Soldier Writes Home From France After Armistice
A serviceman describes life in France near several towns with meals, new friends, and tours of Langres Malinecourt Grenoble and Paris. He notes hopes for an early return to America, mentions replacements and learning French, and shares details of camps billets and travel with fellow soldiers and a friendly French family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Smith
Elmer Fleagle
Chas. McCampbell
Raph Reed
la Maus
Belfast
Langres
83Rd
Sammy
Malinecourt
G. M. Doughty
Willard
Hannah Auto Company
Orrin Coppock Vacation in France Highlight
Orrin Coppock recounts a trip through France with vivid scenes of landmarks, cuisine, and daily life. He notes travel dates, cities visited, and personal impressions while reflecting on the experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Coppock
France
Joint Installation Planned by G A R and W R C
The G A R and W R C will hold a joint officer installation on Thursday evening January 16 at South Side Odd Fellows Hall. Newly elected officers will take charge for both orders. Refreshments will be served after the event. William C. Ball is reelected head of the G A R and Mrs. A. G C Turner presides over the W R C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Odd Fellows Hall
Food Administration
William C. Ball
Americans to Leave Turkey in War Repatriation
The State Department will bring home about 3900 Americans from Turkey after the war. Reports indicate roughly 100 native Americans and 3400 naturalized citizens have been seeking passage back to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington, Jay
State Department
Turkey
Cash Demands at Maximum in Government Outlays
Government cash requirements are at their peak with ordinary disbursements reaching 125 million dollars last Monday, the largest amount in the portion's history, signaling strain on public finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
For Sale and Trade Classified Mix
COLUMN one column for sale items list various household goods including a quarter horse motor washing machine cook stove dresser play pen walker and sawed wood. Vehicles and rentals appear with prices and contact notes from local dealers and individuals. A battery storage service advertises monthly upkeep and a manager with prior Willard experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Childs
R.W. Lamson
Russell Smith
Fourth St
For Rent Listings Show Multiple House Offers
Classified rental notes list several houses and rooms for rent. Locations include 304 E Burlington and East Adams St with details on furnishings, room counts, and contacts such as Jacob Scheffel Mrs R N Slimmer and numbers 1530 2699 1751 2765 487 333. Various terms include modern furnaces, gardens, basements, and low rents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Burlington
Jacob Scheffel
East Adams St
R. N. Slimmer
Libertyville
Iowa
WANTED Classified Notices From Fairfield Journal
Multiple short help wanted and sale notices from Fairfield Journal dated December 1918. Requests include five cent copies, hiring of three girls, furnished rooms, a cook for West Side Restaurant, pickup of old papers, and agents for Grand Union Tea Co, Fairfield Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Hannah Auto Company
West Side
Woman's Assation
Fairfield
Iowa
Enquire, Grand Union Tea Co
Lost a Childs Brown Kid Glove Found Near Depot St
A brown kid glove is missing in the area between the square and 803 Depot Street. If found, please call 1264 595 11 to arrange return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot St. Finder
States ratify federal prohibition amendment in multiple states
Idaho Tennessee Maine West Virginia and Oklahoma legislatures act to ratify the national constitutional prohibition amendment. Tennessee House votes 96? to 6 and Senate 26 to 3 while Maine House approves 120 to 60. West Virginia Senate unanimously supports ratification. Oklahoma Senate and House split with some opposition.
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Loise
Idaho
Jan. C
Senate
Nashvillee
Tenn
General Assembly of
Tennessee
House
Augusta
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Oklahoma City
Oklahon
Oklahoma
America Led the Allies in War Munition Output
Figures released show U S production of munitions surged late in World War I. From April 6, 1918 to armistice date, Britain and France led with 181 404 and 1 971 764 machine guns and rifles produced 1 116 056 and 2 506 749 respectively while the United States totaled 181 662 machine guns and rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
United States
Great Britain
France
Armis‘tee
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Harold J. Woorhies
Oime
Good Old America
Wilsom
States
Orrion Coppock
Lyons
Langreh
St. Jean
Notre Dame
Grenoble
Bastille
Ottumwa
Main St
America
Klufstedler & Baker
Lonsdale Cambric
Kate
Gage
Eldridge Battery
North Court St Co
John T. Davies
Frank D. Kerrick
Tribune
Unrich
Unkrich’s
East Side
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