Fred Jones Dies in Iowa City Hospital From Influenza
Fred Jones son of Mr and Mrs Al gon Jones of Pleasant Plain died yesterday at the hospital in Iowa City after influenza and pneumonia. He enlisted in the Student Army Training Corps at Iowa City recently and had been ill shortly. He is survived by his parents a brother Carl stationed at an eastern army camp and a sister Mildred. The body will be brought to Pleasant Plain for funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Fred Jones
Algon Jones
Pleasant Plain
Jews City
Student Army Training Corps
Iowa City
Ore
Carl
Mildred
Death of Benjamin J. Adkins in World War I
Benjamin J. Adkins born September 9 1896 in Weakrefield Iowa enlisted June 1917 with Company M Rainbow Division. He fought in France and was wounded September 10 died September 12 two days before his Fairfield chum Clifford Dimmitt. He left a father and three brothers George Harry Ernest. Memorial service held October 16 at home led by Rev R H Polly and Ray Bebner.
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Benjamin J. Adkins
Weakrfield
Iowa
Company M
Des Moines
Rainbow
France
Fairfield
Clifford Dimmitt
Benjamin
Christian Church
Loyal Sons
George
Harry
Ernest
South Fifth Street
R. H. Polly
The
Ray
Bebner
Free Methodist Church
ORDER ON LIQUOR NOT OK'D
Chicago reports Attorney General Gregory criticized local liquor rules as unauthorized and urged regulations from proper local authorities. The note discusses a Chicago order banning bottle goods sales to strangers unless identity and address are provided.
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Gregory
Chicago
T John J. Bradley
Sixtes Marshal
T. W. Gregory
Chihwugh
Rean of Investigation
Department of Justices
United States
Senator Poin Dexter Attacks Atrocities Charge Over Crusified Soldier
Senator Poin dexter of Washington read a letter from Dr T W M Powars of St. Louis claiming A B Cole of East Liverpool served with Canadian forces and was crucified on a gun carriage in France. The letter was used in a speech criticizing the committee on public information which he argued spread belief German atrocities have ceased. the committee denied the crucifixion tale.
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Washington, Orl
Poindexter
Washington
Senate
T. WM. Powars
St. Louis
A. B. Cole
East Liverpool
France
Poly Mexter
Committee On Public Information
War Bills Record Highlights Major United War Efforts
Senator Martin of Virginia presents in senate records the second session achievements of the sixty fifth congress. It cites two key war aims and notes appropriations totaling 12% have been authorized for war prosecution.
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Washington
Martin
Virginia
Senate
France Depends on Imported Sugar After War Losses
German forces control most French sugar beet land forcing France to import sugar. French rationing limits domestic use to about 18 pounds per person annually, cutting consumption to 600000 tons from prewar output around 750000 tons.
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France
Ocean
United States Food Administration
Rance
Americans Vanquish German Air Formations Over Verdun Front
American pursuit planes downed 17 German machines near Verdun as the Meuse Argonne offensive opened with 19 German planes shot down on day one. Several American pilots earned victories including Lieut. Charles Douve and Lieut. Cleveland McDermott, with no American aircraft lost.
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Verdun
Charles Douve
Chicago
Cleveland McDermott
Syracuse
Chester Wright
Brookline
Mass
Albert Weatherhead
Cleveland
Wiere Cook
Munele
Ind
Sumner Sewall
Bath
Lowell Harding
Washington, D. C
W. Ek. Goulding
New York
Clinton Jones
San Francisco
Remington Vernon
Dickinson Este
Philadelphia
Wright
Harding
Charles Biddle
Andalusia
William A. Stovall
Stovall
Miss
Walter Evers
Columbus
McDermott
Brieules
Infantevinen
Earnest Call for 20 000 Men by Midnight Oct 27
The notice calls for 20 000 men for a motor transport corps to be drafted by midnight October 27. It lists needed trades including blacksmiths carpenters chauffeurs machinists plumbers welders and more. Rollin Wilson, branch chairman of the Military Training Camps association at 108 South Court St, handles applications.
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Rollin J. Wilson
South Court Street
Rollin Wilson
Military Training Camps Association
South Court St
Typewriter sale and rental at Fairfield College
Local ad offers to buy or rent typewriters of all makes and prices. Interested buyers should call at Fairfield Modern Business College in the Junkin Block on South Main Street.
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Fairfield Modern Business College
Junkin Block
Main Street
For Sale Classified Items From People’s Column
Numerous ads list items for sale or trade including Ben Davis apples at 51.25 per bushel and furniture for sale worth around 600 dollars. Other notices offer house with land near square, chickens Rhode Island Red stock, dining table set, a Riverside cook stove, butter nuts, and a 100 acre equity trade near Fairfield. Addresses and phone numbers accompany each listing for buyers to contact.
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Ben Davis
For Rent Five and Six Room Houses in Town
Rental notices list a five room house four blocks from the square with reasonable rent and contact options at 2364 or 400 W Hempstead including Lloyd Tally at Jefferson Co 237-15 Abstract and Loan Co. Also a six room house on South Main close in is available.
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W. Hempstead
Lloyd Tally
Jefferson Co
Abstract & Loan Co
South Main
American Ink Co Advertises Printer Ink in Fairfield
The notice promotes the American Ink Co product line labeled as the best ink for fountain pens and general use. A bee manager is attached to the Modern Business College on South Main Street in the Junkin Block, Fairfield, Iowa.
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Office of Modern Business College
South Main Street
Junkin
Fairfield
Iowa
American Ink Co
For Rent One Half of Double at 410 South Depot St
Renting one side of a duplex at 410 South Depot Street. Call 272-23 for details and availability.
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South Depot St
Government needs 12000 clerks for exams in Iowa
Government positions sought by ads for 12 000 clerks with exams on November 2 and December 7. Salary 1200. Unnecessary to have experience. Applicants urged to write J C Leonard 275 Kenois Building Washington for details. Also various employment notices including housework, farm sale inquiry, and a branch manager position with a $1000 cash bond.
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Iowa
Civil Service
Kenois Buldng
Washington
American Women Lead the World in Health and Vitality
A promotional piece extols American women as healthier more beautiful and intelligent citing iron phosphate tonics as essential. It claims improved nerves vigor and happiness from Phosphated Iron and urges demand for genuine capsule preparations from doctors and patients.
National advertising campaign seeks prizeworthy reps in war economy
War era ads solicit replies from profits minded agents ready to earn over 5000 yearly on a commission basis. Sales manager aids in building forces and opening a branch. Requires cash bond or strong reputation. Address 500 Advertising Bldg Chicago Ill. Also notes jobs at Ballard Hall Parsons College cooking and housekeeping and an elderly companion for a private family. Lost auto license 288578 contact Journal office.
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Prtzes
W. Madison St
Chicago
Ill
Ballard Hall Parsons College
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