Letter from Warren Rogers Details Hospital Unit R Life in France
Warren Rogers writes home from France about life with Hospital Unit R. He reports mail delays, receiving newspapers, and enjoying outdoor duty while some men work in the kitchen and on wards. He describes weather, laundry costs, a new watch repair, and ongoing scrap on the western front with a humorous note on German tactics.
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Warren Rogers
Mt. Pleasant
France
New York
Washington
Merle Caris F
Albia
Fritz
Indiana
Dovn
Governor to Speak at Fairfield Big Community Dinner
A major gathering is planned in Fairfield at the Armory next Thursday with Gov. W. L. Harding as the keynote speaker. Tickets cost 75 cents with proceeds to the Red Cross. dinner served by Red Cross volunteers. Delegations from Brighton Birmingham Stockport expected. event starts 7 30 with wives admitted to hear the governor at 8 30.
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Fairfield
Armory
Jefferson County
W. L. Haring
Harding
Bie
Red Cross
Brighton
Birmingham
Stockport
Community Club
Band Concert Site Dispute in Fairfield
Jewell's Fairfield Iowa Band plans concerts next Thursday but a suitable venue remains undecided. Park officials oppose the public square to protect new grass and shrubs while Franklin Park near the depot is proposed though the band may reject it. Public safety concerns about crowd control are noted but not resolved.
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Jewell
Fairfield Iowa
Park Commission
Franklin Park
Burlington Depot
Lively news and cheerful mood as weekend awaits
The writer notes excitement as a major event nears completion and hints at a possible breakthrough to be confirmed in Saturday's papers. They mention rising activity locally and elsewhere, a payday joy, and a remark that incoming mail is not censored anywhere.
Administratrix Public Sale at Fairfield Estate
The administratrix of the Percy Droz estate will sell at his Fairfield residence on Saturday May 4 at 3 00 p m a large list of farm goods including two horses four horses one Jersey cow various implements two automobiles and farm gear. Cash on items 10 and under credit six months for larger purchases with bankable notes at 7 percent interest. No removal before settlement. Eva L Droz executrix. Auctioneer T B Allender. Additional items and terms listed.
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Percy
Droz
Fairfield
Surrey
Eal
T. B. Allender
Aus Tioneer
Eva L
Presbyterian Church Sapper Sale Scheduled for May 16
The ladies of the Presbyterian church announce a semi annual sapper to be served at the church on Thursday May 16. Proceeds support church activities and local missions.
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Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Fire destroys barn at Myrtle Hyde property
A morning fire at Mrs. Myrtle Hyde on North Fourth Street destroyed a barn of unknown origin found largely empty. Firefighters arrived after the blaze began around five o'clock. A chicken coop owned by Rolland Marsh also burned. no other damage reported.
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Myrtle Hyde
North Fourth Street
Rolland Marsh
Troy Point school clears over 300 for the Red Cross
The Red Cross drive at Troy Point Cedar No. 1 school last Tuesday evening drew a crowd of several hundred. A patriotic program by students under Miss Mildred McCormick opened the event, followed by Marvin Humphreys’s talk and a recital. An intermission featured $25 worth of treats and an auction of numerous items raising over $303.
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Red Cross
Troy Point
Cedar No. 1
Mildred McCormick
Testicher
Marvin Humphreys
Rother
Rietveld
Col. Acr
H. W Rider
Mars
Nady
Miss McCormick
Fairfield Independent School bonds called for payment
Notice to holders of School Bonds Nos. 85 to 94 inclusive of the Fairfield Independent School District. Bonds called for payment with interest stopping May 15. Payment to be made at the Secretary's office. 400 C. U. Emry, Secretary.
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Fairfield
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Administratrix Public Sale
Bryant Washburn
Skinners
Admission, LLC
C. U. Emry
Charles Lyons
Unkrich’s
Ladies Knit Union
Children’s Knit Union Suits
Men’s Union
Unkrich
Iowa
Oxford
Roth & CO
Knox” and
Roth
Sctrorne
Frank
Kerrick
Tribune
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