Pringe Urges Germany to Ready for War if Peace Fails
Oct 24 Mooperhaven Prince Max declares peace talks with Washington at a critical point. He warns Germany to prepare for defense if Wilson’s conditions prompt a peace of violence, urging restraint and urging Reichstag debate, while stressing the need for clear future policy. He says the German people deserve definite answers on peace and security.
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Mooperhaven
Leriin
Washington
Prince Max
Wilson
Tam
Reichstag
Bern
Yankee airmen down two seater and balloon near Verian
Lieut Sidney White of Elisabeth City North Carolina shot down a German two seater near Verian Ort with the American Army Northwest. He also helped by felling five other enemy planes that came to assist. Lieut Wier Cook of Alderson Indiana shot down a balloon.
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Verian
Y S Transport Sinks Barge at Atlantic Port
An American transport with 3000 tons of coal sank after a night incident at Atlantic Port. Four men aboard the barge were rescued by a tug. The transport itself was not damaged and remained afloat.
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Atlantic
Mrce
Lake Borgne Sinks Off France After Striking Rock
The American cargo steamship Lake Borgne sank off the coast of France after hitting a rock. The navy department announced the loss of life from the incident amid the rescue and salvage operations continuing in the area.
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Waehneton
France
Mai
Navy Department
Scientists urge common sense over influenza fears
Des Moines reports a flu committee urges use of basic Christian Science principles and common sense to combat the epidemic. Dr W C Witte says fear drives infections. Camp Dodge Christian Scientists stay healthy by mindset. Officials push preventive measures and sanitation, library slips advise influenza prevention with each loan.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Marshal Miller
Trades and Labor Assembly
W. C. Witte
H. W. Byers
Witte
Forrest B. “Spauldingerty
Soldier of Iowa Dies in Service in World War I
William Lee Russell of Abingdon Jefferson County born January 14 1897 died October 6 1918 at age 21 serving three months and 18 days in the US Navy He volunteered June 18 1918 served at Great Lakes Hampton Roads Vermone and Solace hospital sick with bronchial pneumonia his death mourned by his family and community as a first and valued sacrifice for his country
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William Lee Russell
Abingdon
Iowa
Jefferson County
Navy Department of the United States
Great Lakes
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Samuel
Rosa Russell
Willie
Blood Rich Iron and Phosphate Tonic Promises Recovery
Advertises Phosphated Iron capsules as a natural tonic to combat lingering effects of Spanish influenza Grippe or hard colds. Claims iron and phosphates restore blood quality, improve digestion sleep and color, and boost immunity. Warns against iron pills and ensures genuine product in capsule form.
Unnamed Man Converts to Methodist Faith in 1917
The text notes that Willier, though not a church member, joined the Methodist faith during the winter of 1917 and has since shown continued adherence to the faith.
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Willier
Typewriter sales and rentals offered nationwide
Fairfield Modern Business advertises new and used typewriters for sale or rent. It lists all makes and prices and notes contact at College Junkin Block Main Street. Do not phone call instructions are unclear.
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Fairfield Modern Business
College
Junkin Block
Main Street
For Sale Classified Items and Items for Trade
A list of for sale notices including a sow and pigs, several houses for sale with land and outbuildings, two collars, chickens, Rhode Island Red cockerels, butternuts, and a trade offer for 100 acres near Fairfield. Contacts include multiple phone numbers and addresses such as 4527 2723 303 Grimes Street 53 East Stone Street 809 South Fifth Street 203 North 6th Street 509 South Second and box 28 Fairfield Ta.
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Fast Grimes Street
East Stone St
South Fifth Street
Rhode Island
Guy Donovan
North 6Th Street
Earnest Call for 20000 Men by Midnight October 27
Urgent appeal for 20000 volunteers to join the motor transport corps by midnight October 27. Positions include blacksmiths carpenters chauffeurs machinists motorcycle repairers plumbers welders and more. Apply to 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
Pford
Rollin Wilson
Military Training Camps Association
South Court St
Railroad Time Tables C B Q No 5 to McCook and Denver
East and west bound schedules list trains with numbers and times from Chicago to McCook Denver and nearby locales. Notable departures include No 5 1258 am No 3 647 am No 9 356 pm No 6 229 pm and No 4 1002 pm with connections to Omaha Burlington Peoria and Ottawa.
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Denver
Chicago
McCook
Ottawa
Creston
Peoria
Omaha
Ely's Cream Balm Offer Gives Instant Cold Relief
An ad copy pitches Fly's Crem Bale to treat nasal congestion from colds or catarrh. It recommends applying a small amount of the antiseptic cream inside the nose to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and relieve swelling, claiming quick relief.
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Rei
Algeria
Ely
For Sale Furniture At Sacrifice Or Trade
About $600 worth of nearly new furniture offered for sale at once. Trade possible for a Ford car. Contact J. A. Wyatt at 600 South Depot Street, phone 1612.
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South
4Th St
Ford Car
J. A. Wyatt
South Depot
For Rent One Half of Double House On Ground Floor
For rent one half of a double house six rooms all on the ground floor at 410 South Depot St. Also another rental: Good Cottage. See Samuel Culler.
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Mil
South Depot St
Samuel Culler
Help wanted ads span jobs and households in local notices
Multiple classified requests list kitchen help at Iowa Lunch Room 282 Government, washing at 807 West Lowe Street, farm owner seeking buyer, branch manager for a new patriotic venture in Fairfield, cooking and housework helper at Ballard Hall Parsons College, and an elderly companion for a family. Contact details provided or box numbers for each listing.
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Iowa
J. C. Leonard
Civil Service
Kendis Buldng
Washington
Fairfield
Prtzes
W. Madison St
Chicago
Ballard Hall Parsons College
Lost Glasses Found on South Square
On the south side of the square a pair of glasses in a case with the owner’s name inside. Finder please return to the Journal office.
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Jounal
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