War Department asks for photographs of Iowa war effort
The Jews Council of National Defense is requested to supply a semiretrusive set of photographs showing Iowa’s wartime activities. Images should capture troop departures relief work arrests, bond drives, home defense, Red Cross and board activities, and enlisting scenes with concise captions and dates. C. J. Psion will forward submitted photos.
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War Department
Jews Council of National Defense
Iowa
Feee
Cmeavny
Govarmmwet Sonds
Red Cross
Crae
Tesco
C. J. Psion
Jefferson County Exeoption Board
Last Quota on Way to Fort McArthur
A telegram from D B Cassatt to her husband reports that drafted men departed Tuesday morning for Jefferson Barracks and likely reached Camp McArthur in Waco Texas by Sunday.
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FT. Mcarthur
D. B. Cassatt
B. Cassat
Jefferson
Camp McArthur
Waco
Tex
Earl Sense Recalls Trip Across the Big Pond
W O Harper mails a note from Earl M Sense recounting a voyage to France aboard three transports in February and March. Secretary Baker joined the stopovers, and Sense describes storms, rough seas, and visits with soldiers including Arm Guard members. He notes reaching Paris and seeing Pierre.
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Earl Sense
Sty Park Bar
Brooklyn
N. Y
U. S
France
Baker
Seattle
Western Front
United States
Pierre
Paris
Italy Seeks U S Troops Support On Italian Front
Italy has informally asked the United States for the presence of American troops on the Italian front. Officials say a few thousand men under the American flag would boost the morale of Italian civilians and troops.
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Washington
Italy
Pop- Seven
Russian fleet blows up several subs near Hangeo in April
U-boat action reported as Russian naval forces destroyed four American submarines at Hangeo in the Southwest Pinland area before retreating in April. Seven British submarines were also blown up as German forces approached Banyo.
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Ooton
Hangeo
Pin- Lame
Erman
Banyo
Shipping Board Plans 400 Wood Ships For War Use
Washington May 17 The Shipping Board aims to contract 200 more emile ships of 4700 tons to extend wartime output beyond the 200 recently announced. Missouri Judge Drowns Cape Girardeau Mo May 17 Judge F. Devirner of the Cape Girardeau circuit court and a noted lawyer drowned while crossing Little River drainage ditch about six miles south of Cape Girardeau.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Missouri
Pw Girardeau, Mo
F. Devi Riner
Cape Girardeseu Comimon Plows Court
Wilson appoints federal officers in eastern states
President Wilson names several appointees including Thomas Blattery of Covington Kentucky as U S attorney for the Eastern district of Kentucky John W Wilson of Portland Maine as United States marshal Henry Behrendt of Detroit Michigan for the eastern district Arthur P Carpenter of Rutland Vermont as district attorney
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Washington
Wilson
Thomas ®. Blattery
Covington
United
Fairfield Schools Keep Up Record in War Savings Stamps
Fairfield schools maintain strong participation in the War Savings Stamp campaign through May 17. Total collected reaches 3,000 dollars and two cents, with weekly receipts across rooms and grades totaling hundreds in multiple buildings.
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Fairfield
Church Services and Red Cross Programs Highlight Sunday
Sunday at 9:30 a m Sunday School and 11 a m worship with Rev L E Kuhns leading the morning service A Red Cross address and Baraca Quartet render a sacred program in the evening The Methodist church hosts morning and evening services Rev W R Keesey preaches God's Universal Dominion and the Epworth League plans a patriotic program Also notes on other area churches and library readings follow with schedules and events through the week.
