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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
8
In Washington the war draft classification moves forward as local boards finish classifying men from ages 19 to 45. With epidemic conditions cited, the general staff foresees continued suspension of October draft calls though a large future call is anticipated.
Soldiers at Mills Camp Long Island faced an accidental aircraft machine gun discharge. One private died. two others seriously wounded, including William H Hal. H M Larry and W Brown also hurt. Homes nearby in Me Bambers Til. Airplane fled toward Waterbury Connecticut.
The Portuguese government declares a state of siege for all Portuguese territory. The president serves as commander in chief directing military and naval forces in the country. The regime suppresses normal civil authority under emergency rule.
Eilie A Stout born January 2817 departed October 1 1918 aged 40 years 9 months. She married February 15 1894 to Wm McWhirter and had five children Florence Nina Wingh Clifford Eva Mae all surviving. Funeral details note her long service with Ebenezer Christian church.
The Military Training Camps association in the 108 South Court area seeks 20000 men by midnight October 27 for the motor transport corps. Positions include blacksmiths carpenters machinists electricians and drivers. Applications require blanks and further information. no delays.
Amsterdam dispatch dated October 15 reports Turkey's new cabinet headed by Tewfik Pasha accepting a separate peace with the Entente due to military strain. The central powers asked Turkey to await notes with President Wilson, but no reply had been received.
Berlin dispatch says Lenin accuses Trotsky of backing a counter revolution amid a great conflict between the Russian premier and the foreign minister. The Copenhagen telegraph source notes heightened tension within the Soviet leadership.
London dispatch reports Serbian troops captured Nish on Saturday and took control of enemy works north of the town. French cavalry have occupied Bela Palanka as part of the operations in the region.
Dispatches describe an American allied air Armada repelling a major counter attack. Accounts cite 450 aircraft, the largest air assault in history, while ground guns reportedly downed 82 enemy planes and Pershing's forces pushed the retreat. Paris Matin notes Von Bohn’s army retreating alongside Bulgarians.
Mrs. Louise Krueger and her son Frank were bound over to circuit court on a charge of killing Harry Jensen during a September 14 fight between a posse and the Krueger brothers. Jensen died in the clash as the Krueger group resisted arrest. Mrs Krueger was at home with her sons when the confrontation occurred.
Washington reports on western front maps showing military experts say only blind folly would push German forces to resist west of the Rhine. They claim no army can endure the pressure at its two vital points as the offensive tightens.
Edwin Stevenson describes a whirlwind London trip from Cowshott Camp England on August 29 1918. He details inspections at camp London sights Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace St Pauls Cathedral the Tower of London a musical at His Majestys Theatre and Rembrandt gallery plus mosquitos and family greetings from Libertyville. He notes finishing with high marks at pistol training and hopes for future letters from Pearl.
Multiple rural ads list items for sale including a Harley Davidson twin motorcycle cheap if taken by Saturday and various livestock like full blooded Plymouth Rock and White Wyandotte cockerels. Also offered are a 30 acre home near the city with modern house, barn, outbuildings, a Riverside cook stove and trade equity in 100 acres near Fairfield for a dwelling.
Classified listings show multiple rental ads for houses and rooms on East Adams Street East Monroe Street West Grimes Street and South Main plus job and service requests. Entries include names and contact numbers with brief descriptions of rooms houses and terms.
Lost Schaffer Fountain Pen with initials F W H found. Call 278 T W Hannah at 256-19. Lost log chain Monday on Libertyville road or 6th St phone 8513 H D Hiatt at 249-16. Lost shoe right foot on Blue Grass road west of city call 2358. Reward offered. Strayed or stolen 13 black shirts from R I yards call 411 or see Harry Ball.
Classified ad seeks a modern five or six room house within walking distance to the college. Respond to H. E. S. at the Journal address 259. Also multiple help wanted notes including a dining room girl and a dishwasher at local establishments. A branch manager is advertised with a $1,000 cash bond and requires immediate start and leadership of a large salesforce.
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