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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1918
Page
8
Dubuque faces a severe infantile paralysis outbreak with about fifty cases reported, mostly among children seven years old and younger. Quarantine isolates affected homes, public gatherings are banned, and families like Frank Woodward’s are disrupted as Rochester experts assist in containment.
The Gauze Shop says the Red Cross quota of surgical dressings is large this month. It will be open both mornings and afternoons until work finishes by August 1. Former workers and new volunteers are urged to contribute as much time as possible to meet the target. A campaign for library books is also mentioned, urging public donations.
Iowa City July 15 details of a War Department plan allow college students ages 18 to 21 to enlist while continuing schooling. Engineering and pre medical students may transfer to their own special reserve corps at 21. questions about military bearing hours remain unresolved. Begin military instruction September 1918 in colleges over 100 able bodied men. Six week summer camps nationwide with 650 hours of training yearly aimed at officers' training camps or non commissioned roles.
Pittsburgh papers raise Sunday price to 10 cents from 7 cents as of July 15. Local papers confirmed the higher cost for readers in the city.
Des Moines reports Secretary W S Allen says only seventeen regular clerks and ten extras are available to process automobile registrations, slowing progress on 350000 filings. About 12000 unopened letters lie in vaults, with 40000 registrations already delinquent. He urges legislature to fund department expansion to hire more clerks.
New York July 15 The secret arrest on June 10 of W L Wirbelauer a silk manufacturer of Paterson New Jersey was disclosed by federal authorities with word a grand jury will probe next week an alleged German plot to spy on British fleet bases in England to aid submarine attacks.
Five passenger car offered for sale or trade with contact at phone 5909. Residence listed at 106 Highland Ave with inquiry at same address. Howell property at 105 West Washington St slated for sale on or before Tuesday July 16 1918. Building formerly used by Western Union Telegraph Office east of Iowa State Bank available via Iowa State Bank inquiry.
Rooms for rent with furnishings offered and optional unfurnished spaces. Inquiries accepted at 800 West Kirkwood. 787
Lost one strand white graduated beads. Finder please leave at Journal office or call phone 1530. Found a black cow. Owner may have same by paying for this ad and costs. Phone 3138, 802 Lost an envelope addressed to Christopher and Goldbeck Chicago Illinois somewhere between south side of park and Orpheum building. Finder return to Journal office and receive reward. son
An ad for Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claims the vegetable compound improves complexion and energy by stimulating the liver and bowels without calomel side effects. It asserts pink skin, bright eyes, and relief from constipation and is sold in boxes for 10 or 25 cents with nightly use.
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