Four Out of Hundred War Casualties in Perspective
War and Navy departments supervise soldiers to protect welfare and health. The piece cites life-insurance and mortality data to argue that American young men die at lower rates than in prior wars, estimating about 80,000 deaths if all 21 to 31 year olds went to war, and that casualties may fall with better training and preparations.
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War and Navy Departments
Leslie’s Weekly
Luther B. Little
Economic World
Miles M. Dawson
London Prudential
United States
America
Conklin Mann
M. Andre Tardieu
Charleroi
Benee
Ie Fe Ba
Iowa Prohibition Amendment Vote Date Noted
The notice reminds readers to mark October 15 for voting on the Iowa Prohibition amendment. It underscores the upcoming measure and the date voters should remember.
Jefferson County Farewell Banquet Planned At Armory
Business leaders and citizens unite to decorate for a farewell banquet honoring Jefferson county selected men. The event will be held tomorrow at seven o'clock at the Armory. Some confusion has arisen over banquet arrangements and details.
Williams Jury Delivers 325 Dollar Verdict
In District Court this morning E M Peacock and E J Hall proceedings opened. The Williams vs Weber and Sleredith case ended last evening with a verdict for the plaintiff amounting to 325 dollars.
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E. M. Peacock
E. J. Hall
District Court
J. F. Stortz
J. B. Bennes
D. I. Paul
Tom Cathey
J. W. Price
F. J. Bradfield
A. C. Keller
Ray Johnson
W. H. Brewer
C. G. Harwood
Arthur DuVall
J. F. Peterson
Williams
Williams Vs. Webber & Sleredith
Fairfield Boys Lunch Arranged for Fairfield Contingent
September 22 1917 Fairfield Iowa arranges sixty cent meals for thirty men leaving at noon from the Frazier Hotel Ottumwa. Government forms require the County Board to issue meals. Red Cross will have Ottumwa Band meet the train and escort the group to lunch, then on to Camp Dodge for supper.
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Fairfield
Frazier Hotel
Ottumwa
County Board
QMC
The
Red Cross Society
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Plummer
Selected men to fill Iowa Guard depart for Deming
Dispatch from Mt. Pleasant News reports that men from Jefferson Henry Des Moines and Louisa counties heading to Camp Dodge this week will be assigned to depot brigade. They will fill vacancies in the First and Second National Guard regiments and proceed at once to Fort Deming.
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the Daily Journal
Mt. Pleasant News
Des Moines
Jefferson
Henry
Louisa Counties
Camp Dodge
Non Siesta Bible Class Meets Friday Evening
The Non Siesta Bible Class of the English Lutheran church will meet Friday at 7 30 PM in the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Wolf on East Adams street for a monthly social and business gathering. Members and those interested are urged to attend as important business will be discussed. A family reunion was held yesterday at the Perry O Bates home five miles north of the city in honor of Mrs Charles Sperry of Grafton SD and James Bates of Takemah Nebraska with about twenty five relatives and a Lawn luncheon.
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English Lutheran Church
Andrew Wolf
East Adams Street
Perry O. Bates
City
Charles Sperry
Grafton
S. D
James Bates
Takemah
Nebraska
British Drive Expands East of Ypres Front
Special to Journal reports a new British offensive on a wide front east of Ypres with capture of important positions in early dispatches dated London September 20.
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Ypres
London
Neal Jones Named Managing Editor of New York Tribune
Des Moines News reports Neal Jones, ex Fairfield resident and former Des Moines journalist, will become managing editor of the New York Tribune after a career at Des Moines Register The Capital and News and later leadership roles at the Cleveland Press and Omaha News The piece notes Jones will depart Des Moines en route to Omaha then New York.
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Neal Jones
NEW York Tribune
The
Des Moines News
Fairfield Resi
Des Moines
Omaha
New York
New York City
Jones
Des Moines Register
Capital
Tits News
Cleveland Press
Omaha News
Fairfield Armory banquet event for 75 National Army members
The Daily Journal repeats that the banquet is for 75 men who join the first National Army. The public may attend the Armory program after eight o'clock. Fairfield business people and citizens are urged to decorate Friday and Saturday to show patriotic spirit.
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The
Daily Journal
First National Army
Frank K Leedham Found Dead At Home
Frank K Leedham, in frail health for two years, was found dead today around noon in an outhouse at his South Third Street home. The cause of death is listed as heart trouble.
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Frank K. Leedham
Frank Leedham
Prison Riot Ends In Prisoner Death At Iowa Penitentiary
The riot began when Arche Darling refused to work at the Iowa State penitentiary in Fort Madison. George Bruce, a life felon, was shot and killed after Deputy Warden James Taylor was clubbed by Will Johnson, a convict serving 30 years for a riot stabbing. Guard Endette tried to seize Darling. Johnson attacked with a club, Enderie fired, hitting Johnson and killing Bruce. Security forces were trebled amid ongoing tensions.
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Fort Madison
Arche Darling
Iowa State Penitentiary
George Bruce
James Taylor
Will Johnson
Anamosa
Endette
Darling
Johnson
Enderie
Prohibition Amendment Debate Drives Iowa Spending
Activists accuse a liquor industry money campaign in Iowa of spending to sway voters against the prohibition amendment ahead of October 15. The public vote remains unsettled as both sides seek influence.
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Iowa
Canterbury and Crile Exempted by the Diatriet Soard
Harry Canterbury and Philip Crile have been exempted by the Diatriet Soard in a notable ruling. The decision affects their statuses within the organization and clarifies eligibility for upcoming duties.
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Harry Canterbury
Philip Crile
Soard
New Loans to Allies From Treasury Announcement
The treasury department advanced new loans of 56,000,000 to Great Britain and 20,000,000 to Europe, lifting total loans to the allies to 2,391,400,000.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Great Britain
Eurance
Prohibition Amendment Vote Urges Temporary Action
Readers are urged to support the prohibition amendment and ensure steps taken are temporary while awaiting final action.
Acts of An Aged Fairfield Man Surprised Friends Pace for Youths
Fairfield resident R. J. Gudgell, aged well past youth, praises Tanlac the Gaumer Bros. druggists offer as a tonic. He says two bottles improved kidney and bladder trouble, back pain, nerves, and sleep, and he urges others to try Tanlac for relief.
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R. J. Gudgell
Fairfield
Mr. Gudgell
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U. S. Williams
Fairfield Boys
Hotel Frazier
Burlington
W. C. Harrell
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Dent
Unkrich Boys
William Smith
Warren Mitchell
Mr. Smith
William
Philathea
Philathea Bible Class
Methodist Church of
Katavia
South Third Street
State Penitentiary
Lik. J. Gudgell
Gaumer Bros
Cudgell
Tanlac
Ralston
Kelley
Poplin
Parsons College Conservatory OF Music
James P. Moorhead
Fourth Street
Burlington Street
East Kirkwood Street
Washington Street
Paul Coleson
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