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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
3
Tomorrow night the Christian church hosts a Christmas cantata The Everlasting Light directed by Mrs Phillips with orchestra The program includes Silent Night List the Cherubic Host Rejoice Handel Hallelujah and other pieces plus various solos and choruses The service starts at 7 30 PM and the public is invited.
Donald McGee of Mason City visits Ames friends while Katherine Lamson returns home for the holidays. Camp Dodge personnel plan Xmas visits. Parsons and Eddyville staffers travel for holiday time with relatives. The Marey farm near the city sells for 208 one third dollars per acre with buyers purchasing portions. Families including Turneys and Wisecarvers return home for vacation.
A Christmas program was presented last night at Liberty School No. 6 taught by Miss Mae Green. Pupils performed music and recitations and presented Miss Green a gold silver spoon. Miss Green rewarded the pupils with candy.
T. W. Grant, proprietor of Grant's Market at 104 N Main in Fairfield, announces reduced meat prices to lower costs for wage earners. He says the store minimizes expenses including credit and delivery to offer fair profit and urges public patronage.
The article recounts the origins of the Red Cross from the Solferino battle of 1859, highlighting Jean Henri Dunant's observations and mobilization. It notes the 1864 Geneva treaty, the adoption of a flag reversed Swiss colors, and the organization’s growth from aiding wounded in war to broader humanitarian relief.
The Red Cross expands from battlefield relief to prepared hospitals and medical staff. It aims to prevent suffering and assist during peaceful calamities as well as in wartime, maintaining care for the wounded wherever disaster strikes.
State Fire Marshal OLOE OROR warns against placing a lighted candle behind the Red Cross Service Flag in windows on Christmas Eve. He says raising shades or drawing curtains with room illumination suffices to display the flag safely and prevent fire risk.
An old notice advertises Nutting Pictures as charming and appropriate Christmas gifts from Civies Picture Shop located at 112 West Burlington.
A brief classified item offers live ducks for holiday use with contact phone number 267 789 for purchase or order.
R. B. Ross, a veteran shoemaker, has accepted a position with B. H. Elliott and invites former customers to call on him there. Ady.
P. DD. Wagoner offers ducks for the holiday season with contact by phone 4620 or 780 for orders and pickup.
The city’s most complete line of frames is displayed at Davies Picture Shop located at 112 W. Burlington. Preserve soldiers pictures in durable frames and protect heirlooms withQUALITY framing options.
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