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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1917
Page
3
The 1917 Directory of Fairfield City and Jefferson County compiled by Oscar H. Herring is now in distribution. Local residents names appear with numerous social happenings noted including visits, travel, and community meetings across the area.
A long church notices page lists Rev. Wilbur R. Keesey and others with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Preaching at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Topics include The Place of Prayer in the World Program and The Gossip Devil. Also notes morning baptisms. Other denominations present with service times and classes.
London reports a surge of Americans seeking early passages to New York after the German note. Many intend to sail within a fort night and by noon all first class accommodations on the Holland-America liner Nieuw Amsterdam were booked. The ship was recalled to Rotterdam after previously sailing from Falmouth.
Indiana moves toward statewide prohibition after April 2 1918 with the senate approving the dry bill 38 to 11. It bans sale manufacture and distribution of alcohol except pure grain alcohol by druggists for medicine and allows clergy to use wine sacramentally.
The Heart and Hand Ladies Bible Class will meet Friday at 7 30 p m with a short program and fellowship to follow.
The report covers revival meetings at 606 West Monroe with Rev. F C Behner and Fishers Club led inter denom efforts. Conversions total 28 with nine this week and nineteen sanctified. Sunday School at 10 and 2 30 with sermons on holiness and judgement. Additional services include 8 30 p m with Rev Anspach, mid week prayer Tuesday 7 30, aiming for fifty attendees. A M E Church South B Street repeats 11:00 a m and 7:00 p m services led by Rev B F Hubard.
William Nelson Bailey disclaims responsibility for any bills contracted by his wife Mrs Anna Delph Bailey from this date onward. Address 906 W Hempstead Street.
Lamson Bros & Co reports a sharp grain market drop as German submarine threats raise fears of U S Germany war breaking. No. 4 grades sell 5 to 4 under, corn down 6 to 7 cents. car shortages and few arrivals curb business. War news dents wheat prices, with premiums dropping 4 to 6 cents, while demand and supply shape future trend.
Iowa conducted one hundred agricultural fairs during 1916 showcasing farm products and rural industry across multiple counties. The events highlighted local farming communities and agricultural education with exhibits, contests, and demonstrations.
The advertisement lists dull kid glazed kid and colored kid leather high boots in black white or two tone. Styles include lace and button options with 8 9 and 10 inch heights and Louis heels.
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