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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1917
Page
11
Several births are reported including a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Truman Greenfield and a baby girl for Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hart at the Hospital. Various residents travel, visit relatives, attend funerals, and move locations, with notes on work changes and public notices from the Baptist church and G A R meeting.
The Iowa National Guard, notably Company M, confronts a critical period over adopting the three year reserve oath under the defense act. Many veterans refuse the new oath, risking loss of federal pay and state support unless enough members comply or new recruits join. General Allen cites a war department blunder and urges departmental flexibility to keep the guard funded and active.
Arthur M. Kauffman dies at age 70 from heart failure at his East Adams Street residence. A longtime Keosauqua native and Four Corners resident, he moved to town two years ago to work in real estate. Survived by wife, one brother and two sisters. Funeral services Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. from his home, then in Lockridge at 2:30 p.m. in Swedish Methodist church. Burial nearby cemetery.
Unkrich's Boys Band will perform in the High School Auditorium on Thursday evening February 22 aided by soprano Miss Margaret White. Proceeds go to the Fairfield High School Senior Class and the band. Admission is 25 cents, 8:00 p.m.
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