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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
2
Public notice outlines subscription terms for Carrierwor Week, including monthly in advance rates and mail subscriptions. Clearly states payments must be made in advance, with specified rates per month and for different service durations.
A Jefferson county appeal urges farmers to plant a large acreage of winter wheat citing patriotism, thrift, good cash returns, and reduced substitute rules. Entomologists report low Hessian fly danger and winter wheat’s disease resistance. government calls wheat planting a patriotic duty.
At the August 22 meeting of the Woman's Association of Cedar Township the group expressed gratitude to all who contributed time and talent to the patriotic picnic. Speakers included Alex Miller Washington Rev Hogan Ottumwa Rev Keesey and Mr Fryer Fairfield. Also praised were singer Miss Wilma Retveld Miss Filma Barr reader and M Bailey Stockpot.
Mrs. Milton Warren of Richland spends the day in the city. Henry Boley visits Batavia relatives. Frances Nettsell of Ottumwa guests at Louis Keltner's home. Mrs. H. B. Carpenter improves slowly at West Adams street. Muriel Clark and Mabel Mullenix return to Ottumwa after visiting Miss Jessie Traxler. Mrs. John Yount visits Rock Island relatives before Chicago. Several families travel to Des Moines for the State Fair. Minnie B. Jenks heads to Latona Iowa to teach for the coming year. Agnes Porter departs for St. Louis via New London and Burlington. Courtesies shown to Porter. friends sad to see her go. Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClain and children return from months in Canada and Billings Montana. Harley Carter returns from Missouri business trip. Marold McCarty resigns as First National Bank bookkeeper to return to school. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Whitney and Miss Hilda Whitney visit Keosauqua relatives. Madge Garrison of Rockford Ill. visits Miss Burl Fleming.
Browns Business College in Muscatine Iowa will open the year on September 24 and seek to increase enrollment. Arrangements are being made to take care of growth. Write UM C Colbert Principal for particulars.
Members of Christian churches in Henry and Jefferson counties will convene at the Christian church in this city on Wednesday August 28. The sessions include devotionals, Bible School, district survey, committee appointments, and discussions on women’s work and county church problems with addresses by W E Reavis H F Kern and others.
The Old Settlers Association plans Old Settlers Day on September 12 and searches the county for relics. They seek the oldest Bible, noting a 1796 edition owned by the Louden family since 1802, and invite tips to Dr. T. L. James. They also report a rare linchpin wagon donated by Anthony Woodrow of Birmingham.
Miss Nellie Peebler hosted a party at her Libertyville area home for a group of young ladies. The girls traveled there Saturday and returned Sunday after a merry visit. Miss Marie Allison hosted dinner on South Main Street with Etla Eula and Elzabeth Harreld Golda Aldrich Ruby Despain and Andrew Daubs attending. Andrew Daubs also entertained his threshing crew of 125 at Gus Flinspach’s north of town with social time and refreshments.
Local residents host and visit friends across several states with extended family and guests. Among those mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hoyt, Miss Olive Davisson, Mr. and Mrs. Al Cassaday, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Greeson, and many others visiting relatives, with church events and local gatherings planned including a chicken supper and bazaar at Mt. Zion church and a Rebecca Club event.
Marshal Foch praises the Bible as best preparation for American soldiers in a letter to the American Bible Society. He notes a quarter of a million Bibles distributed to troops and says thousands more are sent weekly to men in embarkation camps before shipment overseas.
If it's young men's or boys suits hats and caps, The Drake Clothing Co at Fairfield invites shoppers to see how much they can save on high class merchandise.
Amsterdam reports Empress Victoria of Commune travels to Wilhelmshöhe near Mosse-Cassel to oversee Bertin aid work. Emperor Witham has left his headquarters as Empresses sons remain in service obligations.
In Fincmes, Martin's Ferry, Ohio, 26 April, Mrs Vindius Beauties and four of her six children perished when their home burned. Investigators believe the blaze started from a stove malfunction leading to a deadly fire.
The Drake Clothing Co. in Fairfield advertises new suits hats and furnishings for men and young men at popular prices. The notice highlights fresh stock and affordable options for all ages with emphasis on value.
The notice states that the twelve wools terminarl train DG requirements will be suspended. June Chidester, Co Supt, is listed as the official involved in the action.
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