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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
4
W C Allsop writes lamenting the loss of a Fairfield light tower once visible from midway between Fairfield and Ottumwa. He recalls its role in promoting advertising for Los Angeles and questions why the tower was torn down due to rust. He suggests rebuilding and adding 200 feet to inspire interest.
The Jefferson County Study Center opens tomorrow at 9:30 AM in the High School building. Nearly all rural teachers will attend with Prof. J C McGlade leading sessions on language, drawing, and rural school problems, plus demonstrations by Eva Luse and Effie Shuneman.
A school entry records dismissal at 3 15 for Miss Effie Shane training girls in fundamental principles of language by Miss Eva Luse. The terse item notes the time and instructors on a single line.
Miss Minta Hoagland accepts a position at Fair store during the holidays. Mrs. Nelson McCleary and son visit from Libertyville. Mrs. George Edick and two children plan a trip to Indianapolis and Washington, D C, for future home. Mr. and Mrs. O T Baldwin of Packwood visit. Lafe Coop learns of daughter Jennie Coop’s illness in Webb Iowa. sister Myrtle Copp travels to Des Moines to join her. William Copp family leaves Jefferson County Hospital for Birmingham home.
A collection of small classifieds listing needs in brief form. Entries include an electrician’s assistant, coal yard labor, sanitary dresser or safe storage, a room for a high school girl with light cooking, a ride in a new taxi, a good office desk, a seven room rental near the square, sewing or washing services, and other brief wants with phone numbers and block references.
For sale a heavy over coat and two good suits one new about size 38. I am wearing soldiers clothes now. Phone 4684. Also a sleigh for sale. Phone 2708.
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