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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1917

Page

6

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.

Fairfield Iowa

Terms of Subscription By Carrier and Mail

Terms of subscription by carrier one week and by mail four months in advance. Report irregularities in carrier service. Telephone number provided. Price details include $1.25 for one week and $1.00 for mail options.

Jurors Drawn for September Court in District Selection

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.

District Court C. R. Gorman Des Moines B. L. Couser Liberty J. B. Bennett Packwood Thomas Cathey A. C. Keller Fairfield T. S. Wiegard Walnut

Dr Michaels Talks With The Emperor In Berlin

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.

London Georg Michaelis Alsace-Lorraine Amsterdam Berlin Reichstag Nain

Government profits from delayed Liberty Loan payments rise

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.

Washington Liberty Loan Treasury America

Pershing's Men Battle Fire in French Village Stables

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.

Paris Mirsouri

Fourteenth Fairfield Chautauqua session closes amid success

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.

Fairfield Chautauqua Association Pamahasuka Traction Caupolican Fisher-Shipp Henry Gay Zenda Maclaren Miss Maclaren Annie London Red Cross America Germany Winifred Freeman

Packwood Auction Sells Magee Farm at $186.50 Acre

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.

Magee Dixon John Mitchell Ottumway Hospital L. J. Miller

Personal News Moves and Visitors Across Towns

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.

Alex Pickard Pleasant Plain

Jefferson County Exemption Board Notifies Remainder of First 306

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.

Jefferson County Roy O. Benn Arthur E. Lundquist Cleveland J. Easton Fair

Tribal Indians Not in Draft Questions Clarified

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.

Washington War Department Fulton West Burlington Street

Called Meeting of Missionary Society at Church

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.

Young Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Arrest Love Letter Writer Beckwith in Cleveland

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.

Cleveland Union John F. Beckwth

FOR £ 4LE A Ford Roadster One Year Old Bargain

A one year old Ford roadster offered for a bargain price. Interested buyers call 2452 for details.

Lost. Old Order and Price Book Found

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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Daily Journal South Court Street Dean Taylor A. W. Taylor Co. C. Harwood, Abingdon F. Young William Schiedel Samuel Parks J. F. Stortz D. I. Paul Walnut Co C. Cochran Ray Johnson Lockridge George Cave Arthur DuVall Frank Bradfield Locust Grove S. A. Anderson J. W. Price Fred Simmons Penn I. N. Glasgow Clayton Spratt W. J. Gilbert W. H. Brewer F. J. Peterson Round Prairie D. M. Fisher Clay Wright Cedar Otis Anderson F. L. Trabert O. N. Hughes DR. Michaelis Liserty Pershing Missouri French Village Sembly California Cy Devry Chief Caupolican Steiner Trummggyy Priges Ieee Wedneseas Atuw F. R. North Winfield C. P. Gebbie Hazel Oliver Nellie Amsbaugh Ulah Rienier Agency Wedday Will Rienier West Chester Elizabeth Rienier James Caldwell Lucile Hedrick Myers J. T. Davies Canada Asa Chilcott Salina Edward Teeter Kansas City City B. F. Gudgel of Ottumwa R. J. Gudgel South Fourth Street Owen Hoskins Mike Lessy Miss Myrtle Lucerne, Mo J. E. Schaefer J. J. Welday Mrs. C. Chriswold Allerton S. W. Norris Bloomington, Ill J. C. Norris Ed. Kreiner C. E. Carlson Milton Graham Jefferson County Hospital Ruth Grace Cook Indiana O. S. Peet Oskaloosa J. A. Gantz Ed. Kramer Ted DeGood Batavia Etla Harrovich Bernice Wilon Cede Rapids Peter Johnson Thetv Ferrel Gaighter Gevive Frances Russell and Gangnier Libertyville Herman W. Rouse Harper E. Hillman Thomas E. Smith Hubert B. Killion Joe E. Robertson Wm. N. Ball Sarah Trimble Keokuk Quincy, N Malleable Iron Works Messrs Joseph Fleagle Ross Wheeler del Fleagle Wm. Balmer Stephen Wallace Zelma W W. Dyer Charles Jordan Louise Cgosick Denever Col Creely Colo Donald McGregor Ottumwa Hospital Rev Earl August Mr. August Camp Dodge Werner PD Ruth Koons Chautauqua Marie Ina Gantz Monticello J. A. Young H .S. Young Walter Lewis Company M France Arthur Barnette W. J. Brereton Charley Smock Keota Dr. Kirkpatrick Tauqua John F. Beckwith Bfae Chicago Rpheum Orpheum Orchestra Lou Tellegan Mary Fuller Marguerite Fischer John T. Davies Undertaker George Q. Loesch L. E U.S
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