British Gain in Palestine Seize 40000+ Troops and Guns
London reports British forces east of the Jordan have captured more than 40,000 troops and 265 guns in Palestine. The offensive threatens to cut off Turkish retreat along the Hedjaz Railway while Amman is approached from the northeast. Destruction of Turkish forces near the Jordan River is described as unprecedented, with remnant units isolated and largely without war materials.
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Gengisch
Jordan
Hedias
London
Palestine
Ng& Amman
Retiri Ag
Lenton
Nabulus
Jordan River
Epeyis
Germany
Balatsa
Peiroent
Forty hour devotion at St Mary's Church schedule
Forty hour devotion at St Marys Catholic church begins Friday morning at 7 30 with an evening service at 8 00. Miss Lila Mine Copeland the daughter of Fry Copeland was taken to Jefferson County hospital for an operation. Fred Connell and E F Bogards were released on bond after grand jury indictment with bonds reduced from 2000 to 1060. Mrs Ida Pearson and son of Birmingham spend day in the city. Mrs Ralph Larson and children return from Cedar Rapids visit. Mrs W B Picken of Osceola guests of Davies family. John Tull returns home to Bowen Illinois. Mrs George Jamison of Stockton visits for business. Mrs Lola Nelson returns from Birmingham.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Lila Mine Copeland
Fry Copeland
Jeffferson County Hospital
Ensign Carson Sinks U-Boat in Fierce Action
In a bold engagement near hostile waters Ensign Carson and his two crew poured machine gun fire into a surfaced U boat. The sub was bombed as it dived and then surfaced again. multiple explosions followed and the submarine disappeared, believed damaged or destroyed.
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Femion
Mart de Bessen
Veitiin
Neserve Uasien
J. F. Care
Ensign Carson
Sur
Grail and estia Face Rising Tensions in Clearest Note
Sept 20 reports indicate a state of tension between Grail and estia amid unclear formu lation from both sides. Government sources in Vienna say implications reach broader regional concerns as talks continue with limited progress and official statements remain fragmentary.
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Mathington
Grail
Estia
Vienna
Governor Edes Leads in New Jersey Nomination Race
In Trenton New Jersey Governor Edes the Republican hopeful holds a lead of about 60 000 votes over Cov rice on incomplete returns Congressman Georg W Gray trails in third place as results come in from early returns and partial tallies.
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Edes’s .Cam Rite
Trenton
N. J. Joe
Rice
Georg W. Gray
Smith advertises used casings and tubes at Star garage
For used casings and tubes see Smith, the vulcanizer, at the Star garage, 161 fea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Star Garage
Probate of will in Jefferson County Iowa
Notice is given that a document claimed to be the Last Will of C. Mr. Redick is on file in the Jefferson County District Court. A proof and final hearing is set for September 28 1918 at 2:00 pm in the September Term 1918. The Clerk of Court issues this notice.
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State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
Redick
District Court
Mobilization call for all gold in the United States
W P G Harding governor of the Federal Reserve Board urged national bankers to mobilize gold and fight hoarding amid German propaganda fears. He urged increased savings from 9.0 to 24.6 billion dollars to fund taxes and Liberty bonds. Col G G Woodword of Britain spoke on Credit Britain for Democracy.
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Chicago
United States
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
National Bank
American Bankers’ Association
Congress Hotel
Harding
Federal Reserve Banks
Ai. Harding
America
J. Elwood Cox
High Point
N. C
National Bank Section
National Banks
Germany
G. G. Woodwogd
Membe
Britain
For Sale and Trade Classified Items
Dandy Jersey heifer about six months old posted by C. A. Summers. Best lot in Wilson Park addition must be sold at once inquire C. Journal. Dining room furniture and more listed with contact for Mrs. A. W. Taylor at 504 S. 2nd St. Sorghum for sale via phone 8510 J. O. Danielson. Trade equity in 100 acres near Fairfield for a dwelling in Fairfield, box 28 Fairfield Ia. Three overcoats and almost new shoes offered by W. R. Keesey. owners in service. phone 2436.
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C. A
Wilson Park
Journal
A. W. Taylor
S. 2Nd St
J. O. Danielson
Fairfield
For Rent Notices from a historic local listing
A collage of rental ads lists multiple properties including unfurnished rooms at 406 West Briggs Street, a seven room house near the square, a four room house at 203 West Madison Street with utilities, a new three room cottage at 609 West Van Buren Street, a five room cottage at 204 East Madison Street, and a seven room modern house near the square with a reduced rate. Also seeks a good 80 to 120 acre farm and a general rental position for a middle year individual.
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West Briggs St
Jane Ashmead
W. E. Harris
West Madison St
West van Buren St
E. Hempstead St
East Madison St
C. M. Redick
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Ritish
Allenby
Fred Connell
E. F. Bogardus
Grand Jury
Cornell
Mrs
Ida Pearson and Son
Birmingham
City
Ralph Larson
Cedar Rapids
W. B. Picken
Osceola
Thomas Davies
South Main Street
John Tull
Bowen
Ill
George Jamison
Stockport
Lola Nelson
Plyer
RAZIL
Austria
Rio Janeiro
Fea
Gov. Harding
Federal Reserve Bank
W. R. Keesey
Cence
Jacob Scheflfel
Irene Humphreys
W. F. Bevering
Howard McDonald
West Broadway
Bab Weil
Beaver Soap CO
Dayton, Ohio
Jen
Sie
Jesus
Enna. Ayy
Ehviova
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