War Department to Sell Surplus Stores to Public
Washington July 28 Congress moves to curb high living costs by directing the War Department to sell large surplus stores of food directly to consumers at cost. The plan aims to flood markets with bacon, ham, and dried vegetables, cutting out speculators and profiteers. Senate debate on food profiteering continues as reformers press for packer regulation amid party-line tensions.
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Amashington
Congress
War Department
Senate
Des
Fatest Man in World Dies in Brooklyn Hospital
New York July 28 Jack Wilson billed as the fattest man in the world died of paralysis at Holy Family hospital Brooklyn He weighed 650 pounds at five feet five inches tall aged twenty eight He collapsed while on exhibition at a Coney Island sideshow and required a motor truck and a special stretcher to reach the ward His body will be taken to Chicago by his parents for burial.
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New York
Jack Wilson
Holy Family Hospital
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Ideshow
Wilson
Chicago
Year’s pay for Yanks urged by Baer bill
Representative Baer of North Dakota reintroduced a bill to grant a bonus equal to a year’s pay for each man who served in the war. Revenue would come from surtaxes on incomes over 25 000 annually. He estimates 2 400 000 000 needed. A hearing will be sought soon after the recess of the house.
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Washington
Baer
North Dakota
Southern miners ask raise in wage pact talks
Charleston dispatch reports that United Mine Workers delegates from District No. 29 and New River coal operators drafted a wage accord. It keeps current pay until Indiana Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania agreements are settled, and if increases occur the same rise applies to central competitive states miners in New River.
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Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
New River Fields
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New River
Four Die in Idaho Mine Accident at Burke
Four miners were killed and three injured when a cage in the shaft at the Stecla mine at Burke Idaho rose instead of descending. Coroner reports say the engineer became confused over signals.
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Idaho
Burke
Stecla
Oritorio Society Meeting Notice
The Oritorio society invites members to assemble at 6:45 PM at John Davies for a group gathering. Attendees should arrive in a single body to proceed together.
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Oritorio Society
John Davies
Funeral of J. L. Black Held at West Adams Street
Former Jefferson County treasurer J L Black dies at his home on West Adams Street after three months of illness including heart trouble and a stroke. Born April 16 1846 in Pennsylvania he served as county treasurer from 1908 to 1910 and was active in banking music and Masonic groups. Funeral at 7:00 this evening from his home with graveside rites by Master Masons at Evergreen Cemetery.
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F. J. L. Black
Jefferson County
West Adama Street
Mr. Black
Wiliam
Hannah Black
Pennsylvania
Fairfield
Speilman
Gaines Bros
First National Bank
Fairfield National Bank
Time
Fairfield Business Men’s Quartet
Canton Lodge
Order of the Eastern Star
Black
Congregational Church
Asa
Harry E. Smith
Lyle Black
West Adams Street
H. *. Mosser
Clinton Lodge
Wvergreen Cemetery
Jubilee Singers to Perform At A M E Church Tuesday
The A M E Jubilee singers will repeat the play The Close of a Camp Meeting tomorrow evening after delighting a large Libertyville audience Saturday. The entertainment, staged at the Methodist church, was under the Ladies Aid society.
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A. M. E. Jubilee Singers
Libertyville
Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
State Auto Accident Summary for April and May
There were twenty three deaths in as many accidents on Iowa highways during April and May this year. A table lists nonfatal auto accidents for the same months with injuries by category including autos over embankment, collisions with buggies motorcycles street cars bicycles obstructions and collisions with trains. Totals show 217 accidents in April and 226 in May with 194 and 247 people injured respectively.
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Iowa
Perons
iPersons
Night dance at Armory in Tomorra district
A Tuesday night event at Armory hosts a cool dance for residents. The gathering features music and socializing in a local community setting with attendees from nearby areas.
Two Fire Alarms In City Sunday Prompt Quick Response
Two alarms sounded Sunday afternoon from separate city districts as small fires broke out near Fairfield Pure Ice plant and Charlies A. Herring’s grocery. Firemen responded swiftly, keeping blazes contained. Cinders from the ice plant reportedly sparked the initial fire, while a rear coal shed burned at the grocery after banana crates ignited and a rear window burned briefly.
