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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
2
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Prompt notice requests reporting any irregularity in the carrier service. Communication cites telephone number 23 for contact and guidance on submitting reports.
Washington reports a surge in government hiring as the Ordnance Department expands. Civil Service Commission and local boards seek qualified men and women for stenographic, technical, and trades roles across Washington and national plants.
Washington action outlines a first step toward implementing a plan to unify railroad systems. The proposal involves suspending portions of antitrust law to allow joint base agreements among railroads as part of a broader Interstate Commerce Commission review.
The National Honor Guard girls staged two one act plays at the High School for Red Cross funds totaling 140 dollars. Confessions featured Eloise Smith and Edmund Brown with a piano interlude by Mary Louise Kerrick and Mildred Cappin. Captain Joe from A Little World showcased many performers led by Burl Stephenson and Gladys Workman, with Mrs Frank Boies directing and Unkriehs orchestra providing music.
Winchester December 8 The Winchester school house which housed Van Buren county scholars was destroyed by fire early today. No injuries reported. Washington Journal notes Miss Agnes Swift departs for Fort Worth Texas to join a Red Cross unit stationed at a military base hospital for temporary service.
Champion Angus Champion Fat Lullock sold to Armour & Co for 82 per pound at the International Live Stock Exposition. Previous record held by Merry Monavet. Sale proceeds to Red Cross. Lullock owned by Purdue University Agricultural College. Sale featured a carload from Mopphat of Meechuntesburg. Cattle sold for 400 per being.
Airman Dee S ret F G Hill of the Royal Piglag corps stationed at Fort Worth was injured in a fall from an airplane at Duncanville. The notice also mentions a rental listing offering four modern rooms with water and electricity at $12.50 per month through Russell Smith at 739.
A Belgium soldier prisoner in Hardewuk Holland writes to Loudon Machinery Co in 1917 asking for catalogs and explanations on agriculture and horticulture. He describes a school and study club for fellow prisoners and seeks information on tools, costs, and methods to rebuild after the war while praising American aid.
Fairfield society notes report Fairfield Rebekah Lodge No 96 will meet Monday evening with initiation and members asked to bring bread and butter sandwiches. Mrs D F Spratt hosts O F E S Club Tuesday afternoon at her East Burlington home. Bulu Pageant under Mrs Clarence Hague at the Presbyterian church tomorrow night as part of the Praise Service for the Women s Home Missionary Society annual bank offering. service starts at 7 30 and all invited.
Commodore J Stuart Bladen leads the adaptation of the novel Commodore J Bladen for Paramount. Sir Gilbert Parkas is guest during production as the Orpheum theater announces the Judgment House feature for Monday and Tuesday December 10 and 11.
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