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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1918
Page
2
The note lists subscription terms with numbers 10 50 1.50 1.25. It reads like a pricing or rate card section likely from a newspaper page. No additional context or names are provided to confirm a full news item.
A wartime appeal urges readers to imagine a soldier as a loved one and support the United War Work campaign from November 11 to 18. The piece highlights need for comforting spaces in US morale efforts, describing shelters with warmth, music, and cookies to lift spirits amid hardship in France and beyond.
The Bavarian royal family reportedly plans to claim the throne if Emperor William abdicates. Ludwig I, born January 7, 1845, became regent after Prince Ludwig III died in 1912 and was proclaimed king November 5, 1913. He wed Archduchess Maurin Theresa of Austria February 20, 1868.
London reports rising RAF interest at the recruiting office. The minimum military age remains seventeen years and seven months. To prevent underage enlistment, birth certificates are now required with every application.
The Czech national committee seized the Skoda gun works in Paris reports via a Pilser telegram relayed by Matin's correspondent in Zorteh. German workers at the plant were discharged as control shifted.
Across Vienna violent riots and looting continue as Emperor Karl plans abdication and exile in Switzerland. Hungarian leaders claim a food blockade against Germany to speed peace, halting rail and road traffic and delaying German troop movements.
Paris readers learn that French and American observers see German resistance as strategically driven to buy time for retreat behind the Meuse and to pressure the Versailles conference. Reports note widespread German machine guns and claims of heavy weapon use before a last-ditch defense.
Fairfield Aerie of Eagles plans a large glass framed wall feature for photos of members in the service and scenes from their service. Relatives are asked to provide photos or postcards to Frank N. Simmons, Secretary, for proper care and display.
Ot tumwa officials expect the influenza quarantine to be lifted late this week if the epidemic continues to decline and is deemed safe. The Red Cross reports a nursing shortage as it fights the disease, with only about twenty of a hundred volunteers responding. Local physicians have inoculated numerous clerks and public workers, reaching over 150 inoculations by yesterday noon.
Libertyville residents urged to save nut shells and fruit pits for gas mask material with receptacles at Slimmer store and Cleasby's. Rural schools to collect volumes from scholars. Local updates include travel, illness, deaths, and family visits across Libertyville area.
Gen T Coleman du Pont, back from France, says demobilizing American troops will take two years after peace. He warns of a long transition as men return to civilian life and urges strong support for war work agencies. He envisions education expanding in every French hut once peace arrives.
Warsaw reports that Ruthenian Ukrainian troops aided by German and Austrian regiments captured Lemberg on November 1 and control of Peremyslia. An Austrian army under General Haus with Archduke William is advancing toward Rawaruska and Zawmost. The Ukrainian national council says it has taken over administration of eastern Gullela.
The Executive Committee levies three and one third mills on in force policies as of October 12 1918, payable after November 5. Delinquent after November 26. T C Ross secretary.
Out of business we request all known debtors to call and settle accounts by November 16 with J. W. Oliver & Son.
Civil service notice invites men and women to apply for government clerk posts in Iowa. Examinations set for November 16 and December 7. Salary listed at $1200. Experience not required. Free particulars from J C Leonard, former Civil Service Examiner, 275 Kennais Building, Washington. 321-7
Church members are asked to leave weekly offerings with Financial Secretary Ernest Bailey at Gaines Bros. Hardware Store 306.
Local shoe repair offers to fix worn footwear including dyeing tan shoes black to look like new. Customer details include W L Lambert operating at the 2nd door east of A J Boyd's Grocery, 318-4. No shoes deemed too far gone.
Fragmentary text indicates an outstanding debt or settlement demand directed to someone owed money by J W Oliver and Bon with a deadline of November 10th.
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