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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
4
June 22 letter from Eajor J. Clarke describes a trip to Versailles with Dr. Bexarire. They tour the palace halls and gardens, admire Louis XIV relics and grand rooms, and note the park’s natural beauty, bridges, fountains, and echoes. A French mother grateful to Americans shares a greeting. Clarke remarks growing affection for the French.
The local board has begun to round up the work or fight men. Notices are sent to those employed in occupations not essential to the government to appear at the local office and state their occupation. The writer describes visits to Versailles and Paris landmarks, notes improving Franco American relations, and mentions Mrs. John Gevoch visiting the city.
A Central News dispatch from Amsterdam states Vienna saw serious rioting by the pro Slav faction. The brief note notes unrest in the Austrian capital as described by the agency.
Lost and found notices include a found auto part south of town with contact instructions, and a hand bag between the depot and square to be returned. Also a single strand white graduated bead to be left at the Journal office or called in. A reward of $11 is noted.
A brief classified column item lists a five passenger car for sale or trade with contact number 5909. Also includes Edison phonograph for sale at once with phone 2691 and a home for sale at 106 Highland Ave with inquiry to 106 Highland Ave. Several employment ads seek grammar school boys, rental requests, and general help at local businesses with contact details.
R H Spence offers a six cylinder Liberty car in good condition with extra casing two tubes chains and dimmer ent top never folded. Proceeds intended for Red Cross Army Y M C A Liberty Bonds and War Stamps. Interested buyers advised to visit County Treasurer's office or call 42 or 332.
An advertisement extols Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel aid offering pale skin prescription relief. It claims the product replaces calomel without harsh effects and promises pink skin, bright eyes, and buoyancy with nightly use.
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