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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1918
Page
6
Audubon Boy Kit Lane Highly Commended for Bravery
A 1918 Audubon Iowa notice details Kit C. Lane of the 168th Infantry receiving high commendation from American forces for courage during heavy bombardment near Suippes on July 15 1918. The letter from Burton E. Sweet confirms Lane’s bravery while risking exposure to enemy fire to relay messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lane
France
168Th Infantry
Kit C. Lane
Suippes
Influenza Recognition and Home Care Rules
The article outlines how to tell if you have influenza once called Spanish or Russian flu and gives steps to reduce risk. It notes sudden illness, fever, aches, and congestion as signs and advises bed rest, warmth, ventilation, fluids, aspirin, and consulting a physician. It also warns pneumonia is the main danger and urges the elderly with heart or kidney problems to relocate or seek care promptly.
Evacuation Intensifies as Belgian Coast Fires Break Out
Frontier reports say the Belgian coast is being evacuated. Telephone lines to the frontier are down. At Knokke near the coast fires consume stores of material, and factories are being undermined in preparation for rapid destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Velegraal
Knokke
Supreme Court postpones government antitrust cases
The Supreme Court postponed consideration of all government antitrust suits, including United States Steel, until next term after the government auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Steel Corporation
Washington, Dct
Supreme Court
United States Steel Corporation
Unconditional surrender backs German peace stance
The Women’s Association of Commerce adopted a resolution printed as the key photo at a special meeting. It expresses support for the president’s stance that peace with Germany cannot be discussed unless there is unconditional surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Women's Association of Commerce
Germany
U S Merchant Marine Enlists 11000 Volunteers in September
The United States merchant marine personnel rose by 11,000 volunteers in September as the Shipping Board reports training ships clear of the Spanish influenza epidemic. Volunteers may be taken into service. Professor Macey Campbell speaks at the high school tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Merchant Marine
Shipping Board
Macey Campbell
Floyd Gibbons Cancels Fairfield Speaking Dates
News confirms Floyd Gibbons will not appear in Fairfield as his speaking dates are canceled due to health. Secretary Roy Emry tried to salvage the Community club engagement but received a firm cancellation notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Gibbons
Gibbons
Roy Emry
Twenty Two Jefferson County Men Called for Alabama Camp
The local exemption board reports a call for twenty two men to report to Camp McClellan Anniston Alabama during a five day period starting October 21. The exact departure day and the list of names are not yet released and will include men registered in June and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Alabama
Mrs Ray Whitmore Dies of Influenza Near Abingdon
Mrs Ray Whitmore, about 24, died at her home near Abingdon after a brief illness with Spanish influenza. She was the wife of Mr. Whitmore and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O Bryant of Batavia. Survived by her husband, parents, an infant son, and a sister Mrs Harry Latta of near Birmingham. No funeral arrangements yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Whitmore
Abingdon
Whitmore
Gladys O’bryant
O'Bryant
Batavia
Fairfield High School
Harry Latta
Birmingham
Royal Holbrook to Inspect Fairfield Heating Plants
The national fuel administration will send Royal Holbrook, a fuel engineer, to Fairfield for a week starting October 21 to inspect heating plants in homes and the city. Public meetings will share heat-saving tips. Residents may notify local fuel administrators to arrange investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Fuel Administration
National Fuel Administration
Royal Holbrook
Holbrook
Fairfield
Ireland's Estate Left to St Paul Archdiocese
Archbishop John Ireland died recently and left his entire estate to the Roman Catholic archdiocese of St. Paul. The will filed in probate court values the estate at over $81,000, including arsenal property valued at $21,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdiocese of
St. Paul
A. — St. Paul, Minn
John Ireland
Huge artillery funding boost for army program
Washington reports the ordnance department seeks a 1.1 billion dollar increase to its 2.667 billion dollar artillery budget to support the enlarged army program. The request goes to the house appropriations committee for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordnance Department
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Huns Seize More Slaves
Belgian government reports that across the coast to Bruges the male population aged fifteen to forty five has been torn from homes and forced into German military labor. The statement warns that renewed German destruction and deportation would provoke worldwide outrage if Belgian soil is left with further ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiavre
Bruges
Belgium
Men In U S Consulate Safe From Bolshevik Interference
French and British citizens who fled to the American consulate general in Moscow have been permitted to depart without Bolshivik interference. The Norwegian legation at Petrograd, dated October 8, reported to the state department that extraterritorial rights of Norway remain unaffected and Norway’s representatives continue to handle the American cooperative general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moscow
State Department
Norway
Petrograd
Germans bar Liege theater
Fiavre October 9 German authorities closed the Gvinnasse theater at Tieo for a month after an actor dressed as a French soldier staged an intense protest on the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiavre
Cgvinnasse
Tieo
Aetor
U S Generals Reach France in World War I Move
Maj. Gen. George Barnett commandant and Brig. Gen. Charles L. McCawley quartermaster of the Marine Corps have arrived in France, as announced by Secretary Denbies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
France
Washington
George Barnett
Charles L. McCawley
United States Marine Corps
Denieks
Food Price Notes of Interest to Lowans
The state list details varied wartime food prices in Paris and across Europe. It covers meat, dairy, and produce with figures for beef, pork, butter, eggs, milk cows, chickens, ducks, rabbits, potatoes, and sugar in multiple locations including Switzerland, Holland, Hungary, Bohemia, and Ukraine aided goods in Prague. Prices are given per pound, per dozen, per bushel, or per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parie
Holland
Hague
Hungary
Bohemia
Ukraine
Prague
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Very Sincerely Yours, Burton E. Sweet
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Hans Burn
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Kaiser
Germans Bar Liege Theater
Huw
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Switzerland
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Frank’s Orchestra
Bluebird Photoplay Presents
Ella Etalil
Vernon Martin
U. S. Food Administration
ROTH
Zco
Nteke
Gui ‘Elker
Cole’s
Gaines Bros
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