Fuel for the Navy It is More Efficient Than Coal
The Providence Journal notes the U S Navy relies on coal from Virginia to Pennsylvania and uses coal for steaming efficiency, but oil fuel is increasing. Oil reduces fireroom crew and soot, with two oilers Kanawha and Cimarron capable of 14 knots and 7654 tons. Coaling at sea remains a demanding, dusty duty aboard ship.
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United States Navy
United States
Navy Department
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Atlantic
Philadelphia
New York
Hampton Roads
Navy
Pacific
Asiatic
Bradford
Rhode Island
San Francisco
Honolulu
Cavite
P. 1
Guantanamo
Samoa
Guam
Atlantic Seaboard
Arkansas
Texas
Providence Journal
Despain longtime Fairfield resident dies at 83
William Despain died yesterday afternoon at his Fairfield home after a year of ill health. He was 83, leaving a wife eight sons and five daughters. Sons include Jerry Burlington police chief James Ft Madison George Springfield Ill Thomas West Burlington Newton Galesburg Ill Peter Theodore Joseph. Daughters include Mrs Mary Graham Ottumwa Mrs C C Maxwell Burlington Mrs James Manary Fairfield Mrs C S Pickett Monmouth Ill Mrs D B McIntyre Wisconsin. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday from 502 West Jefferson with Rev H A Mosser officiating and Evergreen cemetery burial.
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Wm. Despain
Fairfield
Jerry
Burlington
James
Ft. Madison
George
Springfield
Illinois
Thomas
West Burlington
Newton
Galesburg
Peter
Theodore
Joseph
Mary Graham
Ottumwa
C. C. Maxwell
James Manary
C.S. Pickett
Monmouth
D. BE. McIntyre
Wisconsin
West
Jefferson Street
H. A. Mosser
Evergreen Cemetery
Registration Card From Cuba Delays June 12 Registration
Sheriff Shan Campbell received the registration card of Theodore Ricksher mailed from Havana Cuba. The American Consul General held the registration here after transit delays causing registration to occur on June 12 instead of June 5.
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Cuba
Shan Campbell
Theodore Ricksher
Havana
Ottumwa Social Roundup Notables and Weekend Travel
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Fourt visited Ottumwa yesterday. Mrs. A. C. Polis of Brighton and Mrs. W. K. Bottorff with daughter were in the city. Multiple families including the Kennedy and Bow ermaster groups and Cooper siblings motored to Ottumwa and Mt. Pleasant. Anstead of Rock Island spent Sunday with parents. Fairfield Eagles plan to attend the State Convention in Davenport. Several residents, including Cox and West families, voyaged to Burlington for auto races and Ottumwa visits.
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C.L. Cox, Sr
Hubert
Arthur Cooper
N. J. Kiger
Mike Damm
Berhard
Leo O'Neil
Burlington
National Guard Units Return Home After Tornado Duty
National Guard companies from Effingham Champaign Shelbyville Sullivan and Dietrich based in Mattoon since the May 26 tornado have left for home. The Paris and Casey companies at Charleston were also ordered home.
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Mattoon, Int
National Guard
Effingham
Champaign
Shelbyville
Sullivan and
Dietrich
Mattoon
Paris
Casey
Charleston
Eight Hundred Pere Marquette Switchmen Strike
In Grand Rapids Michigan on June 16 eight hundred Pere Marquette switchmen quit work demanding back pay under the Adamson law schedule.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Pere Marquette
Gary Doubled Its Allotment in Liberty Bond Drive
Gary Indiana reports it doubled its liberty bond allotment on June 16, taking 1.2 million dollars. Illinois Steel plant workers alone purchased 400 thousand dollars worth of bonds.
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Gary
Ind
Linois Steel
Red Sea Fort Taken by British Forces
British warships recaptured Fort Saliff on the east shore of the Red Sea, an official announcement said. The action marks a returned position in the theater as operations continued.
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Red Sea
London
Saliff
Two Countries Bar Wheat Exports in South America
Paraguay and Uruguay formally announced an embargo on flour and wheat exports from their borders effective immediately. The move blocks grain shipments across both nations and impacts regional trade and supply.
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Buenos Aires
Paraguay
Uruguay
Josh Corntossel Shows Curious Reading Sparks
Palmer Corntossel notes the boy Josh occasionally lifts a book and wonders what it is about. The Washington Star style reflects a small town interest in education and aspiration.
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Josh
Palmer Corntossel
Wuashington Star
Fourteen Army Cantonment Sites Approved by War Department
The War Department announces approval of four national army cantonment sites completing sixteen total. Accepted locations include Nockford MM Yapshink South Haven Los Angeles Annapolis Junction Md Petersburg Va and others, finalizing site selections.
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Rozferd
Caimp
Wasingin
War Department
National Army
Nockford
Yapshink
South Haven
L. A
Annapolis
Junction
Petersburg
Two Held in St Louis as Dodgers Integrated
In St Louis two men were arrested after an order for the apprehension of all men failed to produce registration cards. Police also arrested three men in East St Louis. Authorities plan to canvass boats for further registration blockers.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
Des Moines River Threatens Egyptian Levee at Alexandria
Fearing a levee breach on the Des Moines river hundreds of workers reinforce the Egyptian levee at Alexandria Missouri. Thousands of acres in the area already lie underwater as the river threatens to break through.
