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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1917
Page
3
Prof H W W is re elected teacher of physics and chemistry at Aberdeen high school with increased salary and will also teach a six week summer term at Aberdeen Normal College. The note lists many residents visiting Ottumwa and local social updates.
George Ellingwood notes the so called Joy campaign led by Mr Joy a non preacher psychologist and teacher. He has spent years promoting the home as the center of influence directing mothers and fathers with children as co workers. He has conducted over 100 campaigns in Nebraska and Iowa delivering lectures on home subjects each evening.
Miss Ella Allerdice spent Sunday at Glendale. Ernest Frank was an Sunday visitor in Washington. Miss Catherine Rauscher spent yesterday at Lockridge. Miss Bettye Collins returned home after a visit with friends in Washington. Mr and Mrs Charles C Cummings returned from Boston where they consulted a specialist about his health. he is somewhat improved. Roscoe Ferrer of Libertyville spent last evening in the city. Leslie Bates is seriously ill north of town. Miss Gladys Rankin returned Saturday from Stronghurst. Wallace Walker visited friends in Ottumwa yesterday. West Porter of Brighton is mentioned. Mrs Sylvia Grimsley and daughters of Davenport are visiting W H Sappenfield. Classified note promotes selling real estate during a slow season. Advertising urged.
Charles Erickson longtime resident died Saturday night at 11 at his South Third street home after a brief heart illness. Funeral plans await arrival of a daughter from Portland Oregon who has started for home.
Ford Motor Co reported severe delays in fulfilling orders with 090 cars behind due to supply constraints. A temporary halt on the motor truck issue and plans for a new plant are noted as part of the company’s large scale adjustments.
Cuba declared war and seized four German ships in the harbor at Trévana. Parama promised aid to the United States in defending the canal. Brazil requisitioned the fleet and docks of the Compania Comercial Naviera for national defense.
Petrograd reports April 9 that Justice Minister Kerensky says if Germany dethrones its emperor, Russia could offer preliminary talks toward peace. He frames it as a potential path to ending the war if the German people follow the Russian example.
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