Soldiers Letters From Russia and England News
Dr and Mrs Stephenson of Libertyville share Edwin Stephenson's long wartime letter from Russia. He describes moving upriver, simple living, barter economies, lumbering, and building chimneys while serving as chief engineer. He notes mild weather, scarce food, duck hunting, and hope for winter barracks. Also included is Earl Litton in the British Navy writing home about Balkan front progress and future plans, plus two local rental notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Stephenson
Libertyville
Edwin Stephenson
Russia
Wdy
Iidt
Archangel
Fortign
France
Laurence
Jack Frost
Earl Litton
Ella Litton
Glasgow
Jefferson County
Liner Campania Sunk Off Firth of Forth in Gale
London reports the liner Campania acting as a seaplane carrier was torn from moorings in a gale and collided with a battleship in the Firth of Forth. All aboard were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Campania
Firth of Forth
For Sale Listings From People column
A collage of sale notices includes a full blood Jersey cow and calf, young turkeys, a full blood Chester White male hog, a Durac Jersey male hog, equity in 100 foot South Park frontage, a Ford roadster and a Ford touring car in good condition. Contacts include J. T. Rodgers, Mrs J L Miksch, and A J Smith with phone references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
J. T. Rodgers
J. L. Miksch
South Park Addition
Journal 1234
Star Garage
A. J. Smith
Wanted to Trade Equity for a Good Cow
Help wanted notice seeking to trade $100 equity in two lots for a cow. Provides address care of Journal 3322 Clerks Itowa examinations November 16 December 7 salary $1200 experience unnecessary. Government positions info by J Leonard former Civil Service Examiner 275 Kenois Building Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itowa Examinations
Leonard
Civil Service Examiner
Kenois Building
Washington
For Rent Two Cottages and Six Room House
For rent a five room cottage available December first with gas for cooking. Also a six room cottage now vacant. Inquire at Davis Lunch Room. Another five room partly modern cottage at East Grimes and C Street vacant first of the month. See J A Grimes, 207 BE Hempstead St. Also a modern six room house by Lou Thoma at 343-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
East Grimes
C Street
J. A. Grimes
BE. Hempstead St
Lou Thoma
Lost items notices from Journal office rewards
Lost chain and lavalier with diamond and pearls between the square and 608 West Burlington street. Return to the Journal office for reward. Also a plain black pocketbook with keys and papers, return to the Journal office for reward. An inner tube lost on Fourth street 30x3, call 3587. A Preso tank between Lockridge and Fairfield or Four Corners and Fairfield, notify Davies Oil Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Street
Journal Office
Fourth Street
Lockridge
Fairfield
Four Corners
Davies Oil Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edwin
Bulgaria
Austria
Turkey
Balkan Mountains
Balkan
Hell
Iowa
Europe
Bert
PEOPLE'S _ COLUMN
Frank PB. Kerrick
Tribune
John T. Davies
Formu
Brassieres
W. B
Reduso
Weingarten Bros., Inc
New York
Chicago
Santa Claus
The
Council of Defense
Uncle Sam
the Daily Journal
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