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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1918

Page

2

Italians Capture Monte di Valdella in mountain assault

Paris dispatches report heavy French gains south of the Oureq on a two mile front with a ridge seizure between Mosley and Passy En Valois and 265 prisoners taken. Rome announces Italians captured Monte di Valbella after a hard battle in Hungarian mountains with 800 Austro Hungarian captives.

Monte di Valdella London Oureq Foch France Mosley Passy-En- Valois Villers-Cotterets Forth Paris Cutry Fof Soissons Hangerd Amiens E Vosges Alene Reelond St. Pierre Alzle Ane Nieppe Wood Moaig Forilerathieck Arras Albert Rome Frathen Monte di Valbella

Letter From France Describes Hospital Life In 1918

Orion Coppock writes from base hospital No. 32 in France about longer shifts, early wake times, and sleep on a real bed after a long voyage. He notes acclimation to heat and cold, busy wards, fast schedules, and hopes American efforts will soon bear fruit.

Orion Coppock Barnett Clarke New York Thore Unit A States Homer Gardner Ottumwa France

Senator Tillman Stricken With Severe Illness

Senator Tillman of South Carolina, veteran lawmaker and head of the lives affairs committee, is seriously ill at his Washington home. Doctors report his condition doubtful with paralysis on his left side and a severe recurrent cerebral hemorrhage since Thursday.

South Carolina Washington Benjamin &. Tillman Lived Affairs Commuttes PMI Mide

19 Dwinsk Survivors Land at Hampton Roads

Washington reports the arrival at Hampton Roads of 20 survivors from the Brith ship Dwinsk torpedoed 700 miles from the Delaware Capes June 18. Among the survivors is Lieut. Ross Whitemarsh U S N. Twenty three of the crew of 148 are missing.

Washington Hampton Roads Delaware Capes Navy Department Lieut. Ross . Whitemarsh

Salvation Army War Fund Tops 3100 In Jefferson County

Over 2100 has been paid to Treasurer C A Emry as districts report timely canvasses for the Salvation Army War Fund drive. Linby in Polk township led with 89.00, and women canvassers are credited with strong early results including Mrs W W Lewis and Mrs John Krumboltz collecting 38.50 from 150 families in Center township district 8.

C. A. Emry Jefferson County Linby Polk Township W. W. Lewis John Krumboltz Center Township

Registrants Complete Questionnaires at Court House

On June 5 registrants filled out questionnaires at the Court House with 25 reporting that day, bringing the total to 45. They have until July 7 to finish and report their questionnaires.

Court House

Methodist societies plan July county convention efforts

Epworth League held a Friday business and social at W C Jones home planning events for Chautauqua Park on the 4th. Home Missionary Society elected officers and named Lizzie Lindburg treasurer with Mrs Gobble named President Emeritus after fifteen years. WCTU to meet Thursday at Mrs Gantz home to finalize plans for county convention on July 11. WRC to meet tomorrow at the Court House with initiation expected. Buy WSS.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church W.C. Jones South Main Street Chautauqua Park Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Frank Crail South Main W., H. George L. B. Whitney L. T. Gobble J. S. Gantz North Third Street

Local News Briefs Highlight Visiting Residents

Waterloo resident Cleo Buchanan visits relatives in the city. Sergt. Jeff Pence from Camp Cody New Mexico visits his parents Mr and Mrs W H Pence. Mrs Olive Munson of Glendale visited in the city Saturday.

Cleo Buchanan Waterloo The City Sergt Jeff Pence Camp Cody, N. Mex Mrs W. H. Pence Mis Olive Munson Glendale

Death of Richard Chilcott at Hebo Oregon

Marshall Chilcott reports the death of his brother Richard Chilcott at Hebo Oregon on June 22. Born near Salina on November 5 1847 he married Jennie Rack August 13 1876 and had four children, two surviving Lillie Hibbs of McMinnville and Ross and Ralph Chilcott of Hebo. He suffered poor health for three years and a paralysis stroke ended his life. He leaves three brothers Baker of Mankato Kansas Asa of near Salina and Marshall of this city. Funeral services were held in Hebo with interment there.

Marshall Chilcott Richard Chilcott Hebo Ore Salina Jennie Rack Lillis Hibbs McMinnville Ross Ralph Chilcott Hebe Baker Chilcott Mankato Kan Asa Chilcott Marshall

Patriotic Meeting at Free Methodist Church

A patriotic service was held at the Free Methodist church with a Sunday school program. The church flag, containing 17 stars, was donated by children. The W R C gave a silk National flag to the Sunday school, accepted by Supt. Hoagland. Rev F C Behner spoke brief words of appreciation. G A R and W R C members attended.

Free Methodist Church Hoagland F. C. Behner

Miss Iva Scheffels Pupils Recital Tomorrow Evening

The pupils of Miss Iva Scheffel will present a recital in Prof. J. P. Moorhead's studio tomorrow at 7 30 PM. The public is invited to attend.

Iva Scheffel J. P. Moorhead

Rebecca Ella Trail Noble obituary notes long life and seven children

Rebecca Ella Trail Noble born January 23 1855 in Montgomery County Maryland married Frank Noble October 15 1874. The couple ran hotels in Fairfield later moving to Utah in 1902. She died June 21 1918 after extended illness, with funeral services in Ogden and Fairfield, interment Evergreen cemetery. Survived by seven children two brothers and several daughters in law.

Rebecca Ella Trail Montgomery County Maryland James L Melvina R. Trail Frank Noble Infamcy Charles E Lawrene Noble Ogden Utah Lorraine U. S. Machine Gun Co Camp Lewis American Lake Warh Charles Griggs Scott Fuqua Spokane Wash Noble Fairfield W. E. Trail Richland Charles H. Trail

Wheat price rise set by food administration and rail freight changes

New price basis announced for No 1 Wheat across markets led by Chicago at 2.26 dollars. Government statement ties price to new railway freight rates and specifies regional quotes for No 1 varieties with No 2 and No 3 set below No 1. Details on minimums and delivery points to come from the Grain Corporation.

Chicago—Grain Corporation New York Food Administration The Railway Administration Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore Newport News Duluth Mimneapolis St. Jouis Kansas City Onlin New Orleans Galveston Tacoma Seat He Portion Astoria San Pineisco Los Apgeles Grain Corporation Brain Corporation

Propaganda Against Food Saving Faces Public Scrutiny

The document accuses any US person who buys excess food in peacetime of defeating the food administration’s aim for fair distribution and price control. It warns of insidious propaganda and labels all opposition to production and savings as aid to the enemy.

United States The Food Administration

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