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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1918

Page

8

Life of Lieut E E Rorick

Elroy Edward Rorick of Iowa City born near Wilton on Dec 12 1882 rose from Wilton academy to Iowa State University then law. He served in the National Guard and military schools before becoming Fairfield City Solicitor and a rising attorney. He volunteered for WWI, earned a lieutenant’s commission, trained across camps, and died Nov 12 1918 after pneumonia following a battlefield injury outcome.

Elroy Edward Rorick John Rorick Iowa City Wilton Iowa William J. Calvin Rorick White Salmon Wash Methodist Wilton German English College State University of Iowa State University Co. I Iowa National Guard New Mexico Military Academy Roswell, N. M Stella Pidd Downey Shirley Merle The Shelly Supreme Court of State of Red Lodge Montana J. A. Huglin Fairfield F Huslin & Rorick Huslin Attoreny Europe Belgium France England Fort Snelling Minn 44Th U. S. Infantry Fort @heridan Winois

Americans Reach France After Release by Germans

American prisoners freed by the Germans travel singly and in pairs across the line at several points. German authorities struggle to implement withdrawal plans amid transport chaos. The American army sets up reception stations along the occupation sector to care for returning servicemen. Reports differ on treatment by captors, ranging from harsh to stern but not unduly brutal.

France

100000 Italian POWs to be moved by train

Arrangements have been made to transport 100,000 Italian prisoners of war from Austria and Germany to Italy via Switzerland. The first special train, carrying 800 men, passed on Saturday.

Austria Germany Zerne Italy Switerland

For Sale Mixed listings in People’s column

Multiple classified items from the People’s column list sales and ads. Young turkeys owned by Mrs J L Miksch phone 9712. Full blood Chester White male hog papers furnished phone 5309. Fifty De laine sheep at once at box 28. Full blood Jersey male hog phone 6801. 100 foot frontage South Park Addition equity bargain price. owner will take discount. address Z care of the Journal 1234. Blackwood call Horace Parcell Pleasant Plain Iowa phone H-95. Ford Roadster and Touring car in first class condition at Star Garage. Ford touring car with two new tires high tension magneto Jiffie starter see A J Smith. Four room house on North Main street with good lot and garden. cheap rent. long-term. see Joe Hickinbottom or call 2505 242-tf ay.

J. Ll. Miksch South Park Addition Journal Blackwood Horace Parcell Pleasant Plain Iowa Star Garage A. J. Smith North Main Street Joe Hickinbottom

Wanted trade equity for cow in government positions

Wanted to trade $100 equity in two tots for a good cow. Address Y care of the Journal 3322 Clerks. Iowa examinations November 16 December 7. Salary 1200. Experience unnecessary. Men and women seeking government positions write for free particulars St C Leonard former Civil Service Examiner 275 Kenois Building Caington.

Iawa St C. Leonard Civil Service Examiner Kenois Building Caington

For Rent: Five and Six Room Cottages Available

Two cottages available now and December first. One five room with gas to cook at Davis Lunch Room 384. Another five room partly modern at East Grimes and C street seen through J A Grimes 207 E Hempstead St. A modern six room cottage also listed.

Davis East Grimes C Street J. A. Grimes E. Hempstead St

Doctors urge people to take Phosphated Iron capsules

Leading doctors nationwide endorse Phosphated Iron as a daily aid for blood and nerve health. The remedy is claimed to rebuild blood, ease fatigue, improve sleep, and restore energy for work and life. Capsules are advised to ensure genuine product use rather than pills.

Lost items notices from the Journal

A plain black pocketbook containing keys and papers is missing with a reward offered at the Journal office. A gentleman’s umbrella from Iowa State Savings Bank is lost and should be returned to the Journal Office. An inner tube 30x38 is missing on Fourth Street and a phone call to 3587 is requested. A Preso tank between Lockridge and Fairfield or Four Corners near Fairfield is lost. notify Davies Oil Co.

Journal Office Iowa State Savings Bank Fourth Street Lockridge Fairfield Four Corners Davies Oil Co

Blood tonic Phosphated Iron aids recovery after influenza

Health ad urges post influenza recovery by building rich red blood with Phosphated Iron, claiming iron and phosphates boost strength, appetite, sleep, and color. Promotes capsules over pills and emphasizes safety and genuine product to restore health after grippe or hard cold.

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Lieut E. E. Rorick 54Th Field Artillery Camp Stanley Stella Rorick Pidd Washington Army of Franklin L. Miller Camp Travis Texas Elory E. Rorick Second Rorick 64Th Field Artillery Travis Presbyterian Church of Clinton Masonic Lodge No Order of Eastern Star People’s Dale Durac Jersey Rey Lou Thoma Frank B. Kerrick Tribune John T. Davies Jie Ae Santa Claus Council of Defense Uncle Sam Sam the Daily Journal
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