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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1917
Page
3
Mrs Hattie Gudgell rushed to Pleasant Plain by her grandfather James Dickinson’s illness. Locals travel to Mt Pleasant for visits. Edith Rodgers returns from Libertyville. Many relatives and friends host and visit across Burlington, Keota, Washington, Ottumwa, and Columbus City while health updates and moves accompany the social scene.
Des Moines Iowa February 26 1920 The战 battle over two road bills split House factions and resumes Friday March 9. The Rowley capitol extension bill faced amendments and possible substitutions as lawmakers seek home sentiment during the ten day recess adjourning today.
Prof Ellis Rail returns home from advertising work in the west for a brief stay. Birmingham hosts a masquerade at the rink with Elsie Miller first prize Craig Alton second and Max Ogden third for best costumes. M E church singers and Dr Vogelgesang orchestra gave a program last Tuesday. Mrs Betts and daughter Marguerite of Keokuk visited Dr Strickling's home. Mrs Ley and son Jack returned from Burlington after a week with family. Des Moines saw KE Alton seeking a motor hearse. Harry Bradford and wife traveled to Ottumwa for Earl McCreary's illness, now improving. Married Peoples Class enjoyed a gathering at G W Kerr's West Birmingham home. Rose Hope and Mrs Miller of Kirksville visiting Oskaloosa. Rev Beck visited Mt Pleasant at Arnold home. Mrs Lena Norcross visiting A Barton home in Salem. Hazel Hope of Valley Junction visiting Lee Corey and M D Hope homes. Mrs Hootman recovering from pneumonia and improving. Mrs S H Bauman hospitalized for operation. expected home this week.
The report lists several visits and travels in the area. Notable items include Geo W Ball and F Mowery returning from Des Moines after the legislature adjourned, Deputy M Randall taking Robert Coop to Eldora, and Miss Carrie Younken visiting Anna Collins in town. Regular residents and relatives are mentioned with various trips to Mt Pleasant Ames Batavia and Mt Pleas ant.
The proposed repeal of the nonpartisan judiciary law by Senator Helmer failed in the Senate with a 29 to 20 vote. The result preserves the current nonpartisan judiciary framework.
Piano tuning services announced for Fairfield from February 26 through March 7. Leave orders at Leggett House or the Music Store, E J Eisenhart, 253.
Call 4371 294 to order a made to measure Nu Bone Corset.
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