Christmas package for every soldier proclamation notice
Central Division Headquarters announces a joint War and Red Cross effort to extend Christmas parcel mailings to November 30. Nearest US relative may apply for a facsimile label for an overseas recipient not yet issued a label, with declarations and signatory rules, effective November 21 to November 30.
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War and Post Office Departments
War Department
Red Cross
American Expeditionary Forces
United States
Joy at French Liberation in Mulhausen
On November 19 French troops entered Mulhausen amid celebrations. General Hirschauer led 344th Infantry as crowds showered flowers and tobacco. A local dean, Reverend Cotti, collapsed and died during the official reception, a poignant moment amid triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulhausen
Hirschauer
Cotti
Alsace
Former Emperor Charles Bows to Private Citizen Life
Geneva reports that former Emperor Charles of Austria, still in Vienna, is now wearing civilian clothes and says he is genuinely finished with state affairs and wishes to live as a private citizen.
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Geneva
Charles of Austria
Vienna
Final Settlement Notice in Peck Estate
Notice to heirs and interested parties of Theodore Peck deceased that Frank M. Peck as executor has filed the final report in Jefferson County Iowa. Court hearing set for November 30, 1918 at 9:00 a.m. Objections must be filed by that date. Frank M. Peck administrator. Richard C. Leggett attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Peck
District Court
Jefferson County
Iowa
Frank M. Peck
Richard C. Leggett
Final report of administrator for Leedham estate
To the heirs and interested parties this final report of James P. Starr administrator of the estate asks court approval and discharge. Objections must be filed by noon February 2 at Fairfield Iowa as the February 3 term begins. Starr & Jordan attorneys.
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Frank K. Leedham
District Court
Jefferson County
Iowa
James P. Starr
Court House
Fairfield
Soldiers in wreck kill motorman in Grand Rapids crash
Seventeen soldiers from Camp Custer were injured when a Grand Rapids interurban car struck a light electric train bound for the camp. Motorman Ambrose McCowan of Hartford was killed. Injured include Lieut. B. H. Swarte, Sergt. A. A. Lee, W. Verbach, H. Oldaker, William C. Volker, H. A. Sharp, William Bramlette, and several Privates and a Wagoner.
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Battle Creek
Camp Custer
Grand Rapids
Ambrose McCowan
Hartford
Mich
B. H. Swarte
A. A. Lee
W. Verbach
H. Oldaker
William C. Volker
H. A. Sharp
William Bramlette
Clarence Funk
S. Linthous
William St. John
John Milan
John Smith
F. J. Sullivan
L. Kenney
Readjustment Plan Outlined by Credit Men Group
New York, Nov 18. The council on credit of the National Association of Credit Men announced a readjustment program. The plan urges no abrupt ending of government contracts and no drastic price cuts, calls for industry participation, and seeks to keep credits liquid by shifting open accounts to negotiable installments.
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New York
Council On Credit of the
National Association of Credit Men
Daniels Laud s Boy Scouts Work During War
New York reports Secretary of the Navy Daniels praised the Boy Scouts of America after receiving a telegram calling them chivalric young crusaders for wartime service. Headquarters disclosed the scouts found hundreds of illegal wireless plants, twenty six in a single day, reflecting national wartime efforts and future faith in America.
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New York
Daniels
Boy Scouts of America
America
Labor Party Is Formed In Chicago After Council Row
The Chicago Federation of Labor voted to form an Independent Labor Party in Chicago and across the nation. About 1,000 delegates gathered as a reply to the city council’s rejection of Mayor Thompson's solid six labor school board nominees. Local moves include mayoral election control of the council and a state constitutional convention.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Independent Labor Party
Illinois
Nation
Thompson
National Federations of Labor
Hungary disarms German troops at Hungarian border
The Hungarian war ministry ordered disarming 2000 German soldiers forming the advance guard of Field Marshal von Munckensen. They arrived at Debrecen in 200 motorcars, complied with the order, and proceeded toward Germany with the field marshal.
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Copenhagen
Hungarian War Ministry
Vienna
von Munckensen
Debreever
Germany
HUN ELECTIONS IN JANUARY CHANCELLOR SAYS
Berne reports Doctor Ebert, the German chancellor, announced via Berlin dispatches that elections will occur in January. He added he does not deem delaying the peace conference necessary while the national constituent assembly settles Germany’s future government form.
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Berne
Ebert
Berlin
German National Constituent Assembly
Germany
Prince Maximilian of Baden Arrives in Baden Baden
Prince Maximilian of Baden former German chancellor arrives at Baden Baden with his family for a likely extended stay in the resort town. Basel reports the Nov 18 arrival and anticipated long visit.
