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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
7
Footmac or Ventilated Oxford Ramp Tramp or Barefoot Sandals offered to fit every foot and budget. Don’t let your feet suffer when real comfort is easily available this season.
Local notes show R C Leggett Clifford Crail J A Howlett and son Robert attending the Ottumwa circus. Several residents from neighboring towns visit Ottumwa, while others return from trips or plan journeys to visit relatives. A mix of births, sales, and staff moves also appear among community updates.
The Lutherans edged the Baptists 7-3 last night on Alumni field. Wood and Gentry pitched well but the Lutheran hitters led the win with three base hits by Wise, Carver and Cox. Walks issued by Wood and Gentry were tallied along with passed balls and hit by pitches.
A reflective humorous piece by Ellis M. Clarke on uncertainty about Cy Dawkins fate and the crowded thoughts of townsfolk. The column questions legalism and opportunism while critiquing progress and public dialogue.
Gas and Solvay Coke from S. A. Powers promises direct delivery from the car at $10.50 per ton. Marketed as the perfect fuel for stoves baseburners and track use, with contact details listed for the office and residence.
A compact set of classified notices includes sales offers for a Holstein cow by Ed Blakely with phone contact 7804, several for typewriters including L C Smith silent No 8, and a trade request for draft fillies by Otis Hudson of Curryville Missouri. Also offered are Remington and Monarch typewriters rebuilt factory direct sales by American Writing Machine Co. Chicago with terms and a five day trial.
All residents interested in oiling city streets must sign a petition by a majority of property owners on the targeted street and file it at the city clerk's office. Paul Coleson, City Clerk.
Washington announces a broad list of district exemption board members for New York state and New York City. Notable names include Charles Evans Hughes Nathan Straus Robert W. Chambers Norman E. Mack Louis Marshall and other nationally known figures.
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