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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1918

Page

8

Luce Family Entertainers Shine in Lincoln Nebraska

The Luce Family Entertainers gave a well received show in Lincoln Nebraska with Elizabeth Luce and family members performing as soprano violinist reader and accompanists. The article notes Elizabeth Luce's own composition drew praise and mentions her Fairfield roots and basketball role at Corner University.

Luce Lincoln Neb Fairfield Edward S. Luce Ganda G. Pierne Moszkowski Larionet Verdure W. Baker Hejre Kati Jeno Hubay Aloha Asics Harlow PS Ork Ick Eee Een Elliott Elizabeth Elizabeth Luce Corner University Weason

British Repel German Raid Near Arieux-en-Gohelle

London reports a German raiding attack on British lines east of Arleux-en-Gohelle near Lens was repulsed after a heavy bombardment. The British claim several Germans killed or captured, and note a successful local operation northeast of Wytschnete with additional prisoners taken.

London Arieux-en-Gohelle Lens Arleux-en-Gohelle Wytschnete

American Flyer Shot Down Over Enemy Fire

Vice Admiral Sims reports the American seaplane carrying Ensign Albert Dalton Sturtevant was shot down in flames by ten enemy planes. Sturtevant, a second pilot, was aboard the craft when it vanished and is presumed lost as the German claim the aircraft was destroyed in combat.

Washington Sims Navy Department Albert Dalton Sturtevant U.S. NA. FE Sturtevant

British ships sunk in last week total 15

London February 21 British merchant ships sunk by mine or submarine in the past week numbered fifteen according to an admiralty statement. Of the fifteen vessels twelve exceeded 1,600 tons and three were smaller. One fishing craft was also sunk.

London Admiralty

Air fatalities total 51 among student aviators

Washington reported 51 fatalities at army aviation training camps in the country. Secretary of War said the record is remarkably low while noting over 100000 flight hours since June. He added that ordinary hazards and developing aviation explain the fatality rate.

Washington Heb Tiker America

Patriotic Service Honors Departing National Army Men

Tomorrow at the Methodist church a patriotic service honors the departing troops and marks Washington and Lincoln birthdays. Patriotic music and addresses include O. F. Fryer and Dwight Krumholtz with his state contest speech Our Opportunity. An honor roll will be read and relatives of service members 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

Readers of St John attend Friday evening sessions at the Baptist church with Prof Vartarian. The discussion centers on John eight and the Light as revealed in verses 1 to 11. The guide outlines twelve questions exploring Christ as Light and the Pharisees response, and the relation of darkness to death and light to life.

Community Bible Vartarian The Baptist Church Christ Nicodemus Tabernacles God

PIANO TUNING COMES TO FAIRFIELD IN LATE FEBRUARY

Notice announces E. J. EISENHART will tune pianos in Fairfield from February 25 to March 6. Clients may leave orders at the Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store.

Fairfield Leggett House Scheffel E. J. Eeisenhart

Money to Loan on Improved City Property

Thoma & Thoma offer money to loan on improved city property with prompt decisions and flexible terms. Contact Thoma and Thoma for details and available loan options.

Thoma & Thoma

Letter from Georgia describes Hospital Unit A visit before Fort MacPherson departure

Mrs. Higley of Glen Eden Bolton Georgia writes Mrs. Power about Hospital Unit A members leaving Fort MacPherson for the Atlantic coast. She recalls their cheerful arrival at the Fort, their bunkmate plans, homey gatherings, and the plan to send photographs, with Earl among those pictured.

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

For Rent Notices From Stone Street to West Burlington

Several rental ads list properties including a four room house on Stone Street opposite Mitten Factory with utilities, a four room house at 802 West Grimes Street via Mrs A W Jaques, a modern house at reasonable rent by C G Taylor, a seven room flat in New Chicago with phone contact, a five room modern bungalow available March 1, a house on West Burlington near the square with phone, and a residence at 304 S Third Street with a large barn and March 1 vacancy by Mrs Sierra N Cari.

Stone Street A. J. Boyd West Grimes Street A. W. Jaques C. G. Taylor New Chicago Wilson’s West Burlington Square S. Third Street Sierra N. Cari

For Sale Items From Classifieds Roundup

Multiple classified notices list items for sale including used auto casings and tubes near 382x344 by A J Boyd, an 8 room house one block from square via J P Rodgers, eight room house with land and outbuildings, listed by Mrs J D Ebbert at North E Street and East Kirkwood, plus farm lands offered with a free three months subscription to Landology mailed from Marinette Wisconsin.

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

Wanted and Lost Classified Notices

WANTED a boy aged 16 to 17 for steady full time work. W. F. Bevering. WANTED to rent five or ten acres near town term of years preferred may buy. Address R care of Journal. WANTED Vacant lots to produce crops for next winter use. Prefer single lots or acres. Address X care of Daily Journal with lowest cash rent. Ground to be well attended and productive. LOST Airdale pup black and tan female call 9911. LOST Cap from auto gas tank near Hannah Clinkinbeard garage return to Journal office for reward. Socialists Plan German Strike. London Feb 21 German independent socialists plan a demonstrative strike in munitions factories starting March 1 per Exchance Telegraph.

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

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Lincoln, Neb Liza Lehman Elizabeth Luce, Jr Reading Dorothy Foscape Rebeene W. H. Squire J. W. Bischoff Ello Serenade Badine Eho Jetary Bee Werte Gabriel-Marie France Baker National Army John Abraham Ellis M. Clarke Cy Dawkins Arguin Widders Try Journal Fairfield Steam Laundry Down Town Jericho Easton C. F. Lona People’s J. P. Rodgers Jewell’s Pallas Vivian Martin Leggett Ie Fairfield Theater Ham College Life College William A. Brady Ethel Clayton John T. Davies George Q. Loesch L. E Burlington Street W. B. Reduso Weingarten Bros., Inc New York Frank Kerrick Licen Tribune
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