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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
7
Numerous residents make short trips and visits including George Unkrich in Seymour,Mrs Fay Manning Eldon and Sylvan Heston at Mt Pleasant fair,J. H. McGee to Biggsville for harvest home picnic, Miss Lucile Lamberson from Des Moines visits relatives, and several family moves and arrivals. A birth announced in Woodstock Illinois and a wounded serviceman Louis Faulkner expected home soon.
The Sells Floto circus comes to Fairfield tomorrow at the Fair grounds. Families plan outings with peanuts popcorn and red lemonade as rehearsals for Willie and parents recall patriotic themes linked to Valley Forge New Orleans Palo Alto Gettysburg Santiago and West Point. The 1918 parade is highlighted by a $75 000 investment in performances and a grand street pageant.
Burlington residents learn the 109th Ammunition Train is stationed in Chicago with crews visiting from Burlington. Some soldiers returned on Burlington No. 9 for a brief furlough, while others may stay longer. They are quartered near 26th and Leavitt Street, with reports of possible motor truck duties to the eastern coast.
Government examination of children up to age six to note and correct defects was reported in Birmingham. Dr Strickling examined 89 children, 45 males and 43 females, with most in good condition. Some had enlarged tonsils or adenoids, bad teeth, hernia, or chronic anpoidtis.
The Old Settlers association aims to display Civil War veterans in old uniforms with guns at the September 12 celebration. They request widows or children donate uniforms overcoats or puns for loan or donation to the veterans, to be preserved in Jefferson County Library.
The Orpheum Theater will give away a souvenir photo of the leading stars weekly starting Aug 19 with the weekly program attached. Collect the free photos each week to build a fine collection.
When you have anything to sell rent or trade turn to the classified ads for quick results. Post your item today and reach local buyers and renters quickly and easily.
Private Ralph Johnson writes home from the American expeditionary forces in France. He details concerts at Red Cross events and ball games, a parade march, and rehearsals. He notes warm weather, monthly pay with savings plans, and asks family to send greetings to Brill and to tell him to teach his siblings to drive.
New York reports six women sworn in as New York City policewomen equipped with Hilde's revolvers and handcuffs. Commissioner Enright announced four more women to join regular duty, focusing on welfare tasks as part of the new unit. Silver maximum price set at 81.01 and a half cents per ounce. Export licenses limited to essential civil or military uses.
Promotion notes a souvenir weekly program attached during the week of August 19 offering readers a collectible item. Limited copies available through participating outlets.
All teachers who expect to teach in Jefferson county for the coming year are required to attend a meeting at the court house on Saturday at 9:2 a.m. The session will cover plans and expectations for the upcoming school term.
Final settlement report of John Jacobson as administrator of Nettie Jacobson deceased will be filed by August 29 1918 in Jefferson County District Court Iowa seeking approval and discharge. Heirs and interested persons must file objections by September 2 1918. otherwise default will be entered and report approved. John Jacobson administrator B F Simmons attorney.
Students of Prof James P Moorhead perform a piano program at his studio at 7 30 featuring works by Beethoven Chopin Mendelssohn and more including a Moorhead arrangement of The Star Spangled Banner and a concluding Star Spangled Banner piece. Performers include Mary Louise Kerrick Walhace Kohler Ruth Stuckey Margaret Snyder Dorothy Tally Chase Elizabeth Moorhead Agnes Lohr Mildred Larson Hazel Sauer Elizabeth Bock and others.
A reader urges maintaining a weekly program collection. The note requests downloading and preserving a fine set of weekly program sheets for ongoing reference and enjoyment.
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