Merwin Allender Appointed Beef Producers' Association Rep
Merwin Allender, noted Jefferson county farmer, has been named Association Representative for the Beef Producers' Association succeeding Paul C. Tomlinson of Ames who resigned. He will spend much of his time away from the county but plans to keep his Salina area farm home.
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Merwin Allender
Jefferson County
Mr. Allender
Beef Producers’ Association
Paul C. Tomlinson
Ames
Salina
Local Guests and Visits Highlight Community News
Washington resident Miss Mary McKenzie is the guest of C R B Kelr. John Briggs of Lockridge visited in the city Sunday. P H Fisher is able to be out again after illness with Spanish influenza. Mrs William Allen returned home after a few days’ visit. In Hedrick Mr and Mrs Marion Tracey of Brookville spent Sunday with the Geo Travey family. Mina Olive Connell of Devonport is a guest of relatives and friends in this city. Mine Marriott McCampbell of Des Moines is a guest of relatives and friends here. Mr and Mrs T F Higley returned from an extended visit in Atlanta Georgia. The Methodist Ladies will not meet to make hospital garments this week. Mika Nettie Stneker left this morning for Camp Dodge to nurse in the hospital there. A H Neller Frank Sullivan and Leonard Sullivan motor to Waterloo today.
Military leaders urge sustained effort and manpower
Fragmentary text depicts officials warning that there must be no letup in the flow of men and arms, with references to the War Department and Secretary Baker, amid continuing intensive study and strategic discussion. The passage emphasizes resolve and continued mobilization.
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Department
Public health closures in Fairfield over influenza outbreak
Fairfield closes theaters churches schools and public meetings as a precaution against influenza. One new case is reported today and one death occurred at the hospital. Prohibition covers public gatherings. stores remain open with warnings about crowds coughing and sneezing. The order will be withdrawn when conditions warrant.
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Fairfield
Board of Health
County Agent H C Ferguson Tenders His Resignation
County Farm Agent H C Ferguson has tendered his resignation effective December 1. He has been Jefferson County's first county agent, serving about a year, and plans to return to farming near Lisbon.
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H. C. Ferguson
Ferguson
Jefferson County
Lisbon
Saxons Condemn Kaiser Urges His Withdrawal
Paris dispatch cites the Volks Zeitung of Leipsic calling the German emperor responsible for the war crisis. It argues Wilhelm II must yield and withdraw to allow better peace terms, noting his sacrifice stance and alleged readiness to shed troops and lives.
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Paris
Volks Zeitung
Leipsic
Saxony
Switzerland
Wilton
Tsss
French scientists isolate Spanish influenza agent
Two French scientists have isolated the infectious agent responsible for the Spanish influenza, according to a Tunis de patents the Stuun report, detailing progress in isolating the causative pathogen.
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Paria
Setentiaix
A. Tunis de
Life of Irvin Simons Ends in Fairfield
Irvin Simons born December 3 1597 in Ottumwa Iowa died October 9 1918 at Fairfield age 20 years 9 months 8 days. He lived in Marengo and Washington before moving to Fairfield six years ago. A 1517 high school graduate he was popular in athletics and church members recall his quiet devoted life. He leaves parents a brother Karl and sisters Rena Mildred and Ethel. Funeral services were held at the family home Friday afternoon with R M Polly of the Christian church officiating.
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Fairfeld
Fairfield
Marenge
Washington
Ife
Irvin
Christ
Christian Church
Loyal Sons Bible Clasagna
Galtle
Karl
Rena
Mildred
Ethel
Bey
R. MH
Polly
Board of Farmers Aids Deferred Classifications Plan
The draft deferred classifications for Jefferson county and other First district counties will be granted with help from agricultural interests. Claims move from the school district co operator to township Farm Emergency director to the county board of three, then to the county farm agent and on to the district director in Des Moines. The process runs beside the exemption board with joint review by the farm bureau and exemption board. County advisory members are O. J. Johnston, J. F. Mann, and R. L. McWhirter.
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Jefferson County
Wll
Th County
Farm Emergency Bureau
Distretchord
Des Mones
Farm Bureau Organization
O. J. Johnston
J. F. Mann
R. L. McWhirter
Mrs P J Sherlock Dies of Spanish Influenza
Mrs P J Sherlock wife of Dr P J Sherlock of Lockridge died at Jefferson County Hospital at noon after a brief illness from Spanish influenza and pneumonia. Survived by husband a three year old son Howard her parents Mr and Mrs Chris Graber of this city and several siblings. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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P. J. Sherlock
Lockridge
Jefferson County Hospital
Sherlock
Chris Graber
E. A. Smith
H. R. Rauscher
Mt. Sterling
Charles McLaughlin
Butler
James Dietrick
New London
Harry Graber
Memphis
Jesse Graber
France
Eugene
Local visitors from Glendale and Bloomfield visit area friends
Hiram Heaton of Glendale and Mrs. William Downey of Hedarick are guests today of relatives and friends in the city. William Gifford of Bloomfield spent yesterday with relatives.
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Wm. Gifford
Bloomfield
Mrs M Maraden Returns Home After Mother's Death
Mrs M Maraden traveled from Ottumwa to attend her mother's death and has returned home.
Probable list of men bound for Camp Greenleaf
The article lists Jefferson County men likely to leave Fairfield for Camp Greenleaf Georgia during the five day period starting October 21. Named individuals include Clinton R McGahan Grover C Petzinger Velmer M Bell Charles F Liggett George A Harper Albert J Fritz R Fred Miller Fred L Peebler Arthur Sable Walter Chapins M W Miller Guy E Maxwell John D Garber Raymond Jacobs Guy R Black Francis Benda Fay O Champa Norman J Atwell Fred Lee Gallugo Clarence W Finney Bernard C O Neil John S Campbell.
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Jefferson County
Fairfield
Camp Greenleaf
Lytte
Georgia
Clinton R. McGahan
Grover C. Petzinger
Velmer M. Bell
Charles F. Liggett
George A. Harper
Albert J. Fritz
R. Fred Miller
Fred L. Peebler
Arthur Sable
Walter Chapins
M. W. Miller
Guy E. Maxwell
John D. Garber
Raymond Jacobs
Guy R. Black
Francis Benda
Fay
Champa
Norman J. Atwell
Notice on lodge meetings and member’s home return
Jefferson Lodge No 4 IOOF will hold no meetings while the closing order is in effect. By order of N G Miss Mabel Gantz has returned home from a two months visit with relatives and friends at Clarks Neb.
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Jefferson Lodge No. 4
N. G
Mabel Gantz
Clarks, Neb
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