toll marks the lowest total in many months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Republican Candidates for Jefferson County Offices 1918 Primary
A series of Republican announcements declare candidacies for Jefferson County offices at the June primary. Walter Harris seeks Sheriff, Sanford Zeigler for Clerk of Court, A C Turner for County Auditor, Vernes Samuelson for County Recorder, C Laggett for County Attorney, and Olga Raines for County Recorder. Voters decide in the June primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubcan
Jefferson County
District Court
Sanford Zeigler
A.C. Turner
Hk. C. Laggett
Olga Raines
Democratic slate for county offices in June primary
Rh H Spence announces candidacy for Clerk of Court in the Democratic primary. George M Ball supports the ticket. The June 3 1918 election will determine the nominees for County Treasurer and Clerk of Court under the Democratic banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rh. H. Spence
George M. Ball
Banach Verdict in Estate Claim Against Witkoski
In the State of Iowa case Frank Banach wins against Peter Witkoski as administrator of the Catherine Banach estate. The jury returned a verdict for $369.70, the amount of the original claim, after an 11:45 am empanelment and a ten o clock verdict time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Banach
Peter Witkoski
Catherine Banach
Hospital Unit R Probably Sailed From Marrinette Camp
No definite information yet but it is likely Hospital Unit R left Marrinette encampment and is en route to the Atlantic. The voyage is expected to take about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrinette
Atlantic
Local Briefs residents travel visits and church events
Clifford Thoma returns from Chicago business trip. Mrs Curtiss travels to Carsonville USC for mother’s illness. Thomas Staves returns from Memphis visit. Mrs Dalin and Mrs Cornick visit Ottumwa Mt Pleasant. Prayer meeting at Christian church hosted by Mr and Mrs Lepper. Nielson Scenic Co. arrives with two assistants to work on Fairfield theater set. Walter J. Duncan leaves R H Maxwell Grocery for Dexer Washing Machine Co. English Lutheran holds prayer meeting at J Johnson home. pastor to outline Book of Judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
R. E. Lepper
South Second Street
G. Nielson
Neilson Scenic Co
Chicago
Fairfield Theater
J. . Johnson
Burlington Street
Kaiser's Deception Alleged by U.S. Sources
An Atlantic Port dispatch quotes Arthur M. Davis of Piqa claiming Kaiser’s generals misled about German troop movements for war aims. Davis cites officials saying Berlin seeks to quell socialist forces, while Clara Steinberger reports conditions in Germany after years in Berlin and her San Francisco home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Med
Pirie
Amerie
Arthur M. Javis
Piqaa
Detar Davin Satel
Irip
Sahil
Davis
Germany
Clara Steinberger
Berlin
Wanted Girl for General House Work in Mrs Power’s Home
Classified note seeking a female helper for general house work. Mrs A Power lists contact at phone 141 24 for applicants to inquire about the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Power
Parsons College and local social notes in Batavia and New London
Society items report the Parsons College Ladies Auxiliary gathering at Mrs C A Herring's home and a Young Women's Auxiliary event hosted by Miss Stever and Miss Monson. Miss Marie Wilson hosted birthday games for Fred Carey. Batavia notices cover the Lena Smith Willis Glotfelty wedding near Coun ty Line and a New London Gabbert Ireton marriage with family attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College Ladies’ Auxiliary
Kensington
C. A. Herring
Carrie Stever
Pearl Monson
The
Methodist Church
North B Street
Marie Wilson
West Kirkwood Street
Fred Carey
Batavia
M. E. Parsonage
Lena Smith
Milton
Iowa
Willis Glotfelty
County Line
Caughlan
Grace Fresconi
J. C. Caughlan
New London
M. E
Harry Gabbert
Ednar, Ireton
M. A. Banker
Malick
Kansas
City
Bess Ireton
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. A. Ireton
New London High School
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria
Chas, Gabbert
Farmers State Bank of
Navy Aviator Albert Sturtevant Killed In Europe
Washington reports naval aviator Albert T. Sturtevant was shot down in European waters and his body was not recovered. A separate notice from St Paul notes Governor Burnquist refusing requests to remove Secretary Libby and Judge Meffee from the police committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert D. Sturtevant
Washington
Finsign
Albert T. Sturtevant
Navy Department
St. Paul Mine
Burnquist
TH. W. Libby
Z. Fh Meffee
Polite Sefete Commiecten
Camp Dodge Ready To Receive New Draft Men
Des Moines reports Camp Dodge prepared to process 39 Jefferson county men and up to 15 000 draftees. New arrival procedures include assignment cards and rapid qualification questions, with groups sent to registration, then to organization barracks. Supplies for uniforms and equipment are stationed at the cantonment for prompt issue. Batavia News notes L E Copeland becomes cashier of Farmers State Bank as local changes continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Selective Service
Arnal
Batavia
L. E. Copeland
Farmers State Bank
Copeland
Tie
Powel
Morley
V. Dpd
Koons
Ray Bradshaw
Oratorio Society Concert Set At Methodist Church
The Oratorio society presents a program this evening at the Methodist church. It will reproduce the Des Moines program with Fairfield's best musicians. A large audience is expected despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Des Moines
Fairfield
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Ournal Printing CO. Publishers
South Court Street
Wwe
U. S
Man
Republican
Walter Harris
Vernes. Samuelson
Harper
State of Lowa
H. C. Harper
E. J. Vaught
Eldon
S. O. Fisher
Lyman Johnson
Jesse Davis
F. O. Trabert
Co. T. Forbes
Morgan Walls
C. B. de Good
George Johnson
Matt Trabert
Omar Hoskins
True Manning
J. C. McCabe
Clifford Thoma
Robert Curtiss
Carsonville
South Carolina
Thomas Staves
Memphis
Carl Dalin
Ottumwa
Charles Cornick
Mt. Pleasant
John ©. Samuelson
West Adams Street
Walter J. Duncan
R. WH
Maxwell Grocery Co
Dexter Washing Machine Co
Kaiser
CY Chiefs
Ruler
Dr. Davis
Cermainy
Lotti
United States
Gabbert
Parsons College
John Cochran
U. S. Navy
Safety Board
Oratorio Society
Charles Lyon
Paty Ye
Roth & CO
Lerner Waists
JUST
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
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