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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1917
Page
8
Mischa Elman is billed to perform tonight as Fairfield hosts a Chautauqua program. The grounds are described as ideal for the event, marking a notable second appearance by the famed violinist in the state.
Tonight and tomorrow feature a busy Fairfield Chautauqua program headlined by Mischa Elman the renowned Russian violinist. Activities include an auto parade from Public Square to Chautauqua Park and a grand concert by The Kitties Band with awaited tent arrivals and logistical notes for attendees.
Society notes from the city include brief updates on community events, notable arrivals, and upcoming gatherings. The column highlights social visits and casual notices tucked in the daily paper.
Community social items include a Sunday School picnic at Chautauqua Park hosted by Mrs. H C Davis with sixteen children attending. Notices mention a Parsons College 1912 class dinner at Miss Florence Roth’s East Burlington home and various visits, hosting duties, and travels of locals and guests around the city.
A local column lists items for sale including five touring Fords a roadster and 15 other cars, 190 tires and tubes, twelve hens and a rooster, a Jewel gas range, a showcase, and several real estate and draft trade offers. Rentals include multiple flats and furnished rooms with contact details in Ottumwa Iowa and nearby towns.
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