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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1918

Page

8

Professor James Williamson Dies in California

Obituary notes the death of Prof James Williamson a former superintendent of schools in Sebastopol and Santa Rosa California He died Tuesday in Napa California after a stroke Survived by his widow two daughters Lucile and Mrs Hart Cheney and son Paul Williamson a Stanford student Funeral services to be led by the Masonic lodge of Sebastopol Williamson was a Knight Templar and former Grand Prelate of Idaho and was known for his Christian leadership in education.

James William‘geen Webons Parsons College Mid- Schefon California Santa Rosa James EH. Williamson Sen#2 Rosa Middieton Lake County Williamson Sebastopo Napa Hopeland Hart Cheney Lucile Williamson Paul Williamson Stanford University Masonic Lodge of Sabastopol Idaho

Pupils Recital At Prof Moorhead Studio Tonight

The piano pupils of Miss Frances Hutchison present a program in Prof Moorhead's studio tonight at eight with works by Bachmann Smith Wagner Gronow and others including The Orpay Girl and Lullaby.

Madrs Haffiey Chase Dennee Zelda Lowrey Omar Zillman the Orpay Girl Rohm Pauline White Valse Bachmann Dorothy Fisher Shedow March H. L. Cramm

Rail fare tax remains unchanged in revenue bill

The house ways and means committee tentatively decided against raising the tax on passenger fares and freight receipts for railroads and against hiking taxes on television messages. They considered taxes on pipe lime rates and exports but reached no agreement and may tax transportation of soldiers or officers in uniform, whether on duty or furlough.

Washington House

British admiralty chief cites 250 US warships in Europe

Sir Ern c Geddes, first lord of the admiralty, told the American Luncheon club in London that more than 250 American warships are now based on this side. He added that Secretary Roosevelt assured the number will grow faster in the future than in the past.

London Ernc Geddes The Admiralty Roosevelt

Ration Sugar and Oil Announced

Rome orders rationing of oil and sugar starting August 1 with owner registration at shops. Bread macaroni rice and charcoal are already rationed.

Rome

Local Lad Becomes Military Instructor at Culver

Maurice Fryer, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. F Fryer, left last evening for Culver Indiana where he joins the Culver Military Academy faculty as an instructor in Military Science. A Culver graduate of 1917 he leaves to assist in the academy’s Summer school program.

Maurice Fryer O. F Fryer Culver Ind Culver Military Academy Fryer

Methodist Conference Held Tomorrow

The Fourth Quarterly Conference for this year will be at First Methodist church Thursday at eight p m District Superintendent Dr KE J Shook will preside Reports from church societies will be received and new officers elected All church trustees stewards Sunday school superintendents Epworth League and ladies society presidents urged to attend.

First Methodist Church J. Shook Epworth League

Changes in insignia unify forces under Army of United States

Washington July 31 The war department will drop all insignia and regulations that divided the American army into regulars National Army and National Guard. Going forward all forces will be designated as numerical units of the army of the United States The expeditionary forces in France and possible future forces abroad remain under the general definition of the army General March will command the eight arms of the United States and oversee staff relations The new plan aims to boost unity by standardizing insignia simplifying U S collar marks to U S only and reducing distrust of newer troops by older officers.

Washington War Department National Army Army of the United States Baker General Staff France Italy Far East March Secretary of War Army Navy Ershing Bliss America Regular Army U. S U.S

Divorce Petition Notice in Jefferson County Iowa

In Jefferson County Iowa Fred J Aldrich sues Helen Aldrich for divorce citing two years of separation. The clerk warns Helen to appear before the September 9 1918 term at Fairfield Court House to avoid default judgment and decree.

Jefferson County Iowa Fred J. Aldrich Helen Aldrich Hus Court House Fairfield

Going Away Duds Men Boys at The Drake Clothing Co

A Drake Clothing Co display highlights complete outfits for men and boys from head to foot. Shoppers can find coordinated suits, jackets, shirts, trousers, shoes, and accessories designed for travel or departure needs.

The Drake Clothing Co

For Sale Car and Farm Listings from Jefferson County area

Buy here 1914 Ford Touring car at Star Garage. Also tomatoes 3 cents a pound and corn 15 cents a dozen. 62 acre Jefferson Co farm near Libertyville with good land and favorable terms. 1918 and 1917 Ford cars and a Dodge touring car offered by Jones Auto Co in Washington Iowa. Missouri farms from $35 to $85 per acre in 40 to 240 acre lots via RK White & Son Macon MO.

Star Garage Jefferson Co Libertyville C. W. Rains J. R. Spray West Jefferson Street Ford Mohpir Mbn TCG Ene Vt Ee Ees Dodge Bros Jones Auto CO Washington Iowa Standard Oil Service Station Missouri RK. White & Son Macon

Help Wanted Classified Snippet at Tribune

Short classified notes include a request for an Oliver typewriter, a buyer at the right price, and a request for a lady to apply at a West Side Restaurant. The fragmentary text indicates small ads published in Tribune.

Oliver Typewriter Brandall Tribune West Side Restaurant

Lost ruby ring in the park seeks return reward

A Ruby ring is missing in the park with a reward offered for its return to the Journal office. Contact the office at 865 for recovery.

Journal Office

In Memoriam Elmer C Anderson

In fond remembrance of my dear husband who died July 31 1917. I miss him more each day. Friends may think the wound has healed but the sorrow remains hidden in my heart.

Elmer C. Anderson

Classified Ads Offer Rent or Trade Solutions

Read the notices on property rentals and trade offers. Find quick results through short listings and direct contacts for housing, goods, and services. Explore affordable options and timely opportunities in the classifieds section.

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James Williams Manrine Boliz Solditer Schumann Robin Krogmann Mildred Parcell MSU Mohier Adelene Hutchison Wuce Remus Grant Schaefer Wiltha Ward Waltz of the Flower Fairies Crosby Hrivherd Collins Apollo Helan Despain Smith Gronow Uig Siever Devaux Ra&se House Committee Methodist Army of United W. F. Kopp People’s Column Frank Berard Burlington Street Memoriam Frank’s Orchestra Franklin Farnum Ine Wis Ade War Industries Board Washington, D. C Fairefield
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