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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
6
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Jefferson county farmers are urged to plant a large acreage of fall wheat as a patriotic and thrifty act. The piece notes a cash return of 70.1 and argues more wheat will end the substitute rule, with entomologists saying Hessian fly risk is low and winter wheat resists disease.
The Cedar Township Woman's Association meeting on August 22 expresses gratitude to all who contributed to the patriotic picnic. Thanks given to speakers Alex Miller Washington Rev Hogan Ottumwa Rev Keesey Mr Fryer Fairfield singer Wilma Retveldt reader Edma Barr and auctioneer M Bailey Stockpot.
Mrs Milton Warren of Richland spends the day in the city. Henry Boley visits Batavia relatives. Frances Nettsell of Ottumwa visits Louis Keltner. Mrs H S Carpenter improves at West Adams street home. Muriel Clark and Mabel Mullenix return to Ottumwa from Fairfield. Mrs John Yount journeys to Rock Island to visit relatives before Chicago. Families travel to Des Moines for the State Fair. Minnie B Jenks leaves for Lamona to teach. Agness Porter tours New London and Burlington before returning to St Louis. McClains return from Canada and Billings Montana. Harley Carter back from Missouri business. Harold McCarty resigns as bank bookkeeper to return to school. Wilbur Whitney and Hilda Whitney visit Keosauqua. Madge Garrison visits from Rockford Illinois.
Libertyville residents host and visit relatives across states including San Bardino California Fort Morgan Colorado and Davenport Iowa. Church events bazaar and chicken supper planned with Sherrick and Rebecca Club gatherings to follow. Local couples announce nuptials Lieut Frank Fulton and Ruby Jewell after University of California days, others travel to Camp Dodge state fair and trips to Fort Madison Keokuk Memphis and Vancouver Barracks.
Browrf's Business College in Muscatine Iowa will begin the year's work on September 24. Arrangements are being made to take care of an increased enrollment. Principal Colbert notes the plan and invites applicants for the new term.
Members of the Christian churches of Henry and Jefferson counties will meet in the Christian church here on Wednesday, August 28. Prominent workers will discuss church problems and the public is invited to attend sessions. The program includes morning devotions, Bible school, committee appointments, and discussions on women's work in the church. Evening programs feature addresses on local church programs and the fundamentals of faith.
The Old Settlers Association seeks relics for Old Settlers Day on September 12. They aim to locate the county’s oldest Bible, noting a 1796 edition linked to William Louden's family, and request contacts to Dr. T. L. James. They also report a rare linchpin wagon donated by Anthony Woodrow of Birmingham.
Miss Nellie Peebler hosted a weekend gathering for a group of young ladies from Libertyville at her country home. The visitors were driven there Saturday and returned Sunday evening for a jolly time. Marie Allison hosted dinner on South Main Street with Etla Harreld Eula Harreld Elzabeth Harreld Golda Aldrich and Ruby Despain among those present. Andrew Daubs hosted his threshing crew of 125 men at Gus Flinspach’s home north of town with socializing and refreshments after.
Lycurgus Gudgell and associates from Rock Island plan a $140000 company to manufacture a novel Ford hub. The hub features a steel roller drive a rubber-filled hub and easy wheel changes to reduce vibration and protect tires. Headquarters will be in Rock Island with branches likely in major cities.
Marshal Foch writes that the Bible is the best preparation for American soldiers going into battle to sustain their faith. The American Bible Society notes nearly a quarter million scripture copies distributed to soldiers abroad and thousands of copies weekly to men in embarkation camps before deployment overseas.
Fairfield shop The Drake Clothing Co. advertises big savings on high class youth suits hats and caps. The notice highlights affordable prices and quality attire for young men and boys in its display.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Empress Augusta Victoria at Castle Wilhelmshohe in Hesse Cassel as Emperor William leaves main headquarters due to war relief strain. The empress is attended by her sons who are kept from their mother’s bedside by service obligations and ongoing spring offensives.
Fire destroyed a home in Martin’s Ferry Ohio on August 26 killing Mrs Vladimir Scorbustes and four of her six children while two other children survived. Investigators believe an oil stove explosion started the blaze.
New suits hats and furnishings for men and young men offered at popular prices by The Drake Clothing Co in Fairfield. Readily available styles and sizes aim to attract shoppers seeking affordable wardrobe updates this season.
Special teachers examination will be held at this office on September 9 due to a shortage of teachers. Twelve weeks of normal training requirements will be suspended. June Chidester, Superintendent.
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