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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
6
The Daily Journal lists SQSURNAL PRINTING CO as publishers with an editor and manager overseeing operations.
Lamson Bros notes removal of western grain embargoes but cites severe car shortages and freight congestion. Oats demand tight with prices down while corn arrivals stay limited, and wheat prices vary by grade with premiums up. Export sales remain strong if ocean and rail freights improve, and the firm expects higher wheat prices in the present environment.
Social and religious notices fill a page with gatherings in churches and clubs. The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church plans a 2:30 PM Wednesday session for the Women’s Missionary Society, with choirs, music, and refreshments highlighted by previous entertainments at homes of Miss Cora Ball and Mrs. Luce in Lincoln.
New Year's marks a red letter day for Clinton Lodge No. 15 A F and A M with an afternoon initiation and officer installation at 2 o'clock. The Master Mason's degree will be conferred and a ceremonial installation followed by an evening banquet for Masons and their ladies. Rev E W Holler of Ottumwa will deliver the address.
LOCKRIDGE. Mr. and Mrs. Verle Frazey and baby of Fairfield spent Sunday at the Leonard Carlson home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark are spending the holidays in Washington county with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hildebrand entertained about twenty relatives at dinner Christmas day. Mrs. William Owens and baby of Sturlington left Thursday after a visit with her parents.
The Daily Journal explains sharp paper and advertising cost increases and sets Fairfield city rates for 1917. City subscribers can pay $4.00 a year in advance or $5.00 if paid quarterly or at year end. non prepaid three months cost $1.25, $5.00 yearly.
Hard coal advertised for immediate sale by S A Power who has another car on the way. Interested buyers should call phone 532 to arrange purchase while stock lasts.
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