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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1918

Page

4

Fairfield Iowa Airfield Band Debuts Under New Director

The Fairfield Iowa Airfield Band performed a fine concert at the Orpheum Theater under new director Prof. Fred Jewell. A grateful audience applauded the program which opened with Prof. Jewell’s Officers of the Guard and praised the band’s assured handling and readiness for future full concerts.

Fairfield Jowa Orpheum Eggeir Fred Jews At@grvay Prof Jewell

First Iowa Recruitment Not Planned in Iowa

Des Moines reports no recruitment drive in the state for the First Iowa now at Deming New Mexico. Adj. Gen. G Logan says even a campaign would not guarantee directing men to the old unit and would require non draft-age volunteers. The old First Iowa previously raised men for the Third and 168th infantry before the Sitter's deployment to France.

Des Moines Iowa Deming N. M Adj Logan Lown 168Th Infantry France

Real estate transfers recorded in the past week

Transactions show various grants including C Brown to J J Feldman for lot 9 in Gobble sub division valued at 6400. Munther J Gorsuch and wife to Pleasant Plain Telephone Co for multiple lots in East Pleasant Plain totaling 2400. W A Lewis trustee to Fred Hampton for Batavia Far View addition lot 14 block 8. Sayers to J P Moorhead for lot 9 block 14 Fairfield New Plat. Walker and wife to Ross Veach for Batavia lot 5 block 8 red L. Young to Charles W Yanaway for undivided woodland in Fairfield Oakland. Mary Achenbach to Lewis Achenbach for 4 1 2 acres in Lovk Ridge township 20. Be Cowen trustees to George Scovel for New Fell Cemetery lot 3 4 6 section 24 Des Moines. Hart & Cochras to da G Aematreng for five acres in Buchanan township 16250. Wm Kruimbolts executors to George H Edmondson for section 9 Lackridge township 3. Mansedam to Otto L Rheta ved 95 acres Cedar town ship iv. B Mayne to Hesekiah Poberteon land in Van Buren county 12525. United States to Peto My whiey 40 acres section in Round Prairie town. Warwick and iv band to Wm Encell and wife for land in Wappelo. B Walker to Roms Veach port section 24 and city lot in Loevat Grove township 425 00 640 00

C. Brown J. J. J. Feldman Gobble Munther J. Gorsuch Pleasant Plain Sayers J. P. Moorhead Lot Block Fairfield New Plate Walker Ross Veach Batavia Red Achenbach Lewis Achenbach Lovkridge Township Be Cowen George Scovel New Fell Pes Moines Hart & C Cochras Aematreng Buchanan Township Kruimbolts George H Edmondson Lackridge Mansedam Otto L. Rhetvead Cedar Townshlip EB. Warwick Wm. Encell Wappelo B. Walker Wifs Roms Veach Loevat Grove Township

Schoolboys sought to deliver Curtis publications

Advertises payment of $1.00 to several schoolboys who deliver Curtis publications to customers. Emphasizes clean, gentlemanly and ambitious youths. Mentions $10.00 plus liberal cash profits and advantages. Apply to W. F. Bevering, 53 Broadway, Fairfield, Iowa.

Curtis W. F. Bevering Broadway Fairfield

Mt Pleasent Draft Evasion Hearings Set for Crabble

John J. Crabble of Mt. Pleasant was arrested after failing to fill and return his selective service questionnaire. He is to appear before U. S. Commissioner Carl C. Riepe in Burlington for a hearing, with witnesses delayed from New London causing a postponement.

Burlington John J. Crabble Mt. Pleasant U. S C. B. Shephard Burling Carl C. Riepe New London Crabble

Horses Sell at Gilbert's Fairfield Sale

Gilbert's Feed Barn in Fairfield hosts a sale listing three orders for farm mares three years old and up. The mule market is strong and buyers are urged to bring in southerners before the market closes. A. C. Wisecarver signs the notice.

A, C Wisecarver

Freshmen and Sophomores to Begin Mandatory Physical Training

The college moves to require physical training for all Freshmen and Sophomores, boys and girls, under Coach Yount. With warmer weather the gym reopens after a coal shortage closure, and athletic participants are exempt from the new program.

Sophmores Yount

Professor Vartarian Returns From Nebraska Y M C A Convention

Professor Vartarian attended the College Y M C A and Y W C A convention in Nebraska and delivered an address before the gathering.

Vartarian Y. M Nebraska

For Rent Listings in People’s Column

Multiple rental notices span furnished and unfurnished rooms and houses. It shows addresses such as 304 S Third Street 609 W Van Buren and streets like South Sixth and Hempstead with contacts including Mrs Sierra N Cari W J Schaefer and Thomas & Thomas. One ad notes a thirty acre stock pasture for rent.

Rachel Carter S. Third Street Sierra N. Cari

Germans Ousted by French on Champagne Front

Paris reports a German attack on the Champagne front with brief gains that were repelled after a spirited engagement. The war office notes heavy artillery actions near Mortier wood and Vauxaillon, and says the French retained prisoners while driving Germans from trench sections southwest of Butte du Mesnil. A separate London report notes a hostile raid near Gavrelle with few prisoners taken by Portuguese in the Messines sector.

Paris Champagne War Office Mortier Wood Vauxaillon Butte du Mesnil London Gavrelle Messines

WANTED WANTED Vacant lots for winter produce use

WANTED vacant lots or a tract of ground for next winter. Accepts single lots or several acres. Mail lowest cash rent to KX in care of Daily Journal. Ground to be well attended and made productive. Also requests for a chest of drawers at Red Cross knitting HQ and wood choppers for hire.

Daily Journal Red Cross Knitting Clarence Hague

Money to Loan on Real Estate First Mortgage

Seven thousand dollars available for real estate first mortgage. Contact Wm L Long for details by calling 3692 952.

Wm. L. Long

For Sale Classified Notices Ramp Up Townwide Deals

Multiple listings describe sale items including stoves base burner wagons harness sows corn sheller and planters. Also real estate offers a seven room modern house on South Third Street and a nine room home on North B Street with quick sale terms. Local contact numbers provided for each ad.

Court Street Landology Skidmore Land Co Skidmore Bidg Marinette Wis South Second Street Ben Davie Ernest H. Hadley Frank K. Leedham South Third Street J. P Biarr BSALE North B Street A. J. Smith

Rounds Thursday Cameo Brooch Notice

Owner may claim a cameo brooch by describing the property and paying the notice fee. For details contact the office at phone 2284.

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Airfield Dillon United States Peto, My.whiey Seeti Hound Mrairie Town Gilbert’s College News People’s. Column South Sixth Street W. J. Schaef A. F. Carlson Fairfield Steam Laundry Down Town Jericho Easton C. F. Long Goeke’s West Broadway Sparklers Fred Jewell Jesse L. Lasky Julian Eltinge Frank Kerrick Tribune Sidoreus Hannah-Clinkinbeard Auto Co Studebaker Oaklane Chalmers Overland FORD Ford Delivery Hannah Clinkinbeard Auto Co. Masonic Temple
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