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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1919

Page

2

EAN TAYLOR Editor and Manager Names

EAN TAYLOR listed as editor with Gaur as editor and R. Taylor as manager in the byline.

EAN Taylor R. Taylor

Delivered by Carrier Pre Month Pricing Note

A brief billing note outlines delivery options and pre paid periods. It mentions carrier delivery for a month and quarter terms with a price of 1.25 and a mail through three months in advance.

Amrenian Relief Campaign Progressing Across Districts

The Arturpian and Near East relief drive continues with many districts canvassed though one town and four school districts remain. Contributions include $10, $5, and $10 gifts, with local workers like Frank Fell in Libertyville reporting strong results and School District No. 4 Buchanan doubling its quota. The drive continues until every person can contribute.

Near East Huglin Fairfield Buchanan Township Frank Fell Libertyville J. A. Huglin

US to aid road building in next two years

Congress considers authorization of federal highway aid totaling 000.00 for projects over the next two years. The measure aims to spur construction and improve national roads under the highway program.

Congress John Witow United States Hwureau Omraieliner

British Move to Expel Interned Germans From Camps

The Home Office plans to oust interned Germans from detention camps after considering repatriation. Authorities indicate many prisoners are former German nationals or linked to wartime groups, with detentions to be re-evaluated as part of a broader policy shift.

London Fel Tess Pritieh Walt Vereal Genden Festuureviv

Deaths in American Armies Reported by War Dept

War Department reports 107 444 deaths in American expeditionary forces and troops in the United States from all causes during the war. Washington dispatch notes overall toll across ranks and theaters with the figure issued in February.

War Department Washington United States

Baker Resigns City Clerk Elect In Fairfield

W R Baker resigns as City Clerk elect of Fairfield. With Paul Coleson due to leave March 1 and the election on March 31, the council will select a temporary successor for one month. Applications for the post are due by Friday evening.

Fairfield W. R. Baker Paul Coleson Baker

Parsons Seniors Present Miss Hobbs In High School Play

Parsons College senior class staged the play Miss Hobbs at the high school auditorium to a good sized audience. Anna Humphrey led as Miss Hobbs with strong supporting work by Brainard Covert Noble Hines and Huyett Gaines. Mrs Alice Bookey coached the production and the cast received gifts for students and faculty between acts.

Parsons College Miss Hobbs Anna Humphrey Brainard Covert Wolf Kingsear Martha Gearhart Aunt Abbey Rose Huston Millicent Fawcett Mary Miller Percival Kingsearl Noble Hines Percival Kingearl Huyett Gaines Geo Jessupp Millicent Pancet

Government announces $800 bonus for all discharged service members

Treasury officials confirm a new revenue bill provides an $800 bonus to every honorably discharged soldier sailor and marine and to officers nurses and naval reservists. With about 2 million eligible, applications go to the director of finance for army air force and nurses or to the paymaster general for naval personnel. Documentation such as discharge papers and service records are required to speed payments.

Woeshington United States Treasury War Department

Teachers Exempt From Tax on Public Salary Income

Thousands of public teachers are exempt from income taxes on their salaries under a tax clarification. The Internal Revenue Bureau states that salaries of officers and employees of state and local governments are not taxable if paid from public sources. The exemption also covers policemen and firemen paid by public funds.

Washingteb Internal Revenue Bureau Ita

High School Girls Present Vatsy From Da Kota Play

The Queen Ezrher Circle will stage Vatsy From Da Kota Thursday at First Methodist church. Set in New York after a Dakota death, Patricia prefers Patsy. Cast includes Mrs. LeRoy Madison Louise Stephenson Cleo Pence Patricia Greyson Mrs. Rebecca Repeater and others with musical interludes by Margaret Mountain and company.

Queen Ezrher Dakota First Methodist Church New York Mrs. Madison Patricia Patsy LeRoy Madison Louise Stephenson Priphas Cleo Pence Patricia Greyson Rebecca Repeater Beeta Dorothy Wisecarver Brandon Makepeace Katherine Clark Virginia Carter Ruth Bradshaw Ethelyn Astor Marjory Roberts Countess du Val Rena Simons Louis du Val Clydena Stanford Margaret Bishop Kuryus Portia Harper Oro Bessie Clark Astor Lois Barnes Vilor

Overstrom Died Suddenly at Home in Lockridge

Charles J Overstrom a well known farmer postmaster and merchant of Lockridge dropped dead this morning at his home about 5 30 o clock shortly after arising. He was postmaster for years and owner of a store at Lockridge. He sold the store a few years ago and worked as a clerk since. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Charles J Overstrom Lockridge Overstrom

Belated Showing Of For Husbands Only At Orpheum Tonight

The film For Husbands Only with Mrs Charlie Chaplin was delayed and will be shown tonight at the Orpheum after a brief postponement. Lois Weber formerly at Universal City now runs a Hollywood studio and the production is praised as a dramatic treat for the whole family. Methodist church tickets are 25 cents tomorrow night.

Charlie Chaplin Orpheum Lois Weber Universal City Hollywood California Bennett

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