Life of Hospital Unit R in France letter’s tale
A Warren Rogers letter from Mt. Pleasant recounts life with Hospital Unit R in France. He notes outdoor work, washing, a new emergency squad role, scarce mail, prices, weather, a German toy, a broken wristwatch, and ongoing western front action rumors as the scrap unfolds.
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Warren Rogers
Mt. Pleasant
France
New York
Washington
Merle Caris
Shorty” Oatman
Paul Jericho
Albia
Fritz
Indiana
Mass Community Dinner to Feature Gov. Harding in Fairfield
Fairfield hosts the largest community meeting as Gov. W L Harding attends a 7 30 pm dinner at the Armory. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross with tickets at 75 cents, limited sales end Wednesday noon, with delegations from Brighton Birmingham Stockport and county towns attending.
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Fairfield
Armory
Jefferson County
W. L. Haring
Harding
Red Cross
Brighton
Birmingham
Stockport
Community Club
Notable City Hints and Cheerful Times Reach Weekend
The note describes growing activity and anticipation fatigue with a promised Saturday follow up in the papers. Residents express cheer from receiving yesterday’s pay while signaling ongoing chatter about local events and uncensored mail.
Administratrix Public Sale of Percy Droz Estate
Eva L. Droz as administratrix sells at public sale at the late residence in Fairfield’s northeast on a 3:00 p m date. Items include two horses four horses, farm harness, bobsleds, autos, equipment, lumber and more. Terms: cash for $10 or less. over $10 on bankable note with 7 percent interest and security. Auctions conducted by T B Allender.
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Percy
Droz
Fairfield
Surrey
EA L. Droz
T. B. Allender
Eva L. Droz
Suitability debated for Jewell band concerts in Fairfield
Next Thursday evening the Jewell's Fairfield Iowa Band plans concerts delayed a week from the usual May start. The park commission opposes public square sites to protect new grass and shrubbery. Franklin Park near the Burlington depot is offered, but the band may reject it, leaving final site unsettled.
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Jewell
Fairfield Iowa
Park Commission
Franklin Park
Burlington Depot
Fire destroys barn on North Fourth street
A morning fire at about five o'clock totally destroyed a barn on Mrs Myrtle Hyde's property on North Fourth street. The cause is unknown as the barn was nearly empty. only a chicken coop owned by Rolland Marsh was damaged. The blaze was discovered late and the fire company was called to respond.
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Myrtle Hyde
North Fourth Street
Rolland Marsh
Troy Point school clears 300 for Red Cross drive
The Red Cross drive at Troy Point Cedar No 1 school drew a crowd of hundreds for a patriotic program by students led by Miss Mildred McCormick. A sale raised over 25 dollars in intermission, with auctioning adding to a total reported above 303 dollars. Key organizers included Mrs Nady and Mrs McCormick who led the efforts.
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Red Cross
Troy Point
Cedar No. 1
Mildred McCormick
Marvin Humphreys
Rother
Rietveld
Col. Adso Carver
H. W Rider
Fairfield School Bonds Called for Payment
Notice to holders of School Bonds No. 85 to 94 inclusive of the Independent School District of Fairfield. Bonds called for payment with interest ceasing May 15. Payments payable at the Secretary's office. 400 C. U. Emry, Secretary.
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Fairfield
Presbyterian Church Ladies Host Semiannual Supper
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will serve a semi annual supper at the church on Thursday May 16th. Proceeds likely go to church funds and community support.
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the Daily Journal
Arnal Printing CO
South Court Street
Administratrix Public Sale
C. U. Emry
Charles Lyons
Oxford
Roth & CO
Knox” and
Roth @ Co
Fairfield Theater
Bryant Washburn
Skinners
Unkrich’s
Ladies Knit Union
Children’s Knit Union Suits
Men’s Union
Unkrich’s Dry Goods
Square Fairfield
Iowa
Frank Kerrick
Tribune
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