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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
7
Clinton lodge No 15 A F A M plans 7 30 PM communication to confer Entered Apprentices degree. Local residents travel for business and visits to Ames Chicago Burlington Ottumwa Des Moines and St Louis.
Des Moines Iowa February 6 1933 Senator Whitmore proposed three liquor Bills but the senate shelved them postponing two until February 20 and recommitting one to the committee on the suppression of intemperance The plan calls for a Washington style import permission with set shipment limits and officer issued certificates while another bill allows two quarts of whiskey or one case of beer under certain conditions Senator Kimball warned the measures are too drastic and should not be rushed"}
In district court this afternoon an argument on a motion to continue the damage case of H. L. Scott versus L. B. Foster is being heard.
Hillsboro Illinois February 7 Judge Thomas Jett retracts a divorce granted to John and Mary Graham after spotting them entering a picture show together. He orders them back to court to revoke the decree.
Indianapolis report says the Moore bill setting eight hour days and forty eight hours per week for women was killed by the house committee on rights and privileges.
Forest City Lodge No. 37 Knights of Pythias hosts a home coming at Castle Hall this evening with a concert by the Highland Concert Company and a supper. Performers include Lillian Baker Florence Loehr Winnetka Hansen Maurine Browning Duffey.
Des Moines February reports the Third Regiment returning from border service and marching into Fort Des Moines where the unit will begin mustering out. The First and Second battalions arrived earlier with reception by friends and relatives. Unloading and quartering occupy the afternoon as veterans prepare civilian life after eight months on duty.
The Ladies of the Christian church will serve a chicken supper at the church on Thursday February 8 from five to eight o clock. Supper 25 cents.
Rev W R Keesey pastor of the First Methodist church will lecture Monday evening at the church. The Epworth League sponsors the talk to raise funds for its pledge toward the new church project.
Davenport guards placed around two armories housing two batteries of three inch guns and other material valued at over three million dollars. Officers fear sabotage and have arranged clothing and quarters for enlisted men in case of war.
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