Local residents and visitors noted in city briefs
W D Garmoe and others spent yesterday on business in nearby towns. John Hutton of Bernhart and Miss Isul visit Ottumwa. Miss Viva Valentine and Grace Oliver plan weekend visits. Local families attend conventions, hospitalizations rise, and a few travelers depart for visits in Woodstock Keswick and Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Garmoe
Winfield
John Hutton
Bernhart
Miss Isul
Pauline Jackson
War lecture to draw big crowd in Fairfield
The Iowa Food Administration backs a Back From the Trenches tour with a 2:00 p.m. talk next Tuesday at Fairfield High School auditorium. John B. Lord leads the program with Mrs. Walter McNab Miller, a national wartime organizer and public service figure, expected to inspire thousands to volunteer for home front activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Food Administration
Fairfield High School
Jefferson County
John B. Lord
Walter McNab Miller
Federated Woman’s Club
Miller
Pure Food Committee
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Missouri State Board of Charities
Missouri Food Administration
Wilson speaks to farmers on final dealing with rights
President Wilson told a delegation of about 100 farmers that the issue before the nation is the final tackle between long standing opposition and the ideals it upholds. He noted the questions raised, promising careful consideration, while the group asked for draft exemptions and a nine member farm board, plus better transport, cost raw materials and free fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Wilson
Real Estate Transfers Since Feb 1 Reported
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds including Charles Glotfelty to John Huglin 101 acres in Buchanan Two. O. E. Harken to P. J. Harken 97 acres in Penn Twp. Harken back to O. E. Harken 120 acres in Penn Twp. David Neff to Wm. H. Neff 62 acres in Walnut Tw. and several other transfers in Fairfield Round Prairie and Johnson Additions with various parcel sizes and values noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Glotfelty
John Huglin
Buchanan
O. E. Harken
P. J. Harken
Penn
David Neff
Wm. H. Neff
Walnut
Christian Service Flag Program at Local Church
The Christian church hosts a morning program at eleven led by Rev. R. H. Polly with music by an orchestra. Readings include The Colonel and the Kitty and Our Service Flag. Miss Marie Gantz accepts the flag, and R. E. Lepper reads names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Tomormor
America
R. H. Polly
Colonel
Kitty
Starr
Geo. W. Ball
Marie Gantz
R. E. Lepper
Byrle Fleming
Life of J D Ebert Pioneer of Birmingham Iowa
Jacob Dempsey Ebert born Utica Iowa August 28 1851 died at his home 506 N E street February 4 1918 aged 66 years five months seven days He married Henrietta Anderson November 8 1876 in Birmingham Iowa and had ten children He joined the Free Methodist church in 1891 and remained a devout Christian Survived by wife Emery Dwight Clarence Vernon John Roland and others with Pearl predeceasing him A short service was held at his residence Thursday and funeral at the Free Methodist church in Birmingham Interment Birmingham cemetery Rev F C Behner officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Dempsey Ebert
Utica
Iowa
N. E Street
Henrietta Anderson
Birmingham
Fairfield
Free Methodist Church
Emery
Omaha
Dwight
Clarance
Davenport
Vernon
France
John
Marion Barracks
California
Roland
Cash Man
Mackey
Idaho
L. H. Danley
Ft. Madison
H. O. Brownlee
Long Grove
Pearl
Scott Huff
Portland
Ore
Nannie Hugus
Mary Ebert
Orion Rhodes
Red Oak
Alvin C. Ebert
F. C. Behner
Iowa Guard Men In Service Report
Iowa national guard totals 10,412 in military service 9719 overseas 693 in state units. On April 1 2240 men took federal oath. 8172 enlisted in the guard since that date. Loans offered 7000 on real estate first mortgage by Wm L Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Iowa
Frank D. Lyman
Adjutant General’s Department
France
Hay For Sale In Fairfield Timely Delivery
Timely first class timothy hay offered for sale with delivery to Fairfield. Contact phone number 7116 for arrangements. Also 957 Money to loan on improved city property advertised by Thoma and Thoma at 809.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Hay
Fairfield
Thoma & Thoma
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
Expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and after death of husband and father. Also thanks for floral offerings.
Regular meeting of McCord Chapter No 5 R A M
The McCord Chapter No 5 R A M schedules a regular meeting Monday evening at 7 30. The M M and P M degrees will be conferred.
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McCord Chapter No
R. A
A C L Club to Meet in Boy Scout Rooms Tomorrow
The A C L Club formed in public schools last month will meet tomorrow at 3:00 PM in the Boy Scout rooms. Boys wishing to join the Clean Life Club are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clean Life
Wouldn't If She Could Said in a Dacy’s Silk Quip
A comic exchange features a heckled shopper urging a friend to try matching silk at Dacy's while dismissing further purchases as too common. The line hints at social chatter and fashion retail banter in a lighthearted scene.
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Dacy’s
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Geo. Banfield
Burlington
M. S. Randall
Germanville
John Kyle
Brighton
Mrs
Mills Irving
Packwood
Edmund Brown
Ottumwa
C. W. Mountain
New London
E. J. Davis
Spokane, Washington
A. S. McPherson
Gladys Lorene Hook
Iona Miller
Viva Valentine
Grace Oliver
Glendale
Jos, Bucher, Jr
Woodstock
Ill
Elmer Biehl
Scott Crail
David Crail
West Broadway
Paul McClain
Little Son
Jefferson County Hospital
A. Tippin
G. F. Champe
Virginia
Keswick
M. J. Kinnavey
IT. D. Jones
West Burlington Street
Mary E. Catlin
Homer Bowermaster
Wichita
Kan
Wilburt Bowermaster
Katherine Black
Hiteman
B. F. Black
B. F. Crail
North Fourth Street
Victor J. O’brien
Chicago
Ilinois
Cedar Falls
Mrs.s. O'Brien
R. Bruey
South Third Street
Des Moines
Frank
Christian Service
Music—Orchestra
Benediction
J. D. Ebert
Wm. L. Long
Meyer Shoe Store
Goeke’s
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Down Town
Jericho
Easton
C. F. Long
W. B. Reduso
Cmse
Tietipenayeae
Weingarten Bros., Inc
New York
Yours
Gaumer Bros
Mrs. Miller
Europe
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