W W Corbitt recounts voyage to France in 1918
Willis G Corbitt writes of seasickness on the Atlantic voyage to France in 1918. He describes canteen prices and rationing aboard ship, rough seas, washing in salt water, and moments ashore in port with first impressions of France. He mentions seeing Fred Lind and Wade, a Lt. Sommersett, and studying French. He notes health improvement, weather, and daily life aboard and in port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lind
Fred
U. of W
Wade
John Sommersett
Howe
Willis G. Corbitt
France
A. BF
Bergen Recital Delights Fairfield Music Lovers
Fairfield music lovers enjoyed a rare treat as Alfred Bergen the American baritone soloist gave a song recital at Barhydt Chapel. The program included A Morning Hymn The Pauper's Drive Bendemeer's Stream I'm Not Meself A'iall Off to Philadelphia and The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Music Lovers
Alfred Bergen
Barhydt Chapel
Henschel
Hiomer Bendemeer
Gatty
Old Trish
Philadelphia
Haynes
the Republic
Julia Ward Howe
For Sale Classified Ads from Fairfield Iowa
Multiple entries including incuba tor and brooder priced at 10 and 2.50 dollars, a six year old Jersey cow, a leather couch, a ten room house for sale on South Third street, home grown barley seed, and three acres farmland four miles south. Also property at 700 South Second street for sale, a drug store with stock in a 400 population town, and Manitoba Saskatchewan farm land offerings with 32000 acres Dauphin 10000 Canora 10000 Swan River Valley plus 40 improved farms by A S Black Co Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Lewis
J. J. Rodgers
South 4Th Street
South Third Street
W. P. Sullivan
South Main Street
City
Russell Smith
Fairfield
South Second Street
Box
Iowa
Dauphin
Manitoba
Canora
Saskatchewan
Swan River Valley
A. S. Black & Co
Tribune
Winnipeg
Canada
Wanted And For Rent Classified Bits
Multiple short notices listing requests for rooms and services including two modern rooms for light housekeeping no children contact L J Johnson Leggett Hotel Axminster rugs for sale two pieces good condition contact 3715 WANTED Paper cleaning affordable quotes Shriner Johnsons phone 320 WANTED Gardens to plow Art Sirdoreus contact 1465 WANTED Old incubator small size in good condition contact Journal WANTED Counter girl for The New Chicago Cafe contact 228 FOR RENT Five room modern bungalow inquire Wilson's Art Store FOR RENT Modern seven room house near square two flats four rooms each bath and free water stove heat prices 10 and 15 See E R Smith WANTED Wall paper to clean contact Webber Bros Phillips Co 506 South Waird street 4300 WANTED Woman or girl for general housework contact 2293 FOR RENT Modern 8 room house near square two flats four rooms each details via E R Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shriner & Johnson's
Art Sirdoreus
Care Journal
Jacob Scheffel
Webber Bros Phillips & Co
South Waird Street
Square
E.R Smith
Quiet Title Suit in Jefferson County Iowa 1918
Charles B. Ruggles sues multiple defendants to quiet title to 94.33 acres in Jefferson County Iowa. The petition alleges twenty five years of adverse possession and seeks a decree confirming Ruggles as owner in fee simple and barring any opposing claims. Defendants are notified to answer by April term 1918 in Fairfield Iowa. otherwise judgment by default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Iowa
Charles B. Ruggles
John Borough
Lucy Borough
Amauel Widener
Widener
Emanuel Widner
Thursey Widner
John Harman
Harman
John Herman
Herman
Robert C. Risk
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
State of Iowa
District Court
Fairfield
RR & Jordan, Armys
For Rent or Sale Property Listings
After April 15th a residence on Fifth and Grimes street with seven rooms and modern amenities is offered for rent or sale. Dr J. B. Gaumer lists 179 FOR RENT with April 1st availability for three rooms suitable for light housekeeping, furnished or unfurnished, by Mrs L Spry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth and
Grimes Street
Bath
Laaundry
Dr. J
Gaumer
Lost items in town seek return at Journal office
Lost a pair of rimless gold lasses likely on Burlington street in the west part of town. Finder asked to return to Journal office. Also lost a Ford tail lamp with plate 144601. Return to Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Street
Journal Office
Ford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ww. G. Corbitt
Sevan
Egypt
Ft. Myer
Eryone
Etro
Winan
Port
Coleridge
Gulf
G. A. Unkrich
John Sexton & Co
Chicago
Harper
Bergen
Caro Mio Ben
Giordani
Hahn Vision
Massenet
Anasvis Cans Clay
Lark
Parker Edward Oowy
Loewe
Herod
Flanders
Sergen
Light Brigade
L. J. Johnson
Leggett Hotel
Sais
Axminster
City Property
North Main Street
Tribune Office
Court House
J. E. Hickenbottom
Jewell’s
Adolph Zukor
Lena Cavalieri
the Eternal
Mary Pickford
The
Fairfield Theater
Phillips and Company
Bessie Love
Gail Kane
Jefferson County Abstract and
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Down Town
Jericho
Easton
C. F. Long
Smith
J. M. McKain
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