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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1919
Page
7
A parade of visitors and residents in Ottumwa includes John Rumer on business, Harry Frank home from the Marines on furlough, Orrin Roberts of Birmingham visiting friends, and Clifford Comingore also in town. Several others travel to Des Moines for events, attend hospitals, or return from trips, while a closing out sale near Abingdon lists cattle horses and farm equipment with terms and auction details.
The county clerk explains that licenses are required for both selling and buying explosives even after the war. Sanford Zeigler Jr. notes many overlook this rule and urges proper licensing by the County Clerk.
Levy Mayer, chief counsel for the United States distillers, says the fight to declare the prohibition amendment null and void will be waged in every state, regardless of referendum clauses. Mayer offered sparse comment on his planned strategy.
Twenty five members of the National Woman's Party are released from prison after serving four or five days for burning President Wilson in effigy. The group had conducted a hunger strike during imprisonment.
Libertyville residents host relatives and report moves to Fairfield and occupancy changes. Obituary notes for Andrew Yost, born in 1833 in Ohio, died February 17 1919 in Libertyville at age 85. Community updates include births, a discharge from the army, property purchases, and social visits with Keosauqua Batavia and Old Ashland.âneo
Mrs. Clara Harper expresses gratitude to Dexter Mfg. Co. and the A.O. U.W. Lodge for prompt payments of benefits and insurance received.
We thank neighbors and friends for their kindness and the flowers sent during our sorrow. Mr and Mrs Paul Shellabarger.
Capitol Remedies Supply Co seeks men of integrity to sell an established line of guaranteed remedies to farmers. Company offers full market value indemnity against losses of horses, cows, sheep, or hogs. Ford car provided and $35 weekly advance. Investment $250 to $500 or bonds required. Send full particulars to Capitol Remedies Supply Co., 205-208 Iowa State Bank Bldg., Burlington, Iowa.
A period-style health feature extols vitality through exercise fresh air and nourishing foods. It highlights Phosphated Iron as a trusted blood and nerve builder used by specialists nationwide and warns buyers to seek genuine capsules from reputable dealers.
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