Death of Fred Jones in Iowa City from influenza
Fred Jones son of Mr and Mrs Al gon Jones of Pleasant Plain died yesterday at the hospital in Iowa City after Spanish influenza and pneumonia. He had recently entered the Student Army Training Corps at Iowa City and was taken ill shortly after. He is survived by his parents a brother Carl stationed at a western army camp and a sister Mildred. The body will be brought to Pleasant Plain and funeral arrangements will be made.
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Fred Jones
Algon Jones
Pleasant Plain
Gowa City
Student Army Training Corps
Iowa Cty
Carl
Esstern Army Camp
Mildred
Benjam in J Adkins War Hero Remembered in Fairfield
Benjamin J Adkins born Sept 9 1896 in Wairfield Iowa grew to manhood in Fairfield He enlisted June 1917 and joined the Rainbow Division in France He was wounded Sept 10 and died Sept 22 1917 in battle He left his father and three brothers George Harry and Ernest He was active in the Christian church Loyal Sons Bible Class and a neighborhood Bible class memorial service held Oct 16 at his home led by Rev R H Polly and Ray C Behner
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Benjamin J. Adkins
Wairfield
Iowa
Des Moines
France
Gover
Fairfield
Clifford Dimmitt
Benjamin
Christian Church
Loyal Sons
George
Harry
Ernest
South Fifth Street
R. H. Polly
The
Ray
CC. Behner
Free Methodist Earch
Order on Liquor Not O K'd
Chicago reports Attorney General T W Gregory says Chicago liquor regulations issued by Clabaugh were unauthorized and not consulted with Justice Department officers. He notes federal power lies with the presidency under the federal service act but supports local authorities enforcing the act. The order barred bottle liquor sales to strangers who did not sign their name and address.
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Chicago
John J. Bradley
Wnited
T. W. Gregory
Clabaugh
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
United States
Senator Poin Dexter Challenges Atrocity Tale In Senate
Senator Poin Dexter read a letter from Dr T H Howare of St Louis claiming Sergt A B Cole of East Liverpool who served in France with Canadian forces had affidavits to prove the crucifixion by German bayonets story. He cited the CP I committee's denial as supporting his criticism of alleged atrocity propaganda.
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Washington
Poindexter
Senate
T. H. Howare
St. Louis
A. B. Cole
East Liverpool
France
Pom Mexter
Committee of Public Information
War bills total 36 billion in Sixty-fifth Congress record
Senator Martin of Virginia, Democratic leader, read in the senate a record of the second session noting war effort achievements. The statement cites two key war measures and reports appropriations totaling 36,298,405,125 have been authorized.
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Washington
Martin
Virginia
Senate
Congress
French sugar mills shown destroyed by German troops
France relies on imports as German control of sugar beet land limits supply. French rationing slashes domestic sugar to about 18 pounds per person annually, with total consumption around 600000 tons versus prewar output of 750000 tons.
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United States Food Administration
France
Americans Vanquish German Planes in Verdun Pursuit
American pursuit squads claim 17 German machines down with no losses on Oct 22 near Verdun. Notable pilots include Lieut Charles Dolive of Chicago and Lieut Cleveland McDermott of Syracuse among others. Meuse Argonne offensives saw 19 German aircraft down while 15 American planes were lost or damaged. An additional note advertises used typewriters for sale or rent at Fairfield Modern Business College.
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Verdun
Charles Dolive
Chicago
Cleveland McDermott
Syracuse
Chester Wright
Brookline
Mass
Albert Weatherhead
Cleveland, C
Viere Cook
Muncie
Ind
Sumner Sewall
Bath
Lowell Harding
Washington, D. C
W. E. Goulding
New York
Clinton Jones
San Francisco
McDermott
Brieulles
Earnest Call for 20000 Men for Motor Transport Corps
A urgent appeal seeks 20000 volunteers to join the motor transport corps by midnight October 27. Positions include blacksmiths carpenters chauffeurs machinists and welders with skilled roles such as tool room machinist electro radiator repairer road tester and trouble shooters. Apply via Rollin Wilson branch chairman Military Training Camps Association 108 South Court St for blanks and details.
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Rollin J. Wilson
South Court Street
Motor Transport Corps
Rollin Wilson
The
Military Training Camps Association
South Court St
Made-In-America Ink Offered At Fairfield Office
The Made-In-America Ink promotes fountain pen use and general writing needs. Available through the Modern Business College office on South Main Street in the Junkin Block Fairfield Iowa by the American Ink Co.
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Fairfield Modern Business College
Junkin Block
Main Street
Office of Modern Business College
South Main Street
Junkin
Fairfield
Iowa
American Ink Co
For Sale and Trade Ads From Local Notices
A series of classified notices listing items for sale including Ben Davis apples at 31.25 per bushel and various household goods. Also numerous rental offers and a trade proposal for 100 acres near Fairfield, with contact details and phone numbers. The items span dining sets, furniture, chickens, a Riverside cook stove, and orchard land.
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Ben Davis
Phone
Government needs twelve thousand clerks ad drives job seekers
Government positions advertised with Iowa examinations on November 2 and December 7. Salary 1200 dollars. Experience not required. Men and women may write for free particulars to J C Leonard former Civil Service Examiner 275 Kends Building Washington. Also notices for help at home and farm, business opportunities, and lost auto license number 288578.
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Iowa
J. C. Leonard
Civil Service
Kends Buldng
Washington
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Senator Poindexter
U. S
Ford
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Phce
Ifth Street
Rhode Island
Guy Donovan
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South 4Th St
Ford Car
J. A. Wyatt
South Depot Steel
A _ Riverside cook stove
Grimes
W. Hempstead
Lloyd Tally
Jefferson Co
Abstract & Loan Co
South Main
Eally
Gaumer Bros
Holland Rusk
Howeachore
FREY
Holland
South Depot St
West Lowe Street
Dora Rundle
E. Briggs
T. F. Higby
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
Prtzes
W. Madison St
Ill
Ballard Hall Parsons College
Journal
Grandpa
Beaver Soap Company
Dayton, Ohio
Evening Tribune
Tribune
Spectal
Des Moines Evening Tribune
Des Moines, Iowa
Fairfield Daily Journal
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