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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
4
A soldier from Curtis Juersaam writes from Fort MacPherson Georgia about cold Iowa like weather, roll call at night under moonlight, litter drill, hikes to East Point, and duties including police work. He notes new overcoats, tents, packs, Vietrola purchases, and readiness for deployment within weeks while reporting the crew’s morale despite sickness.
The Million Dollar Beauties head the Orpheum bill today and tomorrow in a tabloid musical comedy. Eleven performers provide singing and dancing with a witty cast led by Alex Saunders Pauline Rosemund Billy Evans Florence Vivian and Douglas Fleming. The show features a bright plot and up to date wardrobe with popular songs and strong laughter throughout.
In Jefferson County Iowa February Term 1918 Albert S Miller et al plaintiffs sue to quiet title to multiple parcels in Jefferson County Iowa. The defendants include numerous Murray Murry and related families along with others and unknown heirs and claimants. The petition seeks decrees granting title in fee simple to each plaintiff or co tenants and to foreclose all adverse interests. Defendants are warned to appear by February term 1918 noon or default and judgment will be entered. Attorneys Starr and Jordan.
Multiple rental notices in short form. South half of house at 403 North B street rents seven dollars per month by Lon H. Israel. Furnished room two blocks from the square available by Esquire at the Journal office. Eight room house two blocks from the square contact J. H. Frush at 405 East Lowe.
Wanted notices list a nurse experienced with children for a one year old girl at Mrs F W Brooks 1015 North Sixth Burlington Iowa and a married man seeks a farm position post draft age call after six J Be Raines 402 West Briggs Street.
Multiple listings include Rosecomb Rhode Island Red cockerels at 700 South 4th Street or phone 2745. a long sheep lined duck coat. a Ford Touring car inquire at 705 W Kirkwood. a 107 acre stock farm offered at 1500 cash with long time at 5 percent. a rental option if not sold this month. five room house seen by A V Frazey. walnut bedstead and sofa with phone. a buffet dining set and gas range with O E Easton. seven room house on Maple Avenue near hospital with two adjoining lots, terms before February 1 1918. five room house on South Second Street with gas cooking, seen by A J Smith. and a listed price of 15 for the last item.
Lost in Crail’s meat market or White Tea store a pair of rimless glasses in a shabby case. Return to Journal office. Found a black leather lined mitten. Owner call at the Journal office.
Paris dispatch reports General Site commander of artillery on the Italian front was killed in action. The death removes a senior French officer amid ongoing battles and reshapes command during the campaign.
For sale at the Tribune office pick up pewriter ribbons all machines and colors typewriter paper and carbon paper.
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