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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
3
George Unkrich spent yesterday in Seymour. Fay Manning and Sylvan Heston attended local events while J. H. McGee left for Biggsville Illinois for a harvest home picnic. Many locals and visitors were noted, births announced, and travel plans shared among families and stores.
The Sells Floto circus comes to Fairfield tomorrow at the Fair grounds. Families plan outings with peanuts, popcorn and red lemonade as Willie and parents rehearse the classic lines and enjoy patriotic spectacles from parade to chariot races. The article notes Uncle Sam support and a $75,000 investment in performances amid a 1918 pageant style spectacle with hundreds of laughs from fifty clowns.
Burlington Hawkeye reports the 109th Ammunition Train is temporarily stationed in Chicago. Many Burlingtonians visit the windy city to see relatives. Some men returned on Burlington No. 9 for a brief furlough and speculation grows on how long they will stay. They are quartered at 26th and Leavitt Street on the southwest side accessible by 26th Street Blue Island cars. Some may drive motor trucks to the eastern coast for an extended period.
Government requirement for child examinations up to age six to detect physical defects. Dr. E P Strickling examined 85 children. 45 males and 42 females. Most were in good condition. specific cases included enlarged tonsils, bad teeth, umbilical hernia, and chronic mouth disease. a future exam day may be scheduled.
The Old Settlers Association invites widows and children of veterans to lend uniforms overcoats or suits for display at the September 12 celebration. Donated garments will be borrowed or loaned to veterans and placed in a glass case in the Jefferson County Library. Crane, Chairman.
The Orpheum Theater will give away a free souvenir photo of all the leading stores with a weekly program starting the week of August 18. Don’t miss a chance to collect them each week and build a fine collection. For selling, renting, or trading items use Classified Ads for results.
Private Ralph Johnson writes from the American expeditionary forces in France about concerts at Red Cross events and a ball game, a crowded French holiday audience, and a plan to allot part of his pay for bank savings. He mentions rehearsals, warm weather, harvest, and sending regards to family including Brill, Elmer, and Edyth.
New York's first six policewomen went on duty with dillys revolvers and studeals. Commissioner Enright announced four more women named for regular police duty to assist in welfare work and crime prevention.
For the week of August 22 a souvenir photo features all leading stars and includes the weekly program. Get your copy now.
All teachers who expect to teach in Jeereon county next year are asked to attend a meeting at the court house on Saturday at 2 a m. The notice requests presence of all eligible instructors to discuss the coming school term.
Notice to heirs and interested parties that by August 29, 101 a final report of John Jacobson administrator of Nettie Jacobson deceased will be filed in Jefferson County District Court Iowa for approval and discharge. Objections must be filed by September 2, 1928. otherwise default and approval and release of bondsman.
Students of Prof. James P Moorhead present a 7 30 recital featuring works by Beethoven Chopin Mendelssohn Reinecke Godard and more with performances by Kerrick Stuckey Snyder Shaffer Hickenbottom Tally Lamont Lohr Smith Israel and others ending with The Star Spangled Banner arranged for piano.
A souvenir photo captures the leading stars featured this week. The image highlights prominent figures and notable personalities arranged for a group portrait.
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