German surrender reported as Bulgars join in Balkans push
A British service release cites up to 90 000 Germans and 2 000 guns surrendered after Bulgarian and German forces in the Balkans capitulated. The statement notes heavy material losses and mentions officers including five generals. The report also says operations progress south of Nis as German officials acknowledge losses.
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Paris
Letice
Bngh Hiowar
Bent
Nis
London
Jts
Balkans
High authority comments on German surrender prospects
A London dispatch reports a high authority stating Germany may evacuate occupied areas and that Belgian troops will move into Belgium. It notes potential immediate actions after evacuation and that allied notes on Wilson’s terms were exchanged.
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London
Reah
Wilson
Shah
Garrean
Amsterdam
Berin
Carre-Spont
Germany
Beleimn
Wison
Figures show what your dollars will do for your son
The article urges Liberty Loan bond buyers to consider the real costs of war gear. It explains a hundred dollar bond funds clothing and sleeping gear, meals, and months of camp, then lists weapon and artillery costs and argues that every dollar spent supports the entire war effort and the sacrifice of servicemen.
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Tillie Geezer
Letters From Camp Dix Describes War Strain And Replacements
A September 30 1918 letter from Camp Dix details sickness among troops and high casualties while noting the shift of personnel. The writer recalls Chateau Thierry memories and Pershing's bold forecast, laments losses, and stresses the difficulty of keeping a trained core as men depart or are reassigned. He mentions 269 men in the company, only seven enlisted men from Fairfield homes, and compares past and present rosters.
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Rulon
Poth
Greente
Bob Fulton
Dad
New York
Chateau Thierry
Pershing
Hell
Heaven
Hoboken
Charley
J. P. Foreman
Vedra
Fairfield
Camp Cody
Letter From World War I Soldier In France August 1918
A soldier writes to his mother from the battlefront in France on August 23 1918 detailing supper of coffee bread and beef with figs, nightly air raids and anti aircraft volleys, wait for home news, and hopes for a safe return. He mentions receiving letters from Chicago and New York and promises to keep family updated as conditions allow.
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New York
Chicago
Helping the Enemy sample outfit and full particulars
Help wanted and sale notice styled as old class ad items. A Buffalo NY publisher lists a 50 cent sample outfit with full particulars titled Silver for sale. An inquiry for a housekeeper to care for small children is posted at 610 W Kirkwood under H F Keltner. A Fairfield Steam Laundry seeks a man at once, reference 192-tf.
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Buffalo Music Pubishing Co
Brisbane
Buffalo
New York
Fairfield
FOR SALE AND RENT NOTICE WITH VARIOUS LISTINGS
A column of miscellaneous real estate and rental ads includes choice Rhode Island Red roosters, a 30 acre farm near the city, a modern ten room home, sorghum stock, a Riverside cook store, and property trades. Also listings for four to seven room houses, ground floor apartments, and a listed four room rental with garden space. Contact names and phone numbers are given for each item.
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Gilbert McKee
West Grimes St
Ida Mintonye
South Main
Lloyd Tadly
Jefferson Co
Abstract & Loan Co
Malleable Iron Plant
Pr. de Marsh
Wanted Branch Manager for War-Era National Campaign
An established firm once a large steel products manufacturer seeks a high-grade manager to open a Fairfield branch. Must start within two weeks and direct a large sales force. $1,000 cash bond required. Commission earnings exceed $5,000 annually. National advertising campaign under way. Write President, 500 Advertising Blog, 123 W Madison St, Chicago IL.
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Pbranch
Fairfield
Prtzes
W. Madison St
Chicago
Ill
H. C. Alston
Ballard Hall Parsons College
Onus
Ely’s Cream Publicized as Cold Remedy
An advertisement extols Ely's Cream for clearing nasal passages from cold or catarrh. It promises soothing relief by opening the airways and easing inflammation in the nostrils and head, claiming widespread effectiveness.
Lost items and rewards notice from local paper
Estray notices describe a man's shirt, a baby’s patent leather slipper, and thin black shoes from R. J. yards. Rewards offered for return. contact Journal office or call 411 to reach Harry Ball.
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Blue Grass
Journal Office
R. J
Harry
Ball
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Berlin
Nish
Camp Dix
France
Bom Th Herg
Rhode Island
Red Roosters
Harry Culbertson
M. Holgate
Geo. M. Bennett
4Th St
A. C. Fisher
Riverside Cook Store
W. Grimes
Iowa
Eorn
Bend
Formu
Brassieres
Bolero
W. B
W.B. Forma Brassieres
Asetts W.B
WW. B. CO
W. B. Reduso
Weingarten Bros., Inc
New Yorke Chicago
Odin
Canada
Jefferson
Fair Grounds
Jefferson County
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