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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1918

Page

4

Schwab Plans to Seek Release as Emergency Fleet Chief

New York November 29 Charles M Schwab will request President Wilson to release him as director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation citing other duties. He says the program will continue to 153,000,000 tons and shift from emergency to economic work. He emphasizes labor profits, high wages set by a government board, and a closer manufacturer labor relationship. He dodges a full view on freedom of the seas, noting open seas for commerce but acknowledging possible wartime port blockades.

New York Charles M. Bchwad Wilson Mimergency Fleet Corporation Schwab Emergency Fleet Corporation Sovernment Board

Bear Chase in New York

Two thousand people joined a bear hunt in Manhattan on Thursday as Millie the bear, gifted by the Twenty second Regiment, raced through trees for over an hour. The hunt ended opposite the Astor home at Sixty fifth Street and Central Park with the bear caged and one man dead from excitement and two others injured.

New York New York City Central Park Millie Twenty-second Regiment of Infantry Astor Sixty Fifth Street

Ex Kaiser Fate to Be Fixed at Allied Conference

London reports the ex-kaiser will not stay long in Holland with a decision on his destiny to be considered next week at a preliminary peace conference of allied chiefs. Premier Clemenceau and Marshal Foch are among those attending.

London Holland Clemenceau Marehal Foch

Spain Backs League of Nations Move in Parliament

Madrid reports both chambers approve in principle the formation of a league of nations and plan to send a Spanish representative. government to introduce measures to repatriate subjects who fought abroad and face unspecified issues at home.

Madrid League of Nations

Letter from Clarence Spencer in France references war memories

A Des Moines lawyer son writes from a deleted French location about Memorial Day cemeteries and mourning crowds, describes farms with silos and a creamery, notes aging French residents and helping a grieving elderly woman, questions why nations destroy beauty, praises French thrift, and asks for news on successful candidates for state congressional and county offices.

C. B. Spencer Clarence I. Spencer Des Moines France Good Old Town

Ford touring car advertised for sale in local column

OLDMOBILE and other autos listed for sale including a Ford touring car newly overhauled priced at 225 dollars. Also 89 acres in Anderson county Kansas for sale with $5200 price and financing. Additional items include piano, work force item, Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels, five cottages and a Ford Roadster. Contact details and names appear in listings.

Lon H. Isreal Broadway Garage Anderson County Kansas Kansas City Iowa Allen County Investment Co Plymouth Rock Grant Galliher Star Garage A. J. Smith

For Rent Listings Elevate Local Housing Options

Several rental notices describe houses with varying rooms and amenities. Listings include a four room house at 203 West Madison Street with gas electricity and water, a five room modern house with a garden on Fast Adams Street, a five room house near the square, a five room cottage at East Grimes and C Street, a modern six room house near the school, and a nine room house with furnace and large garden, each with contact details for applicants.

Madison St Adams St R. N. Slimmer Libertyville Iowa W. Hempstead East Grimes and C Street J. A. Grimes E. Hempstead St

Local Farm News and Accidents In County Ione

County Ione McClain adds a new conveyor at the grain elevator as farmers haul corn. James Peebler and Mimer load cars of corn and hay. Clif McClain injures three fingers at the elevator. Elmer Ashbaugh visits from Pensylvania. Mintie McKee spends time with Mrs. Jacob Boysel. Service flag at church adds three stars for Guy Littlefield Emery Franklin and Everett Black. Gladys McCune shops in Fairfield. Olaf Martin falls from a wagon injuring himself hauling corn to Eldon.

Ount McClain James Peebler Mimer Clif McClain Elmer Ashbaugh Pensylvania Paul Ashbaugh Mintie McKee Jacob Boysel Guy Littlefield Emery Franklin Everett Black R. L. McCune Gladys Fairfield Olaf Martin Eldon

Notice to Parsons College Students

Illness at Parsons College is improving and the college will reopen next Wednesday for students and staff.

Parsons College

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