Government call to save fruit pits and nutshells
The Gas Defense Division appeals to all citizens to collect dried fruit pits and nutshells to produce carbon for gas masks. Citizens should dry pits and seeds, deliver to central points, and avoid non native cherry pits. Two hundred peach pits or seven pounds of nuts yield one mask’s carbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Warfare Service
Gas Defense Division
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Fairfield
Bessie Knowles
Hazel Turner
Rosalie Higby
Elizabeth Turney
New Chicago
Martha Garber
Virginia McKenzie
Democratic candidate George M. Ball seeks support for Clerk race
George M. Ball announces his bid for the District Court Clerk position and asks voters for their support in the upcoming election. The message presents Ball as the Democratic nominee candidate seeking endorsement from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Ball
Doctors Urge Use of Iron and Phosphated Tron
Leading doctors nationwide endorse Phosphated Iron as a blood and nerve booster. The ad promotes Phosphated Tron capsules for energy and vitality, claims there is no need to feel tired, and urges purchase from Gaumer Bros. and other druggists.
Republicans Are Not Fit To Congress But Worth Dying For
President Wilson argues Republicans cannot govern now yet are willing to die for the republic in war and Navy. He notes citizens have funded loans and sent sons overseas, and asks why those sacrifices do not grant a say in wartime policy or postwar terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Republic
Congress
Big Horn
Denver
Burlington
Wyoming
Powell
Mr Nady Seeks Support During Influenza While City Solicitor
The candidate explains illness from influenza prevented campaigning in Jefferson county and asks voters for support. He notes birth and practice in the county, invites scrutiny of his integrity and ability, and cites two years as Fairfield city solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Couny
Fairfield
Democratic Candidate for County Attorney Promises Honest Service
X. C. Nady, Democratic Candidate for County Attorney, cites last campaign results and votes gained outside his party, asserting his honesty integrity and energy. He pledges careful and impartial administration of duties with efficiency and economy if elected.
Insurance assess ment set at 31 3 in Jefferson County
The Executive Committee of the Jefferson County Farmers' Mutual Insurance Union levies a 3 1/3 mill assessment on in force policies as of October 12 1918 payable after November 5 with delinquency from November 26. T C Ross secretary.
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Jefferson County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Union
T. C. Ross
Apples on track from New York Baldwins and Northern Spy
A. J. Boyd announces a car of New York Baldwins and Northern Spy apples arriving soon. They will sell for 1.85 dollars at the car and 1.90 delivered. Order by phone at 2763.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Baldwins
Northern Spy
A. J. Boyd
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Italy
Portia Harper
Evaline Whitmore
Clydena Stanford
W. L. Lambert
Rodabaugh & Bean
Gaumer Bros
MR. Nady
X. C. Nady
Co. Att’y
R. C. Leggett
Muscatine
J. Goldman
Cedar St
Iowa
United States Railroad Administration
W. G. McAdoo
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
J. B. Lamson
C. B
W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago
Illinois
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