Second Draft Contingent to Report on September 22
Jefferson county men summoned for the National Army will report at Camp Dodge on September 22 under Gen Guy B Logan. Local exemption boards arrange departures 24 hours before trains, allowing a last night at home but readiness for the morning departure. Special through trains will transport troops from Iowa and Illinois counties to Des Moines then Camp Dodge. Contingents listed include Des Moines 117 and Jefferson 8, with other counts for Henry, Lee, Louisa, Van Buren, Washington, and nearby counties.
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Jefferson County
National Army
Camp Dodge
Guy KB. Logan
Aspen
Melause
Davn
Southwastern
Iowa
Camp Wulge
Louisa County
Muscatine County
See
van Buren
Washington Counties
Davis
Des Moines
Henved
Jefferson
Burlington
New London
Mt. Pleasant
Pairfield
Jitamwa
Es Moines
Des Sheeiies
Henry
Lee
Louisa
Washington
Carranza Recognized by United States in Formal Move
Washington records indicate the United States has completed formal recognition of Venustiano Carranza as Mexico’s president. The step is procedural, reflecting a policy already in effect for months, with notice of Carranza’s presidency issued and U S acknowledgment made public.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
United States
American Artillery Joins French Expeditionary Force
Paris reports a large contingent of American artillery has joined the expeditionary army and trains under French supervision. The force uses the latest French 75 mm guns and six inch howitzers. The arrival previously guarded is now disclosed.
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Paris
Sweden Blames Germany in Luxburg Note Transmission
Sweden released a note blaming Germany for a Luxburg incident and claimed the Swedish minister in Buenos Aires transmitted German messages without Sweden’s knowledge. The U S State Department said the matter was not a diplomatic crisis and noted neutrals already shared such communications with Berlin.
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Washington
Sweden
Buenos Aires
Eo Wrally
Lansing Pharge Akerhjelm
Syven
Stockholm
United States
Lansing
Luxburg
Akerhielm
Lowen
Count Luxbure
Berlin
Turkey
Italn
Eresta
Constantinople
Scout Work Chosen Leader for Fairfield City
At a local Boy Scouts council meeting H R Frank was named to direct Scout work in Fairfield. He previously led the Cedar Rapids program and promises progress. The headquarters site is to be announced and residents are urged to donate furnishings and supplies to outfit the rooms for the boys.
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Boy Scouts
H. R. Frank
Cedar Rapids
Frank
Fairfield
Scout Council
College Chapel Formal Opens With Address On Personality
The annual college chapel formal opened at the venal chapel hour with scripture reading by Dean Wirtz and opening prayer by Rev Kee sey. President Montgomery welcomed with an address and song. the keynote stressed personality through self control, recognition of friends, and faith. Sophomores warned freshmen with a poster urging respect for seniors and safety, ending with a playful jab about a sock fight and a cue to stay in rooms at 8 am.
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College Chapel
Venal Chapel
Wm. Wirtz
Margaret White
Dean Wm. Wirtz
R. Ames Montgomery
Orio Elzevir Party Opens College Year at Parsons
Parsons college hosts the Orio Elzevir Society get acquainted party last night at Huyett Gaines home. New student Stanwood and Miss Kirk appear as guests of honor with music and photo exchanges. Refreshments served around ten o clock as groups formed across the house and porch before returning to the dorm.
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College
Parsons College
Huyett Gaines
East Burlington Street
Miss Stanwood
yWrhepe
Kirk
Tyue
For Sale Listings across Fairfield Community
Multiple classified notices show real estate parcels for sale including two lots on South Main and three on West South Second with town corner. Individuals J D Loof burrow Vernon Hague and J H Fritz list cars stoves buggies pigeons and a seven room residence with nearby school access. Also items include typewriters from Chicago dealer with affordable prices and trial terms.
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Fairfield
South Main
South Second
Corner Town Ave
McKenney
J. D. Loofburrow
Princeton Club
New York City
Vernon L. Hague
Maxwell
Meyer
Paige
John H. Fritz
East Adams
Homer
Edgar Lewis
S. E. Sutton
South Fourth Street
E.G. McKibben
H. Cc. Gantz
Cable Lumber Yard
Iowa
Remingtons
Monarchs
L. C. Smith
Royals
Ask the Journal
American Writing Machine Co., Inc
South Dearborn, Street
Chicago
Ill
The Town Slouch by Ellis M Clarke and Cy Cawkins
A satirical column on gender roles and marriage with slang hints at social norms and temperance culture. It notes women’s property rights and a man’s control over possessions while lampooning courting and class attitudes in a small town setting. The piece promotes social mores through humorous dialogue and references a local business presence.
Boarding Rooms in Modern Home Ad
Classified notice offering board and rooms in a modern home. Contact Mrs C M Redlick at phone number 3274. Location listed as 202 with unspecified street extension.
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the Square
North Fourth Street
Washington and
Sixth Street
Our Home
Enquire Peace Machine Shop
East Adams Street
W. B.murray
East Washington St
Louis White
West
Burlington Street
Square
Journal Office
C. M. Redlick
Doctor Bocks Office Closed for Special Work Abroad
Dr. Bock’s office is shut temporarily as he travels to New York for local anesthesia and surgery. he expects to return around September 26. The diamond studded brewer and distiller invest heavily in Iowa to defeat the Prohibition Amendment in the October 15 election. 217 Read the Classified Ads.
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Iowa
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A. S
France
Rge
Pershing
Germany
College Notes
Iee Ee Ae
Rev
W. R. Kee
Sey
Borden
Leggett House
People’ S Column
North Court Street
Buffett
J. W. Marshall
Leggett Hotel
The
Jefferson Co. Abstract and Loan Co
Laggest House
Ellis M. Clarke
Cy Cawkins
Cawkins
G. A. Merich
John Sexton Co
South Main Street
Chautaqua Park
Buckeye
MAZDA
America
B. H. Elliott
North Main St
Goeke’s
Boot and Shoe Hospital
J. D. Scothorn
Fairfield, Iowa
Orpheum Tonight
Orpheum Orchestra
Paramount Picture Corporation
Ann Pennington
Soldier Girl
Chautauqua Park
Lucy Epperson
Louden
Ottumwa
Geo. Campbell
Fairfield-Libertyville
Monroe Street
A. V. Frazey
A. V. Frazey & Son
Parsons College Conservatory OF Music
James P. Moorhead
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