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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1918

Page

8

Quentin Roosevelt to rest in France

New York dispatch reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt plan to visit the grave of their son, Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt, killed in action over France. They protest any plan to move his body home, wishing the grave to remain as it is and to place a small marker afterward.

Quentin Roosevelt France New York Roosvelt Mrs. Roosevelt Lieut General March Lieutenant Roosevelt Pershing Roosevelt March Quentin Fceman Uncle Sam Fairfield The Daily Journal

Food shipments to Austria planned by U S relief body

Paris reports a relief official says about 250000 tons of U S foodstuffs will be sent for Austria. Vessels under the United States Shipping Board will distribute supplies via the Belgium relief commission, with first steamers possibly leaving from several American ports via Gibraltar to Trieste. The government has purchased substantial flour and oats for immediate European famine relief.

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

Illinois Odd Fellows Elect Springfield Leader

At the IllinoIs grand encampment annual convention Tuntine on James of Kankakee became grand patriarch, succeeding Walter J. North of Chicago who was elected grand representative. Charles W. Byers of Springfield was chosen grand junior warden, defeating B. A. Tudenott of Moline. Other officers include Samuel Erickson of Chicago as grand high priest, O. C. Forsmian of Carlyle as grand senior warden, and Charles D. Merritt of Salem as grand treasurer.

Springfield Til Tuntineon James Kankakee Illnois Walter J. North Chicago Charles W. Byers BK. A. Tudenott Moline Samuel Erickson O. C. Forsmian Carlyle Charles D. Merritt Salem

Mann in Hospital at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore

Representative James R. Mann of Illinois Republican floor leader is an inpatient at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He arrived from Washington for physician examinations and tests as Congress adjourns. Mann previously stayed at Hopkins about a year ago and was discharged cured.

Baltimore James R. Mann Ilinois House Johns Hopkins Hospital Washington Congress Mann Hopkins

Senate probe widens on army contract awards

Washington reports charges of partiality in awards of enamel ware contracts to Standard Sanitary Manufacturing of Pittsburgh and other cities prompting a wider Senate Military Subcommittee inquiry. Testimony involving Maj. J.C. Me Cubbin of the Quartermaster Corps has been referred to the War Department.

Washington Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company Pittsburgh Senate J.C. Me. Cubbin Quartermaster Corps War Department

MEN-THO-EZE for cold relief from chest to lungs.

A 1920s style remedy promotes goose grease and turpentine under MEN THO EZE with menthol peppermint and wintergreen. It claims double action from external chest application and inhaled oils, promising relief in 20 minutes. Sold in opal jars 30c and 60c, via druggists or by mail from Fort Dodge Iowa.

China Japan Fort Dodge Iowa

Republican senators adopt reconstruction resolution in Washington

A conference of Republican senators unanimously approved a resolution declaring Congress should assert its constitutional functions and legislate on reconstruction. They also backed a plan for congressional investigation and handling of the reconstruction issue. Debate touched on President Wilsons takeover of express and cable lines after the armistice, but no action was taken.

Washington Congress Wilson

Corn for sale sought by county agent and meetings noted

Farmers urged to contact County Agent H. G. Ferguson at Fairfield with amount quality and price of corn available in Iowa s southwestern region. Notices also list upcoming events including Iowa Sheep Breeders Wool Growers meeting Ottumwa November 27 International Live Stock Exposition Chicago November 30 December 7 first Mid Western Horticultural Exposition Des Moines December 10 13 and a vacant month start at 207 E Hempstead St plus rental ads for a six room and a nine room house with furnishings and utilities in a local area.

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

British Land at Gallipoli Under Fire and Occupy Forts

Salanthi reports British forces landed at dusk on Gallipoli after moving past shell-pocked ground and using former hulks as stepping stones. They occupy forts along the lower Dardanelles, with 200 cannons and large munitions and gasoline reserves of German origin handed over.

Salanthi Gallipoli Point Dardanelles

Government clerks exam notices Iowa positions

Government exams announced for November 16 and December 7 with salaries up to 1200 dollars. Experience is not required. Men and women seeking government positions should write for free details. J. Leonard, former Civil Service Examiner, 275 Kenilworth Building Washington 321 7.

Iowa J. ©. Leonard Civil Service Kenois Building Washington

For Sale Notices in People’s Column

A collection of short sale notices for livestock stocks including a full blood Chester White hog one year old with papers, five shares in First National Bank, fifty De laine sheep, a Ful-blood Durae Jersey male hog, equity in 100 foot South Park frontage, Blackwood in Pleasant Plain Iowa, a Ford Roadster and a Ford touring car, and a four room house for rent on North Main Street with contact names and phone numbers.

First National Bank J. S Kenney South Park Addition Journal Blackwood Horace Parcell Pleasant Plain Iowa Star Garage A. J. Smith North Main Street Joe Hickinbottom

Welcome for Diaz and Badoglio in Rome crowd cheers

In Rome on November 20 General Diaz and General Badoglio arrived to an immense welcome. Premier Orlando, cabinet members, and lawmakers greeted them at the station, and the leaders were acclaimed along their route through the city by a large crowd.

Rome Diaz Badoglio Orlando

Swiss closes Alsace frontier after armistice

Berne Nov 20 Swiss authorities ordered the frontier along the southern border of Alsace closed until the area is occupied by allied troops. The move followed the collapse of the German frontier police after the armistice permitting mixed German troops to approach the boundary.

Berne Alsace

For Rent Notices From Davis Lunch Room Area

Two cottages available soon and immediately. One five room cottage with gas for cooking ready December first. Another six room cottage vacant now. Enquiries at Davis Lunch Room, 384 East Grimes and C.

Davis

Wanted notices for farm and trade opportunities

Wanted work for a young girl contact phone 4549. WANTED work on a farm by a married man with small family Archie Tomkins 308 W Grimes 38120. WANTED to trade 100 equity in two lots for a good cow address Y care of the Journal 3322.

Archie Tomkins W. Grimes

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