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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
4
A wartime letter from Walter R Brown describes life with the ROM Army in France. He notes staying safe, describes air raids and shelling, and sends greetings to family while detailing daily routines and supply conditions.
Reports detail Americans in France in August with figures over 250000, noting a peak month of 285000 including landings in England. The Bath division, trained at Camp Sevier, fought with British forces to capture Mt Kenmel under Major General Reed. The 2nd division, North Wisconsin Michigan troops, operated with the French near Soissons and Juvigny under Major General William Haan. Washington notes Russia reassured by Petrograd Archangel and Irkutsk messages amid Bol shear setbacks. a Czech-Slovak force reportedly destroyed Bolshevik units east of Lake Brikal on August 19.
The report details British progress along the Somme front with advances near Peronne and across the Canal du Nord. German forces cling to strong positions at Moeuvres and back of the western spoil bank while defensive lines brace for possible Hindenburg line consolidation further south.
Growing chickens require more room and better care at night to prevent deformities and reduced profits. Key factors are fresh air, water, and clean quarters, especially during hot September nights. Proper attention boosts flock health and returns.
American forces in Lorraine report German patrols attempting to seize prisoners after hours of shelling Frapelle. An American lieutenant advanced with scouts to encircle the party, driving them off and taking two prisoners. No American casualties. Artillery and gas shells were used by the Germans in Frapelle and Woevre activity continued.
Copenhagen on September 6 reports Leon Trotsky the bolshevik minister of war has been chosen president of the Rysman supreme war council by the soviet executive committee. The Lettish leader Wazzettes is named commander in chief for all Russian fronts.
Public auction scheduled for Saturday September 7 at 2:00 p.m. at 106 Highland Avenue. Readable items include a marble top walnut bedroom suite set, dining and kitchen tables, chairs, a leatherette couch, refrigerator, washing machines, sewing machine, lawn mower, tools, range, and assorted furniture pieces.
An assortment of classified ads lists heating stoves for sale and for rent, a modern house at 604 South Main, a seven room home at 305 West Griggs with complete heating and hardwood finish, and furniture including a white enamel bedroom set. Also offered are ten tons of heat and house goods and a white enamel bedroom suite with mats and rugs. The notices reference a death in the family and state reasonable terms.
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