Daily Journal Editor Manager Listed as Mail Matter
The notice indicates the Daily Journal editor manager is entered at the Fair field Iowa post office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1917
Page
6
The notice indicates the Daily Journal editor manager is entered at the Fair field Iowa post office as second class mail matter.
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The trial jurors for the September term of the District Court, convening Sept 10, will report Sept 17. Names include C R Gorman Des Moines Co C Harwood Abingdon F Young Fairfield B L Couser Liberty J B Bennett Packwood and others from Fairfield Packwood Walnut Lockridge Center Cedar Des Moines and Locust Grove.
London reports German chancellor Georg Michaelis has gone to the German great headquarters to confer with Kaiser Wilhelm II on the future of Alsace Lorraine. The discussions may also cover the Pope's peace note. He is expected to return to Berlin to present views to the Reichstag tonight committee when it resumes.
Washington reports the idle funds from short term Liberty Loan certificates past due yield about 2,500 dollars daily at 3 percent interest. Over $25 million of the issue remains unpaid after more than a month since maturity, with the treasury using proceeds from the first issue to meet domestic needs and aid allies.
American troops stationed in a small French village aided by a brigade of soldiers using buckets and an ancient fire engine to control a blaze in army mule stables. Seven Missouri mules died, the roof of an adjoining house collapsed but no serious injuries occurred to the troopers.
The fourteenth annual Fairfield Chautauqua assembly ends with large crowds and ideal weather across ten days. New acts join the lineup including the Fisher Shipp concert company and Henry the Magician, while Miss Gay Zenda Maclaren shines in performance and the patriotic pageant draws big applause. Daily receipts are listed from Aug 15 to Aug 24, reflecting strong attendance and revenue.
The Magee farm two miles north of Packwood was auctioned Tuesday with Mrs. Dixon as the top bidder at 186.50 dollars an acre. The property spans about seventy acres. Nearby, John Mitchell faces surgery at Ottumwa Hospital soon. Various residents are noted as ill or traveling, including Mrs. I. J. Miller and Mrs. F. R. North visiting Winfield.
Local society notes list J. T. Davies returning from Canada and Asa Chilcott, Edward Teeter, Alex Pickard visiting from Salina, Kansas City and Pleasant Plain. Several families host guests at homes in Ottumwa Lucerne and Gilmore.
The Jefferson County Exemption Board mails notices to the final 6 of the first 306 names drawn, summoning Herman W. Rouse Harper E. Hillman Ted Degood Thomas E. Smith Roy O. Benn and Arthur E. Lundquist to appear next Friday. Several individuals are exempted due to dependent wives or family, including Cleveland J. Easton Hubert B. Killion Joe E. Robertson and William N. Ball.
Washington rules that tribal Indians are not subject to military draft as non citizens may claim exemption like aliens. The War department answered the query at tribal counsel's request. The item notes local visits, travel, and a postponed Fulton property sale on West Burlington Street.
The Young Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold a called meeting tomorrow morning just after Sunday School in the pastor's study. All members are urged to attend.
John F. Beckwith, noted poet novelist and soldier, arrested in Cleveland on federal charges for defrauding women across many states. He allegedly won confidences with love letters and used a follow up system to solicit large sums of money.
A one year old Ford roadster offered for a bargain price. Interested buyers call 2452 for details.
Lost item described as a Standard Old Order Book and Price Book. Finder advised to call phones 4742 or 4726 to reclaim.
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