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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
2
A distorted OCR fragment lists names and monetary figures without clear context. The readable items mention Dean Taylor and Laura R Taylor with scattered numbers suggesting a payroll or account entry, but no coherent event or location is established.
A playful note advises tying a string around a finger or sticking the reminder in a hat as a lighthearted tip for memory and quick daily routine.
Large detachments of the Forty second Rainbow division were listed by the war department as sailing on three warships and bound for New York arriving April 27. Units include Eighty third infantry brigade headquarters One hundred sixty seventh infantry One hundred fifty first machine gun battalion and One hundred seventeenth field signal battalion.
United States marshals seized papers at the Milk Producers' Association office in Chicago's LaSalle Street complex. Authorities described the collected contracts and records as key evidence in a federal three state investigation into milk handlers. Assistant U.S. Attorney Frederick Dickinson said the contracts bound farmers to sell milk only to the association through its agencies and branches.
New hats in multiple styles and colors debut at Drake Company as shoppers explore Malory made designs. Local store displays offer fashion-forward options and seasonal accessories for the coming months.
A full house is expected for the Victory Liberty Loan program at the high school auditorium Saturday at 3 pm. Mrs. Rose of Chicago will address the audience, with four talks planned in Iowa. The event includes music and a “The Pageant of Nations” by named girls under Miss Bean and Miss Porter, plus two Boy Scouts as pages.
The Jefferson county case against Earl Bogardus and Fred Connell on robbery charges remains undecided after a nine to three jury split with no path to agreement. Court observers expect possible discharge but anticipate further action rather than dropping the case.
Harry Snyder of Keokuk was found guilty by a jury of boarding a Burlington railway train. The verdict was returned at eight o clock this morning and Judge Vermilion accepted it at 8 45 a m. The jury included A E Leathers J W Steel Martin Gearhart Fred Raible John G Tenhart Clarence Horton C O McClain W T Nixon J O Ruggles Truman Parsons Harry McNeese H Leo Blough.
Miss Pauline Woellhaf and Frank Scott wed at the Lutheran parsonage in a private ceremony. The bride, a Fairfield High School and Howard's Business College graduate, works as a stenographer. the groom recently left the navy and will work as a mechanic in Gerry Indiana. After a few days here they plan to move.
A large audience attends the Fairfield churches annual all day missionary meeting at the Lutheran church. Officers elected at the business meeting include President Mrs. Lee Gobble, Vice President Mrs. Dillon Turney, and Secretary Mrs. McDonald.
Mrs Leffingwell's Boots a Select picture starring Constance Talmage arrives at the Orpheum Theatre presented by Lewis J Selznick. A humorous tale of a young wife misplacing slippers and a mistaken identity that ends with the couple reconciled.
Wesleyan students enjoyed a warm reception with a cafeteria supper and parlor songs after. Helen Reeves and Bernice Wildman visit Kokuk. Persian student P G David learns his family is safe in Bakuba near Bagdad after five years of Turkish conflict.
Dr William N Blair will deliver his final sermon at the Presbyterian Church tonight at eight o clock. The illustrated address aims to draw a large audience and especially young people to the service.
A promotional notice urges buying U S securities paying 434 percent during the Victory Loan drive. It frames the issue as duty to America and encourages volunteers to purchase tomorrow at Drake Clothing Co with mentions of men and boys’ shirts and extra wood investments.
Ice box in sale listing described as good as new and capable of holding 100 pounds. Located at 700 W Hempstead and phone number 114-18 provided for contact. Color notes include caps plain colors green tan blue grays and fancy styles.
Drake Clo Company urges shoppers to seize the raincoat deal now as storm season approaches. Limited stock and early-bird discounts aim to draw in customers seeking durable waterproof gear.
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