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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
2
The text notes the Daily Journal is published every evening except Sunday and mail matter is entered at the Fairfield Iowa post office as second class. Editor and manager are referenced.
The notice lists subscription terms by carrier and month rates, with prices in advance and a phone number for reports of irregular service. It includes figures like 10, 25, and 1.00, indicating per month or period charges.
East St Louis Illinois reports multiple arrests on riot indictments including Herman Rohwedder and Henry Rohwedder Jr for assault with intent to kill, S L Schultz for similar charge, Cornelius Hickey former police lieutenant, Thomas Benton Democrat saloon owner and ex sheriff candidate, plus eleven arrests in total with officers and others charged with conspiracy and rioting and several surrendering to the sheriff in Belleville.
James Daisy, eleven, son of James Daisy of South Bend, died in Wabash Ind after injuries from trying to board a Big Four freight train at a county station. He and a brother had escaped from the Sailors' and Soldiers' Orphans' home at Knightstown two days earlier and subsisted on apples during their journey to visit their father.
A large audience enjoyed the Hawaiian troupe D'Vay and five native performers with folk songs, dances, and instruments. The program featured Vierra's Royal Hawaiian Singers, Cyrus DeVry's animal talks with stereopticon slides, and discussions on biblical and literary topics by Dr. Thibodeau and fellow speakers.
In the morning hours today Dr. Thibodeau gave an engaging talk about the versions of the New. The address highlighted evolving interpretations and comparative views, drawing attentive replies from attendees.
Yesterday afternoon Vierra's Royal Hawaiian Singers and Players performed a full concert pleasing Hawaiians and locals alike. For months Hawaiian music has captivated audiences, and the troupe delivered an authentic showcase of island songs and performance.
Winifred Freeman leads Round Table Talks and organized play for children at the playground. A free training course with over 200 costumes supports a large pageant. many kids enrolled though some parents overlook the educational value. Rehearsals welcome. parents urged to enroll their children.
A brief item notes a major event scheduled for Saturday night and hints at continued coverage on page 3 with a departure from the usual format.
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