County to Count Hogs for War Effort Census
Local Food Administrators announce a county hog census to aid wartime food exports. School children will collect farm hog counts via census cards, coordinated by county officials and the State Food Administration to gauge meat available for soldiers.
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Federal Food Administration
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
J. F. Deems
Burlington
United States
Hoover
Lowa
Chilaires
Farm Bureau
Council of
Def
French Deputy Dies of Wounds After Frontier Battle
A French deputy, Abel Ferry of the Chamber of Deputies, dies from wounds received on the front. Reports indicate heavy fighting along the front lines and harsh conditions as troops faced enemy forces.
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Abel Ferry
Rechamber of Deputies
Fox Gays
Public Sale Beis hewn drafted for military Reeview near Libertyville
An auction will be held Friday Sept 20 at 12:90 a.m. west of Libertyville, 2 miles northeast of Bernhart. The sale lists five head of horses, five cattle, forty-nine hogs, implements, seeds, and farm gear. Terms: cash under 19, credit 12 months at 7 percent. Col Charles Bailey, Aud. C. W. Hines, Clerk. Libertyville Methodist ladies to serve lunch.
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Libertyville
Bernhart
Poland
China
Charles Bailey
C. W. Hines
Ladies of
Notice of Final Report in Litton Estate Hearing
In Iowa Jefferson County September Term 1918 final report filed by administrator of the estate of PF Litton deceased. Minnie Litton Willa L Litton and Arthur B Litton and others notified of hearing to approve discharge and bondsman release on Sept 26 1918 at 1 30 p m. Objections must be filed. agreement ends with release upon proper vouchers. By X C Nady Attorney.
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District Court of
Iowa
Jefferson County
PF. Litton
Minnie Litton
Cald
Willa L. Litton
Arthur B. Litton
Fairfield Band Plans Big Evening Concert in Park
A booster concert by the Fairfield Iowa Band will take place tomorrow at eight in the park. The program includes Hail to Old Glory by Prof. Fred Jewell, a community singing led by Prof. C W Mountain, and performances by Mrs. Ralph Ward and Prof. Ely Blough. A sidewalk dance will follow after the park walks are cleared.
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Fairfield Iowa
C. W. Mountain
Ralph Ward
Ely Blough
Fred Jewell
United States
Fairfield
Prof
Co. W. Mountain
The Barrier at Fairfield Theater Tomorrow
The Fairfield Theater will present Rex Beach’s The Barrier tomorrow as the main attraction. The screening, billed as faithful to the book, aims to attract readers and cinema fans alike.
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Fairfield Theater
Rex Beach
Fim
Fairfield
Fins “Pershings Crumiders
Dester Washing Machne Company
Himes
Orpheum
Foreclosure Sale of Chattel Mortgage Assets in Iowa
Notice of sale to satisfy $354.46 plus costs on October 5 1918 at 1 30 PM at the Fairfield Jefferson County Court House Iowa. Property includes a 16 HP Peerless steam engine serial 10567 a 12 barrel water tank and a 22 52 Advance Modern Separator with blower feeder and weigher. Mortgage dated July 17 1917 to Homer L Rodgers Co. B Rodgers. Cash on delivery of the bill of sale.
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County Recorder
Jefferson County
Iowa
Fairfield
County of
Jefferson
Wilson Letter Ends Strike In Bridgeport Factories
In Bridgeport Connecticut on September 17 striking machinists and toolmakers return to work after reading President Wilsons letter. The mass meeting voted to resume collectively while many workers went back individually.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Wilson
FTC orders Stanley Booking to halt film distribution coercion
The federal trade commission ruled that Stanley Booking must stop practices designed to force producers and theaters to deal exclusively through the firm. The decision sets a precedent and is expected to impact the motion picture industry nationwide.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Stanley Booking Corporation
U. S. Ship Sinks Two U- Boats at Sea
A U S bark 200 miles from its departure port sank two enemy submarines during an encounter reported by El Mundo. The vessel carrying 129 passengers from an Atlantic U S port to Central America sought refuge in a Cuban port from a sweeping storm. The captain filed a written report of the engagement, signed by the passengers.
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Hlavana
el Mundo
Atlantic
United States
Central America
For Sale and Trade Listings in Fairfield Area
A sequence of short classifieds notes multiple items for sale or exchange. Notable entries include green tomatoes per peck offered for sale and a trade proposal seeking equity in 100 acres near Fairfield for a dwelling or other property, with a Fairfield box 28 and contact details. Additional listings mention a $25 salesmanship course and various land offerings priced per acre with mortgage details.
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Fairfield
Aleo
For Sale and Trade Classified Fragments
Several short sale notices list items and contact numbers. Items include a range, couch, table, leather rocker, heating stove, a road horse with harness, three overcoats and a pair of sees, a Reed Baby Carriage, a Five passenger Chevrolet car with under 5 000 miles, and equity in two city lots with trade options. Contacts are Mrs C V Pool 3538 or 1588. phone 4527. 2436. 413. Journal care of 77. Journal care of 999-14.
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E. R. McVay
Argyle
C. V. Pool
W. R. Keesey
Reed Baby Carriage
Journal 77
Journal
For Rent Listings from a Historical Daily Ad Section
Multiple rental notices itemize rooms and houses for rent across several streets including South Main East Hempstead West Van Buren Burlington Madison and Third with contact phone numbers and landlords Lucy Bloss C M Redick Jacob Scheffel and others offering furnished unfurnished light housekeeping and varying room counts from 3 to 10.
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South Main Street
Lucy Bloss
East Hempstead
West Stone St
West van Buren St
East Hempstead Street
East Burlington Street
Square
South Third Street
Madison St
C. M. Redick
Jacob Scheffel
Lost items and estray notices near Fairfield
Lost between the County Home and Fairfield a Goodrich tire and an auto jack are missing. A high school class pin is found. A ladies silver link bracelet watch on Old Settlers Day is lost with reward. A black steer, 650 to 700 pounds with a white side spot is estrayed north of town near the Rock Island railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Rock Island
Wanted a lively girl for light housework and chores
Classified notice seeks a female helper for light housework and laundry. Contact to arrange work details at phone number 4588. Additional line notes a dependable woman needed for washing and ironing duties.
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Leggett House
Phain
West Broadway
Genera
Campaign Urges Saving Paper to Aid War Effort
Citizens are urged to curb paper use as part of a War Industries Board drive. The plan promotes cheaper grades, reduced colors, and reclaiming old papers to ease newsprint shortages, conserve groundwood and coal, and support the war effort. Newspapers and businesses are urged to cooperate.
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Otic
Nativision Cempi
War Industries Board
Govment
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Fred L. Peebler
X. C. Nady
Mrs
Barrier
J. N. Barr
Homer L. Rodgers and Co
Rodgers
Towit
John V Practical Piano Tuner
Booking Corporation
U. S
People's . Column
Goodrich
Tread
T. B. Allender
America
Suvnov
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