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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1919
Page
7
A parade of names shows residents and guests in Ottumwa, Mt. Pleasant, Des Moines, West Burlington and nearby towns. People attend contests, funerals, surgeries, and business trips, with several moving or returning home. An auction notice and a store sale advertise upcoming events.
The Fairfield political scene shows activity as Dr. W. H. Conner, a longtime councilman, announces his bid for mayor. Mayor Munro is expected to seek reelection with potential rival candidates emerging, and considerable interest centers on upcoming councilman races.
Frank Mann of Gilman Illinois will speak to Jefferson county farmers at the Armory next Tuesday. Admission is free and the Old Settler's quartette will perform. Mann's farming methods have drawn wide attention, with praise from those who heard him at the Ames Short Course two years ago.
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