Wartime letter from nurse in France describes diverse troops
A nurse at Base Hospital No. 32 in Verance writes of eleven nationalities present, Allied soldiers, and emotional scenes. She recalls Algerians Arabs and Moors, an African coded priest, a Belgian family separated by war, and German cruelty. She mentions American reinforcements, fellow orderlies Guy Woelfhof and Milton Larmor, and a hoped return home after duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalé Ball
Kolive Graber
SY. S.base Hospital No. 32
Glaving
Ronald
Amy Parrot
Vairfield
Histine
Nelson
Guy Woelhef
Milton Larmor
Guy Woelhof
George
Zoous
Flurvey Galltary
Jeta
Allies Bombard Constantinople. Germany Silent on Air Raids
Allied air forces and the British navy reported striking Constantinople on July 7, dropping a half ton of bombs. The Rhine air campaign drew a Baden duchy vote urging peace talks to halt aerial bombardments. German and allied press reflect on recent bombardments and call for restraint and reciprocity.
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London
Constantinople
Admiralty
Geneva
Rhine
Landiaug
Duchy of
Baden
Grand Juchy
Talde
Narun
Lausanne
Paris
Humerad
Sunday worship and church notices in multiple congregations
Multiple churches announce service times sermons and events. First English Lutheran lists Sunday School 9:30, worship 11:00, and an evening service with sermon Brotherly Love. Methodist-Presbyterian calls for 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 worship with Epworth League and Endeavor 7:00 p m and 8:00 p m services with Rev Mosser preaching. New Chicago Mission promotes 8:00 p m preaching and a Wednesday picnic with volleyball and baseball on Mission lawn. Christian Church states Bible School 9:45, worship 11:00 and 8:00 with topics Persistence In Well Doing and The Faith Chapter. Additional services and Evening readings at the Library room with Sacrament topic tomorrow. Old Glory loyalty event for soldiers of '61'65 and baptism announcements. Mr Agron Webber reports from Cedar Rapids at Young People meeting. Outdoor evangelistic service 8:00 p m The Power Of Obedience. Sabbath school 9:30, Y P S C E at 7:00 p m Lesson From Favorite Parables. Dr Mosser preaches at M E church morning Ninth Commandment and evening The Fathers Favorite. Communion service prep on Wednesday, July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Edeas Mosser
Epworth League and
Christian Endeavor
Christian Church Bible School
Agassiz
Fair Clothing
Agron Webber
Cedar Rapids
S.C. E
Mosser
M. E
Wilson vetoes 2.40 wheat price bill in Congress
President Wilson vetoed the annual agricultural appropriation bill with a $2.40 per bushel wheat price provision. He argued the fixed minimum harms producers and consumers, raises flour costs, and inflates national prices while praising flexible administration and heightened production. The dispute focuses on whether to pass the measure over the veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Department of Agriculture
United States
Woodrow Wilson
NOT TO WEAKEN WEST FRONT
The government regards the situation in Russia as rapidly changing making it impossible to decide on military aid. All plans proposed risk weakening the western front and the government decides nothing shall detract from France and Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Washington
Russia
United States
German Foreign Chief Out Capertee Denmark
The Berlin bureau reports Dr Richard von Kuehl as misiterman foreign secretary with consent for the post. Admiral von Hintze is expected to succeed him as Germany’s foreign minister in Christiania. Observers note the likely continuation of Prussian control as von Hertling retires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capertee
Denmark
bin ‘Wilbian
Richard von Kuehlmisiterman
Vol’ Jews Bureau of
Berlin
Admiral von Hintze
Germain
Christiania
Mexico
London
von Kuehlann
Germany
von Hertling
Kuehlmann
Foreign Office
Disloyalty in Iowa far surpasses known levels
Des Moines reports indicate Iowa faced extensive disloyalty and sedition. W B Griffin notes 6 400 cases investigated in months of operation, with arrests, fines, and asset seizures. Bonds sold and fines paid supported Red Cross and YMCA efforts. lynching prevented. food hoarders and money slackers prominent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
W. B. Griffin
State Secret Service
State Council of Defense
Red Cross
Y. M.C
6-Cylinder Liberty Car For Sale By R H Spence
Liberty car in good condition offered to raise funds for Red Cross Army Y M C A Liberty Bonds and W S Stamps. Includes extra casing two tubes chains dimmer. top never folded. Contact County Treasurer’s office or call 42 or 332. R H Spence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Army Y. M. C. A
Liberty Bonds
W. S
R. H. Spence
For Sale Notices and Property Listings
Several real estate notices urge quick action. Properties include a Highland Avenue home at 106 Highland Ave for sale, a 190 acre farm near Glasgow via guardian W F Kopp, a modern house on East Burlington St with quick sale option, the Howell property at 105 West Washington St with a July 16 deadline, and the former Western Union building beside Iowa State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Ave
Charles Winters
Glasgow
W. F. Kopp
Guardian
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
East Burlington
John H. Fritz
Howell
West Washington Street
J. S. McKenney
Western Union Telegraph Office
Iowa State Bank
Wanted notices and employment ads from Fairfield area
Classified block listing multiple wants including two good men sought by Fairfield Engine Works. Drake Clo in Fairfield offering 50 plus straw hats at special prices. Also requests for 5 or 7 horsepower secondhand electric motor and job openings for a young man or boy at The Purity. Furnished rooms for rent and agent ad for Washing Wonder product sold by Smith Mfg. Co. Waterloo. Ia. Also a request for lady help at West Side Restaurant. All entries from Fairfield Journal period listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Engine Works
Drake Clo, Co
J. E. Angstead
Washington
Iowa
Da.iv Journal
Lost and Found Notices From Journal Office
Lost and found item notices report a black cow found with owner to pay ad and costs. A separate envelope addressed to Christopher and Goldbeck of Chicago Illinois was found between the park and Orpheum building with rewards offered for return to the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher & Goldbeck
Chicago
Ill
Park and
Orpheum
Journal Office
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N.Y Anv
Caruso
Werane
Turk Capial
Kamerad
First Methodist
Mission Lawn
Mission
Christian Science
First Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
West Front
Kaiser
Dr von Kuehlmann
Frank’s Orchestra
Elaine Hammerstein
People
S . Colump
West Kirkwood
Smith Mfg. Co
Waterloo
West Side Restaurant
Fairfield Theater
Princess Floretta
Fantomas
Ann Murdock
Liat Pama
Floretta
John T. Davis
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Burlington Street
F. D. Kerrick
Tribune
Machine Shop
North Fourth Street
Minneapolis
W. A. Blair
Davenport
Northern Steamboat Co
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