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Fairfield Pure
Ice Company
Charlies A. Herring
Jefferson Lodge to Install Officers in Special Meeting
Jefferson Lodge No 41 will hold a special meeting for the installation of officers Tuesday evening July 20 refreshments will be served all members urged to attend Mrs Til Johnson Mrs W C Mc Padden and Miss Snook entertained a party at Chautauqua park Saturday evening in honor of Mr DB M Raney of Toscna Canada Miss Bessie Greer of Los Angeles and Mrs Harry Frees of Chicago
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Jefferson Lodge No
Til Johnson
W. C. McPadden
Other Snook
Chautauqua Park
DB. M. Raney
Toscna
Canada
Bessie Greer
Los Angeles
Harry Frees
Chicago
Personal Notices and Tragic Air Crash Incident
E Parks called to Centerville due to sister Mrs. Shepherd illness. Miss Blanch Geumer left for Columbus Junction relatives. Charles Brown left for Peoria Illinois for extended visit. Mrs Wisecarver and sons Clyde Wendall returned to Des Moines after visit with Carlson parents joined by Miss Hannah Carlson. A Wisnian air crash in Portage la Prairie Manitoba killed Mrs S P Kerr and Lieut Cross, with Kerr seriously injured.
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Parks
Centerville
Shepherd
Miss Blanch Geumer
Columbus Junction
Portage la Prairie
Man
S. P. Kerr
Buster” Cross
Lieut
Funeral for Brother F J L Black at Masonic Hall
Master Masone to assemble at Masonic hall at 76 oclock to attend the funeral of our late brother F J L Black LeRoy Williams W M announces. Also A M E Jubilee Singers close their camp meeting with a Stop Look Dance event at Armory Tuesday night.
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Will Pease
Masonic ‘Hall
F. J. L. Black
LeRoy Williams
W. M
Armory
Notice of settlement request for former meat shop owners
Having disposed of my interest in the McClain and Logsdon meat shop, I will be glad to have all accounts settled as soon as possible. Address: 658-2 G. C. Logedon.
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McClain & Logsdon
G. C. Logedon
Date for the Dance Listed as Tuesday Night
The notice invites readers to secure a date for the dance slated for Tuesday night. It emphasizes social timing and event participation without extra details.
Card of Thanks from Jubilee Singers
The Jubilee Singers express gratitude to Rev and Mrs Riggs of Libertyville and all who organized and hosted the entertainment for their hospitality and support.
Bargains in Farms in Illinois Iowa and Missouri
Real estate notice lists bargains in farms across Illinois Iowa and Missouri. Offers indicate farm properties for sale with emphasis on value and regional availability. Potential buyers are urged to consider these listings for agricultural investments.
Chautauqua Lot Sale Wednesday in Fairfield Stores
Tickets on sale at Fairfield stores with advance season prices set at $2 for adults and $1 for children. Lot sale and auto reservations start 1:30 p m next Wednesday in the Att y B F Simmons office, conducted by William Simmons. Lots $1.50 each with electric lights at additional cost and tents available.
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Fairfield
Att.v. B. F. Simmons
William Simmons
City buys flusher to fight dust menace
Fairfield city council voted Saturday to purchase a Studebaker flusher to clean paved streets. With frequent dust storms from dry weather, the machine is to be delivered as soon as possible after business men urged action.
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Fairfield
Boiler explosion kills six on U S S Melville
Six sailors died in a boiler blast aboard the U S S Melville, a naval tender with the Pacific fleet, as ships move through the Panama Canal. Captain Twining was advised of the incident.
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Pacific Fleet
Panama Canal
U. S.S. New Mexico
Twining
Public Sale of Fairfield ISD Houses Planned
In Fairfield Iowa the Independ ent School District will auction two dwellings west of the High School on Saturday August 2 1919 at 2 pm for cash. Purchasers must remove the buildings. terms and removal time will be announced at sale. 648 2 C U Emry secretary
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Independent School District
Fairfield
Iowa
C. U. Emry
Bargains in Land and Iowa Property Offered
Land sale ad promotes thousands of acres of prime land with timothy and clover, near railroads and markets, priced 16.08 to 35.00 an acre with trade options. Also offers Iowa land and city property, plus insurance savings. Camp meeting announced at A. M. B. church on Tuesday July 29, 1919.
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Iowa
W. Lundquist & Son
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Daily Journal
Evory
Taylor
Mura RB
J. L. Black
Jubilee Singers
Charles Brownr
Peoria
Ilinois
Missouri
Copie
A. M. B. Wengee
A. M. B. Church
G. V. H. Schantz, D. V. M
Elder
Iowa State College
Harry Barley
South Sixth Street
Colgates
Roth & Co
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