Local Briefs Report Social Visits and Health Closures
Prof. J W Howard returns from Chicago travel. Several residents note yesterday visits by Forest Braden Frank Fourt and families. Health officer orders no W R C meeting. Fairfield Business College closes with Board of Health. Parsons college alumni Wm McCoy and Dr Hynett pursue YMCA work in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Business College
Board of Health
Howard
James Bean
Emporia College
Paul
J. W. Bean
Wm. McCoy
Parsons
Hynett
College
London
Spanish influenza explained by Surgeon General Blue
A Washington briefing outlines what Spanish influenza is and is not, its possible origins, recognition, and spread. It covers symptoms, course, causes, and protective steps, emphasizing bed rest, isolation, hygiene, and avoiding crowded places to curb transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert Blue
U. S. Public Health Service
Valencia
Spain
Spal
Orient
Pfeiffer
Earnest Call for 20 000 Men by Midnight Oct 27
An urgent appeal requests 20 000 men for motor transport torps to be inducted by midnight October 27. Positions include blacksmiths, carpenters, chauffeurs, machinists, motorcycle repairs, welders, and more. Apply via Rollin Wilson, branch chairman, Military Training Camps Association, 108 South Court St. for blanks and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin J. Wilsey
South Court Street
Welder
Rollin Wilson
Military Training Camps Association
South Court St
Lawyers Committee on War Service offers free aid to soldiers
The Lawyers Committee on War Service in Jefferson county announces all local lawyers are members and will provide free advice to soldiers sailors and dependents on government relief matters. Individuals may seek assistence from any member for just treatment and quality service without charge led by J. S. McKenney chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Lawyers Committee On
J. S. McKenney
Chm. Lawyers Com
Local Trades and Contact Details
Repair work offered with prompt attention. C. E. Haynes at the third door north of Savings Bank, phone 357. John Vogelsang piano tuner lists phone 2412.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Haynes
North Savings Bank
John Vogelsang
Vulcanizing Services Offered at West Burlington Tire Shop
For vulcanizing see Smith at the tire shop on West Burlington Street, 205tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
West Burlington St
West
Burlington Street
J. L. Smith
Civil Service Exams Offered for Iowa Jobs
Civil Service Examinations for Iowa run November 2 to December 7. Twelve thousand clerk positions available with a salary of 1200 dollars. Experience not required. Men and women seeking government positions may write for free details to AREB Terry at 258 Columbia Building Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Iowa
Areb, Terry
Civil Service Examiner
Columbia Building
Washington
Storage of Soft Coal Warns of Fire Hazard
Large quantities of soft coal stored by mercantile establishments and industries raise fire risks from spontaneous combustion as winter shortages loom. The Fuel Administration recommends basement and open storage precautions, including using walnut sized coal, avoiding fine dust, keeping coal away from hot surfaces, not mixing ashes, wetting only usable portions, and removing oily waste. Regular cleaning of flues and chimneys is advised.
Postponed chicken supper at Presbyterian church
A chicken supper planned for October 17 at the Presbyterian church is postponed until further notice. For shoe repairs, bring items to W. L. Lambert at the second door east of Boyd's grocery in New Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. L. Lambert
Boyd's
New Chicago
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J. W. Howard
Chicago
Frank Fourt
Mt. Pleasant
Forest Braden
Rock Island
Fred Jericho
H. J. Hogan
Ottumwa
Fred Klicker
Satuday
Mrs. H. E. Snyder
Mrs. Gilbert McKee
C. M. van Patten
Washington St
Carrie Brown
Los Angeles
California
M. C. Garst
Witfield
R. L. McGugin
Mister and
Mary
Mrs
Manton Hemer
Alice Stever
Anna Keller
Nelda O'Neil
Bell Za Harris
Julia O'Neil
Vernal Shehy
Wernard
Francis O'Neil
John Millane
Felix Pauls
Parsons College
Iowa City
K. J. Reiste
Des Moines
Leeper
Arthur Anderson
Dover
New Jersey
Lockridge
Official Health Bulletin
Blue
Washington, D. C
Alfonso of
United States
Europe
National Research Council
United States Hygienic Laboratory
Ford
Plater
North Dakota
Ohios
C. C. Lesher
A. J. Boyd
Kodak Finishing
West Pocket
Gaumers’ Drug Store
A. W. Switzer
N. Third St
Blue Grass Tire Shop
Frank DR. Kerrick
Tribune
Prone
Souse
John T. Davies
Evening Tribune
The
Des Moines Evening Tribune
Des Moines, Iowa
Fairfield Daily Journal
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