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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
7
A collection of short notes lists residents and visitors including Miss Clara King of Denver en route to Austin, Harley Carter returning from Missouri, and Dr and Mrs Stickling from Birmingham. It notes travels to Indianapolis Los Angeles and Mt. Pleasant and mentions military promotions and deployments in England France and Texas.
A letter from Geo F Marshal of the 109 Ammunition Train to S E Goddard describes driving Chicago to near Camp Dix New Jersey and a clip from Wheeling WV noting Company D arrived in a storm after a long trip. The account mentions detours and oil slicked hills in eastern Ohio, soaking rain, and soldiers receiving shelter at Blayoney's Grove.
Eighteen healthy hogs 50 to 100 pounds each at 504 East Lowe St. Call 1579. Household goods including washing machine 1, range 2, bed 1, and more at 308 W Burlington. Sorghum for sale 8510. Reed baby buggy sale 1492 or 5405. Farm mortgages in Jefferson Van Buren Henry counties via Jefferson County Abstract and Loan Co Fairfield. Trade equity in 100 acres near Fairfield for dwelling. 119 1/2 acres Argyle Ia for sale at 130 per acre with 12,000 left on place. Road horse and double harness for sale. Three overcoats and pair of fees near new. Reed baby carriage 413.
Deputy County Treasurer Roy Spence has been summoned for limited military service and will report to Columbus Barracks Ohio next Monday. Frances Spence resigns teaching post in Centerville to become her father’s deputy. Taxpayers are urged to call tomorrow to reduce congestion during the rush.
Saline V. Barzer of Mount Pleasant has been accepted as a youth secretary for the Y M C A in France and is notified to leave for New York to embark overseas. Six other applicants for France positions are awaiting appointment through Burlington and general headquarters.
American troops in France react to President Wilsons reply to Austria Hungary peace note with skepticism. Soldiers doubt a peace offer while hoping Germany is defeated, reflecting mistrust of central power tricks amid frontline relief. Washington and London mediate China peace hopes.
A long list of rental offers and help wanted notices appears, including seven room house with barn and utilities, modern flat, five room cottages, furnished and unfurnished rooms, and employment opportunities for office work insurance sales and general housework. Several entries include addresses and phone numbers.
The funeral services for B. F. Mikesell who died yesterday will be held Sunday at two o clock from the North Third street home. Rev. H. A. Mosser will officiate and the Odd Fellows will conduct the grave ceremonies.
Notice asks readers to reserve Sunday dinner by six o’clock Saturday to arrange care for dormitory girls. The brief applies to meals and lodging in a dormitory setting.
Mallory introduces a full range of hats in every color at The Drake Clo Co. likely feature new stock and vibrant options for seasonal demand.
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