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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
3
A series of small notices reports births and movements. A Raymond couple welcomed a son. Several residents visit Des Moines Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant Burlington Mason City and Heber Springs. Illnesses and a death bring travel and family matters into focus with minor local transfers.
First Sergeant Clyde L. Simmons recalls how close Company M of the 133d Infantry came to front line service. After landing in France the unit trained near Mons, then was split up for occupation duties as armistice approached. Simmons notes the convoy of seventeen troop ships faced influenza delays and a difficult return voyage on an impaired German vessel.
Clinton Lodge No. 15 announces a special communication at 7 30 PM with work in the Second Degree. W M LeRoy Williams urges good attendance. Also an insurance ad notes state controlled policies with flexible payments and prompt loss payout via F W Lundaquist, phone 2551.
Piano tuning service schedules a visit to Fairfield from February 24 to March 5. Leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's music store. Contact B J Eisenhart at 763 for scheduling. Read the Classified Ads.
Des Moines reports the Iowa senate approved a bill to license cigarette sales with a 100 dollar annual license, prohibit sales to those under 19, and allow penalties including fines and imprisonment. An amendment classifying violations as nuisances and the building owner liable for taxes passed. The measure moves to the house amid expected opposition.
Wireless dispatches from the presidential yacht George Washington indicate rapid speed and a possible Sunday night anchorage in Boston harbor. If true President Wilson would remain aboard until Monday morning and deliver his address in Boston during that day.
The fortifications appropriation bill carrying 11 199 291 dollars was passed by the house without a record vote and with one inconsequential amendment. It now goes to the senate.
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