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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1918

Page

7

Footwear sale details list priced boxed leather items

A brief notice states counters insoles and boxes all leather are available at affordable prices from 2.50 to 4.00 dollars, varying by size.

Local people listed visiting and traveling from area towns

A series of short notes lists residents and visitors in the city. Names include Roger Swire Iowa City Mrs Roy Wright Prof L R Kizer C G Sparks Dr Clara M Bone Miss Alice Hoskins Joe Wohl Carl Sutherline Frank Bruggemier Miss Gertrude Connor Miss Lucile Carlson Mrs J F Despain Mrs Mary Reed Dr C A McElderry Verle Frazey Willis Glotfelty Lena Smith Harry Gilchrist Julia Roth Mrs Charles Cornink J A Nelson Rev F C Behner Arthur Green Gerald Larson Lewis West birth of Harry H Miller Jr Demonte Baker.

Fairfield High School to Clash with Stockport H S Tomorrow Night

The Fairfield High School basketball team will play Stockport High School tomorrow night at the gym. Fairfield in good condition for a fast game, with Stockport also playing well, promising a quick contest. On Saturday they travel to Mt Pleasant to face the last Mt Pleasant team on their home floor.

Fairfield High School Stockport High School Fairfield Stockport Mt. Pleasant

Valentines Day Customs Through the Ages

The article explains St Valentine’s Day origins and popular observance in the United States. It notes the link to Roman festival Lupercalia, where names were drawn to pair off for a year, and mentions lingering regional customs and the mail carriers’ view of the holiday.

United States Valentine

Bert Cowan in the Service

The Tocal Exemption board cannot locate Bert Cowan and has listed him as missing. Acquaintances say he was a farm hand here, has enlisted, and is now stationed at Fort Scott Kansas or Fort Sill Oklahoma.

Tocal Logan Bert Cowan Ft. Scott Kansas Ft. Still Kla

Iowa millers struggle to bid on state flour supply

Des Moines February 14 Iowa millers decline to bid for the state flour contract after the board of control sought 15 000 barrels with only one bid received. Forest S Treat secretary asked State Food Administrator Deems to allow millers to manufacture flour for nearby state institutions as prices rise from eight eighty four to ten dollars per barrel.

Des Moines Iowa Board of Control S. Treat

Parsons to Meet Des Moines College In Return Game

Parsons basketball team travels to Des Moines for a return match against the last Des Moines College quintet. The opener was 22 to 16 in favor of Parsons. Coach Younts hopes for a repeat despite limited practice due to gymnastium shutdown.

Parsons Des Moines Des Moines College Yount Porteges

Barton Purchases South Side Barber Shop

O N Barton buys the South Side barber shop from A J Brier who has run the Fairfield shop for 24 years. Barton is a longtime local barber and will continue the business. Brier will stay on there for the moment.

O. N. Barton South Side A. J. Brier Mr. Brier Fairfield Mr. Barton Brier

Labor meeting called for Thursday at eight

All members of organized labor are urged to assemble at the hall Thursday evening at 8 o'clock to attend to important business.

Organized Labor Hall

Seem first class Timothy Day delivery to Fairfield

Delivery note mentions Timothy Day delivering to Fairfield with contact numbers 7116 and 957. No additional context or details on origin or service type are provided.

Timothy Fairfield

Ashes in alleys and parks to be removed promptly

Notice signed by Street Commissioner C. J. Gilly warns residents to remove ashes piled in alleys, parks, or streets due to several complaints about obstructions. Also includes a separate loan ad offering $7,000 on real estate first mortgage and contact Wm. L. Long at phone 3692.

C. J. Gilly Wm. L. Long

Horses and mules at Gilbert's Fairfield sale

Horse sale advertised for Wednesday February 20 at Gilbert's Feed Barn Fairfield. Buyers bid on farm mares three years and older and a strong mule market noted. Southerners urged to arrive before market closes. A. C. Wisecarver.

Gilbert Fairfield

Hartman Cream Factory Opens Season Services

The Hartman Cream Factory announces the start of the season offering ice cream sherbet sweet cream milk and buttermilk. Phone 89 099 listed for customer orders and inquiries.

Hartman Kc. Cream Factory

Notice to Members of Jefferson County Mutual Insurance Union

Policies after the 1917 re survey have been mailed along with the 1917 assessment cards. Assessments must be paid by February 28. All communications about policy records go to T C Ross in Fairfield Iowa, who becomes the official secretary after this date. E D Y Culbertson

Jefferson County Mutual Insurance Union T. C. Ross Fairfield E. D. Y. Culbertson

G A Unkrich Agent for John Sexton Co Chicago

G A Unkrich listed as agent and salesman for John Sexton Company of Chicago Illinois. The entry notes his role and business location without further detail.

G. A. Unkrich John Sexton & Co Chicago

Notice of Garnishment Proceedings in Jefferson County Iowa

In the I District Court of Jefferson County Iowa Wm L Bonnett plaintiff v David M Bonnett defendant J M Fry referee garnishee To David M Bonnett you are notified that before January 1 1918 David M Bennett was summoned as garnishee to appear February 23 1918 at Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa and answer interrogatories about his liability as garnishee or judgment condemning property or debt in your hands may be entered unless you defend Richard C Leggett attorney for plaintiff Shan Campbell sheriff of Jefferson County Iowa 1

I District Court Jefferson County State of Iowa Wm. L. Bonnett David M. Bonnett J. M. Fry David M. Bennett Fairfield Towa Richard C. Leggett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nitiveland Roger Swire Iowa City Roy Wright Burlington Prof L. R. Kizer Libertyville City C. G. Sparks Batavia Clara M. Bone Birmingham Alice Hoskins Pleasant Plain Joe Wohl West Briggs Street Carl Sutherline Lockridge Frank Bruggemier Gertrude Connor Ottumwa Lucile Carlson J. F. Despain New London Mary Reed Mt Pleasant Mrs. C. A McElderry Verle Frazey East Adams Street Willis Glotfelty Lena Smith Harry Gilchrist Kansas City Julia Roth Independence Kan Charles Cornink John Samuelson J. A. Nelson The Free Methodist Church Arthur Green Roberts Idaho Harry Green Gerald Larson Iowa Falls Oscar Larson Lewis West Mrs. B. F. West Harry H. Miller, Jr Harry Miller Casper Wyoming H. B. Shreves Evelyn Shreves Peck Madrid Peck L. Akins J. M. Delph Demonte Baker G. B. Baker Fairfield H. S Stockport H. S College News Bernice Walker N. Fourth Street Montgomery Points Oklahoma Y. M Drake University A. C. Wisecarver Meyer Shoe Store J. M. McKain South Third Street Ll. A. Bell D. V. M Dence J. Engel Piano Tuner of Scheffel’s Music House James Hughes A. F. Carlson Fendants Shan Campbell Fairfield Steam Laundry Down Town Jericho Easton C. F. Long Goeke’s West Broadway Stearn’s Zmple Gaumer Bros Popular Meat Market All Meats U.S Inspected North Main Street W. B. Reduso Weingarten Bros., Inc New Y York Chi Hempstead and D Street Baily LU Dti I. H. D. Kreigh OWNER T. B. Allender Auctioneer Batavia, Iowa
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