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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1918

Page

4

Roosevelt decides to keep Quentin Roosevelt buried in France

Colonel Roosevelts protest to General March against moving Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt s grave in France is upheld Pershing is instructed to allow the grave site to remain as German forces buried him The Roosevelts plan to visit after the war and place a small stone without disturbing existing memorials

Roosevelt General March United States Army March Pershing

Illinois Odd Fellows Elect Springfield Leader at Convention

Illinois Grand Encampment at Springfield selected Jiches of Kenkatchee as gram patriarch, succeeding Waller J. North of Chicago as grand representative. Charles W. Byers of Springfield named grand junior warden and B A. Mideroti of Moline defeated for that post. Other officers include Samuel Erickson, Chicago as grand high priest. O. Porsman, Carlyle, grand senior warden. Charles D. Merritt, Salem, grand treasurer.

Springfield

Representative James R. Mann Admitted To Hopkins Hospital

Congressman James R. Mann of Illinois Republican floor leader is again a patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital after arriving from Washington for a medical examination. He had been treated there previously during the adjournment period and was discharged as cured.

Johns Hopkins Institution Baltimore Mil James BR. Mann Noor Johns Hopkins Hospital Washington Congress Mann Hopkins

Officer in contract probe implicates standard sanitary firm

Washington on November 20 reports charges of partiality in awards of pry contracts for enamels were directed at the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing company of Pittsburgh and other cities. Testimony touching veterans of Maj. J. C. McCubbin of the quartermaster corps has been referred to the War Department by a Senate military subcommittee.

Washington Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company Pitsiereh Senate J. C. McCubbin Quartermaster Corps War Department

MEN-THO-EZE Cold Remedy Promises Fast Relief

An advertisement touts MEN-THO-EZE as a trusted remedy combining goose grease turpentine menthol and oils. It claims exterior chest action and inhaled fumes reach throat and lungs to relieve cold in 26 minutes. Available in 30¢ and 60¢ jars from druggists or by mail.

China Japan

Austrian Court Refuses Crown Cloth Request At Schoenbrunn

An Austrian court official visiting Schoenbrunn palace was refused cloths for the former emperor on the grounds crown property is state confiscated. In New York reports, the U S plans to ship about 250000 tons of foodstuffs to aid Austria's civilian population. Shipping by United States Shipping Board vessels via Gibraltar to Trieste is planned for relief. Government buys include 1415000 barrels of stone and 1500000 barrels of flour plus 175000 barrels of ointment for immediate aid.

Paris Schoenbrunn New York United States Austria United States Shipping Board Commission For Relief Belgium Gibraltar Trieste Produce Exchange

Republicans warn of active reconstruction role

Washington conference of Republican senators adopts a unanimous resolution asserting Congress must exercise its constitutional powers over reconstruction. A plan for congressional investigations is also approved. Action by President Wilson in taking over express and cable lines after the armistice is noted but no steps are taken.

Washington Congress Wilson

Corn selling call to Fairfield farmers and upcoming fairs

Farmers with corn to sell are urged to contact County Agent H Ferguson in Fairfield about selling in large quantities. Drought areas in southwestern Iowa seek 200 carloads or 15 000 to 25 000 bushels. Upcoming meetings include Iowa Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers in Ottumwa on November 27 and the International Live Stock Exhibition in Chicago November 30 to December 7. The first Midwestern Horticultural Exposition is planned for Des Moines in December 1913 with fruit vegetable nut and flower displays and conservation lectures. Vacant first of month. See J A Grimes 207 E Hempstead St.

Fairfield Iowa H. ©. Ferguson Iowa Sheep Breeders’ and Wool Growers’ Association Commercial Club Rooms Ottumwa Union Stock Yards Chicago Des Moines

British Land at Gallipoli in Quiet Night Landing

British forces landed along the Dardanelles at dusk using wrecked ships as ramps and began advancing toward Turkish batteries. They occupy forts on the lower Dardanelles and have placed 200 cannons in that area. German-sourced munitions and gasoline reserves are among the material turned over.

Dardanelles Darmeds

Government examinations notice in Clerks, Iowa

No fee required for November 16 and December 7 examinations. Salary listed as 1200 dollars. Experience not needed. Men and women seeking government positions should write for free details to J. S. Leonard former Civil Service Examiner at 275 Keynois Building Washington 321-7.

Iowa Leonard Civil Service Kenois Building Washington

Sale notices crowd the People’s column

Several for sale items listed include a full blood Chester White male hog aged one year with papers, five shares of First National Bank stock to sell this week, 50 head De laine sheep, a ful blood Durne Jer sey male hog, equity in 100 foot South Park frontage offered at a discount, Blackwood items with contact Horace Parcell, Ford roadster and touring car, a Ford touring car in good condition, and a four room rental on North Main Street with cheap long-term rent.

First National Bank McKenney South Park Addition Journal Blackwood Horace Parcell Pleasant Plain Iowa Star Garage A. J. Smith Joe Hickinbottom

Welcome for Diaz and Badoglio in Rome

General Diaz and General Badoglio arrived in Rome to an immense crowd. Premier Orlando and cabinet members greeted them at the station as soldiers and deputies acclaimed the visiting Italian leaders along the route into the city.

Rome Diaz Badoglio Vialian Orlando

Swiss frontier closure ordered after armistice

The Swiss frontier along the Alsace southern border is closed until Alsace is occupied by allied troops. The action followed the collapse of German frontier police after armistice, allowing German troops to approach the border.

Berne Alsace

For Rent Listings in Davis Lunch Room

FOR BREW FOR RERENT five room cottage the first of December with gas to cook Also six room cottage vacant now Enquire at Davis Lunch Room 384 FOR RENT Five room cottage partly modern East Grimes and

Davis East Grimes

Wanted Work and Farm Labor Notices

Classifieds seek a young girl for work and a farm job by a married man with a small family. Archie Tomkins, 308 W Grimes, 38120. Also an offer to trade $100 equity in two lots for a good cow, respond to "Y" care of the Journal, 3322.

Archie Tomkins W. Grimes

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