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Des Moines River
Alexandria
Des Moines
London Warns Of Imminent German Air Raid
London June 1 reports warn of another German air raid on the city. Earl of Derby secretary of state of war announced that the threat was imminent though no enemy sighting had occurred.
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London
Earl of Derby
John Clarridge Dies After Illness at Davenport Home
John Clarridge former Libertyville resident died yesterday afternoon at his son Oliver J. Clarridge’s Davenport home after a two month paralysis stroke. Funeral service will be held at 10 o clock tomorrow from Libertyville Methodist Church with burial in Fells Cemetery. He was survived by one son.
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John Clarridge
Libertyville
Oliver J. Clarridge
Davenport
Fells
Mr. Clarridge
Personal notes from Mt. Pleasant residents
Mr and Mrs Ted Kocher moved to Mr Pleasant yesterday. Miss Ella Allerdice on two weeks vacation from Fair store to Glendale. Perry Bates also on vacation. I O O F lodge members attended Memorial services in Libertyville. Mrs Charles Gaumer and children visiting Louis Heston in Libertyville. Ida M Smythe and Blanche Edson of Chariton visited J L Jantz. Police Chief Jerry Despain of Burlington in town after death of father Wm Despain. Charlotte Stephenson Rawlings of Denver visiting her parents. E L Stephenson visit. Curtiss Elliott returned to Ottumwa after visiting parents. J J Bettendorf returned from Davenport. Vanilla Smith of Glendale returned home. Walter Prouty and Mrs Prouty visited relatives in city. Leland Tallman returned from Keota. Florence Fulton Delphine Moyer Bessie Bailey returned from visit to Winona Kyle at Perlee. Editor C E Rodgers of Mt Pleasant News city visitor. James Turner John Facer Carl Adams George Comsbrook motored to Keokuk to visit relatives.
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Florence Fulton
Delphine Moyer
Bessie Bailey
Winona Kyle
Perlee
Probate of Will in Jefferson County Iowa
Notice of probate for the last will of J F Stanford filed in Jefferson County District Court Iowa. Hearing and proof set for September 10, 1917 at 2:00 PM during the September Term. Clerk George M Ball and Deputy R V Peebler sign the notice.
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State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
J. F. Stanford
District Court
George M. Ball
R. V. Peebler
Neighbor Credits Foley Kidney Pills for Lumbago Cure
A letter from Mrs. G. Eveland of Duncan Mills, Til writes she suffered lumbago and could not move in bed until a neighbor gave Foley Kidney Pills. After using two or three bottles she was completely relieved and reports splendid ongoing results. The pills are said to tone kidneys, purify the system, and aid sleep.
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Eveland
Duncan Mills
Til
Foley
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Frank Fourt
A. C. Polis
Brighton
W. K. Bottorff
Packwood
Wm. Kennedy
Fred Bowermaster
Frank Cooper
Hubert Cox
Minnie Cox
Mt. Pleasant
Guys. Anstead
Government Arsenal
Rock Island
N. C. Anstead
Fairfield Eagles
Order
Daveport
Frank West
Sam West
Mary West
Hubert West
S. K. West
W. H. Clapp
Ed. Stoner and Son
Isaac Pence
North Fifth Street
X. C. Nady
W. K. Maasdam
Pythian Sisters
Kensington
Joseph Carbaugh
West Stone Street
Ethel Gilmer
Wm. Brown
the W. Co
W. G. Montgomery
Lutheran Sunshine and Bible Class
Reva Elder
Hazel Turner
Mabel Trail
Lillian Hansen
Wilma Parsons
Ypospach
Aind “Sunshine
Supt. Liming
Ruth Nelson
Florence Loehr
Nell Benson
G. Bush
Nellie Peebler
Cedar
Peebler
Leo Blough
West Burlington Street
David Hedge
Freda
Ross Johnson
Polk DuBois
Blough
and Mirs
P. Bucher
Ted Kocher
Mr. Pleasant
Ella Allerdice
Fair Store
Glendale
Perry Bates
I. 0. O. F. Lodge
Charles Gaumer
Louis Heston
Ida M. Smythe
Blanche Edson
Chariton
J. 8. Jantz
Jerry Despain
Charlotte Stephenson Rawlings
Denver, Col
The
Yeoman Lodge
City
E. L. Stephenson
Curtiss Elliott
Co. M
Mrs
E. H. Elliott
Mrs. J. J. Bettendorf
J. L. Bettendorf
Vanilla Smith
Walter Prouty
Lockridge
Wm. Russell
Leland Tallman
Keota
C. E. Rodgers
Mt. Pleasant News
Messrs
James Turner
John Facer
Carl Adams
George Comsbrook
Keokuk
Indian Mead
Belfast
Roth @ Co
Palm Beach
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
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