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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
2
Classified notice indicates mail matter of the second class entered at the Fair 214 Iowa Post Office as mail matter of second class. The fragment shows an official postal designation and location in Iowa.
The article outlines new military pay and allowances for U S soldiers. It details base cash pay of 33 dollars monthly in the United States and 39.60 abroad, with dependents allowances boosting totals to 45 and 54.60 respectively. It explains compulsory allotments, family-based compensation, and updated death and disability benefits including insurance options.
The Armory bustles as Hospital Unit A under Maj. J. F. Clarke is established in the former Co. M headquarters. Order No. 2 cites Acting First Sergeant Wm. J McGiffen and others while the unit begins meals at the Kozy and local homes host the men. Lectures and preparations for future duty continue as engineers inspect a near completion Merrimac bridge and Harmony school teacher Miss Beth Carr seeks 2,500 Christmas Seals from pupils.
A campaign to arouse interest in Parsons College begins with a Thursday Union Bible Conference at Libertyville led by Prof V H Vartanian and a young quartet from the college. Next Sunday services at Cross Lanes at 11 am and Libertyville at 7 30 pm feature Field Agent Rev C S Marsell and college students. No offerings or subscriptions will be asked.
J. K. Bowermaster remains ill at home on West Jefferson street and is not improving as quickly as friends had hoped.
Jno Vogelgesang D C announces a new chiropractic office located two doors north of the Iowa Savings Bank at 745 with promises of improved health and well being for patients.
Service flags are being raised around Fairfield this week as homes and organizations honor soldiers. Louden Machinery Co adds four stars for four employees in the Hospital Unit, while Knights of Pythias prepare to raise their flag at Forest City Lodge No. 39. The High School flag arrives soon for Saturday night services, and the Methodist church plans a special service next Sunday to raise its church flag.
W A McPeek announces a new taxi and delivery service with contact at phone 4274. The notice lists 723 as a key detail or address component.
The Fairfield Theater announces an extraordinary vaudeville event featuring The Allen Stephenson Trio and The Madtown Minstrel's Jazz Band. Baby Bernice, famed as a million dollar doll, stars after recent Chicago work with Sarah Dernhart who provides a personal recommendation. The performance is described as an exceptional treat tomorrow.
Notice to settle all debts owed to Dr L D James. Those knowing themselves indebted are asked to call and settle by cash or note by Saturday night December 15. Ordered to notice duty in U S Army.
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