Unusual Talent for Chautauqua
Feature profiles in the Fairfield Chautauqua program describe Cyrus DeVry of Lincoln Park Zoo and educator Wiles with extensive lecture careers. Lamkin sisters Nina B. and Grace M. promote organized play, child welfare, and community health through six day visits, playground programs, and public lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiles
University of Michigan
University of Virginia
University of Chicago
Nvanaville
Indiana
America
Fountain Park
Remington
Nina B. Lamkin
Grace M. Lamkin
St. Louis
Chicago
Lamkin
Judge Deemer Shows Signs Of Recovery In Iowa
Red Oak Iowa February 21 After a consultation of specialists it was announced that Supreme Court Justice Horace Deemer was improving his condition doctors say his chances for recovery are slightly better He can recognize family and friends and take nourishment. The pageant segment notes and Chautauqua details follow with Miss Lamkin supplying costumes for the community production and Miss Todd coordinating child activities for the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Supreme Court
Horace Deemer
Lamkin
Miss Todd
Chautauqua Assembly
Carpenter Wage Adjustment Notice in Jefferson County Iowa
Carpenters and joiners in Jefferson County Iowa announce a 1917 wage scale change by unanimous vote. The plan adds five cents per hour, sets a nine hour day, time and a half for overtime, and double time for Sundays. Work contracted before publication remains on old scale until the effective date. Signed by H Van Dorin president and committee members F C Wildman and G W Shannon, with thirty names following.
For Sale Near Fairfield Dry Cleaning Works
Classified notice seeks sale of a house west of the Ledger Office now occupied by Fairfield Dry Cleaning Works. Property must be removed from the lot before April 1. Contact W. H. Parker at phone 331-267 Fane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Fairfield Dry Cleaning Works
W. H. Parker
Notice of farm sale by Ricksher near city
Having rented the recently purchased farm northwest of the city, Joseph Ricksher will sell all farm property on Monday February 26. Parties with property to sell should notify Joseph Ricksher or T. B. Allender tonight or Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ricksher
T. B. Allender
The Town Slouch by Ellis M Clarke
A slang taint in Johnny's talk sparks a note on manners and propriety. The narrator asserts that even if Nancy swore she could turn a curse into prayer. The piece critiques crime and punishment, implying prison aims to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Nancy
Public Sale at Will Salts Farm Near Brookville
A public sale announces 40 acres of farm land near Fairfield Iowa to be sold to the highest bidder with a 10 percent down on sale day and balance March 1 1917. Also included are six horses one cow farming equipment and miscellaneous items with 12 month terms on larger sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Salts
Brookville
Cross Lanes
Fairfield
Iowa
FOR RENT Classified housing notes from area listings
Multiple rental notices list new seven room house at a good location with contact Harry I Ball. ten room house at 300 West Hempstead Street via J S Gantz. 160 acre farm with 110 tilable acres and blue grass pasture with George W Yarrington the Land Man. six room house on South H Street via Charles Cox or phone 629. furnished room in a modern house half a block south of square 120 on South Main Street with phone 2563.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry I.ball
West Hempstead Street
J. S. Gantz
N. Third Street
George W. Yarrington
South H Street
Charles Cox
Mdern House
Square 120
South Main Street
Wanted typists and cafe staff plus real estate ads
Classified notices show positions for a few days of typing at Louden Machinery Co and counter work at New Chicago Cafe. Property listings include residences, lots, and farms in Fairfield and nearby areas with contact names and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louden Machinery Co
Chicago
For Sale Mixed livestock and farm items
FOR SALE Two good milch cows One good driving horse good action and speed one cheap 1100 pound horse sound one heifer calf five months old one buggy one single and one double set of harness Call phone 27534 office 92 Dr E G MY RICK. 260 FOR SALE Good dry hard wood at reduced prices Phone 7608 256 FOR SALE twenty head spring calves 25.00 per head J JA SOUTH phone 9414 250 FOR SALE A thirteen acre tract of good level land in the city of Fairfield Wm L LONG 247 FOR SALE The Fred Toothaker farm of seventy two acres Write or call William Parsons phone 7509 269
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Myrick
J. JA
Fairfield
Wm. L. Long
Fred Toothaker
William Parsons
Foley Kidney Pills Backed By Local Testimony
A reader testimonial from Eveland Duncan MUMls, Dl, praises Foley Kidney Pills for relieving lumbago and rheumatism. The letter says two or three bottles restored mobility and energy, noting the pills toned the kidneys, removed poisons, and improved sleep and appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveland
Duncan Mumls
Tol
Yneighbor
Foley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fairfield Chautauqua
Cyrus B. DeVry
Lincoln Park
Cyrus DeVry
Zoological Department
Zoo
Ernest P. Wiles, A. M
Judge Deemer
Carpenters
Jefferson County
H. van Dorin, Pres
F. C. Wildman
G. W. Shannon
Fane, Jas
The
Daily Journal
Ellis M. Clarke
Cy Dawkins
East Grimes Street
Wisconsin Farm Lands Landology
Landology
Skidmore Land Co
Skidmore
Marinette
Wisconsin
Four Corners
Ernest Sandblom
Hannah Sandblom
South Second Steel
James Bailey
Gilbert
E. B. Shields
Fith and Harrison
Kurtzman
C. E. Carlson
East Broadway
East Burlington Street
Alice Booker
E. R. Smith
John
Postum
the Square
Ward Lumber Yard
Stubbs
O. J. Simons
Ledger Office
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!