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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
3
A compilation of names with brief travel and life updates including Clara King en route to Austin, Harley Carter returning from Missouri, visits by Dr. and Mrs. Stickling of Birmingham, and many others from Denver Indianapolis Los Angeles and Des Moines. Officers and family news include Raymond Tenant’s promotion to Captain and Luz surrounding movements and illness recoveries.
Deputy County Treasurer Roy Spence has been summoned for limited military service and leaves for duty at Columbus Barracks Ohio next Monday. Miss Frances Spence has resigned her Center ville teaching post to become her father's deputy. The tax rush will suffer as Spence departs during peak paying time. taxpayers are urged to call tomorrow to reduce congestion next week.
Miss Saline V. Barzer of Mount Pleasant has been accepted for a teen worker position in France through the Burlington Y M C A secretary and will depart immediately from New York to begin overseas service. Six other applicants for France positions remain under review at headquarters.
From Camp Dix New Jersey S E Goddard receives a letter from Geo F Marshal with the 109th Ammunition Train describing truck convoys from Chicago to near Camp Dix, a blinding storm arrival, and hardships on the road through eastern Ohio.
Army reactions from France report grim approval of President Wilsons reply to Austro Hungarian peace note. Soldiers doubt central powers tricks while officers celebrate restraint and aim to defeat Germany. Washington and London consider mediation for North South China crisis.
Eighteen healthy hogs 50 to 100 pounds each for sale at 504 East Lowe St. call 1579. Household goods for sale include washing machine $1, good range $2, wooden bed $1, leather rocker $2, dining table $2, dresser $3, wood stove $4, etc at 308 W Burlington. Sorghum for sale phone 8510 J. O. Danielson. Reed baby buggy for sale call 1492 or 5405. Farm mortgages for Jefferson Van Buren and Henry counties through Jefferson County Abstract and Loan Co Fairfield Iowa. Trade equity in 100 acres near Fairfield for dwelling. 119 acres for sale near Argyle at $130/acre with $12,000 left. E R McVay. Road horse and harness for sale. Three overcoats and almost new shoes for sale. W R Keesey. Reed baby carriage for sale.
Multiple rental listings including seven room houses modern flats cottages and rooms with details such as addresses phone numbers and contact names. Notable entries include George F Marshal, Minnie Bloss, C M Redick, Jacob Scheffel and Russell Smith offering seven room houses modern flats and several rooms for light housekeeping throughout the area with varying rents and immediate possession options.
The funeral for B F Mikesell who died yesterday afternoon will be Sunday afternoon at two from the North Third Street home Rev H A Mosser will lead the services and the Odd Fellows will conduct graveside rites.
Notice requests reservations for Sunday dinner by Saturday at six to arrange meals for dormitory girls. The message emphasizes early planning and coordination.
Mallory hats offered in a full range of colors by the Drake Clo Company located at 130 20. The ad promotes a wide selection and current stock for customers seeking varied headwear options.
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