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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
2
Iowa supports President Wilson amid the grave crisis, backing his peace efforts and advocacy for America and justice. Governor Harding and the Legislature pass resolutions affirming national unity, with many citizens having cross sea ties yet pledging to be Americans first and last.
The article discusses disfranchisement in the South and its impact on electoral power, noting voters there wield eight to nine times more influence per vote than in the North. It cites 1912 election data by state and mentions Illinois Governor Frank Lowden offering legislative support amid an international crisis.
An instrument claimed as the last will of William J. Cowan is on file in the Jefferson County District Court office. The court sets February 14, 1947 at 9:00 a.m. for proof and final settlement. GEO. M. BALL, Clerk of the District Court.
The February term of the Jefferson county District Court opened with routine business Judge Seneca Cornell presiding and Adolph Sanders as court reporter. The grand jury list is short with L. J. Marey foreman and K. E. Rorick clerk. A permanent injunction against Vern Lewis to stop liquor sales is approved. Divorces and probate matters are scheduled with several cases listed for February.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet at the parsonage 206 West Briggs Street Wednesday at 2 30 p m Ten cents admission and refreshments. Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church held a reguar monthly meeting at Mrs M D Rodabaughs home on West Washington Street with a social, light refreshments served by hostesses Mrs Rodabaugh and Mrs G W Pean. Epworth League plans a 7 30 p m meeting at Mrs Emma Stevers on North B Street. Bring ten pounds of old papers or pay a ten cent fine. Fancy Work Circle will gather tomorrow at Mrs Ray Hemmings on South Fourth Street with committee in charge serving the afternoon.
Mrs. J. Fulton learns her brother Eugene Stichter of Chelan Washington died at his home Saturday night at 11 30. He was born in Washington Iowa forty eight years ago and is survived by his wife and three children. He leaves his mother Mrs. Henry Stichter of Washington and two brothers and two sisters Roy Stichter Marshall Minnesota Otto Stichter Albany New York Mrs C J Fulton and Miss Katherine Stichter both of Washington.
The Mt Pleasant Crushed Stone Co reorganized under new Articles of Incorporation filed with the county recorder. Directors include Ralph M. Burtis of Chicago BE Stall F H Kling E Metcalf and W M Serat. Burtis serves as president Stall vice president Kling treasurer Metcalf secretary. Capital stock is $60 000.
Charles Lyon recently purchased lots at Broadway and Third and returned to Fairfield. He rents ground floor rooms in the Junkin building on Main street to establish offices at once while awaiting construction of his West Broadway project. He plans a modern two story building with a large second floor display room.
The Empyrean announces the initiation of new girls in preparation for entering society at a tea next Monday afternoon. The event marks their formal welcome into the group.
The article notes that literary figures vary in conversational skill. Coleridge and Macaulay spent so much time on topics they were seen as chores, while Browning’s engaging talk remained fascinating despite his lengthy poetry.
A Boston Transcript quotation portrays Bluffem as an energetic figure who pushes to reach a conclusion and urge action. The remark highlights his seemingly relentless drive to get things done.
The Fairfield Retail Merchants Association and county officials invite locals to Ottumwa Commercial Club Rooms at 2:00 p.m. on Feb 7 to seek federal aid for the Blue Grass Trail. Wapello County Supervisors and Ottumwa Commercial Club co sponsor with delegates from all counties expected.
John D Burleycorn explains how he created the fictional Martin Eden in three intense years. He notes critics doubt his swift education, yet he lived as Martin Hiden, spending two years in school and one writing, publishing stories, editing proofs, and selling articles, while preparing to marry.
An almost new L. C. Smith typewriter in perfect condition is available. Inquire at the Journal office for details and purchase information.
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