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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1918

Page

4

Methodist church raises second service flag in wartime ceremony

The Methodist church held a service flag ceremony with a second flag donated by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Flinspach in honor of their son Wade in the service. Medals were given to Boy Scouts who sold Liberty Bonds. Walter J. Fourt, a range finder on the battleship New York, spoke about naval life and the need for American support with men and money. The Stars on the flag honored service members from various units and duties, linking patriotism to the war effort.

Methodist Church Fred Flinspach Wade Dalzell Green John Johnson Parsons College L4anecoln Gettysburg A. Power Eplc Walter J. Fourt Frank Fourt New York Walter Fourt Uncle Sam Fourt Navy England Scotland America Wade Finnepach Bark Field Memphis Tenn Krauge Seret Arthur Mourt Base Grant Harvey Johnson Rainbow Division France I Merritt Leo Gibson Camp Dodge Glenn Cooper Washington, D.C John C. Way Rauhe Auto Mechanic School Kanégas City Berg Roy B

Parlor Chairs and Households for Sale in Local Ads

A series of classified notices itemizes items for sale or exchange. Listings include four walnut hand carved parlor chairs from Mc Laughlin Furniture, a Mission book case with small table, an iron bed with two rockers, prices for cottage, stock clearances, an incubator, a Ford auto, hay, and farm land offerings in Fairfield and Rio Grande Valley, with contact details and dates.

McLaughlin Furniture Store F. W. McClain Chas Gaumer Herrick Clifford Hisel West Grimes Street E. Allender West Jackson St Hannah Clikenbeard Timothy City H. C. Alston Fairfield South Second Street Landology Skidmore Land Co Skidmore Bldg Marinette Wis Rio Grande Valley Texas San Benito Cedar Falls

Leon Springs Woman’s Division in France Total 70

Leon Springs Texas now divide in France reaches 70 members with 24 stationed there. The group includes one Red Cross nurse among the ranks and aligns with earlier flag contingents.

Leon Springs Texas France Red Cross

Resignation at Ballard Hall Matron Position

Mrs McLain resigns as matron of Ballard hall after two years. Mrs Joyce E Thalgott of St Louis Mo will take the post. new matron arrived this morning. President Montgomery and Dr McKenzie attend Iowa Presbytery at Wapello and he will speak before assembly today and tomorrow at Leon before Des Moines Presbytery. All school party postponed a week. classes return to Fairfield hall. Senior class entertained at President Montgomerys home. treasurer A B Newton away in St Louis on business.

McLain Ballard Hall Burlington Joyce E. Thalgott St. Louis Montgomery Dr. McKenzie Iowa Wapello Leon Des Moines

Wanted Ads Pack Short Classified Notices

A messy OCR style collection shows multiple short ads: Purity street job offer in person with 234 aes. Premier Refining Co., Cleveland Ohio seeks sales agents earning 300 to 600 monthly. housekeeper needed in small family, contact 701 West Grimes. sewing work offered at 610 South 4th Street with 1745. trade offer to convert a Velic car to a truck exchanging for a Ford. garden plowing by Sam McElhaney at 508 West Madison. broody hens by S A Power. wall paper cleaning services by Shriner and Johnson 209 with country work. various phone numbers included.

Premier Refining Co Cleveland Ohio Weat Grimes South 4Th Street John Dillon Sam McElhaney West Madison Street Shriner and Johnson

For Rent Two unfurnished rooms 304 South Third street

Property rental listing notes two unfurnished rooms at 304 South Third street with electric lights and a contact phone 9498 or visit 04 South Third street.

South Third Street Equare Wm. Hufstedler West Adams Street South Main Street

Reserved seats for the Girl and the Tramp on sale at Gaumer Ros

Reserved seating for the Girl and the Tramp event is now on sale at Gaumer Ros. The listing notes available seats and details for purchasers seeking early access to the performance.

Gaumerros

Stallman Introduces First Motor Dray In Town

J. W. Stallman bought a two ton Republic truck and put it in service on his dray line this morning. It marks the first motor vehicle to appear in the local general draying business.

Stallman J. W. Stallman

Money to Loan on Improved City Property Ithoma and Thoma

The notice advertises loan availability on improved city property by Ithoma and Thoma at 809. It states terms and eligibility for borrowers seeking secured financing against real estate. Potential applicants are directed to contact the lenders for details and application procedures.

Ithoma & Thoma

For Rent Eight Room House West of High School

Eight room house modern except furnace for rent west of the high school. Contact F. W. Lundquist at phone 4533.

Corporation F. W. Lundquist N. D Street J. McClain West Jackson Street

Lost and found notices from the Journal office

Found a Servee pin and an Autgy license number. Owners must identify and pay for this ad at the Journal office. Also a black and white shawl lost yesterday in the street and a black fur automobile glove left. finders are urged to notify or leave items at the Journal office.

Journal Office Journal

Seats On Sale For The Girl and The Tramp at Fairfield

Seats for The Girl and The Tramp are available at Gaumer Bros Drug Store. In Fairfield Thea ter next Friday one show at 7 45 p m no matinee seats limited get yours.

Gaumer Bros. Drug Store Fairfield Theater

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Are Marion Schothorn People's Column College News Fairfield Hall A. B. Newton St. Louis, Mo LON H. Israel Codagan Atherton East Broadway Fairfield Steam Laundry J. Engel Chicago Scheffel’s Music House James Hughes Pence North Fourth Street John T. Davies Geo Rge Q. Loesch L. E Burlington Street J. W. Oliver & Son Jewell’s Alex Saunders William Fox Sonia Artcraft Pictures Corp Douglas Fairbanks Metro Picture Corp Effie Shannon and Niles Welch Jesse L. Lasky Vivian Martin Goldwyn Distributing Corp Mae Marsh Helus
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