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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1917

Page

4

Peru Near Break Over Sinking of Peruvian Bark Lor Meare

Peru reports government demands eight days to satisfy damages for the sinking of the Peruvian bark Lor Meare. If not met, relations with Germany will be broken. Argentina division looms as anti-German sentiment grows amid strikes and diplomatic maneuvering.

Dima Peru Bertin Gercovernment Yargos Afres Argentina Dent Tergoyen Chamber of Deputies Irigoyen Rsident Gihot Paraguay Uruguay Germany ChGe Feorets Beteen Montevideo

Shipping Board Sets Rate For Requisitioned Ocean Ships

The Shipping Board fixed a charter rate of 5.75 dollars per ton per month for government use of requisitioned oceangoing merchant vessels. Soon the board will take over all American ships available for overseas service. In about a year the U S fleet is projected to exceed 1 600 ships totaling 9 2 million tons under the shipbuilding program.

Washington Shipping Board United States Renus

Flour Price Set by New York Produce Exchange Committee

The flour distributing committee of the New York Produce Exchange, appointed by the United States Food Administration, announced prices for flour to be sold by the food administration through the committee. Export patents are $13.25 per 220 pound sack, about $11.80 per barrel, first clears range from $11.90 to $12.25 per sack, roughly $10.60 to $10.00 per barrel, depending on quality.

New York New York Produce Exchange Teited States Food Administration Food Administration

Former Russ chief Soukhomlinoff jailed for life

Petrograd reports General Soukhomlinoff former minister of war was sentenced to life hard labor for high treason with additional convictions for abuse of confidence and fraud Mme Soukhomlinoff was acquitted in the same case.

Petrograd Soukhowmlinoff Mme. Soukhomlinoff Soukhomlinoff

Reichmann Braced for Brigadier General Rank

Senate military affairs committee backed Col Reichmann of the regular army for brigadier general by 8 to 2 after lengthy hearings during which he faced accusations of sympathy to Germany.

Senate Military Affairs Committee Washington Carl Retchntan Regular Army Reichmann Germany

Special Amendment Vote Rules Issued by Secretary of State

The letter from Secretary of State W S Allen outlines election day rules for the October 15 special amendment vote. It covers registration, polling hours, ballot counts, mail voting by disabled voters, and urges publication for voter clarity. The guidance targets cities over 6,000 population and details timing from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Secretary of W. 8 Allen A. C. Turner Secretary of State

For Rent Nine Room House in Washington and Sixth

Announcement for a nine room house for rent at corner Washington and Sixth street. Inquiries directed to Peace Machine Shop. Phone 333.215.

Washington and Sixth Street Enquire Peace Machine Shop East Hempstead Street Second and Stone C, Anderson C. G. Taylor North Third Street High School G. T. Baker P. H. Fisher Frank Berard

For Sale Typewriters Rebuilt At Huge Discounts

For sale typewriters Remington Monarch L C Smith and Royals rebuilt in factories direct to you at 40 to 89 percent below Manufacturers prices. Guaranteed one year. Cash or easy terms. Ship on five day trial. Catalogue on request from American Writing Machine Co Inc 329 South Dearborn Chicago IN 860 Vote for home and happiness when you vote for the Amendment October 15. 264

Remingtons Monarchs L. C. Smiths Royals Ask the Journal American Writing Maculffle Co., Inc South Dearborn, Street Chicago

Taxes and Prohibition Vote Deadlines Highlighted

Tax penalty begins October first announced by R H Spence company treasurer. October 15 is set as the vote date for the ToWa Prohibition amendment with reminders to citizens.

Towa

Prohibition Amendment Campaign Flags Iowa Spending

Voter messaging funded by a liquor industry effort in Iowa aims to sway opinions against the Prohibition amendment. The drive, timed around October events, urges support for the amendment as a public policy choice.

For Sale An Underwood Typewriter 1917 Price 40

For sale an Underwood typewriter with five years guarantee and delivery in April 1917. Price 40 dollars. Frank Danielson. 294 Vote for the prohibition amendment and ensure what has been done temporarily.

R. H. Spence, Co. Treas Underwood Frank Danielson

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