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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
8
Walter R. Brown reports from the front in France about life in camp, rations, and fear of shellfire. He mentions candy and tobacco shortages, the impact of heavy shells, and sends love to his folks as he adjusts to war conditions and hopes for a safer time.
Reports from Sept 5 detail Maj. Gen. March delivering 46 000 troops to the front and total American forces abroad surpassing 1 600 000. The 80th division, from Tennessee and Carolinas, is credited with aiding the Mt Kemmel capture. the 32nd division, Wisconsin and Michigan, serves with French north of Soissons under Maj. Gen. Hana n. Russian dispatches from Petrograd Archangel and Irkutsk convey hopeful news including a Bolshevik rout near Lake Baikal by Czecho Slovaks on August 1.
French troops advance as British patrols push east toward the Canal du Nord. Reports describe villages along the Ailette taken and German forces retreating behind the Hindenburg line. Across the Somme and near Peronne, Germans man machine guns while French gains press on with bombardment and defense lines shifting north of Péronne.
FOR SALE OR RENT Modern house at 694 South Main Street H C Stevenson phone and nearby listings note another seven room home with bath hot water heat hardwood finish and running water. Also items for sale including furniture and household goods due to a death with terms possible.
Caring for a growing flock requires space and proper conditions especially at night. Ensure fresh air fresh water and clean quarters to prevent deformities and poor constitution during hot months. Proper attention can make poultry a profitable farm product.
American forces in Lorraine report repelling a German sortie from their lines near Frapelle after hours of shelling. An American lieutenant led scouts into No Man's Land to encircle the attackers, forcing their retreat and yielding two prisoners. No American casualties. The bombardment of Frapelle used thousands of shells, including gas projectiles, and several prisoners were taken in the Woevre area amid active artillery and trench mortars. The German troops in the Toul area remained nervous, attempting to gather information by seeking prisoners.
Copenhagen report says Leon Trotzky, bolshevik minister of war, elected president of the Russian supreme war council by the soviet executive committee. The Lettish leader Wazzettes named commander in chief for all Russian fronts.
Satisfied with the interallied conference Crespi, Rome Food Minister, returned to Rome from London and expressed the greatest satisfaction with the results.
The sale on Saturday September 7 at 2:00 p m features a walnut bedroom suite, dining sets, tables, chairs, appliances including a washer and gas stove, lawn mower, garden tools, bookcases, a sewing machine, and various miscellaneous items. Terms: 8 RB ROS. Fae: Reendar. A yet 24 a Ai Node vs aus ith.
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