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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
7
Items note visits and travel of residents from Packwood Salina Des Moines Ottumwa Batavia and Chicago. A marriage license was issued to Madison Gobble and Grace Parker. Mrs Salts reports husband wounded in France being cared for in an American base hospital.
Fairfield Public Schools will open Monday morning September 2. All pupils must attend first day to gain necessary knowledge and citizenship. Kindergarten entries for five year olds by September 15. after that date no new enrollments until January 1919.
Notice to members of the Golf Club announces a meeting on August 30 at 6 p m to discuss amendments to the articles of incorporation regarding board membership and other matters before the club. August 20, 1918. J B Ireland secretary.
I will be in Fairfield August 26 to September 4 for piano tuning. Leave orders at Legge House or Scheffier's Music Store. E J Risenhart, 961.
Topeka Kansas August 20 official totals show Gov Arthur Capper with 101,290 votes for the Republican nomination a 31 746 lead over three opponents. He carried all 105 counties in the state.
Arthur Guy Empey published a letter from Secretary Tumulty noting his discharge as a captain after serving in army recruiting on the lecture circuit. The commission was revoked to maintain the orderly selective process and avoid active recruiting campaigns, which would violate army rules.
Leon Molus, formerly connected with the Societe Polytechnique Militaire of Paris, died when his parachute failed to open after he jumped from an airplane at 7,500 feet over Venice near Los Angeles. He struck the cement bank of an irrigation ditch.
Final report of John Jacobson as administrator of Nettie Jacobson deceased will be filed by August 29 1918 in Jefferson county Iowa. Objections must be filed by September 2 1918 otherwise default and approval with discharge of administrator and release of bonds. EB F Simmons attorney. Joan Jacobson administrator. Also Drake Clothing Co advertises boys school suits hats caps shirts.
The Old Settlers committees met at E. R. Smith's office to finalize the September 12 gathering. No vaudeville or barbecue will be held, but a strong lineup of old time contests and parade features is planned with former Congressman Nate Kendall as the day’s orator. The full program will be published soon.
Doris Brandt infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Brandt died Sunday at the family home northeast of the city. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with Rev P B Ap rel in charge. Interment followed at Richwood Cemetery. Boys, help out that faithful old coat with a pair of new. Odd Pants at the Drake Clothing Co. 965
A chiropractor promotes removing disease causes to prevent chronic illness and boost vitality. The ad claims up-to-date care surpasses old methods and offers free examinations with no charges if not treated, citing Dr. Vogelsang at 306 Egat Madison St. and phone 2412.
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