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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1917
Page
6
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Numerous society items from the area recount a Lutheran ladies aid tea at Mrs. Floyd Wildman’s home, a farewell party for the Cavinesses, two weddings in Lockridge and Fairfield, a new club formation the Utila Deleia, and a Stockport marriage, plus a tribute to Jacob Zorbaugh on his 78th birthday and a long career at the Iowa School for the Deaf.
Parsons College split a double header at Trustee Gymnasium with the Preps beating Stockport High 13 to 4 while the varsity lost to Monmouth 39 to 15. Illinois rivals impressed with fast play and accurate shooting as Parsons struggled to finish around the basket. Pascal and DeKalb led the Preps, while Parsons failed to convert their chances.
Official reports from Superior Wisconsin announce double guarding of all shipyards, steel mills, and US Steel properties. Federal protection is deemed vital for the port, a chief tonnage hub and key iron ore source for armament and steel production.
Indiana lawmakers debate road funding as the House passes the Dobyns senate highway commission bill 74 to 14. The measure shifts main state road control to county commissioners, then House amendments restore highway commission authority to secure federal aid, according to supporters.
Help needed for multiple days of light labor at a local job site. Call 4702 for details and scheduling. Location appears in the ad at the numbered contact.
The jury in the case of Harry Mitch ell versus Mrs Addie Caviness found Mrs Caviness entitled to the car. Verdict delivered at 5 20 am and filed with the court at 9 am. Judge Cornell adjourned the February term at noon after clearing much of the docket.
Parsons College plans vespers in Barhydt Chapel at 4 15 pm tomorrow with a Day of Prayer for Colleges. Students and faculty will meet in Dr Parsons' classroom at 3 30 pm before vesper for a prayer service.
The Misses Genevieve Wise and Louise Fichter travel to Winfield with friends Francis Dool and Hazel Hibbits to spend a weekend away.
William Lawrence Geers of Edwardsville a Madison county native and George Washingtons mother descendant dies at his nephews home after a period of illness. He survived by searching for George Nichols the farm hand who killed his daughter Grace Geers and Miss Julia Schmidt in a 1812 incident and was never captured.
Permanent injunctions were granted against fourteen alleged soft drink establishments after a state raid in Davenport. Several carloads of intoxicating liquor were confiscated and destroyed. Sixteen other injunctions are pending.
Officially announced from Christiania Norway that mails can again be sent to western FF and America. The dates of sailings will not be published.
Superintendent Amy Beers reports January figures for Jefferson County Hospital. Key items include 34 discharges, 550 births, 426 days of service, 24 operations, and earnings of 1027.25 with expenses of 1066.72 and receipts of 992.55. No. of patients remained 12.
Deputies guard the Wilcox mine in Woodrow Minnesota as 200 miners strike. Miners perform picket duty amid the labor action.
An advertisement extols Tanlac as a health restoring tonic. It links vigor to wealth and happiness, claims Tanlac strengthens stomach, blood and nerves, and asserts it awakens nerve mastery and effective action. The piece notes Gaumer Bros Drug Co introduces Tanlac in Farfield.
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