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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1917

Page

8

Service Examinations Set for September 6 in City

Notice lists positions for skilled laborer munition workers and clerical roles to be filled. Exams scheduled September 6. firm deadline urged due to low July turnout. Inquiries at post office for details and applications.

Field Artillery Wimmunition Amale

Americans Training for Front Lines In France

General Sibert reviewed American regulars in a downpour and praised their bearing as they prepare for trench duty in France. The French general supervising the operation said the Sammies will soon join the trenches to learn modern combat.

France Sibert Gerganna

Auto Wreck Injures Evansville and Kentucky Occupants

Auto party traveling from Evansville to Indianapolis wrecked near Greencastle on the National road. Involved were John Swinin Evansville Miss Mary Rich Pay Mrs H House and daughter of Morcransfield Ky. Mrs Richards leg broken and Mrs House’s horse broken.

Greencastle Ind Evansvile Indianapolis John Swinin Evansville Mary Rich- Pay H. House Morcransfield, Ky Richards House

Markets Report From Chicago And Other Centres

Hogs and cattle prices listed with varied quotations across Chicago Kansas City and East Buffalo markets. Notable ranges include Chicago hogs 15.25 to 18.15, cattle 12.40 to 14.75, Kansas City hogs 16.90 to 18.00 and cattle 9.00 to 14.50, East Buffalo upward moves with prime steers 13.00 to 14.00, hogs 18.00 to 18.15, lambs around 16.00. Grain and produce quotes for wheat, oats, butter, poultry, and vegetables accompany the market snapshot.

Chicago Kansas City East Buffalo Dunning and Stevens Livestock Commission Wnw. Y Butcher Greers

Local residents visit relatives and attend Henry County fair

A string of visits and trips across Iowa and nearby states is noted. Miss Eleanor Helvick visits from Cleveland to Washington, Mt. Pleasant, and Keota while several others travel to Mt. Pleasant for the Henry County fair. Ample leisure travel includes stops for relatives and friends in Fairfield Moline Ottumwa Russell and Creston as well as Lincoln and Birmingham.

Frank Williams Mt. Pleasant Henry County W. H. Graves Lincoln, Neb Washington O. L. Coen C. A McElderry Chester Fred Westerfield

Notice of Eighth Grade Examinations Schedule

Eighth grade examinations to be held at the court house August 17 and 18. Friday 8 a.m. Reading grammar 9:30 a.m. History spelling physiology. Saturday 8 a.m. Arithmetic civics writing 1 p.m. Geography music. Students with partial days should attend opening of that day. Saturday afternoon subjects require 12:30 arrival to reach part of the Declamatory Contest at Chautauqua.

Court House Chautauqua

Hospital Half Year Report from Jefferson County Hospital

Miss Amy Beers presents the semi annual report covering January 1 to July 1, 1917. It lists patients admitted 216 and deaths 14, operations 115, gross receipts 600436.27 and expenses 878.95 with July figures showing 88 patients in hospital and 20 operations.

Amy Beers Jefferson County Hospital Simu Avorers Ook eSee SURE Caye Ea Way Avotars Sue En Sui

Probate of Will Notice in Jefferson County Iowa

Probate of will for Aaron Rhodes filed in Jefferson County Iowa with September 18 1917 for proof and final hearing. Clerk Geo M Ball signs the notice. Also a crowded classified section lists numerous sale and trade notices including cucumbers poultry autos tractors and other farm goods and services.

Aaron Rhodes District Court Jefferson County Geo. M. Ball C. J. Fray West Briggs Street W. F. Miller & Son Jersey Max Westphal Studebaker Anton R. Carlson Weile G. Myrick South Ottumwa Wrecking Company South Ward Street Ottumwa Iowa East Lowe Eo Thomas Thoma

Card of Thanks to Evergreen Lodge for Policy Payment

Mrs Elmer C Anderson expresses gratitude to Evergreen Lodge Degree of Honor for promptly paying her husband’s life insurance policy. Death proofs were filed August 11 and a draft for $2,000 was issued in full settlement.

Evergreen Lodge Elmer C. Anderson

Fairfield man praises Tanlac after recovery story

A Fairfield drugstore tale recounts J R Spray of 608 West Jefferson describing relief from long running stomach ills after using Tanlac. He testified to better sleep and strength and urged others to try the medicine, noting his endorsement is for public benefit, not a sale pitch.

Gaumer Bros Fairfield Drug Store Tanlac H. FE. Gaumer J. R. Spray West Jefferson Street Fairfield Gaumer Brothers

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