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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1918

Page

4

Luce Family Entertainers Encore At Lincoln Nebraska

The Luce Family Entertainers gave a Lincoln Nebraska performance featuring Elizabeth Luce and relatives. The program included orchestral pieces concertos songs and readings with Elizabeth Luce receiving an ovation for her original song. Elizabeth Luce is a Corner University student and skilled basketball player.

Luce Lincoln Neb Fairfield Edward Moszkowski Cobow Larionet J. B. Cox Verdure Setialana Haydn W. Baker Hejre Kati Jeno Hubay Medley Harlow Jungmane Aeelas Elliott Elizabeth Corner University Hubbell

British Repel German Raid Near Arleux en Gohelle

London reports a German raiding attack near Arleux en Gohelle south of Lens was repulsed after heavy bombardment. The enemy suffered German losses and prisoners, while a local operation northeast of Wytschaete yielded several prisoners.

London Arieux-en-Gohette Lens Arleux-en-Gohelle Wytschaete

American Flyer Shot Down Over The Thames

Vice Admiral Sims reports the American seaplane carrying Ensign Albert Dalton Sturtevant vanished after an engagement over the Thames. The Germans claim the craft was shot down. ten enemy planes were said to have attacked the aircraft, with Ensign Sturtevant as second pilot aboard.

Washington Sims Navy Department Albert Dalton Sturtevant U.S. N Hk. PF Thimes Sturtevant

British ships sunk in test week totals fifteen

London reports the admiralty says fifteen British merchant vessels were sunk in the test week. of those, twelve were 1600 tons or more and three were under that tonnage. one fishing craft was also sunk.

London Voen Admiralty

Air Fatalities Total 51 Among Army Student Aviators

Secretary of War Baker called 51 army aviation training fatalities in the nation remarkably low saying student aviators have logged well over 100 flights since last June. He cited ordinary hazards of the occupation and the developing art as factors and predicted the student fatality rate would compare favorably with other countries.

Washington Et Army Aviation Training Cagines Baker Khlenn Neewunt Emdeavor America

Patriotic Service Honors Departing National Army Men

Tomorrow at the Methodist church a patriotic service will honor the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln and mark the departure of thirty nine boys for Camp Dodge. O F Fryer speaks, Dwight Krumholtz delivers Our Opportunity, Keesey offers a pulpit editorial, and the honor roll is read. Relatives of service members and the departing boys are especially invited.

Methodist Church Washington Lincoln Camp Dodge O. F. Fryer Dwight Krumholtz Sioux City Keesey

Community Bible Class Study on John Chapter Eight

The note outlines the next Friday meeting at the Baptist church taught by Prof. Vartarian. The discussion centers on John eight the Light chapter with a detailed Q A guide covering Christ as light the Pharisees and the spiritual condition of the Jews and the implications of belief and freedom in Christ.

Community Bible Vartarian The Baptist Church Christ Nicodemus Tabernacles God

The Town Slouch Says Women Marriage And Experience

Cartoonish column noting social gibes on marriage and reputation with a practical note that B J Eisenhart will be in Fairfield for piano tuning from February 25 to March 6 leaving orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store.

Fairfield Leggett House Scheffel’s B. J. Eisenhart

Letter from Georgia recounts Hospital Unit A visit near Fort MacPherson

Mrs. Higley of Glen Eden Bolton Georgia writes Mrs. Power about Hospital Unit A members before leaving Fort MacPherson for the Atlantic coast. She recalls the boys delight, their bunkmate pairs, pictures taken, and a warm send off at a dinner, noting the cold start and hopeful violet bloom.

8S. A. Power Higley Glen Eden Bolton Georgia Fort MacPherson Atlantic Coast Mrs. Power Earl Fairfield Thomas Chas Samson Farl Edmund Hunt Claude Downard Billy McGiffin Robi Karl Atlanta Paul Bishop

For Rent Notes From The City Listings

Classified column lists four room houses on Stone street opposite the Mitten Factory with utilities. Additional rentals include 802 West Grimes street through Mrs A W Jaques and other units: a modern house, a seven room flat in New Chicago, a five room modern bungalow, a house on West Burlington near the square, and a residence at 304 S Third street with a large barn. March vacancy list noted.

Stone Street Mitten BOFD West Grimes Street A. W. Jaques C. G. Taylor New Chicago Wilson’s West Burlington Square S. Third Street Sierra N Carl

For Sale Classified Fragments From Old Paper

Mixed brief ads list used auto casings and tubes from A J Boyd. A two story house near square with flexible possession terms offered by J P Rodgers. Farm land promotion for Landology magazine invites readers to mail for free subscription and details from Skidmore Land Co Marinette Wis.

A. J. Boyd J. P. Rodgers J. D. Ebbert North E Street East Kirkwood Landology Skidmore Land Co Skidmore Bldg Marinette Wis

Wanted and Lost Notices and German Strike Plan

A set of classified notices requests a 16 or 17 year old willing to work full time and seeks five to ten acres near town for rent or purchase, vacancies for produce plots, a lost Airdale pup, a missing cap from an auto gas tank, and a reward call. The German independent socialists plan a demonstrative strike in munitions plants starting March 1, per Berlin reports via Amsterdam.

W. F. Bevering Journal Daily Journal Airdale Hannah-Clinkinbeard Journal Office London Empire Berlin Amsterdam Exchange Telegraph Company

Money to Loan on Improved by Property Thoma and Thoma

Money to loan on improved property listed under Thoma and Thoma. Interest terms and eligibility details not provided in readable text.

Thoma & Thoma

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Ukuce Lincoln, Neb Liza Lehman Rtv Benshoun W. H. Squire J. W. Bischoff Elizabeth Luce, Jr Dorothy Ello Serenade Badine Gabriel-Marie Twee Leah eOrchestra G. Pierne France National Army ST. John Abraham Ellis M. Clarke Cy Dawkins Arguin Widders Fairfield Steam Laundry Down Town Jericho Easton C. F. Lona People's Jewell’s Pallas Pictures Vivian Martin Leggett Try Journal Ie Fairfield Theater Ham College Life College William A. Brady Ethel Clayton John T. Davies Undertaker George Q. Loesch L. E Burlington Street W. B. Reduso W. B Weingarten Bros., Inc New York Chicavo Frank Kerrick Lhen Tribune
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