Edwin Linder Describes England Visit From 1918 Letter
An August 29 1918 letter from Edwin Linder to Mr and Mrs W V Linder recounts a Liverpool arrival and a British welcome. He notes brick buildings narrow streets short double deck streetcars and rural scenes with hedged fields and stair stepped waterfalls. He mentions learning to navigate trains and observing harvests and small grains during the trip.
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W. V. Linder
Edwin
Liverpool
CIA
King Meets Gompers Delegation in 1900s Mission Visit
The king received Gompers and a U S delegation, later joined by Queen Mary, as they discussed affairs with the mission. The visit ended with wishes for a safe return home.
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Gorpes
Daboy
Aderins
Hogland
Mledon
Mary
Froyu
Voth
Wage claims of car men brought to war labor board
Washington reports the war labor board will review wage disputes between street car employees and companies in about a dozen cities this week. Previous hearings issued decisions, while remaining cases in Portland Jacksonville Dayton Atlanta East St Louis Boston Birmingham Cincinnati Lynn and Denver await resolution.
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Washington
War Labor Board
Portland
Ore
Jacksonville
Pla
Dayton
Alfenta
East St.Louis
Boston
Birmingham
Cincinnatl
Lynn
Mass
Figures Show Vast War Spending Ahead for US Forces
A wartime ledger outlines an estimated 24 billion dollars to be spent in the current fiscal year on preparation and upkeep of American fighting forces. It details prior and projected expenditures, including military engineering, food, clothing, and infrastructure in France, with figures illustrating the scale of the United States war effort.
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United States
Treasury Department
Liberty Loan
Seventh Reserve
War Department
Liberty Bond
Hum
Hotie
Congress
Ordnance Department
Uncle Sam
Liberty Bonds and Patriotism By Lillian Gish
Famous actress Lillian Gish extols Liberty Bonds as a moral duty, arguing that every life and freedom is worth protection even at personal cost. She compares bonds to the cost of war’s sacrifices and urges readers to buy as a form of national service.
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London
How Farmers' Clubs Can Help
Meetings of the Grange and farmers' clubs in rural communities should be used to stir up enthusiasm for the Liberty Loan. The war's daily casualty lists will dominate discussion and easily lead to the duty of supporting war work by buying Liberty Loan bonds.
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Grange
Farmers’ Clubs
A Double Saving in Liberty Bonds
Money invested in Liberty bonds sustains quick assets in need and yields a good return at maturity. After the war, buying power will be greatly enhanced, creating a double saving opportunity.
Best lot sale in Wilson Park addition
For sale column lists a best lot in Wilson Park addition to be sold at once with inquiry via C in Journal. Also items for sale include dining room furniture, porch swing, rugs, and kitchen set. contact Mrs A W Taylor at 504 S 2nd St during specified hours. Hog sale and sorghum price noted with contact numbers. trade offer for 100 acres near Fairfield, IA. three overcoats and shoes offered by W R Keesey, phone 2436.
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Wilson Park
A. W. Taylor
S. 2Nd St
East Lowe St
J. O. Danielson
Fairfield
W. R. Keesey
For Rent A Mix of Houses in Various Locations
Seven room house near the square available by October 1st. W E Harris at 159 28. Four room house at 203 West Madison St with electricity gas water. phone 1475. New three room cottage at 609 West Van Buren St. call 1214 or 107 E Hempstead St. 143 tf with barn gas for cooking and lights. phone 1757. Five room cottage at 204 East Madison St possession at once. phone 59 C M Redick 8711.
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W. E. Harris
West Madison St
West van Buren St
E. Hempstead St
East Madison St
C. M. Redick
Wanted A Boy To Work Before And After School
Help wanted notice seeks a boy to work before and after school at W. F. Bevering location. Respond by writing "A" care of the Journal at 127 address.
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W. F. Bevering
Ely's Cream Balm Relief For Colds And Catarrh
Frantic relief promised for blocked noses. Apply Ely s Cream Balm in nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes and clear air passages instantly, with claims of rapid breathing improvement and overall comfort.
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Ely
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Edwin Linder
England
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
U. S
Ibert Gan
Governmer
France
Artillereeeweeee
Ie Arms
Binadi Arma
Coulton
OLTOM
Lillian Gish
People's
Jacob Scheffel
Irene Humphreys
Jardenieres
Rodabaugh & Bean
Staves Bros
John T. Davies
Frank D. Kerrick
Tribune
Fairfield Chautauqua Association
Armory
J. A. Huglin, Pres
Dean Taylor
Sec'y
Eton
Sninova
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