Rumor of Draft Draw Triggers Chicago Uproar
Chicago residents flood papers and federal officials with calls amid a circulating rumor that the first citizen army draft is underway. Officials deny any drafting yet and warn numbers are being posted as part of exemption processes. A Peru baseball bulletin board claimed the first thirteen draft numbers, fueling the hoax with numbers 5 11 17 61 62 67 100 107 109 111 114 145 146.
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Chicago
Washington
Peru
County hears report on conscription numbers in Jefferson County
Jefferson county residents learned of alleged conscription numbers said to come from Washington last night. County Auditor A C Turner stated that Jefferson county men have not yet been numbered. The county board is not finished, with only three or four days left before the drawing, tentatively set for July 12.
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Helen Myers
Oskaloosa
Marie Anderson
Harry Jolly
Curtis Elliott
Otumwa
Ottumwa
A. C. Turner
Ray Lamansky
Henny Leffler
Brighton R. R
H. Kearns
Wm. Cuddy
Averill Hammer
Fairfield
Clifford
Washington
Grace
Bessie Kemp
Charles Angstead
Libertyville
Jefferson County
Big Crowd Expected at Parsonsville Supper Benefit
Fairfield delegates expected to attend a Saturday supper in Parsonsville with proceeds to the Jefferson County Red Cross. Supper served 6 to 9 p m and an program will follow. Dr J Fred Clarke will speak on War and Navy Department conditions from Washington DC. The Yeoman note praises Charlotte Stephenson Rawlings of Denver California and the Stephenson family for Yeoman work.
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Fairfield
Parsonsville
Jefferson County Red Cross
J. Fred Clarke
Washington, D. C
War and Navy Departments
Clarke
Yeoman Battle Axe
Charlotte Stephenson Rawlings
Denver
Cal
Ma Stephenson
Iowa
Charlotte
Stephenson
Yeoman Society
Ed Parsons Barn Struck by Lightning and Burned
During an electric storm last evening the Ed Parsons farm barn east of the city was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. Twenty tons of hay and farm machinery were lost though animals were saved. Insurance on the property will likely cover the loss.
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Ed. Parsons
City
Lost check book found near Washington school
Wallet lost items note a Fairfield National checkbook missing value only to owner. Finder urged to return to Journal office.
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Washington School
the Square
Fairfield National
Journal Office
Dr Bonnell's Office Opens for July Postgrad Work
Dr Bonnell's office will be open from 3 30 to 4 30 p m during his essence in Chicago in July while taking post graduate work Glasses for repair may also be left with Dr Frank Fourt 908.
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Bonnell
F. S. Bonnell
Chicago
Takig
Frank Fourt
Labor Hall Smoker Friday Night Notice
All friends of organized labor are urged to attend a smoker at labor hall Friday night July 6. Sec C L Vy presiding invites members and supporters to join the gathering for fellowship and discussion.
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Friends of Organized Labor
Labor Hall
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