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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
4
Local churches announce Sunday services with topics on faith and patriotism. First Methodist hosts morning worship on themes Contending for the Faith and a patriotic morning assembly at Camp Welcome. English Lutheran urges worship, Liberty Bonds, and a sermon on Worship with brief accounts from a seaman's experiences.
Multiple churches announce schedules for midweek services and Sunday programs. Sin ayix lesson on death and sin. Free Methodist services with Sunday School, worship, and prayer meetings. New Chicago Mission and College Addition Mission publish Sunday schools and evening sermons. Bethel A M E Church posts Sunday and midweek services and prayer meetings.
An employment notice offers 100 per month salary with liberal commission for an automobile position. It promises steady work and advancement for those deemed honest and capable. Apply at the Lexgett hotel and ask for Mr. Sweet by Saturday evening. Afterward, write Mr. Sweet care Ottumwa Hotel Ottumwa IA.
Dance event advertised at Yeoman Hall with gate admission noted as five cents. War tax mentioned. location GSatuday appears misprinted. unclear organizer.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church announces a concert by the Parsons College conservatory quartet of Fairfield at the local church next Thursday April 18 at 8 p m. Performers include Miss Margaret White soprano Mrs Mertie Pooler Mercer cellist Robert Israel violin and Wilbur Keesey pianist. Receipts will be shared between local youth and the Parsons artists with funds aiding a delegation to the Storm Lake conference.
Several notices advertise real estate and personal goods for sale. Items include Lot 3, block eleven, South Park addition on South 4th Street in Perlee Iowa, a half interest in Fairfield Brick and Tile Factory in Fairfield Iowa, Navy seed beans with contact M B Humphrey, four walnut hand carved parlor chairs via Mc Laughlin Furniture, and 8 percent acres in city limits offered by F W McClain with various payment options.
State food administration headquarters refutes rumors that all wheat flour would be banned on May 1 and that eggs could not be sold in April. Administrator Deems states no compulsory measures exist and urges reporting misinformation.
The Company M baseball team at Camp Cody, 132nd U. S. infantry, beat Company G 17 to 8 last Sunday. Lineup includes Goddard Simmons Cornett Shaffer Bristow Sherrick Smith Gonder Webber Channel and others as the team continues its strong season.
A patriotic program at Beckwith school house and a Salina school talent show drew an audience and raised 28 dollars. Proceeds will fund Thrift stamps for both Salina and Beckwith schools.
Classified line lists nine room house at 800 West Kirkwood with good cellar and contact J. F. Carbaugh. Also notes daily rental options at 607 South Fifth St. and 32 acres near Fairfield with animals. inquiries directed to Russell Smith and Leo Russell Smith.
Parsons college Ladies Auxiliary announces a White Elephant sale on April 25 26 and 27. Items include desirable furniture and china and volunteers will contact donors or call 1112 for collection.
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