Walter Schafer Killed by Bomb in France
Ottumwa man Walter Schafer a former U U of CG track and football star and Herald and Examiner correspondent was killed by a bomb in France. He was captured after being shot in No Man s Land on May 29 and awarded the Croix de Guerre last December for bravery in trench raids. He was nicknamed the devil of No Man s Land and said to be the first U S officer to go over the top. His uniform will be sent to his Ottumwa home.
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Walter Schafer
Ottumwa
France
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Herald and Examiner
Man’‘s Land
No Man's Land
United States
Heaven at the Airdome Revival Meetings in Fairfield
Seventh day Adventist revival at the Airdome in Fairfield attracts growing crowds as the Sunday night topic What Heaven is Like draws attendees from miles away. The speaker’s Bible knowledge and clear delivery promise uplifting lessons on salvation and God’s plan, inviting all to attend and ask questions.
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Airdome
Fairfield
Sultan of Turkey Mohammed VY Dies in Vienna
The sultan of Turkey Mohammed VY has died in Vienna after a period of illness. The report notes the death occurred Wednesday and references the distant court at Constantinople, with condolences and statements from Turkish officials and foreign observers.
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Amsterdam
Mohammed VY
Turkey
Vienna
Osim
Hiebwaitzer
Mohamwied
Nate
Fred Donovan Breaks Arm While Cranking Ford
Fred Donovan suffered a broken arm Monday while cranking a Ford. The incident notes a device called Bar on's Can't Kick as a potential avoidance method.
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Fred Donovan
Baron
Secretary Baker Urges Eighty Sixth to Defend France on Fourth
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker spoke to about 20,000 civilians and soldiers at Camp Grant and the Auditorium in Chicago praising the Eighty-sixth Division. He framed the unit as defending liberty and aided by Allied nations, urging sacrifice for a victorious, democratic future.
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Secretary of War
Camp Grant
Chicago
Newton D. Baker
Grant
Washington
National Army
Baker
City
Auditorium Theater
Charles IL Martin
Young America
Norway Loses Many Ships in Arctic War Time Losses
The article notes a surge in Norwegian shipping losses with twenty vessels sunk in the month, bringing total Norwegian ships lost to 842 and deaths to 1,747. The total ship tonnage now lost reaches 1,151,143 tons, as ships continue to be destroyed in wartime dangers.
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Waebington
Jn C
God
Norway
For Sale Items In People's Column And Ads
House on East Burlington Street modern on full lot offered at big sacrifice within 30 days. Swap for home or investment with monthly payments available. John H. Fritz. Six room modern home for sale in fine location with choice of lots one or two. sacrifice before leaving town. Address Z. Y. care Journal. Also a Fairfield restaurant money maker offered. no meddlers. Address G care of Daily Journal.
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East Burlington Street
John H. Fritz
Z. Y
Care Journal
Fairfield
The
Daily Journal
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