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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
8
Mapenhaven Oct 24 Prince Max German chancellor urges Reichstag to limit debate on Wilson peace notes. He says the German people seek peace but must prepare for either peaceful settlement or total defense if war resumes. He stresses readiness and cautious public discussion.
A Des Moines plea urged applying Christian Science principles and calm thinking to the influenza epidemic. Dr. Witte and other officials argued fear fuels illness, promoted sanitation, quarantine compliance, and that preventive measures should be publicized. Library slips stress Spanish flu precautions.
Verdun dispatch reports Lieut Sidney White of Elizabeth City North Carolina bringing down a German two seater plane and fending off five pursuing enemy Marines. Lieutenant Wier of Anderson Indiana reportedly shot down no balloon during the engagement.
An American transport rammed and sank near Atlantic Port on October 24. Three loaded barges carried 3 000 tons of coal. Four men aboard were rescued by a tug. the transport itself was not damaged.
Washington reports the American cargo steamship Lake Meremene sank after hitting a rock off the French coast. No loss of life occurred.
The passage notes Willie was not initially part of any church but converted to Methodism in the winter of 1917 and has since shown continued commitment to the faith.
Local ad offers to buy or rent Typewriters of all makes and prices. Contact Fairfield Modern Business at College Junkin Block So Main Street by calling instead of phoning.
Classified notice listing various sale items and trades including a sow with pigs a large house two smaller houses with land and outbuildings chickens and roosters furniture dining table chairs and offers to trade 100 acres near Fairfield box 28 and contact phone numbers 4527 2723 503 South Second and 809 South Fifth Street with addresses and prices mixed in a dense local ad column
Good cottage available at 4190 South Depot St. contact Samuel Culler for details.
Classifieds seeking kitchen help at Iowa Lunch Room and multiple help-wanted notices across Iowa and Minnesota. Listings include government clerks recruitment with salaries, domestic help at West Lowe Street residence, farming owner outreach, branch manager for a patriotic war enterprise, cooking assistant for Ballard Hall Parsons College, and a companion/housekeeper for a family. Includes contact details and delivery mechanisms.
William Lee Russell born January 14 1897 near Abingdon Iowa died October 6 1918 at age 21 after serving in the navy from June 18 1918. He trained at Great Lakes and Hampton Roads aboard Vermone later transferred to Solace hospital ship with bronchial pneumonia. He died at 5 55 p.m. October 6 and is mourned by his parents Samuel and Rosa Russell siblings and many friends.
An advising note urges recovering patients of Spanish influenza or grippe to build strength by boosting blood quality with iron and phosphates. Doctors cite iron rich blood aiding recovery, better digestion, sleep, and appearance. capsules are recommended over pills for phosphated iron.
The Military Training Camps association urges 20000 men to join the motor transport corps by midnight October 27. Roles include blacksmiths carpenters chauffeurs machinists motorcycle repairers platers radiators testers welders and more. Apply through Rollin Wilson branch chairman at 108 South Court St for blanks and details.
610 South 4th St. phone 1745 offers about $600 worth of furniture nearly new for sale at sacrifice if taken at once. Willing to trade for a Ford car. J. A. Wyatt contact 600 South Depot sheet. Phone 1612. 264-24
On the south side of the square a pair of glasses in a case with the owner's name inside was found. Finder should return them to the Journal office.
Listing of eastbound and westbound train numbers with cities and departure or arrival times including No 5 from Chicago to McCook at 12 58 am No 2 Denver to Chicago 12 01 am No 8 Fast Mail 2 02 am and No 18 Ottawa to Burlington 9 20 am among others in a railroad timetable.
Nostalgic ad claims nasal passages clear with a small amount of Ely's Cream Balm. The antiseptic ointment soothes inflamed mucous membranes and provides instant relief for stuffed nose and sinus discomfort during colds and rhinitis.
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