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L. E. Kuhns
Red Cross Organization
Baraca
No Man’s Land
Red Cross
Lerman
W. R. Keesey
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Bible School
Christ
Lottie Wagner
Agassiz
Fair Clothing
Local Briefs Highlight City Visits and Events
Miss Melissa Sammons from Batavia spends a day in the city. H Baugher leaves for Trenton to visit friends. Miss Mary Gifford from Ottumwa visits aunt Mrs Crail for the weekend. Mrs Kirby and Mrs Johnson return from Centerville after a P E O society convention. Mrs Ullrich departs for Keokuk to visit. Phillip Sauer Jr leaves for Des Moines. State Director Metcalf will mail war vegetable garden and canning pamphlets. James Johnson to spend summer in Holyoke Colorado. G H Lindsay of Mt Pleasant was in the city. A Tippin of Peloit Kan visits, plans Beloit home. Mrs Castile ill in Jefferson County hospital in serious condition. Mrs J L Craft of Oskaloosa visiting sister Mrs Norris and father J S Goodson. L E Whitney motored to Burlington on business. Will Allen spent in Ottumwa. Mrs Chas Lyons and daughter drove in from Burlington. Round Prairie township to hold Glasgow country fair tonight for Red Cross. Mrs S G Anderson of Indianola visits J S Finger’s home. Carl Copeland returned to Chicago. Royal Galliher returns from Batavia. C W Riggs of Libertyville in city. Ministerial Association meets Monday 10:30 in library. important business. Mrs J M Meyer and daughters visit Carl Meyer. Rev W R Keely to speak at First Methodist church on The Good Samaritan Up-to-Date a Red Cross sermon.
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K. E. Ullrich
Keokuk
Phillip Sauer, Jr
Des Moines
H. J. Metcalf
Public Service Reserve
James F. Johnson
Holyoke
Col
G. H. Lindsay
Mt. Pleasant
S. G. Anderson
Indianola
J. S. Finger
Carl Copeland
Chicago
Royal Galliher
Batavia
C. W. Riggs
Libertyville
Ministerial Association
J. M. Meyer
Osther
Amelia
Ottumwa
Carl Meyer
W. R. Keely
First Methodist Church
Red Cross
Bill Russell Takes Rough Road At Fifty Miles An Hour
William Russell a famed American actor and car enthusiast wrecks two racing cars on Santa Barbara shell road while driving at fifty mph awaiting his next stage appearance in The Midnight Trail. His New York friends Jimmy Hutchins and Tom Shaw were passengers and both fear for their safety after the hairpin turn incident.
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Bill Russell
William Russell
America
Mr. Russell
New York
Jimmy Hutchins
Sally Ann” Company
Tom Shaw
Studebaker Sales Department
Mr. Hutchins
Mr. Shaw
Russell
Santa Barabara
Shell Road
Lee Russell
Fairfield Theater
Card of Thanks and Musical Program Notice
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and flowers after a bereavement from Mr. and Mrs. C. W. VanPatten and Family. A Barhydt chapel musical program admission is twenty five cents next Tuesday night, supporting a good cause.
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C. W. VanPatten
Barhydt Chapel
Doctor's office notice and local event announcement
Dr. F. B. Bonnell will be out of the city next week. The office opens daily 4 to 5 pm for glass repairs with Dr. Ray Kirkpatrick. May 22 at 3 00 pm a Red Cross benefit at Atwood's pasture four miles south of Fairfield offers sandwiches and ice cream. FOR RENT a 4 room flat for $10 with electric lights and city water. Ree Russell Smith 483
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Bonnell
Ray Kirkpatrick
Red Cross
Atwood’s Pasture
Fairfield
Ree Russell Smith
Chicago craft moves to Fairfield after seventeen years
A craftsman formerly based in Chicago transfers his shop to Fairfield after seventeen years in the business and six years of factory experience. Leave orders at Scheffel's Music House or at James Hughes', phone 1691.
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Chicago
Fairfield
Scheffel’s
James Hughes
Teendayight Concert Invites Barhydt Chapel Patriots
A Barhydt chapel program on Teendayight offers a concert that promotes strong patriotism and civic spirit. The event invites community members to attend a high-energy performance described as distinctly patriotic.
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Barhydt Chapel
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