French potatoes taken by Germany in spring offensive
German reports announce 60 000 acres of French potato fields captured behind lines as vital national asset. English food bulletin advises households to keep potatoes unpeeled and use cold cooked spuds in sandwiches while sharing a suggested cheesy potato bake recipe for wartime nutrition.
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France
Germany
United States
Berlin
Russia
Hausfiau
Food Ministry
Troy
Ice Cream Allowed at Socials Under War Food Plan
A Food Administration statement outlines provisional permission for ice cream at socials over the next three months while upholding the four meat rule. It notes ice cream should be served alone and warns against offering other foods that could undermine conservation goals during the war.
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Food Administration
Socinia
Vneta
Sibert
Europe
Salvation Army War Fund Campaign Progress Report
The Salvation Army War work in Jefferson county nears completion with a strong showing. Penn township reports 287 dollars raised, district No. 10 collected 71 dollars, and a Fairfield National Bank held unpaid pledges while residents are urged to settle this week to save postage and clerical effort.
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Salvation Army
Efferson County
Penn Township
Fairfield National Bank
Rowena Circle hosts outdoor picnic at Mrs Gentry’s home
Society notes report the Rowena Circle picnic at 604 West Burlington Street at 2:30 PM with members urged to bring a dish and eating utensils. Also listed are R N A and Health Club meetings and a Wesleyan Bible class picnic at Mrs Boyd’s on South Main. A Bertha Seesler and D C Rolley marriage occurs in Ottumwa. Mrs M J McKee marked seventy four with a family birthday at Charles Trail home.
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Rowena Circle
Ed. Gentry
West Burlington Street
Health Club
Joel Turney
W. Washington Street
Wesleyan Bible Class
Methodist Church
J. O. Boyd
South Main Street
Bertha Seesler
Dd. C. Rolley
Albia
Ottumwa
M. J. McKee
Charles Trail
South Fifth Street
From Tours France Lewis Keltner Letters Home
Mrs. M. G. Williams of this city receives a letter from her nephew Lewis Keltner written in Tours France on June 14. He reports wartime conditions, gratitude for Red Cross aid, Y M C A support for troops, and hopes to return home eventually.
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M. G. Williams
Lonng Keltner
Tours
France
Millie
Red Cross
Telegraphers' Strike Called Off After Talks With Wilson
Indefinite postponement of a Western Union strike was announced after Secretary Wilson spoke by long distance with S J Konenkamp president of the Commercial Telegraphers union. The New York group had voted to defer action and Congress was urged to act to avoid disruptions of war orders.
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Washington
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wilson
S.J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Chicago
Western Union
S. J. Konenkamp
Telegraphers’ Union
Konenkamp
Sunnel Gompers Wis
Tie
New York
Yes
Congress
Concrera
Chilengo
Lalor
I Yenident Wilson
Lockridge District No 7 Organizes War Savings Society
Lockridge District No 7 organizes a War Savings Society on Friday with officers President Mrs Vada Johnson and Secretary Mrs Carl Adams. Charter members include Miss Eva Anderson Mrs John Liblin Mrs Emma Green Miss Ethel Viola Green Mrs Emil Sandell Mrs Laura Chilcott Mrs Minnie Crile Mrs Mable Jordan Miss Nellie Oman Mrs Albert Rosequist Mrs Mable Nelson and Miss Margaret Nelson.
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Lockridge
Vada Johnson
Carl Adams
Eva Anderson
John Liblin
Emma Green
Ethel Viola Green
Emil Sandell
Laura Chilcott
Minnie Crile
Mable Jordan
Nellie Oman
Albert Rosequist
Mable Nelson
Margaret Nelson
Express wage raises planned under government control
Chicago July 4 announcement by George C. Taylor president of the American Railway Express company states wage raises for federalized express workers as first steps under government control. Funding will come from higher rates approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission and will not increase salaries of the higher paid. Raises date back to July 1 and aim to improve service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federalized Express
George C. Taylor
American Railway Express Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pub
Draft roundup in St Paul nets hundreds of suspects
State and government agents conducted an unexpected sweep in St Paul last night targeting draft evaders. More than 300 young men were taken into custody with some later released after proving they were not slackers.
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St. Paul
Minn
St. Pent
Iowa Jefferson county to face large call for soldiers
About twenty two thousand Iowa men are to be drafted to camps this month prompting questions on how many from Jefferson county will be called. The adjutant general says class one will be exhausted nationwide, while local boards lack firm orders. Changes in deferments and new mobilizations could shift numbers daily as work or fight orders may move men into or out of class one.
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Iowa
Jefferson County
Army
Marine Corps
Wanted W ashes and Iron ings to do
Help needed for washing and ironing tasks and house cleaning. Call number 8583 after 7 8 2.
Notice of real estate quiet title suit in Jefferson County
In Jefferson County Iowa Allen Macy sues to quiet title to the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter section 15 township 73 north range 9 west containing 40 acres seeking decree that he is absolute owner in fee simple and that all defendants have no real adverse claim The defendants unknown heirs and claimants are notified to appear by noon of the second day of the September Term 1918 at Fairfield Iowa STARR JORDAN attorneys for plaintiff
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District Court of
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
Allen Macy
Elizabeth Lee Heskett
Eligha Heskett
William S. Bee
Sarah E. Lee
Martha Lee
George M. Lee
Mary Ann Lee
John Henry Lee
Martin Lee
County of
Jefferson
Fairfield
US Patrol Rescues 700 Troops Near City of Vienna
An American patrol boat rescued 700 troops from the Canadian troop ship City of Vienna off the Atlantic coast after the ship foundered. Fog shrouded the area as the rescue occurred, with personnel transfer completed aboard the patrol craft.
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City of
Vienna
Boston
City of Vienna
Liebon Break In Follows Democratic Meeting
A report of a break in Liebon after a recent gathering of democratic revolutionary parties lists several people as dead or wounded. The fragmentary text notes July events and references a local incident tied to the meeting.
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Liebon
Loterin
Dave
Our Boys Demand Wheat Advised Rationing Message
A wartime appeal urges readers to send supplies to Our Boys and quit wheat to support patriot duties. It questions appetite and habit versus pay patriotism and duty while emphasizing the military need for nourishment.
Nose Relief Ad From Creasy Balm
An old advertisement touts Rig's Creasy Balm to clear nasal passages from a cold. It promises instant relief by smoothing inflamed mucous membranes and opening blocked airways through topical application. Ely's Cream Farm is mentioned as a source.
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Ely
Rear Admiral Aaron Ward Dies After Illness
Obituary notes the death of Rear Admiral Aaron Ward United States Navy after a three day illness of heart trouble. Ward had a long career and is referenced with aging and retirement background details. The notice includes a contact line and a phone number for further inquiry.
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Ward
Kowson
Aaron Ward
United States Navy
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AN Taylor
W. Taylor
Feu
R. N. of A
Louis Keltner
Long Island
Lewis
Secretary of Labor
Gompers
Lockridge District
W. S. Society
TAKE
Starr.& Jordan
Plaintiff
U. S. Patrol
Gerard
James Werard
James W. Gerard
America
Wiaomer
Gossard
Airdome
Jesus
John T. Davi
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Reni
West Burlington
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