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Max
Baden-Baden
Basel
Prince Maximilian of
Baden
Local notes from Libertyville and surrounding towns
Mrs Z T Moore and her grandson left for Davenport after a visit here. Mrs W R Harlan learned her brother Van R Elliot was wounded in action in France on October 4. Van, born near Birmingham, lived there until age eight. Mr and Mrs Vern Clapp of Seymour will move into Wolff property and then to the Grebe farm March 1. S K Hoffman visited from Moline. Wes Howard of Davenport was here last week. Mrs L M Riggs visits her daughter in Richland. Mr and Mrs Rue Davis left for Moline to see relatives. Miss Lila Wentworth of Pomona Kansas visits Mrs W A Robertson. Miss Josephine Elliot returned from Mt Pleasant after two months away. Mrs Carl Riggs, Mrs Velma Barthlow, Mrs Will Swartz improving after three weeks illness. Mrs Elizabeth Laughlin remains about the same.
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Z. T. Moore
Davenport
W. R. Harlan
van R. Elliot
France
Van
Birmingham
Vern Clapp
Seymour
Wolff
Grebe
S. K. Hoffman
Moline
Wes Howard
L. M. Riggs
Richland
Rue Davis
Illinois
Lila Wentworth
Pomona
Kansas
W. A. Robertson
Josephine Elliot
Mt. Pleasant
British and Russian Forces Reoccupy Baku
British and Russian forces reoccupied the Russian seaport of Baku on the Caspian west shore. The war office announced the action as a success with strong reception by the poorer classes. Turks looted the port before evacuating.
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London
Baku
Caspian Sea
War Office
Wanted to Trade Equity for a Good Cow
Classified notice seeking to trade $100 equity in two lots for a good cow. Respond with contact through the Journal, 322, Archie Tomkins, 308 W Grimes, location listed as care of the Journal.
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Archie Tomkins
W. Grimes
For Sale iron beds at bargain prices from McLaughlin Co
For sale 40 iron beds in strong construction in 3 ft 3, 6, and 4 ft sizes. Quick sale offered at 3.98 dollars and up. A real bargain from H. P. McLaughlin Co.
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H. P. McLaughlin Co
For Sale Classified Items Gathered From Local Journal
A列 listing many for sale notices including 50 De laine sheep at A box 28 385-21 an Emerson typewriter at Banta's Second-Hand Store 382-19 equity in 100 foot frontage in South Park Addition with big discount owner needs money contact 7 care of the Journal 1234 a good iron bedstead and mandolin at Mrs Trowbridge Herring home West Broadway F and E check writer phone 2253 Mrs Walter Hunt 320 Blackwood call Horace Parcell Pleasant Plain Iowa phone H-965 374 a 20 miles from Fairfield 2 miles from small town 4 miles from county seat good new 4 room house large barn and outbuildings new wire fence cross fenced 13 a hog tight wire new cistern living well 30 a in corn all cleared 8 a left 1200 on place 5% interest 5 years school fund money Will accept Fairfield residence property priced right Dont inquire unless serious phone 1579 W C Harrll FOR SALE Ford Roadster Touring car in first class condition Star Garage For Sale Ford touring car good one two new tires high tension Barck magneto Jiffie starter See A J Smith FOR SALE OR RENT four room house on North Main street good full lot fine garden cheap rent long term See Joe Hickinbottom or call phone 2505 242-tf
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South Park Addition
Journal
Fairfield
Conty Seat
W . C. Harrell
Star Garage
A. J. Smith
North Main Street
Joe Hickinbottom
For Rent Five and six room cottages and flats
Several rental listings: a five room cottage available December first with gas for cooking, a six room cottage now vacant, a modern six room flat by Lou Thoma, a modern six room house near East Grimes and C Street with sleeping porch bath and furnace, and a nine room house with garden spot subsidized by a phone contact. Enquiries directed to Davis Lunch Room, J A Grimes, or the listed phone numbers.
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Davis
East Grimes and
C Street
J. A. Grimes
E. Hempstead St
Lou Thoma
Wanted Work on Farm by Married Man with Small Family
A brief help wanted notice seeks a year‑to‑year farm position suitable for a married man with a small family. The ad emphasizes stable, long term labor on a rural property and asks for references. It notes willingness to work seasonally or year round depending on the farm’s needs.
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Joy
Dean
Starr & Jordan
Custer
National Association
BOY Scouts
Secretary of the Navy
Labor Party
Hungary
HUN
Libertyville
Carl Riggs
Velma Bartholow
Will Swartz
Elizabeth Laughlin
Russin
Finder
Journal Office
Flossie Young
Fourth Street
Lockridge
Four Corners
Davies Oil Co
Iowa State Savings Bank
Roy D. Erickson
South B Street
People’s Column
Emerson Typewriter
Banta’s
Walter Hunt
Blackwood
Horace Parcell
Pleasant Plain
Montgomery
John T. Davies
Santa
Claus
The
Council of Defense At
Washington
Uncle Sam
the Daily Journal
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