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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
4
Job postings list positions such as Skilled Laborer Mail Lo r Manitions and Sub inspector of Field Artillery Ammunition Junior Land Classifier Assistant Land Classifier and Clerical roles for males and females. The September 6 exam replaces the November test if enough applicants are found. post office inquiries advised.
Aug 16 dispatch from American headquarters in France reports General Sibert praising American regulars. He notes the contingent will soon be in the trenches facing Germany and says the Americans are being trained in trench fighting by the French commander of the poilus.
An automobile party traveling from Evansville to Indianapolis wrecked on the National road near Greencastle Indiana. Involved were John Jaxim Miss Mary Richards Mrs H House and daughter of Mortansfield Ky. Mrs Richards suffered a broken leg and Mrs House's nose was broken.
Hogs and cattle prices shown with receipts from Chicago and Kansas City markets. Reports indicate higher hog values and varied cattle quotes, with East Buffalo figures for prime steers and hogs. Produce and vegetables follow with numerous price ranges and farm supply notes.
Local residents and visitors travel between Illinois Iowa and Nebraska for fairs visits and family gatherings. Notable names include Miss Blanche Banta Mrs Charles Clark and Mr Merle Banta with others from Moline Birmingham and Ottumwa visiting relatives and attending the Henry County fair in Mt. Pleasant plus trips to Plattsburg Libertyville and Washington.
Notice lists dates and times for exams at the court house August 17 and 18. Subjects include Reading Grammar History Spelling Physiology Arithmetic Civics Writing Geography Music and a declamatory contest at Chautauqua. Students slated for half day should attend opening session and Saturday afternoon testers should arrive by 12 20 to complete tests and join events. June Chidester County Supt.
Miss Amy Beers prepares the semi annual report for Jefferson County Hospital covering patient admissions daily averages operations and earnings. The figures show 216 admissions in the half year and 116 operations with hospital earnings totaling 6463.27 and expenses 6592.48.
A string of small ads lists cucumbers for pickling and cucumber pickles, spring chickens, deluxe motorcycles, Studebaker car, Weile automobile, touring Fords, five passenger car, tires and tubes, Jewel gas range, and a variety of farm livestock and equipment. Listings include contact names and phone numbers from Ottumwa and surrounding areas.
Mrs Elmer C Anderson expresses gratitude to Evergreen Lodge Degree of Honor for promptly paying the $2000 life policy after her husband’s death. Death proofs were filed August 11.
Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the last Will of Aaron Rhodes is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson County. September 18, 1917 at 2 o clock p m is set for proof and final hearing during the September Term 1917. GEO M BALL Clerk.
A Fairfield customer seeks Tanlac for stomach ills and Gaumer Brothers hears a powered testimonial from J R Spray of 608 West Jefferson. Spray reports renewed sleep and strength after taking Tanlac and urges others to try it, asserting the medicine helped him and other customers.
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